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Microsoft & Google use shared exchange to hit RedVDS
Featured • Phishing

Microsoft & Google use shared exchange to hit RedVDS

6 minutes ago

Criminal access to thousands of Microsoft accounts was cut off after the companies shared threat data through the Global Signal Exchange.

Sean Mitchell
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Productivity

Geotab wins approval for Smart OBM integration in Australia

Heavy haulage fleets can now manage telematics and certified mass data on one platform, easing access to restricted routes and compliance burdens.

about 8 hours ago · Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin
Cloud Services

Arctic Wolf launches Aurora MDR Connect tier for MSPs

MSPs can now roll out broader managed detection and response within hours, as Arctic Wolf targets faster, more automated attacks.

about 9 hours ago · Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin
IT services

UTS picks Nexon for AUD $20 million network overhaul

The university's campus-wide upgrade will bring Wi-Fi 7 and AI-ready security to more than 18 months of work across every site.

about 10 hours ago · Sean Mitchell
Threat intelligence

ThreatCanary launches sovereign AI security platform

Australian firms could get a clearer view of AI-driven attack paths as ThreatCanary rolls out a platform blending asset discovery, API checks and offensive testing.

1 day ago · Sean Mitchell
Business Continuity

Cleanaway taps Macquarie Telecom for SD-WAN overhaul

More than 350 Cleanaway sites will gain steadier communications as the waste group replaces legacy infrastructure, with 25 locations already live.

1 day ago · Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin
Customer service

Probe Group wins ISO 42001 AI certification across brands

Clients in regulated sectors may benefit from lower AI compliance risk after Probe Group completed independent certification across all its brands.

1 day ago · Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin
Investigation

Data centre influx applies pressure on AU emissions targets

Australia's net zero goal faces fresh strain as billions flow into data centres that could lift power demand, water use and emissions.

2 months ago • 5 min read
Data centre influx applies pressure on AU emissions targets

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