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Australian Stories

Australian stories

Australian firms shift to hybrid cloud for AI & risk

AI growth and tighter sovereignty rules are pushing Australian enterprises to spread workloads across public, private and sovereign clouds.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • 4 days ago

Virtual Private Networks

Refrigeration controller flaws threaten cold chains

Supermarkets and hospitals could face spoiled stock and medicines after flaws in two widely used refrigeration controller platforms were disclosed.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 4 days ago

Digital Transformation

Australian AI cloud spending set to jump to AUD $1.5bn

Australian businesses are set to lift AI cloud budgets sharply as production deployments drive demand for high-performance infrastructure.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • 4 days ago

Digital Signage

Adrenalen launches pub sports ad network in Australia

Venues could add thousands of dollars a year as Adrenalen's new network lets pubs and clubs monetise screens during live sport.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • 5 days ago

Data Protection

Australia urged to ban smart glasses over covert filming

Privacy advocates say covert recording risks in changing rooms and beaches make the devices a public safety issue, not a novelty.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • 5 days ago

Agricultural Technology

Australian firms plan price rises amid supply strain

Shoppers could face higher prices, fewer choices and longer waits as Australian companies pass on rising supply chain costs.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 5 days ago

Ransomware

The next Australian mining catastrophe won't be a cyberattack: it will be a failed system upgrade

Failed system upgrades could disrupt production, safety and payroll in Australian mines more than cyberattacks, as AI and ERP change accelerates.

By Justin Grose • 4 min read • 5 days ago

Disaster Recovery

AI cyber threats rise as Australian incidents surge

Average cybercrime losses for large Australian businesses jumped as AI-enabled attacks became a bigger worry than privacy for many boards.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 5 days ago

Data Protection

Synology launches cheaper DiskStation neo+ in Australia

Lower entry prices for small businesses and home users come as the new models keep 2.5GbE, SSD caching and upgrade options.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • 5 days ago

Digital Transformation

Sia acquires Seven Consulting to boost Australia presence

The deal gives Sia a larger east coast footprint and access to big Australian banking, government and retail clients.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • 5 days ago

Global Stories

Australian stories

Data Protection

LUMOS adds Pureprofile research to audience platform

Marketers will gain access to sentiment and research signals as LUMOS expands its audience graph with Pureprofile data.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • 4 days ago

Malware

NeuShield adds exfiltration protection to Data Sentinel

By blocking stolen-logins abuse at file level, the new feature aims to curb both data theft and ransomware even after an account is compromised.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • 4 days ago

Robotics

Contactile wins AI robotics sprint for Boston residency

A Boston residency and US market access await the Sydney startup after it topped a four-week sprint focused on physical AI and robotics.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 5 days ago

Digital Transformation

Fujitsu launches Uvance Wayfinders consulting in Oceania

Pressure is mounting on advisers in Australia and New Zealand as Fujitsu moves to tie strategy to delivery and win more transformation work.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 5 days ago

Manufacturing

Rinnai Australia cuts service times with Oracle AI

Customer enquiries are now being answered up to 35% faster as Rinnai Australia uses Oracle AI to ease pressure on its call centre.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • 5 days ago

Data Protection

Liverton Security wins CREST ANZ member company status

Customers in Australia and New Zealand may now see Liverton Security as a lower-risk supplier after the Wellington firm won CREST ANZ membership.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 5 days ago

Software-as-a-Service

ClassCover expands into Ireland with €3m investment

The booking platform hopes to ease schools' scramble for substitute staff as it targets 2,000 Irish schools and 20 jobs.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 5 days ago

Stories from Other Regions

Australian stories

Software-as-a-Service

Adyen expands Toast payments tie-up into US market

Toast will use Adyen's payments system in the US as the restaurant software group seeks faster settlement and broader merchant services.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • 4 days ago

Software-as-a-Service

Aderant & First AML link compliance into law firms' workflow

Law firms using both systems can now cut handoffs and duplicate data entry as AML checks move inside their core practice management workflow.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • 4 days ago

Data Protection

New Zealand lenders adopt AI amid data readiness gap

Most lenders still lack the data quality and governance needed to trust AI, even as 76% use it for credit and fraud decisions.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 5 days ago

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