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Alert overload leaves mid-market security teams exposed

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Manual context-gathering leaves mid-market security teams missing threats, as 79% rely on third parties to spot attacks their tools overlook.
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Firmus inks multi-year Nvidia AI factory deal in Melbourne

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Firmus secures multi-year deal to host about 18,400 Nvidia GB300 GPUs in Melbourne, marking a major step for Australia's AI factory ambitions.
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UpGuard raises USD $75m to expand AI cyber risk tools

Fri, 27th Feb 2026
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UpGuard secures USD $75m Series C to scale its AI cyber risk platform, fuelling product development, global expansion and acquisitions.
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Firmus picks VAST Data OS to power APAC AI factories

Wed, 25th Feb 2026
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Firmus selects VAST Data OS to underpin sovereign, energy-aware AI factories across APAC, targeting tens of thousands of GPUs.
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Firmus secures AUD $500m to expand AI infrastructure across Australia

Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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Firmus has raised AUD $500 million to expand its AI infrastructure Project Southgate across Australia, boosting local manufacturing and jobs.
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Sydney Opera House tops search as Aussies opt for local trips

Fri, 14th Nov 2025
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The Sydney Opera House is Australia's most searched attraction as Aussies embrace daytrips and regional getaways, favouring local travel over international holidays.
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Data centre growth in Australia faces power & utility delays

Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
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Australia's data centre boom faces delays as power and utility access bottlenecks slow construction amid rising AI-driven demand.
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WatchGuard appoints Zayed Alji as new Partner Manager in Victoria & Tasmania

Thu, 29th Feb 2024
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WatchGuard Technologies has appointed industry veteran Zayed Alji as Partner Relationship Manager for Victoria and Tasmania, strengthening the cybersecurity titan's commitment to improving customer experience via its partner network.
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Macquarie Telecom appoints Marika Fiorini as Chief Customer Officer

Mon, 20th Feb 2023
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Australian telco Macquarie Telecom appoints Marika Fiorini as Chief Customer Officer to drive business growth and foster internal career development.
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i-PRO appoints Rafal Loretz as new BDM for Aus & NZ

Fri, 2nd Dec 2022
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Experienced security pro Rafal Loretz joins i-PRO as Business Development Manager for Australia and New Zealand.