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Australian cyber security firm CSO Group and AI integrator xAmplify have merged to form MARQ1, set to be Australia's largest home-grown cyber and AI services group.

Sitecore appoints Stuart O'Neill as VP for Australia and NZ, and Zac Lin as VP for Asia, bolstering its APAC market presence to deliver cutting-edge digital experiences.

Splend names former Electric Vehicle Council CEO Behyad Jafari as its new Chief Growth Officer, a move set to accelerate the firm's EV market leadership.

US-based Action1 enters Australian market with local team and Sydney-based data centre, aiming to help organisations meet ACSC's Essential Eight through automated patch management.

NEXTDC has launched Adelaide's first Tier IV data centre, A1, aiming to drive South Australia's digital transformation with 5MW power and 3,000 sqm of IT space.

xAmplify clinches a three-year AUD $7 million contract as the Australian National Audit Office's primary IT Managed Services Provider, marking a major public sector win.

As cyber scams become more sophisticated due to AI, Scam Awareness Week urges Australians to secure their digital assets, with over AUD $3.1 billion lost in 2022 alone.

Businesses adopting generative AI tools must implement Confidential AI solutions to protect proprietary data and maintain robust Zero Trust policies.

Verint leverages its open AI platform to revolutionise customer experience, integrating real-time data and ensuring security while leading market innovation.

Kaspersky's 2024 forecast warns of heightened cyber dangers: AI-driven attacks, ransomware-as-a-service, and iOS vulnerabilities through Operation Triangulation.

Entrust has revealed their strategic focus on evolving digital security, with a keen eye on zero trust and digital identity initiatives.

FinTech Australia appoints former Meta exec Katie Wilson as its new Head of Policy, aiming to bolster industry relations and shape key fintech regulations.

NEXTDC, in partnership with the Northern Territory Government and Vocus, has launched a new data centre in Darwin, aimed at boosting regional tech capabilities.

A new Silobreaker report reveals that over 50% of ransomware victims delay disclosure until public exposure, with some never acknowledging attacks at all.

Paul Fletcher, Australia's Minister for Science and Arts, urges a tech-friendly government to foster digital progress, citing benefits in safety, commerce, and disaster response.

Acronis' H1 2024 Cyberthreats Report reveals a 293% surge in email attacks and a 32% rise in ransomware, warning SMBs and MSPs of heightened cyber risks.

Leaders are pushing the Australian government to support the energy transition, as many firms still face hurdles in decarbonising their operations.

The Australian Constructors Association's new paper highlights productivity stagnation in construction, advocating for better data utilisation, ahead of the FF24 forum.

Cybersecurity firm Acronis has identified a staggering 293% increase in email cyberattacks during the first half of 2024 compared to 2023.

Cybercriminals capitalised on a CrowdStrike Falcon outage by creating over 180 fake support websites, targeting 8.5 million affected devices worldwide.