Australia (Australian) stories - Page 13
Lextech strengthens leadership to manage AUD $6 billion growth
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fintech
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cfo
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cto
Lextech appoints David Hobley CTO and Theo Tragoudistakis CFO to support AUD $6 billion growth in mortgage processing and legal services in Australia.
Fortinet names Nicole Henry new ANZ Head of Government Affairs
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firewalls
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network security
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advanced persistent threat protection
Fortinet has appointed Nicole Henry as Head of Government Affairs for Australia and New Zealand to lead public sector cybersecurity efforts and policy engagement.
Amazon Ads launches 'Make Media Magic' campaign in Australia
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digital marketing
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digital advertising
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multichannel marketing
Amazon Ads has launched the Make Media Magic campaign in Australia, targeting marketers with fresh tools to boost creativity and campaign impact.
Brisbane Invests AUD $8 Million in Smart Curbside Cameras
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smart cities
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digital infrastructure
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sensen
Brisbane City Council invests AUD $8 million to expand SenSen's AI-powered curbside camera system, enhancing enforcement and urban mobility for the next four years.
Strengthening cyber resilience in superannuation
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mfa
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cybersecurity
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cybercrime
Cyberattacks have drained AU$500,000 from Australian super funds, exposing 12.6 million members and prompting calls for stronger, layered digital defences.
Samsung launches Galaxy S25 Edge in Australia from AUD $1,849
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smartphones
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samsung
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telstra
Samsung launches the Galaxy S25 Edge in Australia from AUD $1,849, boasting a slim 5.8mm design and powerful Snapdragon 8 Elite processor.
Teachers in Australia & New Zealand offered free Microsoft AI training
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edutech
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ai
Education Services Australia and Microsoft offer free AI training to teachers in Australia and New Zealand to promote safe, effective generative AI use in classrooms.
Australian firms lead global peers in pledging ongoing emissions reporting
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risk & compliance
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cleantech
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sustainability
Most Australian firms plan to keep reporting emissions data despite political changes, leading global peers in climate transparency and sustainability efforts.
Wildstone partners with oOh!media, Gawk Outdoor for VIC billboards
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digital signage
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partner programmes
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sales
Wildstone teams up with oOh!media and Gawk Outdoor to manage advertising on 52 billboards across regional Victoria, marking its first Australian acquisition.
NBN raises $1.2 billion to boost sustainable & digital inclusion
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power / energy
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cleantech
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cloud services
NBN Co has raised EUR 700m via its first Sustainability Bond to fund energy-efficient fibre and Fixed Wireless projects, enhancing digital inclusion in Australia.
Hoyts wins major award for cinema mobile app innovation in 2025
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smartphones
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digital transformation
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collaboration
HOYTS won the 2025 Australian Web Award for its innovative cinema mobile app, praised for enhancing user experience and digital engagement.
Bitdefender unveils upgrades to partner & MSP programmes
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endpoint protection
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partner programmes
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edr
Bitdefender launches a new Platinum tier, simplifies deal registration, and expands NFR access to boost partner and MSP success worldwide.
AI-driven phishing attacks surge against Australian targets in 2024
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digital transformation
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cloud security
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hcm
AI-driven phishing attacks targeting Australian businesses surged in 2024, with over 30 million attempts recorded, making Australia the eighth most targeted country.
Bundaberg leads Australia in booming small business growth
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smb
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godaddy
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entrepreneurship
Bundaberg leads Australia in small business growth with a 178% rise in startups last year, outpacing Sydney and other major cities.
Q-CTRL achieves largest entangled quantum state using new methods
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financial systems
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quantum computing
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personal computing devices
Q-CTRL has set a record by entangling 75 qubits using new quantum error correction methods on an IBM quantum processor, boosting performance.
Genetec enhances Cloudrunner with advanced ALPR mapping tools
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physical security
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cybersecurity
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data sharing
Genetec adds advanced mapping tools to AutoVu Cloudrunner, enhancing ALPR data analysis for law enforcement across US, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.
Hidden travel fees cost Aussies as banks overcharge
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fintech
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generation z
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wise
78% of Australians face hidden bank fees abroad, with traditional banks charging up to seven times more than fintech providers like Wise.
Sysdoc wins two awards for supporting NZ Defence Force change
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digital transformation
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ai
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collaboration
Sysdoc earned two awards at the 2024 Minister of Defence Awards for aiding NZ Defence Force's transformation with workforce and workflow improvements.
Victoria Police upgrades online crime reporting for efficiency
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digital transformation
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law enforcement
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Victoria Police has upgraded its Online Crime Reporting system with Serco to boost efficiency and allow officers to focus more on emergencies.
Asia Pacific faces AI data centre gap despite booming demand
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hyperscale
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dc
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ai
Asia Pacific faces a 15-25GW shortfall in AI-ready data centres by 2028 despite doubling capacity, due to power limits and evolving AI demands, CBRE warns.