Australia (Australian) stories - Page 54
Salus Ventures reaches $40m target with QIC investment boost
Wed, 14th Feb 2024
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software
Salus Ventures, an Australian seed-stage venture capital fund, has surpassed its $40m target, powered by a robust investment from Queensland Investment Corporation (QIC).
DataStax unveils SwiftieGPT, AI chatbot for Taylor Swift's Australian fans
Wed, 14th Feb 2024
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martech
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In anticipation of Taylor Swift's Eras Tour, DataStax announces SwiftieGPT, an AI chatbot offering comprehensive knowledge about Taylor Swift to her Australian fans.
Kylie Watson becomes DXC Technology's Head of Security for ANZ
Wed, 14th Feb 2024
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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deloitte
DXC Technology has chosen Kylie Watson, a seasoned cybersecurity specialist, as the Security Head for Australia and New Zealand, poised to empower their clients against intensifying cyber threats.
Australia's digital health sector yields record-breaking economic returns
Wed, 14th Feb 2024
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healthtech
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government
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productivity
Australia's digital health investment yields $19.70 in capital, 56 jobs and AUD 4.2m in gross economic value for every AUD $1m invested, according to a landmark report.
Wiise partners with Endeavour & Thyme to bolster NZ market
Wed, 14th Feb 2024
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endeavour
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employment hero
Cloud ERP platform Wiise partners with New Zealand tech providers Endeavour and Thyme Technologies, aiming to streamline the operations of NZ's SMBs.
LawCPD unveils first AI-powered learning feature for legal studies
Wed, 14th Feb 2024
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legal
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pd
LawCPD pioneers the global legal education scene with the introduction of its AI-Powered Learning Feature, the first AI tool revolutionising professional development for lawyers.
Vonage to boost Southern Cross Credit Union's customer support
Wed, 14th Feb 2024
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uc
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Southern Cross Credit Union (SCCU) partners with global cloud communications firm, Vonage, enhancing their customer support system in Australia by employing Vonage Fusion's UCaaS and CCaaS solutions.
Rippling's $11.25B bolster for Asia-Pacific with Sydney HQ opening
Tue, 13th Feb 2024
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data analytics
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hcm
Rippling, the US-based workforce management giant, has launched in Australia, marking the initiation of a multi-year investment strategy in the ever-growing Asia-Pacific region.
Data Zoo names former London Stock Exchange exec as new CEO
Tue, 13th Feb 2024
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risk & compliance
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financial institutions
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identity
Data Zoo, an award-winning global identity provider, has appointed former London Stock Exchange Group executive, Charlie Minutella, as its new CEO, signalling a major strategic shift.
Secure State joins archTIS program to enhance Aussie cybersecurity
Tue, 13th Feb 2024
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partner programmes
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
Indigenous cybersecurity firm Secure State has become a Silver Partner in the archTIS Channel Partner Program, enhancing its security solution offerings.
Innovation, AI and Australia and New Zealand’s digital future
Tue, 13th Feb 2024
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datacentre infrastructure
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advanced persistent threat protection
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open source
Australasian businesses showcase resilience and innovation amid global challenges, bolstered by Oracle's AI-driven digital solutions and extensive cloud-infrastructure investments.
$74 billion loss risk for firms from poor customer service
Tue, 13th Feb 2024
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Australian businesses face an annual financial risk of AU$74bn due to poor customer service, reveals Qualtrics' study.
Visa's AI technology thwarts $714m fraud in Australia
Tue, 13th Feb 2024
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ransomware
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phishing
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martech
Visa's AI-powered fraud solution has blocked $714m in attempted scams in Australia, over double the previous year's figure.
Equinix expands renewable energy commitment with PPA
Tue, 13th Feb 2024
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hyperscale
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power / energy
Equinix extends its commitment to generating over 1GW of clean energy globally, by executing a new Power Purchase Agreement in Australia.
BlueVoyant report details rising AI-enabled cybercrime trends
Mon, 12th Feb 2024
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phishing
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email security
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genai
New report by cybersecurity firm BlueVoyant identifies worrying advances in cyber threats and urges increased business vigilance. The emerging trends include AI-aided phishing and online ad exploitation.
Amazon & Vena Energy inaugurates Queensland's first solar farm
Mon, 12th Feb 2024
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power / energy
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cleantech
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amazon
Amazon and Vena Energy launch a 125MW solar farm in Queensland, the first Amazon renewable energy project in the state.
Simply Nootropics recruits renowned neuroscientist Dr. Brian Ramos
Fri, 9th Feb 2024
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r&d
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job moves
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simply nootropics
Renowned neuroscientist Dr. Brian P. Ramos joins Simply Nootropics as in-house expert, bringing over 20 years of expertise to drive innovation and progress for the NZ and AU-based company.
Exclusive: Claroty's cybersecurity evolution in ANZ digital shift
Fri, 9th Feb 2024
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digital transformation
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physical security
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ai security
Claroty's ANZ Regional Director, Leon Poggioli, details the firm's pioneering role in the defence of cyber-physical systems amid accelerating digitalisation in ANZ.
eCommerce expert Lisa Powell joins Deliver In Person's advisory board
Thu, 8th Feb 2024
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martech
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ecommerce
eCommerce veteran Lisa Powell joins personalised last-mile delivery service Deliver In Person's Advisory Board, aiming to enhance customer experience in Australia's luxury market.
Cybermindz launches CISOSupport for mental health of cybersecurity chiefs
Thu, 8th Feb 2024
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healthtech
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university of adelaide
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threat actors
Cybermindz.org has unveiled CISOSupport, an innovative initiative aimed at tackling the high rate of job burnout among cybersecurity leaders by providing tailored mental health support.