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Melvin, a maths teacher, seamlessly balances his analytical business skills, evident in his ability to streamline operations and create clear documentation, with a deep passion for the imaginative narratives of anime and comics, demonstrating a versatile mind that thrives on both logic and creativity.
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Kinetic IT appoints Jacqui Adams to lead digital transformation drive

Tue, 2nd Dec 2025
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Kinetic IT has appointed Jacqui Adams to lead its digital transformation, enhancing national tech services and delivery models across Australia.
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SonicWall launches TZ80 firewall to simplify small office security

Tue, 2nd Dec 2025
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SonicWall unveils the TZ80 firewall, delivering enterprise-level security and easy management for small and remote offices amid growing network complexity.
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Jemena boosts site security with Genetec platform rollout across Australia

Tue, 2nd Dec 2025
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Jemena has upgraded security at nearly 50 Australian sites with Genetec's unified platform, enhancing remote monitoring and compliance across critical infrastructure.
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Smartsheet appoints Scott Torrey as Chief Revenue Officer to boost global growth

Tue, 2nd Dec 2025
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Smartsheet appoints Scott Torrey as Chief Revenue Officer to drive global revenue growth and boost enterprise adoption of its work management platform.
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CrowdStrike powers security for HPE Unleash AI with NVIDIA

Tue, 2nd Dec 2025
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CrowdStrike secures HPE Unleash AI Partner Programme, integrating Falcon platform with NVIDIA co-developed AI systems for enhanced cloud and AI protection.
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Eagle Eye reshapes APAC leadership to boost USD $10 million growth

Tue, 2nd Dec 2025
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Eagle Eye restructures APAC leadership with new key appointments to accelerate growth beyond USD $10 million in the Asia-Pacific region.
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Gallagher partners with Fortified to boost perimeter security services

Mon, 1st Dec 2025
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Gallagher has partnered with Fortified Security to enhance perimeter security services for its Channel Partners across the Americas, boosting integrated security solutions.
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Publicis Sapient gains AWS recognition for enterprise agentic AI

Mon, 1st Dec 2025
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Publicis Sapient has earned AWS's Agentic AI Specialisation, showcasing its skill in deploying autonomous AI systems for enterprises across multiple sectors.
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Coinbase Australia names Adam Judd COO ahead of regulatory shift

Mon, 1st Dec 2025
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Coinbase Australia appoints Adam Judd as COO to steer operations amid new regulations requiring crypto platforms to obtain an Australian Financial Services Licence.
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Back2U app brings mobile musculoskeletal care to Australians

Mon, 1st Dec 2025
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Back2U app launches in Australia, linking patients to mobile musculoskeletal care with practitioners visiting homes, easing access and cut wait times.
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Borderless CS launches AI-driven SOC & MDR for cyber defence

Fri, 28th Nov 2025
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Borderless CS unveils AI-driven SOC and MDR services offering 24/7 cyber defence to SMEs, governments, and enterprises amid rising cyber risks.
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Spotto launches AI cloud platform to boost Azure efficiency for MSPs

Fri, 28th Nov 2025
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Spotto has unveiled its AI-driven cloud platform to help MSPs and enterprises boost efficiency and profits within Microsoft Azure environments.
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Discovery Consulting launches UnifiedLeave for seamless SAP leave

Fri, 28th Nov 2025
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Discovery Consulting launches UnifiedLeave, an SAP SuccessFactors extension streamlining leave for employees with multiple roles via a single request.
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Ken Yagen joins CData as Chief Product Officer to drive AI growth

Fri, 28th Nov 2025
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Ken Yagen joins CData as Chief Product Officer to lead product strategy and boost AI-native connectivity across enterprise business systems.
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Luke Clifton joins ATA Board as alliance shifts focus to leaders

Thu, 27th Nov 2025
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Luke Clifton of Macquarie Technology Group joins the Australian Telecommunications Alliance Board, reflecting a shift to leadership with sector expertise.
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Milestone partners with DCAI to boost compliant AI for smart cities

Thu, 27th Nov 2025
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Milestone partners with DCAI to deploy compliant AI models on Europe-based Gefion supercomputer, enhancing smart city and traffic management solutions under EU regulations.
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Australian retailers face rising cyber threats as Black Friday nears

Thu, 27th Nov 2025
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Australian retailers face rising cyber threats ahead of Black Friday, with fraud and losses surging as online shopping peaks during the holiday sales period.
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Borderless CS wins Best Employer 2025 for culture focus

Thu, 27th Nov 2025
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Borderless CS has been named Best Employer 2025 by Cyber Youth Australia for its strong culture of inclusivity, learning, and employee wellbeing in cybersecurity.
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Beau Tydd elected ACS President to lead technology profession

Tue, 25th Nov 2025
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Beau Tydd has been elected President of the Australian Computer Society for 2026-27, succeeding Helen McHugh to lead Australia's tech profession forward.
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How MSSPs are strengthening healthcare defences against cyber threats

Tue, 25th Nov 2025
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Healthcare organisations face rising cyber threats, prompting greater reliance on MSSPs for 24/7 defence and rapid response to protect patient data and operations.