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Australian firms to overhaul backup strategies by 2025

A new report reveals over half of Australian businesses plan to change their backup solutions by 2025, facing challenges in cost and recovery confidence.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Feb 2025

Investment

Lack of whistleblowing systems undermines ESG in Australia

Report It Now raises alarm over the inadequate whistleblowing infrastructure in Australian firms, jeopardising Environmental, Social, and Governance commitments.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Feb 2025

Firewalls

Australia bans Chinese AI platform DeepSeek over security

The Australian government has banned the Chinese AI platform DeepSeek from its systems, echoing similar actions by the US and Italy over security risks.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Feb 2025

Generative AI

Microsoft survey reveals online risks for Aussie teens

A Microsoft survey reveals that 64% of Australian teenagers faced online risks in 2024, with rising concerns over AI and digital safety among parents.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Feb 2025

Health Technologies

Dexcom ONE+ glucose system launches for Type 2 diabetes

Dexcom has launched its Dexcom ONE+ continuous glucose monitoring system in Australia, enhancing glucose management for those with Type 2 diabetes.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Tue, 11th Feb 2025

Data governance

Half of workers may shift to contract roles by 2025

A new report reveals that over half of permanent workers are contemplating a shift to contract roles by 2025, signalling a significant workforce shift in tech.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Feb 2025

Clean technologies

Technology boosts growth in Australian hospitality sector

Technology is transforming the Australian hospitality sector, with a report revealing 47% of operators find it boosts efficiency amid rising costs.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Feb 2025

Unified Communications

Exclusive: Australian businesses urged to help shape new data security framework

Australian businesses are urged to contribute to the Voluntary Data Classification Framework, aiming to enhance data security and mitigate cyber risks.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Mon, 10th Feb 2025

Firewalls

Fortinet opens AUD $75m Australian HQ & Innovation Hub

Fortinet has opened its new headquarters in North Sydney, investing over AUD $75 million and launching the Asia-Pacific's first Innovation Hub to enhance cybersecurity.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 10th Feb 2025

Global Stories

Australian stories

Malware

Fortra's 2025 cybersecurity survey: key risk findings

Fortra's newly released 2025 cybersecurity survey reveals evolving threats, with 83% of professionals citing phishing as their top concern, alongside rising worries over AI.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Feb 2025

Marketing Technologies

Exclusive: Babeltext aims to break language barriers in global messaging

Babeltext launches an AI-driven messaging platform aimed at breaking language barriers, enabling real-time communication in 195 languages for global users.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Wed, 12th Feb 2025

Artificial Intelligence

Applications open for Yahoo Academy 2025 in Sydney

Nominations are now open for Yahoo Academy 2025, set to take place in Sydney on April 8-9, aimed at empowering 30 media and marketing professionals.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Feb 2025

Gaming

Acer unveils new Predator Helios Neo gaming laptops

Acer has launched the Predator Helios Neo 16 AI and 18 AI gaming laptops, featuring cutting-edge Intel and NVIDIA technology for high performance.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Feb 2025

Data Protection

DeepSeek's rise: Navigating the AI data and security challenge in Australia

DeepSeek, a Chinese AI startup, has surged to 3 million downloads in Australia, prompting concerns over data privacy, national security and misuse.

By Steve Moros • 6 min read • Tue, 11th Feb 2025

Digital Transformation

Cutting through complexity: How a unified approach can help safeguard IT systems

Australian organisations are grappling with complexity in cyber security, as 70% feel AI is outpacing their defenses amid rising AI-generated threats.

By Chase Doelling • 4 min read • Tue, 11th Feb 2025

Availability

Alogic launches Ark Pro power bank with 27,600mAh capacity

Alogic has unveiled the Ark Pro power bank, boasting a 27,600mAh capacity and 140W charging, perfect for high-performance users worldwide.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Tue, 11th Feb 2025

Customer Experience

Unlocking the power of speech to humanise AI-driven customer experiences

Recent advancements in conversational AI are transforming customer experiences, as brands embrace AI to foster deeper relationships and enhance engagement.

By Christopher Connolly • 5 min read • Mon, 10th Feb 2025

Ransomware

CyberCX report reveals long detection time for espionage

CyberCX's 2025 Threat Report reveals troubling trends, with espionage detection times rising to over 400 days and ransomware incidents surging to 38%.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 10th Feb 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Australian stories

Digital Transformation

The way it is and the way it should be

A skilled labour crunch, weak investment and slow policy change are set to keep Aotearoa New Zealand’s construction sector under strain in 2025.

By Staff Writer • 12 min read • Wed, 12th Feb 2025

Software-as-a-Service

Ben Gracewood joins Fergus as VP of engineering in Auckland

Fergus has appointed Ben Gracewood as Vice President of Engineering in Auckland, tasked with advancing their cloud-based job management solutions for trades businesses.

By Moritz Florian • 3 min read • Mon, 10th Feb 2025

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