Australia (Australian) stories - Page 22

Australia bans foreign AI, urges local tech investment
Thu, 13th Feb 2025
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data protection
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ai
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australian government
The Australian government has banned foreign AI technology DeepSeek R1, escalating calls for increased investment in homegrown artificial intelligence capabilities.

Romance scams reach six-year high, Moody's reports
Thu, 13th Feb 2025
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social media
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online fraud
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money laundering
Moody's highlights a six-year high in romance scams, unveiling 1,193 new entities globally in 2024, with the US leading at 38% of cases.

US, UK, Aus impose sanctions on Russian host Zservers
Thu, 13th Feb 2025
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
The US, UK, and Australia have imposed sanctions on Russian hosting provider Zservers, intensifying efforts to combat ransomware facilitated by the LockBit group.

AlayaCare launches AI-powered Client Intelligence Suite
Thu, 13th Feb 2025
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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risk & compliance
AlayaCare launches its Client Intelligence Suite in Australia, leveraging AI to predict risks in home care, enhancing service delivery amid sector changes.

Oracle NetSuite unveils AI tools for Australia, NZ firms
Thu, 13th Feb 2025
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hcm
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genai
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data privacy
Oracle NetSuite has unveiled new generative AI features aimed at boosting operational efficiency for businesses across Australia and New Zealand.

Ericsson unveils Cradlepoint X20 5G Router for enterprises
Thu, 13th Feb 2025
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partner programmes
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ericsson
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fwa
Ericsson has unveiled the Cradlepoint X20 5G Router, aimed at enhancing enterprise connectivity with advanced features for small and medium businesses.

MongoDB expands operations with new office in Sydney
Thu, 13th Feb 2025
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digital transformation
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developers
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woolworths
MongoDB has opened a new office in Sydney to boost its engineering and support operations in Australia, where it has seen significant growth and innovation.

Leveraging technology to stay ahead of rising payroll compliance penalties
Thu, 13th Feb 2025
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employee rights
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data security
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wage theft
New wage laws in Australia criminalise intentional underpayment, leaving payroll teams facing stricter penalties and the need for advanced technology to ensure compliance.

Mark O’Donnell joins Discovery for SAP tech expansion
Thu, 13th Feb 2025
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cx
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martech
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hcm
Discovery Consulting has appointed Mark O'Donnell to lead its expansion into SAP technology, enhancing its Qualtrics employee experience offerings.

GapMaps launches GapFinder to aid strategic site planning
Thu, 13th Feb 2025
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location data
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gapmaps
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retail
GapMaps has launched GapFinder, a new tool designed to help businesses across multiple sectors make informed decisions on location strategies.

DeepSeek faces bans amid security & data privacy woes
Thu, 13th Feb 2025
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encryption
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genai
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data privacy
DeepSeek faces intense scrutiny over significant security flaws and data management practices, prompting bans across multiple countries amidst privacy concerns.

FranConnect launches AI suite for Australian franchises
Thu, 13th Feb 2025
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genai
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franconnect
FranConnect has launched its AI suite, Frannie AI, in Australia, enabling franchises to streamline sales and operations with advanced insights and automation.

Wild Tech appoints Dan Whittle to lead AI services growth
Wed, 12th Feb 2025
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
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cybersecurity
Wild Tech has appointed Dan Whittle as General Manager of Managed Services, aiming to enhance its AI-driven technology solutions and business expansion.

AI revolutionises customer service in Australia by 2025
Wed, 12th Feb 2025
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cx
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martech
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personalisation
Zendesk's report reveals that 57% of Australian consumers prefer AI interactions with human traits, signalling a major shift in customer service expectations driven by technology.

Cricket Australia unveils AI feature for live match insights
Wed, 12th Feb 2025
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martech
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personalisation
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cdp
Cricket Australia has introduced an AI-powered feature in its Live app, enhancing real-time match insights for fans during the Women's Ashes at the MCG.

Improving parking in Australian urban centres: Addressing the challenge of rising density
Wed, 12th Feb 2025
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smart cities
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data analytics
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cleantech
As Australia's urban centres grapple with rising density and parking challenges, innovative solutions from SenSen aim to enhance efficiency and curb congestion.

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.