Australia (Australian) stories
Australian firms lag in preparation for quantum computing threat
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encryption
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iot security
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quantum computing
A DigiCert survey reveals that 61.4% of Australian firms see quantum computing as a security risk, yet only 8.5% use quantum-safe encryption methods.
Australia faces rising cyberattacks targeting key infrastructure
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endpoint protection
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network security
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cybersecurity
Cyberattacks on Australia's critical infrastructure surged 50% to 143 in 2022–23, raising serious concerns over national security and service disruptions.
Konica Minolta launches free CloudPrint for bizhub devices
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saas
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digital transformation
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cloud storage
Konica Minolta Australia offers free 12-month access to native CloudPrint on bizhub devices, enabling secure, serverless cloud printing without extra hardware.
Anthony Daniel named Managing Director for ANZ at WatchGuard
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ndr
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cybersecurity
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watchguard technologies
Anthony Daniel has been promoted to Managing Director for Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands at WatchGuard Technologies, following strong regional growth.
AUSCERT Cyber Security Conference to highlight AI disruption
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digital transformation
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ai
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cybersecurity
The AUSCERT Cyber Security Conference will gather around 900 delegates and over 50 speakers, including leading AI experts, at The Star Gold Coast, 20-23 May 2025.
Australian telecoms face data security & access challenges
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digital transformation
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data fabric
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data privacy
Research reveals 46% of Australian telecom professionals struggle with data security despite tech advances, risking customer trust and operational efficiency.
Discovery Education launches DoodleLearning apps in Australia
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edtech
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spelling
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literacy
Discovery Education launches its popular DoodleLearning maths and English apps for Australian children aged 2-14, supporting personalised learning at home and school.
Jaecoo launches SUVs in Australia with Daniel MacPherson
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sustainability
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jaecoo
JAECOO launches its J7 and J8 SUVs in Australia, appointing actor Daniel MacPherson as brand ambassador, with a focus on performance and sustainability.
Telstra Health partners with Salesforce to unify digital health
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cdp
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salesforce
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mulesoft
Telstra Health partners with Salesforce and Snowflake to enhance its digital health ecosystem, aiming to unify healthcare platforms across Australia and New Zealand.
Ignition launches AutoCollect to automate late invoice payments
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fintech
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it automation
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financial systems
Ignition launches AutoCollect to help small service businesses automate late payment collection, streamlining invoicing and boosting cash flow management.
NBN Co tops sustainability ranking in southern hemisphere index
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uc
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cleantech
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telco
NBN Co has been named Australia's most sustainable public sector firm and tops the southern hemisphere in the 2025 Corporate Knights index.
MOVA Tech debuts innovative smart cleaning appliances in Australia
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smart home
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jb hi-fi
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harvey norman
MOVA Tech launches three smart cleaning appliances in Australia, debuting at JB Hi-Fi, Harvey Norman and The Good Guys this May and June.
HAT Distribution brings NinjaOne IT platform to ANZ partners
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endpoint protection
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partner programmes
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edr
HAT Distribution has been appointed to distribute NinjaOne’s IT management platform in Australia and New Zealand, aiming to boost endpoint security and efficiency.
Australian SMEs lose time to payment inefficiencies, survey finds
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fintech
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cx
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martech
Australian SMEs face major challenges with slow cash flow and payment reconciliation, losing hours weekly and risking $50,000–200,000 in disputes, Adyen finds.
Cyber resilience urged as ransomware costs hit AUD $3 billion
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ransomware
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email security
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cybersecurity
Commvault warns of rising ransomware threats in Australia, urging businesses and individuals to boost cyber resilience ahead of Anti-Ransomware Day amid AUD $3bn annual damages.
Netpoleon to distribute SailPoint identity security in ANZ
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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enterprise security
Netpoleon has been named the official value-added distributor for SailPoint's identity security solutions across Australia and New Zealand, enhancing local cybersecurity efforts.
Pure Storage & Nutanix join forces for ANZ cloud solution
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storage
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virtualisation
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hybrid cloud
Pure Storage and Nutanix team up to offer a cutting-edge solution combining cloud infrastructure and FlashArray storage for ANZ enterprises' virtualisation needs.
Agentic AI: Redefining how we work with technology
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risk & compliance
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ai
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cybersecurity
Agentic AI is transforming Australian businesses, enabling smarter, faster decisions and reshaping innovation, productivity and growth strategies.
DXC launches solution with SAP & Microsoft to boost AI use
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uc
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
DXC Technology launches DXC Complete with SAP and Microsoft, a unified solution offering flexible pricing to modernise SAP systems using AI and cloud services.
Facebook ads scam uses celebrity faces to spread malware
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malware
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phishing
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email security
Facebook malvertising exploits images of stars like Elon Musk, promoting fake crypto brands to spread malware in Australia, New Zealand, and beyond.