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Celonis users save USD $10 billion with AI operations

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Celonis says its process intelligence platform has helped customers save USD $10 billion by underpinning AI-driven operations and automation.
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ADMA forms new Advisory Committee to advance ethical marketing

Thu, 24th Jul 2025
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ADMA has formed a new Advisory Committee with leaders from top Australian firms to advance ethical marketing and shape industry futures.
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Exclusive: Celonis expands ANZ footprint with bold growth plans

Fri, 25th Oct 2024
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Celonis is expanding its presence in Australia and New Zealand, aiming for growth and partnerships while targeting the broader Asia-Pacific market.
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Optus saves Australians USD $250 million with Call Stop feature

Wed, 28th Aug 2024
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Optus's Call Stop saved Australians an estimated USD $250 million from scams, blocking 23 million calls and 36 million SMS last quarter in a major anti-fraud initiative.
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Exclusive: Why creating phishing-resistant users is key to cybersecurity

Thu, 4th Jul 2024
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Yubico's Jeff Schomburgk has discussed the critical rise of phishing-resistant authentication and its pivotal role in shaping the future of cybersecurity.
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Revamp of cyber security measures needed amid rising global threats

Tue, 28th Nov 2023
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Organisations must revamp cybersecurity as digital advancements increasingly expose businesses and public services to cyber threats.
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Rising cybersecurity threats push shift from passwords to passkeys

Tue, 28th Nov 2023
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As cyber threats intensify, passkeys are replacing passwords as the prime defence against phishing attacks, says Yubico.
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Telecom firms' 3G phase-out faces security challenges, says Thales report

Fri, 10th Nov 2023
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Security threats pose significant challenges to the 3G phase-out plans by leading telecom companies in Australia and New Zealand, says Thales.
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TrafficGuard: ad fraud on track to triple this year

Tue, 4th Jul 2023
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Traffic Guard says Australian businesses must be serious about tackling ad fraud, with the number of attacks predicted to triple this year.
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Optus' Jason Brownlee joins ASI Solutions to lead ACT growth

Thu, 15th Jun 2023
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ASI Solutions has appointed Jason Brownlee, formerly of Optus, as the Head of Growth for the Australian Capital Territory region.
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Dubber introduces innovative communication intelligence

Tue, 6th Jun 2023
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Dubber launches 'Moments', an AI product designed to revolutionise communication and enhance consumer engagement.
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What do you need to do to raise your cyber resilience?

Mon, 29th May 2023
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As technology becomes more complex and sophisticated, so do the threats. This is why organisations are increasingly turning to cyber insurance to manage risk.
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Ryan Perera joins Infinera as SVP of APAC Sales

Fri, 3rd Mar 2023
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Infinera hires telecom industry veteran Ryan Perera as Senior VP of APAC Sales to drive faster-than-market growth across the region.
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Avaya appoints Dino Beverakis as CEO for Aus & New Zealand

Fri, 9th Dec 2022
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Avaya has appointed Dino Beverakis as Managing Director for Australia and New Zealand. He will focus on driving growth and expanding opportunities.
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Insurance for extra baggage has never been more vital

Thu, 17th Nov 2022
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Digital baggage is every type of data - block, file and object – that is critical to our business. Every component needs to be portable, instantly accessible.
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FirstWave appoints Dino Davanzo as Chief Revenue Officer

Fri, 4th Nov 2022
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FirstWave appoints Dino Davanzo as Chief Revenue Officer, to oversee growth and sales across its global operations, bringing over 35 years of experience.
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Nokia and Optus reaches new 5G levels using Samsung

Wed, 11th May 2022
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Nokia and Optus have achieved the world's first 3CC Carrier Aggregation 5G SA data call using a commercial Samsung headset in Australia.
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LogRhythm appoints Michael Bovalino as Country Manager

Fri, 18th Mar 2022
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LogRhythm appoints industry veteran Michael Bovalino as Country Manager for Australia and New Zealand, aiming to boost customer growth and security solutions.
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Optus and Cradlepoint expand partnership to solve 4G and 5G challenges

Thu, 9th Dec 2021
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Cradlepoint has announced an expansion of its strategic partnership with Optus Enterprise to solve connectivity challenges with 4G and 5G cellular solutions.
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Optus partners with Google Cloud to improve customer support capabilities

Sat, 23rd Jan 2021
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The move allows Optus to provide its customers with more personalised experiences and bolster its customised solution offerings, according to the company.