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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.
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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.
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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.
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Orro appoints Anthony Woodward to lead strategy & growth
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Orro has appointed Anthony Woodward as Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer to drive growth and lead its strategy across Australia from Sydney.
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BeyondTrust honours 2024 Australian partners for excellence & growth
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BeyondTrust has honoured its 2024 Australian partners, with CyberCX named Partner of the Year and 3Columns awarded Growth Partner of the Year.
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AI agents to play key role in ANZ IT security, report finds
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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.
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Projectworks secures NZD $25 million in funding to drive global growth
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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.
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Ofload warns of supply chain risk as Don Watson shuts down
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Ofload warns Australia’s freight sector faces major disruption after refrigerated transport firm Don Watson Transport collapses, threatening supply chain stability.
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Australian C-suites embrace AI skills amid leadership gap
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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.
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Moomoo launches in New Zealand, offering US trades from USD $0.99
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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.
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Basic security controls could prevent most major data breaches
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Basic cyber security controls could prevent the majority of major data breaches, says analysis of UK and Australian data affecting tens of millions annually.
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Cloudera joins AI-RAN Alliance to boost AI in telecoms sector
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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.
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Optus appoints Pieter van der Merwe as Chief Security & Risk Officer
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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.
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Australian leaders see AI as risk & opportunity, identity gaps grow
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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.
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MiQ unveils Sigma AI platform to unify programmatic advertising
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MiQ has launched Sigma, an AI-driven platform uniting over 300 data feeds to streamline and optimise programmatic advertising globally.
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AWS launches AI Spring Australia to boost local AI innovation
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AWS is launching AI Spring Australia to boost local innovation, supporting startups with new AI programmes and expanding cloud infrastructure investment.
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Video & influencer strategies seen as key for B2B marketers
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LinkedIn research reveals Asia-Pacific B2B marketers prioritise video and influencer strategies to capture attention amid growing campaign challenges.
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SaaS adoption drives growth for manufacturers in Australia, NZ
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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.
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QSIC partners with Wingstop to deliver curated music in Sydney
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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.
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Belkin launches accessories for Nintendo Switch 2 in Australia
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Belkin has launched a range of gaming accessories for the Nintendo Switch 2, including charging cases and screen protectors, now available across Australia.