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Australian / Australia stories - Page 7

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China-aligned hackers exploit religious festival to spy on global Tibetans
Thu, 14th Mar 2024
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ESET Research uncovers a China-aligned group, Evasive Panda, exploiting the Monlam Festival to conduct global cyberespionage operations, using a new Windows backdoor called 'Nightdoor'.
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Australia's financial crime compliance costs reach $5.37bn
Thu, 14th Mar 2024
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Financial crime compliance costs have soared, driven by increased regulations, technology costs, and ongoing battles against evolving financial crimes.
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Claroty launches healthcare cyber threat detection module in Australia
Thu, 14th Mar 2024
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Cybersecurity firm Claroty debuts advanced threat detection module in Medigate platform, enhancing digital protection for Australian healthcare providers, amid increasing cyberattacks.
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HAT Distribution & BackBox unite for ANZ network automation solutions
Thu, 14th Mar 2024
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cloud services
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HAT Distribution, a Sydney-based tech company, partners with global firm BackBox to deliver sophisticated network automation solutions across Australia and New Zealand.
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Ashling Partners extends intelligent automation services to Australia
Thu, 14th Mar 2024
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digital transformation
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it automation
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melbourne
Ashling Partners, a major intelligent automation service provider, is enlarging its footprint in the Asia Pacific region with a new Australian centre of excellence and a Melbourne office.
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Cremorne Digital Hub to boost digital ecosystem with Scaleup Program
Thu, 14th Mar 2024
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investment
The Cremorne Digital Hub (CDH) unveils its first Scaleup Program cohort, following an AUD 10 million investment from the Victorian Government to boost Australia's tech industry.
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Australia introduces Scam Safe Accord to combat AUD $3.1bn scam crisis
Thu, 14th Mar 2024
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blockchain
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email security
Australia’s banking sector unveiled the Scam Safe Accord, a comprehensive plan that includes advanced tech tactics to combat an AUD $3.1 billion scam crisis that surged by 253% over two years.
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Australian parents sceptical about AI's role in children's education
Wed, 13th Mar 2024
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Australian parents express concern about the prevalence of AI chatbots and language models in their children's education.
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Australia's healthcare sector faces escalating cyber threat
Wed, 13th Mar 2024
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Claroty research exposes a rise in cybersecurity vulnerabilities in Australia's healthcare sector, suggesting significant risks for hospitals and health clinics.
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Australian fleet managers embrace tech to combat rising costs
Wed, 13th Mar 2024
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fleet management
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Amid expanding operational costs, Australian fleet managers increasingly adopt GPS fleet tracking and other tech solutions, significantly reducing fuel, labour, and maintenance costs, the 2024 Fleet Technology Trends Report reveals.
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Australia's financial crime compliance cost surpasses AUD $5 billion
Tue, 12th Mar 2024
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Financial crime compliance costs in Australia have soared beyond AUD $5 billion, with 98% of institutions reporting a rise, driven largely by increasing technology and labour costs.
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Eden Exchange integrates SugarCRM for improved deal-making efficiency
Tue, 12th Mar 2024
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Eden Exchange, a leading Australian SME marketplace, bolsters its deal-making process and client experience by integrating AI-driven sales automation platform, SugarCRM.
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Ransomware peaks as top threat in ANZ as study highlights AI need
Tue, 12th Mar 2024
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Ransomware emerges as the top cyber threat in Australia and New Zealand, with 62% of organisations seeing a rise in incidents in 2023.
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Australian firms exposed: 78% can't manage printer fleets remotely
Tue, 12th Mar 2024
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printing
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SOTI's latest study reveals 78% of Australian businesses are not able to effectively manage their printer fleets remotely, significantly increasing security risks.
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Fall into solar and embrace autumn adventures with BLUETTI
Mon, 11th Mar 2024
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power / energy
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batteries
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solar power
BLUETTI's 'Fall into Solar' event offers up to $1499 off on outdoor power solutions, readying you for autumn adventures without compromising comforts.
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Generative AI set to disrupt NSW workforce by 2030
Mon, 11th Mar 2024
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Generative AI and other critical technologies set to impact nearly 96% of NSW's workforce with the ACS Digital Pulse report predicting substantial disruption across key sectors.
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Historic drone flight secures South Australia's power supply reliability
Mon, 11th Mar 2024
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south australia
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Australian drone firm Carbonix and SA Power Networks have successfully flown a drone beyond visual line of sight to inspect 150km of power lines in South Australia.
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Exclusive: How Neat is shaping the future of videoconferencing
Mon, 11th Mar 2024
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video
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Norwegian startup Neat is revolutionising video conferencing, merging AI and user-focused design to improve global workplace communication.
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IWD 2024: The lessons I’ve learned from a life on the move
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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cloud services
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public cloud
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martech
Mexican-born tech exec Brenda Lazcano shares her journey from Mexico to Australia, valuing diversity and promoting inclusion in the tech industry.
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IWD 2024: Why it’s time for a raise for women in tech
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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New data exposes Australia's tech industry gender pay gap of 22.5%, underlining the urgent need to bolster fair compensation and career progression opportunities for women.
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IWD 2024: Advancing inclusivity - Women leaders coding a new narrative in the cybersecurity landscape
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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On International Women's Day 2024, efforts to increase female representation in Australia's cybersecurity sector are highlighted.
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IWD 2024: Why including more women in the cybersecurity sector is a win-win
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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business
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For International Women's Day 2024, this piece explores the significant benefits and growing need to involve more women in the cybersecurity sector.
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IWD 2024: Boosting inclusion measures to change perceptions of STEM
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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netapp
NetApp champions gender diversity in the tech sector through its Sales, Support, and Services (S3) Academy, advancing inclusion and changing perceptions of STEM careers for women.
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IWD 2024: Defending against modern adversaries requires greater diversity
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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Cyberattacks are becoming faster and smarter, demanding a cybersecurity industry imbued with diverse, non-technical skills to craft innovative defences, reveals the CrowdStrike 2024 Global Threat Report.