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Australia (Australian) stories - Page 48

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'ResumeLooters' cyber-attack disrupts 65 companies across Asia-Pacific
Thu, 8th Feb 2024
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software development
'ResumeLooters' cybercrime campaign compromises 65 businesses in Asia-Pacific, exploiting weaknesses in job search and retail sites to steal and sell personal data of over 2 million individuals.
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HCLTech bags Top Employer title in 26 countries for 2024
Wed, 7th Feb 2024
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learning
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top employers institute
Global tech firm HCLTech secures Top Employer status in 26 countries for 2024, lauded for outstanding HR practices.
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Lumify Learn launches Academic Accelerator to address IT skill gap in Australia
Wed, 7th Feb 2024
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accelerator
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it careers
Lumify Learn launches Academic Accelerator to bridge Australia's IT skills gap, offering an alternative, flexible, and affordable path to a traditional higher education in ICT, amidst a shortage crisis.
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Amazon overtakes eBay as Australia's top marketplace
Wed, 7th Feb 2024
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ecommerce
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google
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amazon
Amazon supersedes eBay as Australia's top marketplace, with 94% of Australians planning to continue online shopping in 2024.
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SmartSat funds $2.3m project for Australian in-orbit satellite servicing
Wed, 7th Feb 2024
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spacetech
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university of sydney
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smartsat crc
Australia's space research centre, SmartSat, kicks off a cutting-edge $2.3m project to advance robotic satellite technologies for in-orbit repairs and upkeep.
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TEMI & Workia push tech adoption in Australasian firms
Wed, 7th Feb 2024
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digital transformation
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automation
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ai adoption
Aiming to enhance Australia's technological competitiveness globally, The Employee Mobility Institute (TEMI) partners with Workia to foster adoption of new automation tech at local firms.
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Austroads spearheads digital identity initiative for driver licenses
Wed, 7th Feb 2024
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digital signage
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displays & projectors
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personal computing devices
With over four million verifications a month, Austroads seeks to revolutionise digital identity in Australia by extending its expertise in digital driver licenses and digital photo ID credentials.
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Guardz expands cybersecurity services to Australia & New Zealand
Wed, 7th Feb 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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threat detection
Cybersecurity firm Guardz has expanded into Australia and New Zealand to facilitate cybersecurity for small and medium-sized businesses via a partnership with cloud solution firm Manage Protect.
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Aussie consumers embrace instore tech but fret over data security
Tue, 6th Feb 2024
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Amidst pressures for digital integration in stores, 93% of Aussie consumers use in-store tech but 80% worry about data security, whilst 44% encounter technical issues, reveals a SOTI report.
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Zadara completes IRAP process, expands availability in Australia
Tue, 6th Feb 2024
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storage
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datacentre infrastructure
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cybersecurity
Zadara, an international cloud service provider, completes Australia's Information Security Registered Assessors Program (IRAP), enhancing its expansion into the country.
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Konica Minolta appoints Melissa Dempsey as new Chief Marketing Officer
Tue, 6th Feb 2024
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martech
Konica Minolta boosts its Australia and New Zealand divisions with the strategic appointment of tech industry veteran, Melissa Dempsey, as Chief Marketing Officer.
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Riskified enhances Dispute Resolve to tackle Australian eCommerce fraud
Tue, 6th Feb 2024
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digital transformation
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martech
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commerce systems
Riskified's Dispute Resolve platform expands its services in Australia, aiming to aid merchants facing a post-holiday surge in chargebacks. The platform can streamline and accelerate revenue recovery through AI and gateway integrations.
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Gentrack invests AUD $12m in Aussie energy-tech firm Amber
Tue, 6th Feb 2024
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gentrack
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solar power
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cba
Gentrack invests AUD $12m into Amber, joining an AUD $29m Series C funding round to globalise the Australian firm's advanced energy optimisation tech towards a sustainable future.
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SourseAI expands global reach with Melon Mobile partnership in Africa
Tue, 6th Feb 2024
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uc
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data science
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telco
Australian start-up SourseAI partners with South African telecoms innovator Melon Mobile, expanding its global reach, following recent Series A funding.
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Remtron becomes Schneider Electric's sole certified distributor in Australia
Tue, 6th Feb 2024
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partner programmes
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power / energy
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schneider electric
Remtron Automation becomes Schneider Electric's exclusive Certified Industrial Automation Distributor in Australia, aiming to expedite growth in the industrial projects sector and offer specialised nationwide support.
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Group-IB & INTERPOL collab tackles global cybercrime
Tue, 6th Feb 2024
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
Operation Synergia shutdown hundreds of malicious servers, thanks to cybersecurity firm Group-IB and INTERPOL.
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Advanced security tools can help bridge the cyber-skills gap
Mon, 5th Feb 2024
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firewalls
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network security
Amid a global 12.6% rise in the cyber-skills gap, advanced security tools like AI automation could alleviate the shortage, particularly for Australian businesses.
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Gypsy Rose Blanchard's Instagram fame bolsters influencer marketing potential
Fri, 2nd Feb 2024
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smartphones
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google
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amazon
Following her release, convicted murderer Gypsy Rose Blanchard has gained a huge following on Instagram, with an impressive 9.8% engagement rate and an estimated media value of up to $3.5m.
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AppOmni expands to Sydney with new data centre amid rising APAC demand
Fri, 2nd Feb 2024
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public cloud
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dc
SaaS security firm, AppOmni, addresses growing APAC demand for advanced security measures with a new Sydney data centre, hosted by Google Cloud Platform aiming to meet Australia's data sovereignty regulations.
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Cevo & AWS launch strategic collaboration for innovation
Thu, 1st Feb 2024
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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public cloud
Cevo has entered into a three-year strategic collaboration agreement with AWS, aiming to expedite innovation and meet industry demands.