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Australian SMEs lose time to payment inefficiencies, survey finds

Australian SMEs face major challenges with slow cash flow and payment reconciliation, losing hours weekly and risking $50,000–200,000 in disputes, Adyen finds.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Mon, 12th May 2025

Ransomware

Cyber resilience urged as ransomware costs hit AUD $3 billion

Commvault warns of rising ransomware threats in Australia, urging businesses and individuals to boost cyber resilience ahead of Anti-Ransomware Day amid AUD $3bn annual damages.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 12th May 2025

Virtualisation

UTS adopts Denodo platform to modernise & unify data systems

University of Technology Sydney deploys Denodo Platform via Atturra to boost data integration, enhancing access for staff, researchers, and educators across the institution.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Fri, 9th May 2025

Unified Communications

Care & tech jobs surge as traditional roles decline in Australia

Australia's workforce grew 22.9% since 2014, with dramatic rises in aged care and tech roles, while traditional jobs like travel agents and farmers declined.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 9th May 2025

EduTech

Advanced launches with $25 million to boost startups

Advanced launches with $25m to fund Australian startups by advancing R&D Tax Incentive refunds, aiming to boost economic impact and innovation growth.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 8th May 2025

Global Stories

Australian stories

EduTech

HAT Distribution brings NinjaOne IT platform to ANZ partners

HAT Distribution has been appointed to distribute NinjaOne's IT management platform in Australia and New Zealand, aiming to boost endpoint security and efficiency.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 12th May 2025

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Netpoleon to distribute SailPoint identity security in ANZ

Netpoleon has been named the official value-added distributor for SailPoint's identity security solutions across Australia and New Zealand, enhancing local cybersecurity efforts.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 12th May 2025

Storage

Pure Storage & Nutanix join forces for ANZ cloud solution

Pure Storage and Nutanix team up to offer a cutting-edge solution combining cloud infrastructure and FlashArray storage for ANZ enterprises' virtualisation needs.

By Mark Jobbins • 4 min read • Mon, 12th May 2025

Supply Chain

Agentic AI: Redefining how we work with technology

Agentic AI is transforming Australian businesses, enabling smarter, faster decisions and reshaping innovation, productivity and growth strategies.

By George Harb • 4 min read • Fri, 9th May 2025

Unified Communications

DXC launches solution with SAP & Microsoft to boost AI use

DXC Technology launches DXC Complete with SAP and Microsoft, a unified solution offering flexible pricing to modernise SAP systems using AI and cloud services.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 9th May 2025

Malware

Facebook ads scam uses celebrity faces to spread malware

Facebook malvertising exploits images of stars like Elon Musk, promoting fake crypto brands to spread malware in Australia, New Zealand, and beyond.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Fri, 9th May 2025

Crypto

Bitcoin dominance hits four-year high as crypto market rebounds

The crypto market saw a 9.9% rise in April, with Bitcoin hitting a four-year dominance high at 63%, amid economic uncertainty and cautious investing.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 9th May 2025

Digital Transformation

XPON acquires Alpha Digital to boost AI marketing services

XPON Technologies has acquired Alpha Digital to boost AI-driven marketing, combining strategy expertise with advanced AI tech for personalised campaigns.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 9th May 2025

Lenovo

Lenovo unveils Legion 9i with 3D display for creators & gamers

Lenovo unveils Legion 9i (18, 10), a gaming laptop with top-tier specs and AI features, launching June 2025 at EUR €4,499 for gamers and creators alike.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 8th May 2025

Artificial Intelligence

Exclusive: GitHub's Sharryn Napier on Agentic AI reshaping developer productivity

GitHub's Sharryn Napier highlights how agentic AI is transforming developers into orchestrators, boosting productivity and happiness globally.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Thu, 8th May 2025

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Efex strengthens cyber services with Datcom buy amid expansion

Efex has acquired Australian cybersecurity firm Datcom to boost its managed IT services amid rising cyber threats and over 500 breach reports in six months.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 8th May 2025

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

How outsourcing and automation plug the cybersecurity skills gap

Australian and New Zealand firms tackle cybersecurity talent shortages by outsourcing and automating, bridging gaps while enhancing defences against evolving threats.

By Jason Whyte • 3 min read • Thu, 8th May 2025

Customer Experience

StackAdapt debuts unified platform for email & programmatic ads

StackAdapt launches new email and Data Hub tools, integrating owned and paid media via one platform to boost marketers' efficiency and insight.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 8th May 2025

Partner Programmes

GPC Asia Pacific adopts AI-powered platform to streamline supply chain

GPC Asia Pacific chooses RELEX Solutions to optimise forecasting and replenishment across 600 stores, aiming to improve inventory and product availability.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 8th May 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Australian stories

Storage

Privacy Week: Sensitive information stored online can hurt you

Sensitive personal data stored online faces persistent threats from cybercriminals, with recent breaches underscoring the urgent need for better protection measures.

By Horatiu Petrescu • 5 min read • Mon, 12th May 2025

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