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Australian Stories

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Amber Technology to distribute Williams AV Infinium in Australia

Amber Technology will exclusively distribute the new Williams AV Infinium assistive audio system in Australia, launching July 2025 with Bluetooth Auracast support.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Jun 2025

Digital Transformation

Ingram Micro Experience 2025 to gather 1,000 tech leaders in Sydney

Ingram Micro Experience 2025 returns to ICC Sydney on 5 August, uniting over 1,000 tech leaders to explore innovation and growth in Australia's IT sector.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Jun 2025

Gaming

DigiDirect Group acquires Mwave to expand gaming portfolio

The digiDirect Group has acquired online gaming retailer Mwave, expanding its portfolio and promising continuity for staff and customers amid post-pandemic challenges.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2025

Global Stories

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Digital Transformation

HTEC appoints Philip Otley to lead global AI-first TIME strategy

HTEC has appointed Philip Otley as Managing Partner to lead growth and innovation in telecoms, infrastructure, media and entertainment with an AI-first focus.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Jun 2025

AI Agents

Meta & Oakley launch AI sports glasses from USD $399

Meta and Oakley launch AI-powered sports glasses starting at USD $399, featuring a 3K camera, AI assistant, and water resistance for athletes worldwide.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Jun 2025

Biometrics

World's largest data breach exposes 16 billion credentials

A massive data breach exposing 16 billion credentials from major firms and government services signals severe global digital security flaws.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Sat, 21st Jun 2025

Data Analytics

Acron Aviation launches Astra app to boost airline efficiency

Acron Aviation has launched Astra, an iOS app providing pilots and airlines with personalised data and insights to enhance flight safety and efficiency.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 20th Jun 2025

Virtual Private Networks

Travel eSIM market set for growth as awareness remains low

Only 23% of consumers in the US, UK and China have used eSIMs, though 49% are open to travel eSIMs once informed, showing strong growth potential.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 20th Jun 2025

Artificial Intelligence

Desktop PC sales surge in Europe, AI-ready notebooks gain ground

Desktop PC sales in Europe rose 22% in early Q2 2025, outpacing notebooks, as AI-ready notebooks gain momentum amid commercial refresh cycles.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Jun 2025

Malware

AI deepfakes drive surge in cyberattacks, threatening trust online

AI-driven deepfakes fuel a rise in cyberattacks, tricking users with fake ads and video calls, risking billions in financial losses worldwide.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Jun 2025

Wearables

Samsung unveils new Galaxy Watch tools for sleep & fitness

Samsung unveils new Galaxy Watch tools including Bedtime Guidance, Running Coach, and Antioxidant Index to boost users' sleep, fitness, and nutrition habits from 2025.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Jun 2025

Disaster Recovery

Landis+Gyr halves costs by moving Oracle workloads to Google Cloud

Landis+Gyr cut infrastructure costs by 50% and boosted efficiency by migrating Oracle workloads from Windows to Linux on Google Cloud with Tessell's help.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2025

Malware

Jamf report finds phishing & infostealers surge on Apple devices

Jamf's Security 360 Report reveals a sharp rise in phishing and infostealers targeting Apple devices, urging organisations to strengthen cybersecurity measures.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2025

Semiconductors

SentinelOne launches Singularity AI SIEM for AWS Marketplace

SentinelOne has launched its Singularity AI SIEM on AWS Marketplace, enabling customers to boost threat detection and response with AI-powered security tools.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2025

Stories from Other Regions

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Endpoint Protection

Avast launches free AI scam protection in antivirus for NZ users

Avast adds free AI-driven Scam Guardian to its antivirus for New Zealand users, boosting protection against rising, sophisticated online scams globally.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2025

Data Protection

More than 2,400 public sector data breaches reported in UK 2024

UK local authorities reported over 2,400 data breaches in 2024, highlighting concerns over device loss, human error, and public sector data security.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Jun 2025

Payment Technologies

Estate agents to recover compliance costs via Credas payment tool

Credas launches a payment tool enabling estate agents to charge clients directly for ID and anti-money laundering checks, easing rising compliance costs.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Jun 2025