Australia (Australian) stories - Page 55
$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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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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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.
Equinix signs first Asian Pacific renewable energy deal with TagEnergy
Thu, 8th Feb 2024
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power / energy
Equinix signs its first-ever Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) in the Asia-Pacific region with TagEnergy, marking a crucial step in expanding renewable energy.
'ResumeLooters' cyber-attack disrupts 65 companies across Asia-Pacific
Thu, 8th Feb 2024
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devops
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apm
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software development
'ResumeLooters' cybercrime campaign compromises 65 businesses in Asia-Pacific, exploiting weaknesses in job search and retail sites to steal and sell personal data of over 2 million individuals.
HCLTech bags Top Employer title in 26 countries for 2024
Wed, 7th Feb 2024
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learning
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top employers institute
Global tech firm HCLTech secures Top Employer status in 26 countries for 2024, lauded for outstanding HR practices.
Lumify Learn launches Academic Accelerator to address IT skill gap in Australia
Wed, 7th Feb 2024
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accelerator
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it careers
Lumify Learn launches Academic Accelerator to bridge Australia's IT skills gap, offering an alternative, flexible, and affordable path to a traditional higher education in ICT, amidst a shortage crisis.
Amazon overtakes eBay as Australia's top marketplace
Wed, 7th Feb 2024
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ecommerce
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google
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amazon
Amazon supersedes eBay as Australia's top marketplace, with 94% of Australians planning to continue online shopping in 2024.
SmartSat funds $2.3m project for Australian in-orbit satellite servicing
Wed, 7th Feb 2024
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spacetech
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university of sydney
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smartsat crc
Australia's space research centre, SmartSat, kicks off a cutting-edge $2.3m project to advance robotic satellite technologies for in-orbit repairs and upkeep.
TEMI & Workia push tech adoption in Australasian firms
Wed, 7th Feb 2024
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digital transformation
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automation
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ai adoption
Aiming to enhance Australia's technological competitiveness globally, The Employee Mobility Institute (TEMI) partners with Workia to foster adoption of new automation tech at local firms.
Austroads spearheads digital identity initiative for driver licenses
Wed, 7th Feb 2024
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digital signage
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displays & projectors
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personal computing devices
With over four million verifications a month, Austroads seeks to revolutionise digital identity in Australia by extending its expertise in digital driver licenses and digital photo ID credentials.
Guardz expands cybersecurity services to Australia & New Zealand
Wed, 7th Feb 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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threat detection
Cybersecurity firm Guardz has expanded into Australia and New Zealand to facilitate cybersecurity for small and medium-sized businesses via a partnership with cloud solution firm Manage Protect.
Aussie consumers embrace instore tech but fret over data security
Tue, 6th Feb 2024
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data protection
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digital transformation
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Amidst pressures for digital integration in stores, 93% of Aussie consumers use in-store tech but 80% worry about data security, whilst 44% encounter technical issues, reveals a SOTI report.
Zadara completes IRAP process, expands availability in Australia
Tue, 6th Feb 2024
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storage
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datacentre infrastructure
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cybersecurity
Zadara, an international cloud service provider, completes Australia's Information Security Registered Assessors Program (IRAP), enhancing its expansion into the country.