Australian Stories - Page 20

Australian Stories

Australian stories

PhishByte warns Essential Eight misses phishing risk

Businesses risk false confidence if they meet the ACSC framework but leave staff exposed to phishing, social engineering and fake MFA prompts.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month

Smart Cities

BAI names Dr Angela Coble as Chief Transformation Officer

BAI is bolstering its technology and transformation push as it expands into private 5G, public safety and transport networks.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month

Data centers

Canberra data centre growth hit by land & power limits

Tight power supply and scarce industrial sites could slow the capital's push to host more secure cloud and AI facilities.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month

Digital Transformation

Revolut launches Australian bank after licence win

Australia-based customers will soon get savings accounts and a credit card as Revolut commits nearly AUD $400 million to its local banking push.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month

Digital Transformation

Australian banks pay over AUD $4,000 a day for specialists

Banks and insurers are scrambling for scarce regulatory experts as deadlines bite, even after cutting about 8,000 permanent roles this year.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month

Customer Experience

Australians want local groceries, Shopfully survey finds

Price and convenience still shape Australian grocery baskets, despite nearly half of shoppers saying local suppliers matter most.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month

Hybrid Cloud

Australian firms turn to unified security platforms

Rising alert volumes and AI-driven threats are pushing Australian organisations towards unified security platforms, a Fortinet study found.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month

Smart Cities

Moreton Bay shares CCTV costs with developers in Waraba

Ratepayers will pay less upfront as new estate CCTV is fast-tracked in Waraba under a shared funding deal with builders.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month

Wearables

Amazfit launches Australian online store with new wearables

Australian shoppers can now buy Amazfit wearables directly, as the brand targets a crowded market with lower-priced health and training tools.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Last month

Customer Experience

Australians join more loyalty schemes but use fewer

Australian brands face a tougher loyalty market as 93% of consumers hold memberships, yet active use has fallen and relevance is lagging.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month

Global Stories

Australian stories

Ransomware

Asia-Pacific cyber threats rise on AI & geopolitics

AI-driven phishing and state-linked espionage are pushing Asia-Pacific incident numbers higher, with data breaches still the biggest threat.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Last month

Digital Transformation

Havas Red wins ECOVACS Australia and New Zealand brief

The smart home robotics brand is seeking to lift awareness in Australia and New Zealand as Havas Red takes on PR, social and influencer work.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month

Semiconductors

Forrester says tech sovereignty gains will stay modest

Most countries will see only slight progress in tech sovereignty by 2030, with heavy investment failing to close the gap with China and the US.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month

Software-as-a-Service

Zoom appoints Carlos Quaderi as Head of Asia Pacific

The promotion widens Zoom's regional push as it targets enterprise and AI growth across Australia, India, Korea and Southeast Asia.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month

Data Protection

Post-quantum cryptography: are we sleepwalking into the next Y2K moment?

Organisations that delay could face costly rushed upgrades as attackers already harvest encrypted data they plan to crack later.

By David Land • 4 min read • Last month

Software-as-a-Service

Partly raises USD $50 million to expand Australia hiring

Australia's repair sector could see faster parts sourcing as Partly uses fresh funding to add engineers and AI specialists locally.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month

Data Analytics

ClickHouse Open House to feature ANZ tech industry leaders

Engineering teams from Nine, Xero and Canva will show how real-time data tools are being used to support AI and observability in production.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month

Smart Home

AVOZ becomes SIM2 representative in Australia & NZ

Buyers in Australia and New Zealand will now have a lower entry point for SIM2 projectors, starting at AUD $19,999, as AVOZ expands its reach.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month

Software-as-a-Service

Lightspeed adds AI & operational tools for merchants

Merchants in more than 100 countries will get quicker access to real-time data as the platform adds AI assistants and workflow tools.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month

Stories from Other Regions

Australian stories

Digital Transformation

AI drives Singapore firms to hire beyond local market

Talent shortages and AI adoption are pushing Singapore employers to recruit abroad, with 89% saying they would hire internationally if it were easier.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month

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