Australia (Australian) stories - Page 12

Australian workplaces face conflict over office mandates
Tue, 25th Mar 2025
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productivity
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flexible work
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talent attraction
A new report reveals a stark contrast in Australia between strict in-office mandates for employees and their strong demand for flexible work arrangements.

Confidence gap in cybersecurity readiness in New Zealand
Tue, 25th Mar 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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breach prevention
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ai security
A new Datacom survey reveals a stark divide in cybersecurity confidence in New Zealand, with 71% of leaders confident in their staff, while only 51% of employees feel prepared.

Nbn network boosts digital inclusion & life satisfaction
Tue, 25th Mar 2025
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edutech
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healthtech
A report by Ember Advisors reveals that 76% of nbn users experienced improved life satisfaction in FY24, with significant benefits in employment and education.

Rose & Thorne closing stores to focus on online expansion
Mon, 24th Mar 2025
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martech
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wholesale
New Zealand clothing brand Rose & Thorne is shifting to an online-only model, targeting Australia's £1.7bn bra market amid rising demand for larger sizes.

NSW Government launches Land iQ platform for land use
Mon, 24th Mar 2025
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smart cities
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government
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data platform
The New South Wales Government has unveiled Land iQ, a data platform designed to enhance land management and expedite pre-planning for industry use.

Essential Tech achieves ISO27001:2022 certification success
Mon, 24th Mar 2025
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data protection
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ransomware
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phishing
Essential Tech has achieved ISO27001:2022 certification, confirming its commitment to global information security standards and client data protection.

Healius completes IT overhaul with VECTEC, saves AUD $10m
Mon, 24th Mar 2025
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digital transformation
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netapp
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it transformation
Healius has successfully completed a major IT transformation with VECTEC to modernise its infrastructure, aiming for AUD $10 million in cost savings and improved AI diagnostics.

62% of payment firms risk non-compliance with new payments regulations
Mon, 24th Mar 2025
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data protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
According to research by EasyDMARC, 62% of payment-handling businesses risk failing PCI DSS v4.0.1 compliance due to delays in implementing the vital DMARC protocol.

Samsung expands OLED TV range with new 83-inch models
Fri, 21st Mar 2025
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digital entertainment
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displays & projectors
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samsung
Samsung Australia is set to launch a groundbreaking range of OLED TVs, featuring 83-inch and 77-inch models, with prices from AUD $5,749 to AUD $11,499.

Phonak's new hearing aid with AI chip boosts speech clarity
Fri, 21st Mar 2025
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connectivity
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mental health
This World Hearing Awareness Month, Phonak aims to shift perceptions of hearing loss in Australia, promoting early assessments and its innovative AI-powered hearing aids.

Australian Technologies Competition offers AUD $100k prize
Fri, 21st Mar 2025
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funding
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capital raising
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startup ecosystem
The Australian Technologies Competition is offering a AUD $100k prize to boost a struggling startup ecosystem, addressing funding and mentorship gaps.

Telstra reports record data use at Australian Grand Prix 2025
Fri, 21st Mar 2025
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uc
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digital entertainment
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netflix
Telstra recorded a remarkable 94 terabytes of data use during the four-day Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix, doubling last year's 5G traffic.

Flicks & Delivereasy renew partnership in New Zealand
Fri, 21st Mar 2025
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digital entertainment
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movies
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vista group
Flicks and Delivereasy have renewed their exclusive partnership to enhance New Zealanders' streaming and meal delivery experiences, starting 1 April 2025.

Kaseya unveils AI tools to boost MSP efficiency & security
Fri, 21st Mar 2025
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it training
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
Kaseya has launched new AI-driven tools to help managed service providers in Australia tackle security and efficiency challenges amid rising cybersecurity gaps.

Abel Labels boosts digital printing with new UV inkjet press
Thu, 20th Mar 2025
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customer service
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jet technologies
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inkjet press
Jet Technologies has bolstered Abel Labels in Tasmania with a Screen Truepress L350UV inkjet press, enhancing digital printing and efficiency.

AI adoption in healthcare rises to 35% in 2024, says AMA
Thu, 20th Mar 2025
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data science
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data privacy
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ai
New research from the American Medical Association reveals a rise in AI adoption among healthcare professionals, now at 35% in 2024, up from 30% last year.

Gallagher Security to unveil new solutions at ISC West 2025
Thu, 20th Mar 2025
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physical security
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risk & compliance
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software development
Gallagher Security is set to reveal new innovations in its Controller 7000 family at ISC West 2025, including Apple Wallet-compatible employee badges.

Airwallex partners with Discover to expand payment options
Thu, 20th Mar 2025
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payment technologies
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customers
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airwallex
Airwallex has partnered with Discover Global Network to enhance payment options for merchants in key regions, boosting flexibility and reducing cart abandonment.

Dryad Networks expands bushfire tech into Australasia
Thu, 20th Mar 2025
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cleantech
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climate change
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emergency services
Dryad Networks has launched its first office in Macquarie Park, New South Wales, aiming to combat bushfire challenges in Australia and New Zealand.

Educational AI proposed to address Australian civics decline
Thu, 20th Mar 2025
A recent study reveals that 72 per cent of Australian Year 10 students lack basic democratic knowledge, prompting calls for curriculum reform or AI integration in education.