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ACA highlights data utilisation & announces FF24 event in Sydney

The Australian Constructors Association's new paper highlights productivity stagnation in construction, advocating for better data utilisation, ahead of the FF24 forum.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Aug 2024

Private Cloud

Average cost of an Australian data breach hits AUD $4.26 million

IBM's latest report reveals Australian data breach costs hit a record AUD $4.26 million in 2024, with phishing and stolen credentials as top attack vectors.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Aug 2024

Hardware

Zeller comments on Australia's move to decommission 3G networks

Australia's 3G networks will be decommissioned next month, posing potential disruptions for retailers and hospitality businesses that rely on outdated tech.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Aug 2024

Unified Communications

Generative AI boosts project management efficiency, says PMI

A PMI report reveals early adopters of Generative AI in project management are seeing major gains in productivity and problem-solving, outpacing peers.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Aug 2024

Hyperscale

Freelancer appoints NEXTDC CEO Craig Scroggie as director

Freelancer has welcomed Craig Scroggie, NEXTDC CEO, as its new Non-Executive Director, starting 1 August 2024, aiming to leverage his ICT expertise.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Aug 2024

Fintech

Plenti adopts NAB's PayTo for faster loan repayments

Fintech lender Plenti integrates NAB's Pay by Bank solution to offer PayTo transactions, enhancing loan repayment options with real-time, secure payments.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Aug 2024

Clean technologies

First all-electric powerboat makes its debut in Sydney Harbour

Candela's C-8 all-electric powerboat debuts in Sydney, heralding a new era in sustainable marine technology with speeds of up to 30 knots and a 57-nautical mile range.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Aug 2024

Customer Experience

Unitywater & Cognizant team up to enhance digital infrastructure

Unitywater partners with Cognizant for a five-year project to enhance digital infrastructure and operational efficiency, supporting healthy Queensland communities.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Thu, 1st Aug 2024

Global Stories

Australian stories

Supply Chain

blueAPACHE appoints Pat Devlin as General Manager

Australian managed services provider blueAPACHE appoints Pat Devlin as General Manager to fortify strategic growth, following 85% ARR rise in five years.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Sat, 3rd Aug 2024

EduTech

Why MSSPs should shift from 'fear' to 'value' as a sales tactic

Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs) are urged to shift from fear-based sales tactics to value-centric strategies, fostering client trust and growth.

By Leo Lynch • 4 min read • Fri, 2nd Aug 2024

Digital Transformation

PagerDuty Advance launched to tackle rising digital incidents

PagerDuty has launched its generative AI suite, PagerDuty Advance, to combat the 41% rise in digital incidents costing Australian firms over AUD $1 million each.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Aug 2024

Physical Security

Trend Micro enhances platform to combat AI-based deepfake fraud

Trend Micro has enhanced its platform to tackle AI-based deepfake fraud, addressing rising security threats as criminals increasingly adopt AI technology.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 2nd Aug 2024

Firewalls

Fastly partners with Nueva to enhance cybersecurity in Australia

Fastly appoints Nueva as its first managed security partner in Australia, aiming to enhance web protection for public and private sectors with high-performance solutions.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Aug 2024

Government

Altia strengthens APAC presence with new senior appointments

Altia boosts its APAC team with Rob Cordy as Head of Sales and Brandan Lizotte as Senior Business Development Manager, aiming to expand in Australia and China.

By Imee Dequito • 4 min read • Thu, 1st Aug 2024

Customer Relationship Management

WIRES partners with Engaging to upgrade CRM for wildlife rescue

WIRES, Australia's leading wildlife rescue group, has partnered with Engaging to upgrade its CRM system, aiming to enhance rescue efficiency and animal care.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Aug 2024

IT Automation

ABBYY expands with new R&D centre & Centre of Excellence in India

ABBYY expands its AI operations in India with new R&D and excellence centres in Bengaluru and New Delhi, appointing Yathiraj Shetty Kasargod as Director.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Aug 2024

Agricultural Technology

Forrester forecasts 4% rise in Australian tech spending for 2024

Australia's tech spending is set to rise by 4% in 2024 despite formidable economic headwinds, according to Forrester's latest forecast.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Thu, 1st Aug 2024

Facebook

Meta unveils Llama 3.1 with advanced AI capabilities

Meta's Mark Zuckerberg announces Llama 3.1: an upgraded, multilingual AI model with state-of-the-art tools, designed for complex queries and enhanced user interaction.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Aug 2024