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Advanced security tools can help bridge the cyber-skills gap
Firewalls

Advanced security tools can help bridge the cyber-skills gap

Amid a global 12.6% rise in the cyber-skills gap, advanced security tools like AI automation could alleviate the shortage, particularly for Australian businesses.

By Matt Caffrey • 5 min read • Mon, 5th Feb 2024
Aeeris reports steady Q2 earnings & continued risk assessment growth
ASX

Aeeris reports steady Q2 earnings & continued risk assessment growth

Aeeris, a leading risk assessment company, demonstrated solid financials in Q2 FY24, highlighting a $2.25m cash reserve, no debt, and rising revenue from new and recurring sources, largely led by its Hail product suite.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 1st Feb 2024
Swoop releases revolutionary Voice product for Aussie SMEs
Unified Communications

Swoop releases revolutionary Voice product for Aussie SMEs

Swoop Holdings revolutionises Australia's business communication with the launch of a ground-breaking Voice product, following its acquisition of Seventeen Services.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Feb 2024
Cognizant pioneers Amazon's Just Walk Out tech in Australian institute
EduTech

Cognizant pioneers Amazon's Just Walk Out tech in Australian institute

Cognizant pioneers Amazon's Just Walk Out technology at Canberra Institute of Technology's store, marking the tech's first educational application in the Southern Hemisphere.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 31st Jan 2024
Australian privacy concerns rise over Generative AI, Cisco study shows
Customer Experience

Australian privacy concerns rise over Generative AI, Cisco study shows

Cisco's latest Data Privacy Benchmark Study reveals growing concerns about AI privacy risks, with 27% of organisations banning GenAI applications, and trust issues hampering AI development.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 31st Jan 2024
Australians lose $3.1bn in 2022 to rising online scams
Cloud Security

Australians lose $3.1bn in 2022 to rising online scams

Aussies lost around $3.1bn in 2022 due to online scams, warns the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission and cloud security firm Akamai.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 31st Jan 2024
Australian retail faces digital transformation challenges
Data Protection

Australian retail faces digital transformation challenges

New SOTI research uncovers growing demand for digital transformation in Australia's retail section, with 93% of consumers using in-store tech.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Wed, 31st Jan 2024
SevenRooms acquires AI SMS marketer HeyPluto to boost offerings
Customer Experience

SevenRooms acquires AI SMS marketer HeyPluto to boost offerings

Hospitality software provider, SevenRooms, acquires AI SMS marketing firm, HeyPluto, to enhance client engagement, drive profits and innovate personalised marketing solutions in Australia's hospitality industry.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 31st Jan 2024
Australians least confident in AI, reveals global Workday study
Data Analytics

Australians least confident in AI, reveals global Workday study

Australian businesses express the highest global distrust in AI technology, with 60% showing scepticism, according to a study by cloud applications provider, Workday.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Jan 2024
Cloudwerx acquires AI consultancy Lightfold in strategic expansion
Unified Communications

Cloudwerx acquires AI consultancy Lightfold in strategic expansion

Cloudwerx, acquires Australian AI consultancy, Lightfold, broadening its advanced, data-driven service offering to customers in the APAC region.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Jan 2024

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Gypsy Rose Blanchard's Instagram fame bolsters influencer marketing potential
Google

Gypsy Rose Blanchard's Instagram fame bolsters influencer marketing potential

Following her release, convicted murderer Gypsy Rose Blanchard has gained a huge following on Instagram, with an impressive 9.8% engagement rate and an estimated media value of up to $3.5m.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Feb 2024
AppOmni expands to Sydney with new data centre amid rising APAC demand
Hyperscale

AppOmni expands to Sydney with new data centre amid rising APAC demand

SaaS security firm, AppOmni, addresses growing APAC demand for advanced security measures with a new Sydney data centre, hosted by Google Cloud Platform aiming to meet Australia's data sovereignty regulations.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Feb 2024
Cevo & AWS launch strategic collaboration for innovation
Digital Transformation

Cevo & AWS launch strategic collaboration for innovation

Cevo has entered into a three-year strategic collaboration agreement with AWS, aiming to expedite innovation and meet industry demands.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Feb 2024
Allan Breiland joins On Device Research as ANZ Research Director
Research Director

Allan Breiland joins On Device Research as ANZ Research Director

Accomplished research expert Allan Breiland is joining On Device Research as their ANZ Research Director, bringing over 20 years of experience to help expand the company's brand measurements in the region.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Feb 2024
Netpoleon & Adaptive Shield unite for SaaS security boost in ANZ
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Netpoleon & Adaptive Shield unite for SaaS security boost in ANZ

Netpoleon and Adaptive Shield are joining forces to address surging demand for secure Software as a Service (SaaS) solutions in Australia and New Zealand, in response to a rise in data breaches.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Feb 2024
CIBC finances Actionstep's acquisition of Soluno for legal tech move
Software-as-a-Service

CIBC finances Actionstep's acquisition of Soluno for legal tech move

CIBC Innovation Banking funds global legal software firm Actionstep's acquisition of Soluno, marking a pivotal investment in digitalising legal firm workflows.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 30th Jan 2024
Crowdsourced funding in Australia holds steady in 2023
Health Technologies

Crowdsourced funding in Australia holds steady in 2023

Amidst overall funding decreases, crowdsourced funding in Australia remained steady in 2023, securing $71m for local businesses.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Jan 2024

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