Australia (Australian) stories - Page 41

Australians urged to beware AI romance scams' deception
Wed, 12th Feb 2025
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valentine's day
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cybercrime
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accc
As Valentine's Day approaches, experts warn Australians to remain cautious of AI-assisted romance scams, causing significant loss, with AUD $35 million reported in 2023.

NetApp unveils enhanced storage solutions, ASA A-Series
Wed, 12th Feb 2025
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storage
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ai
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cloud services
NetApp has unveiled updates to its storage portfolio, introducing the ASA A20, A30, and A50 systems, starting at USD $25,000, to meet modern workload demands.

Australian firms face data hurdles in AI deployment, study finds
Wed, 12th Feb 2025
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data analytics
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genai
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data privacy
A new study reveals that while 80% of Australian firms prioritise data integration, security and quality issues hinder AI progress, with only 6% accessing data freely.

Elastic appoints Jeremy Pell as ANZ area vice president
Wed, 12th Feb 2025
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martech
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ai
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cloud services
Elastic has appointed Jeremy Pell as Area Vice President for Australia and New Zealand, aiming to boost growth and customer satisfaction in a competitive market.

Lack of whistleblowing systems undermines ESG in Australia
Wed, 12th Feb 2025
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dei
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transparency
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investment
Report It Now raises alarm over the inadequate whistleblowing infrastructure in Australian firms, jeopardising Environmental, Social, and Governance commitments.

Fortra's 2025 cybersecurity survey: key risk findings
Wed, 12th Feb 2025
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malware
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ransomware
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devops
Fortra's newly released 2025 cybersecurity survey reveals evolving threats, with 83% of professionals citing phishing as their top concern, alongside rising worries over AI.

Exclusive: Babeltext aims to break language barriers in global messaging
Wed, 12th Feb 2025
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martech
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commerce systems
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wechat
Babeltext launches an AI-driven messaging platform aimed at breaking language barriers, enabling real-time communication in 195 languages for global users.

Applications open for Yahoo Academy 2025 in Sydney
Tue, 11th Feb 2025
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ai
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industry experts
Nominations are now open for Yahoo Academy 2025, set to take place in Sydney on April 8-9, aimed at empowering 30 media and marketing professionals.

DeepSeek's rise: Navigating the AI data and security challenge in Australia
Tue, 11th Feb 2025
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data protection
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endpoint protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
DeepSeek, a Chinese AI startup, has surged to 3 million downloads in Australia, prompting concerns over data privacy, national security and misuse.

Cutting through complexity: How a unified approach can help safeguard IT systems
Tue, 11th Feb 2025
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digital transformation
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cloud security
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casb
Australian organisations are grappling with complexity in cyber security, as 70% feel AI is outpacing their defenses amid rising AI-generated threats.

Microsoft survey reveals online risks for Aussie teens
Tue, 11th Feb 2025
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genai
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ai
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microsoft
A Microsoft survey reveals that 64% of Australian teenagers faced online risks in 2024, with rising concerns over AI and digital safety among parents.

Dexcom ONE+ glucose system launches for Type 2 diabetes
Tue, 11th Feb 2025
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healthtech
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smart devices
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dexcom
Dexcom has launched its Dexcom ONE+ continuous glucose monitoring system in Australia, enhancing glucose management for those with Type 2 diabetes.

Half of workers may shift to contract roles by 2025
Tue, 11th Feb 2025
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ai
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cybersecurity
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data governance
A new report reveals that over half of permanent workers are contemplating a shift to contract roles by 2025, signalling a significant workforce shift in tech.

Alogic launches Ark Pro power bank with 27,600mAh capacity
Tue, 11th Feb 2025
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personal computing devices
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availability
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alogic
Alogic has unveiled the Ark Pro power bank, boasting a 27,600mAh capacity and 140W charging, perfect for high-performance users worldwide.

Ben Gracewood joins Fergus as VP of engineering in Auckland
Mon, 10th Feb 2025
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saas
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software development
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leadership
Fergus has appointed Ben Gracewood as Vice President of Engineering in Auckland, tasked with advancing their cloud-based job management solutions for trades businesses.

CyberCX report reveals long detection time for espionage
Mon, 10th Feb 2025
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ransomware
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mfa
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cloud security
CyberCX's 2025 Threat Report reveals troubling trends, with espionage detection times rising to over 400 days and ransomware incidents surging to 38%.

auDA awards grants to boost digital inclusion in Australia
Fri, 7th Feb 2025
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digital literacy
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grants
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digital inclusion
Fifteen projects have been granted AUD $40,000 each by auDA to enhance digital inclusion across diverse Australian communities, benefiting various societal groups.

Braze strengthens ANZ presence with data centre, HQ launch
Fri, 7th Feb 2025
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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cx
Braze has unveiled plans for new strategic investments in Australia and New Zealand, including a data centre in Sydney and a local headquarters, enhancing its regional presence.

Annexa wins Celigo Partner of the Year for Asia-Pacific
Fri, 7th Feb 2025
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cloud services
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annexa
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ipaas
Annexa has been named the 2025 Celigo Partner of the Year for the Asia-Pacific region, following its 2024 win for Australia and New Zealand.

New subscription service aims to electrify Australian homes
Fri, 7th Feb 2025
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cartech
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power / energy
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cleantech
Smart and Intellihub have launched an innovative subscription service in Australia, easing home electrification costs with solar, batteries, and EV leasing.