Australia (Australian) stories - Page 64

Mastercard has unveiled enhancements to its Payment Passkey Service, introducing biometric authentication to streamline secure online transactions.

Canary Technology Solutions has acquired Wyntec, aiming to boost its Managed IT Services and strengthen its presence in Queensland's market.

Acronis celebrated 13 standout partners in Australia and New Zealand for their achievements in cybersecurity at the 2024 Partner Day Awards in Sydney.

Zetaris forecasts 2025 as the year of 'Automation of Everything', urging Australian businesses to rethink strategies amid rising geopolitical uncertainties.

Dynamic Standards International has announced its expansion into global markets with the SMB1001 standard to enhance cybersecurity for SMBs, starting 2025.

Australian firms are increasingly using AI chatbots for customer service, but experts warn that technology lacks the emotional intelligence of human agents.

Afterpay's Festive Insights report reveals a surge in early holiday shopping, with Australians averaging AUD $1,400 each and a 25% sales increase.

Recent data shows rising unused leave among Aussie workers, raising concerns for employee well-being and productivity, with over 13 million hours accrued.

Less than one in three Australian businesses comply with regulations regarding customer data use for AI training, Vanta's report reveals.

A survey by Unisys reveals that over 70% of workers in Australia, the US, UK, and Germany say AI has enhanced their job satisfaction and career growth.

Fergus has appointed Christina Knock as Vice President of Marketing and Adam Maddox as Head of Product, effective November 2024, to enhance growth.

Amazon Web Services is leading a sustainable cloud initiative that could help Australian businesses reduce their carbon footprints by up to 99%.

Dynatrace has been appointed a National Partner by Her Tech Circle to enhance gender equity in Australia's tech sector, where women make up just 28%.

New research reveals that 45% of cyber threats occur outside business hours, prompting a critical rethink in cybersecurity strategies, particularly in Australia.

Laura Malcolm has been appointed Managing Director of Datacom Australia, succeeding Alex Coates to lead the Sydney office and drive expansion.

BoardPro has appointed Charles Nowaczek as its new CEO, marking a significant milestone as the company announces profitability amid global expansion plans.

The rise of Generative AI in Australia prompts questions about data security, as enterprises seek to balance innovation with robust protective measures.

Logicalis Australia has attained Palo Alto Networks NextWave Platinum Innovator status, enhancing its cybersecurity offerings and capabilities.

QuintessenceLabs has installed its Trusted Security Foundation appliance in Equinix's Canberra data centre, boosting defences against quantum computing threats.

Recent IDC research highlights how AI-infused low-code development is transforming APAC's application landscape, boosting innovation and productivity.