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Australia's cloud security & AI strategies to shift by 2026
Data Protection

Australia's cloud security & AI strategies to shift by 2026

By 2026, Australian organisations will prioritise digital sovereignty and distributed AI, reshaping cloud strategies to boost security and resilience amid rising AI-driven threats.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 4th Dec 2025
Exclusive: Cohesity's James Blake warns on rising ransomware risks
Ransomware

Exclusive: Cohesity's James Blake warns on rising ransomware risks

Ransomware attacks cost Australian organisations AUD $42 billion annually, urging a shift from prevention to pragmatic cyber resilience amid rising threats.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 4th Dec 2025
MYOB data shows Australian SME growth surges with digital focus
Robotics

MYOB data shows Australian SME growth surges with digital focus

Australia's SME sector posts strongest half-year growth since 2023, driven by digital adoption and productivity, nearing pre-pandemic output levels.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Dec 2025
YouTrip launches in Australia with zero forex fees & 2% cashback
Fintech

YouTrip launches in Australia with zero forex fees & 2% cashback

YouTrip launches in Australia with a zero-fee multi-currency travel card offering 2% cashback and real-time exchange rates across 150+ currencies.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Dec 2025
Coinbase Australia names Adam Judd COO ahead of regulatory shift
Fintech

Coinbase Australia names Adam Judd COO ahead of regulatory shift

Coinbase Australia appoints Adam Judd as COO to steer operations amid new regulations requiring crypto platforms to obtain an Australian Financial Services Licence.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Dec 2025

Global Stories

Pytilia triples Belfast HQ space to support global export growth
Unified Communications

Pytilia triples Belfast HQ space to support global export growth

Pytilia has tripled its Belfast HQ space to support growth, boosting its 50-strong team and exporting 90% of its tech services worldwide.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Dec 2025
AWS celebrates top ANZ partners for cloud & AI innovation
Digital Transformation

AWS celebrates top ANZ partners for cloud & AI innovation

AWS has honoured top Australia and New Zealand partners like HCLTech and TechnologyOne for excellence in cloud and AI innovation at its 2025 Partner Awards.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Thu, 4th Dec 2025
AI seen as an aid not a threat as cyber skills gap widens
Firewalls

AI seen as an aid not a threat as cyber skills gap widens

A survey reveals most cybersecurity pros see AI as a tool to aid their work amid rising breaches and a global shortfall of 4.7 million security experts.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Dec 2025
Snowflake & Anthropic partner for USD $200m Claude AI deal
Data Analytics

Snowflake & Anthropic partner for USD $200m Claude AI deal

Snowflake and Anthropic partner in a USD $200m deal to embed Claude AI agents in enterprise data platforms, enhancing secure, multi-step data analysis.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Dec 2025
DDoS attacks on AI firms surge 347% amid rising public scrutiny
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

DDoS attacks on AI firms surge 347% amid rising public scrutiny

DDoS attacks targeting AI firms surged 347% in Sept 2025 amid rising public scrutiny and regulatory concerns in the UK.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 4th Dec 2025
Wasabi unveils hidden backup feature to thwart cyber attacks
Storage

Wasabi unveils hidden backup feature to thwart cyber attacks

Wasabi Technologies launches Covert Copy, a free hidden backup feature shielding data from cyberattacks for healthcare, finance and public sectors.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Dec 2025
Accenture & OpenAI partner to accelerate enterprise AI rollout
Digital Transformation

Accenture & OpenAI partner to accelerate enterprise AI rollout

Accenture partners with OpenAI to provide ChatGPT Enterprise to its workforce, boosting AI adoption and accelerating business transformation across industries.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Dec 2025
Eversheds Sutherland appoints Albert Yuen to lead Asia tech
Data Protection

Eversheds Sutherland appoints Albert Yuen to lead Asia tech

Eversheds Sutherland appoints Albert Yuen to lead its Technology, Data and Cybersecurity practice in Asia, bolstering its regional tech expertise.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Dec 2025
EIU launches AI tool to aid decision-making in global markets
Data Analytics

EIU launches AI tool to aid decision-making in global markets

EIU unveils Viewpoint AI, a tool that uses generative AI to simplify global market insights and support strategic decision-making in over 200 markets.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 2nd Dec 2025
Budget sparks industry concerns over pensions, LISAs & AI plans
Digital Transformation

Budget sparks industry concerns over pensions, LISAs & AI plans

Chancellor's Budget sparks industry fears over pension caps, LISA reforms, and urges UK firms to tackle digital and AI readiness amid £16bn productivity cost.

By Kaleah Salmon • 5 min read • Fri, 28th Nov 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Westcon-Comstor & Fortanix boost AI & post-quantum security
Data Protection

Westcon-Comstor & Fortanix boost AI & post-quantum security

Westcon-Comstor partners with Fortanix to offer enhanced AI and post-quantum data security solutions, boosting capabilities for EMEA channel partners.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Nov 2025
Inspira appoints Swetha Srivastava to lead global AI practice
Data Analytics

Inspira appoints Swetha Srivastava to lead global AI practice

Inspira appoints Swetha Srivastava as head of its global Data Analytics and AI practice, boosting leadership and diversity ambitions in technology.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Nov 2025