Australia (Australian) stories - Page 23

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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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.

Amazon Australia introduces PayTo with NAB & Banked
Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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fintech
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cx
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martech
Banked has partnered with National Australia Bank to introduce PayTo on Amazon Australia, offering secure, direct payments from customers' bank accounts.

Aussies favour privacy-friendly contextual advertising
Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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data protection
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digital marketing
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digital advertising
New research by GumGum reveals that 62% of Australian consumers prefer contextually relevant ads, highlighting rising privacy concerns in digital marketing.

HubSpot opens first Australian data centre in Sydney
Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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digital transformation
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martech
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cdp
HubSpot has launched its first data centre in Australia, enabling local businesses to enhance performance and data sovereignty while meeting compliance needs.

Trellix secures IRAP certification for cloud security tools
Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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digital transformation
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
Trellix has secured IRAP certification for its Email Security and IVX solutions, easing procurement for Australian government agencies amid rising cyber threats.