Smart TVs top connected home security risks, report finds
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HID wins Australian awards for mobile access & green design
The win underlines growing demand for digital access systems that cut plastic use and let buildings upgrade security without replacing existing hardware.
Sectigo warns of quantum shift in PKI & certificates
Most IT and security leaders now expect public key infrastructure to change sharply as organisations prepare for post-quantum cryptography.
Data theft overtakes encryption in cyber intrusions
Stolen information is now the main pressure point in cyber intrusions, with exfiltration appearing in 83 per cent of cases investigated in the third quarter.
Kinetic IT urges AI continuity plans for critical sectors
Public sector and critical infrastructure users could face service disruption if AI systems fail without backup plans, Kinetic IT warns.
Fortinet lifts full-year guidance after strong quarter
Strong demand for network security and AI-related tools drove revenue to USD $2.08 billion, prompting a higher full-year forecast.
Getac urges layered security for rugged devices in defence
Defence buyers risk gaps if rugged computers are judged only on durability, with Getac warning that security must cover design, setup and maintenance.
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Sectigo targets ANZ growth as certificate lifespans shrink
Shorter certificate lifespans are pushing Australian and New Zealand firms to automate renewals, or face higher security and outage risks.
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Twilio evolves from APIs to conversational trust
As AI agents proliferate, Twilio is focusing on trusted, governed communications infrastructure rather than the apps that sit on top of it.
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Secure Code Warrior founders named NSW Entrepreneur of the Year
The win underscores the rise of a Sydney-born cybersecurity firm now serving more than 600 clients worldwide and employing over 200 staff.
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TechnologyOne rethinks AI-enabled student services
Students could soon avoid hunting through university portals, as TechnologyOne's new AI agent handles enrolment, deferrals and course changes in one chat.
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Cybersecurity Awareness: The Importance of Getting the Basics Right
Poor data classification and weak access controls can let AI expose information or rack up costs, leaving organisations vulnerable.
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AI's data problem is governance in disguise
Most Australian executives want AI to pay back within a year, but weak data governance is already slowing deployment and hiding errors.
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AI Investment in Australia and New Zealand Drives Data Focus
Many ANZ firms lack the data governance and integration needed to prove AI is lifting productivity, costs or customer experience.
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Cisco warns Asia Pacific firms lack confidence on AI agents
Only 52% of firms across Asia Pacific, Japan and China feel ready to detect and respond to compromised AI agents, Cisco found.
Meiro launches local AI CDP for regulated sectors
Banks and insurers can now run AI models on customer data without sending it to outside providers, easing compliance concerns over sovereignty and resilience.
Australia among top targets in cyber attacks on law firms
CrowdStrike says legal practices are prized for privileged data, with financially motivated attackers driving 82% of malicious activity against the sector.
Australian AI firms test Singapore market opportunities
More than 100 meetings in Singapore showed buyers want AI tools that solve specific problems, as Australian firms sought regional contracts.
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Fascinated by the technology industry after a visit to a Computer Faire in 1998, Donovan Jackson first worked as a public relations consultant for enterprise software and hardware distribution companies in 2000, then as a journalist for IDG-affiliated channel and trade publications, and as a producer of commercial content as an agency owner through the 2000s and 2010s. He has served as ITBrief editor in the last days of the printed magazine, and has a long association with TechDay as a contributor to special projects. Donovan has wide interests spanning technology, philosophy, bicycles, literature, psychology, motorcycles, travel, geography, history, general knowledge, and various combinations of these and other subjects.
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ClearRoute launches open-source AI control plane runkora
Governance gaps could widen as enterprises rush to deploy thousands of AI agents, prompting ClearRoute to launch a new control layer for software delivery.
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Google named Leader in IDC agentic AI platform report
Enterprises are increasingly prioritising governance, security and integration as they move AI agents beyond pilots and into production systems.
Today
Island named only Gartner Customers' Choice for browsers
The browser maker's 98% willingness-to-recommend score reflects strong backing from large enterprises using its secure enterprise platform.
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Meltwater named leader in Gartner's new PR tools ranking
The inaugural ranking gives communications teams a new benchmark as AI-driven media tracking becomes more important for reputation management and crisis response.
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