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Altia strengthens APAC presence with new senior appointments

Thu, 1st Aug 2024
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Altia boosts its APAC team with Rob Cordy as Head of Sales and Brandan Lizotte as Senior Business Development Manager, aiming to expand in Australia and China.
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Immutability is the cornerstone of a safe enterprise

Mon, 29th Jul 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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physical security
Immutability is vital for Australian enterprises, ensuring data integrity, compliance, and trust amidst rising cyber threats and stringent regulations.
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Report highlights obstacles to AI adoption in Australia

Mon, 29th Jul 2024
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education, learning & training
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public sector
V2 Digital's first State of AI in Australia report highlights early stages of AI adoption, barriers, and potential for business growth, with only 21% showing AI maturity.
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CrowdStrike outage fuels rise in phishing scams, experts argue

Wed, 24th Jul 2024
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supply chain
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ai security
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microsoft
Experts are warning of phishing scams exploiting the CrowdStrike Falcon disruption, urging vigilance against fake fixes targeting impacted systems.
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Luke Coleman appointed CEO of Communications Alliance

Wed, 17th Jul 2024
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government
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communications industry
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In an exciting and fresh appointment, Luke Coleman will be stepping into the role of CEO at Communications Alliance in September 2024.
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Gap found between data security perceptions & breach reality

Mon, 15th Jul 2024
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apm
Report reveals a disconnect between perceived and actual data security, with 63% of firms overestimating their protective measures despite record data breaches.
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ACT gov partners with TechnologyOne for new dev software

Wed, 3rd Jul 2024
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cloud services
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government
The ACT Government has partnered with TechnologyOne, introducing a new system enabling residents and developers to track their application progress in real-time.
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Outsized expands into ANZ region amid growing talent demand

Wed, 3rd Jul 2024
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digital transformation
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ai
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cybersecurity
Outsized has announced its expansion into the Australian and New Zealand markets, addressing the rising demand for skilled independent talent in key sectors.
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OutSystems Developer Cloud earns SOC 2 attestation for security

Fri, 28th Jun 2024
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data privacy
OutSystems secures SOC 2 attestation for its Developer Cloud, ensuring heightened security for mission-critical applications across highly regulated industries.
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McGrathNicol expands partnership with three new appointments

Fri, 28th Jun 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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risk & compliance
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data privacy
McGrathNicol has promoted Melissa Smith, Alex Morkos, and Mark Wroniak to its partnership, expanding to 55 partners. 11 directors were also promoted.
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SentinelLabs report exposes ransomware strategy of APT groups

Thu, 27th Jun 2024
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cybersecurity
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government
SentinelLabs' latest report exposes how cyberespionage groups, including the Chinese APT group ChamelGang, are strategically using ransomware for disruption and misattribution.
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BlackBerry cyber report reveals 3.1 million attacks in Q1 2024

Wed, 26th Jun 2024
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
BlackBerry's latest report reveals alarming rise in malware, with 3.1 million cyberattacks thwarted from Jan to Mar 2024—critical infrastructure, especially finance, severely hit.
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BlackBerry thwarts 3.1 million cyberattacks in early 2024 report

Wed, 26th Jun 2024
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
BlackBerry's Q1 2024 report reveals unprecedented cyber threats, detecting 3.1 million attacks and a 40% rise in new malware, spotlighting surging global cybersecurity tensions.
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Australian firms CSO Group & xAmplify to merge in 2024

Tue, 25th Jun 2024
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supply chain
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risk & compliance
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ai
Australian cyber security firm CSO Group and automation specialist xAmplify plan to merge in 2024, creating the nation's largest AI and cyber security service provider.
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UK energy consumers call for more incentives for renewables

Tue, 25th Jun 2024
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power / energy
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clean technologies
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government
A new study by Solar Together reveals that 90% of UK energy consumers are urging the Government to provide more incentives for renewable energy.
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Affinda raises USD $10 million to expand AI team & global reach

Tue, 25th Jun 2024
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ai
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government
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productivity
Affinda Group secures USD $10 million in latest funding round, raising total to USD $22.9 million over 18 months, and now valued at USD $120 million.
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Arctic Wolf honours top partners at Sydney's Partner Jam event

Wed, 19th Jun 2024
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healthtech
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government
Arctic Wolf celebrated its A/NZ 2024 Partner of the Year Awards at Sydney's Partner Jam, highlighting a 156% rise in regional partners since 2022.
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Gallagher Security wins Manufacturer of the Year award again

Fri, 14th Jun 2024
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socs
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healthtech
Gallagher Security has clinched the 2024 Manufacturer of the Year award at the Fire and Security Matters Awards, marking their second successive win.
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OneAdvanced integrates Australian software to boost growth

Thu, 6th Jun 2024
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government
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software
OneAdvanced has successfully integrated three Australian software firms, launching six portfolios to drive growth and enhance customer value across ANZ.
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Australian customer experience quality stagnates or declines

Thu, 6th Jun 2024
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ai
Forrester's report reveals that customer experience quality in Australia has stagnated or declined since 2020, with banks and government sectors hit hardest.