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Dayforce launches Build & Marketplace for HCM apps
Featured • Deloitte

Dayforce launches Build & Marketplace for HCM apps

about 2 hours ago

Customers will be able to tailor workforce software without coding as Dayforce aims to reduce reliance on separate tools and slower custom builds.

Mara Sugue
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Business Continuity

DigiCert wins ISO 27001 certification for security systems

The independent audit gives customers and partners added assurance that the certificate provider’s security controls span operations in 11 countries and a remote workforce.

about 5 hours ago · Mara Sugue
Barracuda Networks

AI cuts entry-level cyber jobs in Australian firms

A Barracuda survey suggests junior cyber careers are thinning as 45% of Australian organisations swap or drop entry-level roles for AI.

about 7 hours ago · Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin
Government

D2N named Australian distributor for CEDAR Audio

Australian broadcasters and forensic audio users will get local support for CEDAR's noise-suppression tools through D2N's appointment.

about 8 hours ago · Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin
Small Business

Netgear launches cloud-managed security gateway for SMBs

Small offices can now get cloud-delivered security and dual-WAN failover from one console, with the first year included for APAC buyers.

about 9 hours ago · Sofiah Nichole Salivio
Critical Infrastructure

Vection confirms AUD $1.35 million law enforcement order

The annual contract gives Vection visible FY27 revenue and lifts its recurring defence and intelligence income stream to AUD $1.35 million.

about 10 hours ago · Mara Sugue
Social Media

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.

about 10 hours ago · Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin

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