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UiPath launches free AI automation training for public sector

Wed, 30th Apr 2025
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UiPath launches free training to equip public sector workers with agentic automation and AI skills amid evolving government workforce needs.
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Lattica secures $3.25 million to boost private AI with FHE

Thu, 24th Apr 2025
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data protection
Lattica exits stealth with $3.25m in funding to pioneer practical Fully Homomorphic Encryption for secure, cloud-based AI in sensitive sectors.
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Butterfly Data unveils AI tool to boost online trust scores

Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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data analytics
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llms
Butterfly Data has created an AI tool to assess online content credibility, winning four awards and aiming to combat rising misinformation globally.
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Alvin Oh joins V2 Consultancy as AI Modernisation Partner

Wed, 9th Apr 2025
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digital transformation
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government
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modernisation
Alvin Oh has joined V2 as an AI & Modernisation Partner, bringing over 20 years of tech experience to enhance the firm's data and AI services.
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Australia seeks national unity in cybersecurity strategy

Tue, 8th Apr 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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government
The Tech Council of Australia is rallying industry and government leaders to boost the nation's cybersecurity capabilities amid rising digital threats.
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Slipstream Cyber expands with new Perth CBD office opening

Fri, 4th Apr 2025
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cybersecurity
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government
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interactive
Innovation Minister Stephen Dawson has inaugurated Slipstream Cyber's new office in Perth's CBD, marking a significant expansion for the cybersecurity firm.
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NSW reveals innovation plan with AUD $27 billion target

Thu, 3rd Apr 2025
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government
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atlassian
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afterpay
The New South Wales Government has launched the NSW Innovation Blueprint 2035, targeting an investment boost of AUD $27 billion and nearly 100,000 new jobs.
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Kaspersky discovers & patches zero-day Chrome flaw

Thu, 3rd Apr 2025
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malware
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edutech
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endpoint protection
Kaspersky has uncovered and patched a critical zero-day vulnerability in Google Chrome, enabling attackers to bypass sandbox protections via malicious links.
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Sonatype reports rise in open source malware to 17,954

Thu, 3rd Apr 2025
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malware
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firewalls
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supply chain
Sonatype's latest Open Source Malware Index reveals a staggering rise in malware, with over 17,900 packages identified in Q1 2025, reflecting evolving threats.
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NSW Government launches Land iQ platform for land use

Mon, 24th Mar 2025
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smart cities
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government
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integration
The New South Wales Government has unveiled Land iQ, a data platform designed to enhance land management and expedite pre-planning for industry use.
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Thales survey reveals declining trust in digital services

Mon, 24th Mar 2025
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data protection
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digital transformation
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biometrics
Thales' 2025 Digital Trust Index reveals plummeting consumer trust in digital services, with 82% abandoning brands due to data privacy fears.
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Gallagher Security to unveil new solutions at ISC West 2025

Thu, 20th Mar 2025
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physical security
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risk & compliance
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software development
Gallagher Security is set to reveal new innovations in its Controller 7000 family at ISC West 2025, including Apple Wallet-compatible employee badges.
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Hyland unveils AI-driven strategy for content management

Thu, 20th Mar 2025
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digital transformation
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ecm
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martech
Hyland has launched an AI-driven strategy aimed at evolving enterprise content management, enhancing automation, and user experiences across industries.
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Study reveals global views on journalism & technology

Fri, 14th Mar 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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financial systems
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cloud services
A new CNTI report reveals global views on journalism, highlighting a disconnect between journalists and the public over its value and role in society.
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Hackers exploit botnet to attack Microsoft 365 accounts

Fri, 7th Mar 2025
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edutech
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mfa
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supply chain
A newly uncovered botnet of over 130,000 compromised devices is exploiting Microsoft 365 accounts through password spraying attacks, raising security alarms.
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Zoom & Mitel launch hybrid communications solution

Thu, 6th Mar 2025
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uc
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hybrid & remote work
Zoom and Mitel have unveiled a new hybrid communication solution that merges Zoom's collaboration features with Mitel's telephony systems, catering to enterprises' evolving needs.
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Data leak at Chinese firm reveals government monitoring

Wed, 26th Feb 2025
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data protection
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data analytics
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edr
A data leak from TopSec, a Chinese cybersecurity firm, reveals its role in aiding the government's web monitoring efforts, according to SentinelLabs.
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Massive botnet targets Microsoft 365 with stealth attacks

Wed, 26th Feb 2025
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edutech
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mfa
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cloud security
A newly discovered botnet, consisting of over 130,000 compromised devices, is targeting Microsoft 365 accounts with password spraying attacks, linked to China-based actors.
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QuSecure raises USD $28 million to boost quantum security

Thu, 20th Feb 2025
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quantum computing
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cybersecurity
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government
QuSecure has successfully raised USD $28 million in a Series A funding round aimed at bolstering its post-quantum cryptography solutions and client expansion.
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CDC launches USD $2.7 billion Laverton data campus

Wed, 19th Feb 2025
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ai
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clean technologies
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government
Construction of a new USD $2.7 billion data campus in Laverton has commenced, poised to boost the local economy and create thousands of jobs.