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Australian stories

Arkeus secures AUD $5m funding to boost global expansion

Arkeus has secured AUD $5 million in funding to drive its expansion plans, reflecting strong investor confidence in its AI-driven defence technologies.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Mar 2025

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Australian Computer Society launches AI cybersecurity tool

The Australian Computer Society and Cyberknowledge have teamed up to launch an AI-driven platform in April 2025, enhancing cybersecurity for SMBs across Australia.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Mar 2025

Artificial Intelligence

Educational AI proposed to address Australian civics decline

A recent study reveals that 72 per cent of Australian Year 10 students lack basic democratic knowledge, prompting calls for curriculum reform or AI integration in education.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Mar 2025

Data Analytics

Outline Global sees 30% revenue boost with Oracle tech

Outline Global, a Melbourne aerial intelligence firm, has reported a 30% revenue boost and 50% growth in leads after switching to Oracle Database 23ai on OCI.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Mar 2025

Unified Communications

Australia faces digital transformation & skills challenge

With the 2025 federal election approaching, HP executives highlight the urgent need for Australia to embrace digital transformation and reform education to remain competitive.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Mar 2025

Data Privacy

Australia to test age verification tech for social media ban

Incode Technologies is set to trial age verification technology in Australia as the government prepares a nationwide ban on social media for users under 16.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Mar 2025

Artificial Intelligence

FinTech Australia urges reform of R&D tax incentives

FinTech Australia is urging the government to revamp R&D tax incentives as investment in early-stage fintechs declines, risking a two-speed sector.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Mar 2025

Security Operations Centres

Baidam achieves Social Traders certification for impact

Baidam, an Indigenous cybersecurity firm, has achieved Social Traders certification, reinforcing its commitment to ethical practices and supporting Indigenous communities.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Mar 2025

Investment

Scalare Partners acquires Inhouse Ventures for AUD $1.3m

Scalare Partners has acquired Inhouse Ventures for USD $1.3 million, enhancing its offerings to early-stage technology companies in Australia.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Mar 2025

Customer Experience

i=Change teams with GoCardless to simplify charity payments

i=Change has partnered with GoCardless to enhance the donation process for businesses, making charitable contributions easier and more efficient.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Mar 2025

Power / Energy

Essential Energy selects Oracle to enhance operations

Essential Energy has selected Oracle's cloud applications to enhance its operational efficiency and asset management across its electricity network in Australia.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Mar 2025

Global Stories

Australian stories

Physical Security

Gallagher Security to unveil new solutions at ISC West 2025

Gallagher Security is set to reveal new innovations in its Controller 7000 family at ISC West 2025, including Apple Wallet-compatible employee badges.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Mar 2025

Supply Chain

Overcoming supply chain challenges for temperature-sensitive pharmaceuticals

Australia's pharmaceutical industry is tackling complex logistics challenges, ensuring temperature-sensitive medications remain effective amid rising demand.

By Tiffany Brewer • 5 min read • Thu, 20th Mar 2025

Network Infrastructure

Airwallex partners with Discover to expand payment options

Airwallex has partnered with Discover Global Network to enhance payment options for merchants in key regions, boosting flexibility and reducing cart abandonment.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Mar 2025

Drones

Dryad Networks expands bushfire tech into Australasia

Dryad Networks has launched its first office in Macquarie Park, New South Wales, aiming to combat bushfire challenges in Australia and New Zealand.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Mar 2025

Data Privacy

Bitdefender uncovers massive Google Play Store ad fraud

Bitdefender has exposed a vast ad fraud operation on the Google Play Store, involving over 330 malicious apps and more than 60 million global downloads.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Mar 2025

Data Analytics

AI-driven loyalty programmes to reshape Asia-Pacific retail

Eagle Eye's latest eBook reveals how loyalty programmes will reshape retail in Asia-Pacific, with retailers adapting to meet consumer demand for personalised value.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Mar 2025

Hybrid Cloud

Cohesity expands Gaia for on-premises backup AI search

Cohesity has enhanced Gaia with AI-powered search for on-premises backup data, partnering with NVIDIA and hardware leaders for secure, hybrid cloud solutions.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Mar 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Australian stories

Digital Transformation

IT leaders express growing trust in AI as solutions evolve

A new report by SnapLogic reveals that 82% of UK IT leaders place as much trust in AI agents as in humans, signalling a robust investment shift towards AI technologies.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Mar 2025

EduTech

AI adoption in healthcare rises to 35% in 2024, says AMA

New research from the American Medical Association reveals a rise in AI adoption among healthcare professionals, now at 35% in 2024, up from 30% last year.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Mar 2025

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