Australia (Australian) stories - Page 9

Ninety per cent of local firms pay ransomware demands, report finds
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Over 90 per cent of Australian firms hit by ransomware last year paid the demanded ransom, as attackers increasingly target backup and cloud systems, a report reveals.

New Zealand climbs global digital ranking but equity lags
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New Zealand rises to third in Adobe’s 2024 Digital Government Index with gains in service and performance, but digital equity still needs urgent improvement.

DroneShield to open European factory as exports top AUD $500 million
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DroneShield will open its first European factory as exports to the continent surpass AUD $500 million, making Europe its largest market ahead of the US.

Orro appoints Anthony Woodward to lead strategy & growth
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strategy
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orionvm
Orro has appointed Anthony Woodward as Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer to drive growth and lead its strategy across Australia from Sydney.

BeyondTrust honours 2024 Australian partners for excellence & growth
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digital transformation
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cybersecurity
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nps
BeyondTrust has honoured its 2024 Australian partners, with CyberCX named Partner of the Year and 3Columns awarded Growth Partner of the Year.

AI agents to play key role in ANZ IT security, report finds
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cloud security
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phishing
AI agents are set to play a vital role in IT security as 36% of ANZ teams use them now, with adoption predicted to rise to 68% within two years.

Projectworks secures NZD $25 million in funding to drive global growth
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martech
Projectworks has secured NZD $25 million in Series A funding to expand globally, integrating AI tools and boosting its team by 50% amid strong industry recognition.

Ofload warns of supply chain risk as Don Watson shuts down
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supply chain
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sustainability
Ofload warns Australia’s freight sector faces major disruption after refrigerated transport firm Don Watson Transport collapses, threatening supply chain stability.

Australian C-suites embrace AI skills amid leadership gap
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
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financial systems
Australian C-suite executives are rapidly boosting AI skills, with 4.7 times more leaders now listing AI literacy on LinkedIn than two years ago.

Moomoo launches in New Zealand, offering US trades from USD $0.99
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fintech
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stock market
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moomoo
Moomoo launches in New Zealand, offering unlimited US trades from USD $0.99 and 24-hour access to over 22,000 stocks and ETFs across global markets.

Basic security controls could prevent most major data breaches
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malware
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data protection
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ransomware
Basic cyber security controls could prevent the majority of major data breaches, says analysis of UK and Australian data affecting tens of millions annually.

Cloudera joins AI-RAN Alliance to boost AI in telecoms sector
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data analytics
Cloudera has joined the AI-RAN Alliance to help telecom providers in Australia and New Zealand advance AI integration across networks for improved efficiency and innovation.

Optus appoints Pieter van der Merwe as Chief Security & Risk Officer
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uc
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data protection
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risk & compliance
Optus has appointed Pieter van der Merwe as Chief Security & Risk Officer to bolster data protection and customer security in Australia’s competitive telecom sector.

Australian leaders see AI as risk & opportunity, identity gaps grow
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ai
More than half of Australian IT leaders see AI as both an opportunity and risk, but only 20% have strategies for securing digital and machine identities.

MiQ unveils Sigma AI platform to unify programmatic advertising
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martech
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supply chain
MiQ has launched Sigma, an AI-driven platform uniting over 300 data feeds to streamline and optimise programmatic advertising globally.

AWS launches AI Spring Australia to boost local AI innovation
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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genai
AWS is launching AI Spring Australia to boost local innovation, supporting startups with new AI programmes and expanding cloud infrastructure investment.

Video & influencer strategies seen as key for B2B marketers
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cx
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martech
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digital entertainment
LinkedIn research reveals Asia-Pacific B2B marketers prioritise video and influencer strategies to capture attention amid growing campaign challenges.

SaaS adoption drives growth for manufacturers in Australia, NZ
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digital transformation
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Investment in SaaS technology is driving growth and agility in Australia and New Zealand's manufacturing sector, with 89% of firms adopting cloud solutions.

QSIC partners with Wingstop to deliver curated music in Sydney
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data analytics
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cx
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martech
QSIC teams up with Wingstop to craft a bold, AI-curated music experience for the US chain’s first Sydney outlet, enhancing its energetic brand vibe.

Belkin launches accessories for Nintendo Switch 2 in Australia
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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cleantech
Belkin has launched a range of gaming accessories for the Nintendo Switch 2, including charging cases and screen protectors, now available across Australia.