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Optus appoints Pieter van der Merwe as Chief Security & Risk Officer

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.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Fri, 6th Jun 2025

Digital Transformation

Australian leaders see AI as risk & opportunity, identity gaps grow

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.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Fri, 6th Jun 2025

Digital Transformation

AWS launches AI Spring Australia to boost local AI innovation

AWS is launching AI Spring Australia to boost local innovation, supporting startups with new AI programmes and expanding cloud infrastructure investment.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Jun 2025

Data Analytics

QSIC partners with Wingstop to deliver curated music in Sydney

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.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Jun 2025

Payment Technologies

Australians set to spend AUD $10.5 billion in EOFY sales

Seventy-one per cent of Australians plan to shop in EOFY sales, with spending expected to hit AUD $10.5 billion amid rising cost-of-living pressures.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Jun 2025

Firewalls

Optus launches API Connect with Vonage for secure enterprise APIs

Optus has launched API Connect with Vonage, offering secure, scalable telecom APIs that integrate real-time communications directly via the Optus network.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Fri, 6th Jun 2025

Software-as-a-Service

Lockyer Valley council completes ERP upgrade to boost services

Lockyer Valley Regional Council has upgraded its ERP system to TechnologyOne's platform, enhancing services for 45,000 residents and improving staff efficiency.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Jun 2025

Ransomware

Coalition Australia raises standard cyber crime cover to $500k

Coalition Australia has raised its standard cyber crime cover to AUD $500,000, addressing growing losses from social engineering and funds transfer fraud.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Jun 2025

Ransomware

Exclusive: Why Cyberattacks on Aussie businesses are becoming more advanced

Australian businesses face more complex cyberattacks as AI-powered ransomware, BEC, and supply chain threats escalate, warns Borderless CS CEO Jayaprakash Muthusamy.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Jun 2025

Digital Signage

Samsung launches ePaper, eBoard and rugged Pro devices

Samsung has launched its 2025 enterprise tech range in Australia, featuring energy-efficient displays, rugged devices, and smart collaboration tools for businesses.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Jun 2025

Fintech

Airwallex appoints board as ADI licence bid nears after USD $300 million funding

Airwallex appoints a new board for its SVF unit as it nears an ADI licence in Australia, following a USD $300 million funding round valuing the company at USD $6.2 billion.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Jun 2025

Data Protection

Okta launches enhanced data recovery for Australia

Okta upgrades disaster recovery in Australia, relocating services to Melbourne and ensuring data remains local with recovery in under five minutes.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Jun 2025

Global Stories

Australian stories

Hyperscale

MiQ unveils Sigma AI platform to unify programmatic advertising

MiQ has launched Sigma, an AI-driven platform uniting over 300 data feeds to streamline and optimise programmatic advertising globally.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Jun 2025

Customer Experience

Video & influencer strategies seen as key for B2B marketers

LinkedIn research reveals Asia-Pacific B2B marketers prioritise video and influencer strategies to capture attention amid growing campaign challenges.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Fri, 6th Jun 2025

Software-as-a-Service

SaaS adoption drives growth for manufacturers in Australia, NZ

Investment in SaaS technology is driving growth and agility in Australia and New Zealand's manufacturing sector, with 89% of firms adopting cloud solutions.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Jun 2025

Clean technologies

Thermomix TM7 debuts in Australia & NZ with new features

Vorwerk has launched the Thermomix TM7 in Australia and New Zealand, featuring a larger touchscreen, Open Cooking mode, and sustainability upgrades.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Jun 2025

Gaming

Belkin launches accessories for Nintendo Switch 2 in Australia

Belkin has launched a range of gaming accessories for the Nintendo Switch 2, including charging cases and screen protectors, now available across Australia.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Jun 2025

Firewalls

Westcon-Comstor & Ericsson boost 5G growth in Australia & NZ

Westcon-Comstor and Ericsson partner to accelerate 5G adoption across ANZ, enhancing enterprise connectivity and partner growth opportunities.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Jun 2025

Artificial Intelligence

DeepHealth boosts ultrasound AI by integrating See-Mode team

DeepHealth will enhance its ultrasound AI by integrating See-Mode's thyroid and breast imaging tech, boosting workflow efficiency and diagnostic accuracy.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Jun 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Australian stories

Fintech

Kiwi investments in US stocks hit record USD $67.1 billion high

New Zealanders' US stock and bond investments soar to a record USD $67.1 billion by March 2025, doubling since 2020 amid growing global market interest.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Jun 2025

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