Australia (Australian) stories - Page 8
Xero acquires Syft Analytics for USD $70 million
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Xero acquires Syft Analytics for up to USD $70 million to boost its global analytics, reporting, and benchmarking capabilities for small businesses and accountants.
Exclusive: Tiger Brokers expands reach with university partnerships
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Tiger Brokers partners with Asia-Pacific universities to give students hands-on trading experience, while expanding globally with innovative features and educational tools.
Australia's new labour law complicates cybersecurity efforts
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Australia's new right to disconnect law, targeting burnout reduction, starkly contrasts with rising cyber threats, 45% of which hit outside working hours.
Zendesk launches outcome-based pricing for AI agents
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Zendesk introduces Outcome-Based Pricing for AI agents, ensuring businesses only pay for successfully resolved issues, aligning costs with value received.
TAFE NSW & SAS collaborate to address data skills gap
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TAFE NSW Meadowbank’s Institute of Applied Technology Digital joins SAS to create a 10-week Data Analytics course, addressing Australia’s data skills gap.
Australia leads in AI adoption, Aussie biz leaders optimistic
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Australia is leading in AI adoption within business, with 88% of leaders seeing AI transforming jobs. A BSI report reveals optimism despite governance challenges.
National Missing Persons Hackathon unites 700 cyber experts
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Australia's National Missing Persons Hackathon brings 700 participants together for a five-hour quest, solving six cold cases with cutting-edge cybersecurity techniques.
Titans of Tech - Kip Compton of Fastly
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Kip Compton, Fastly’s CPO since January 2023, is leveraging his extensive tech background to innovate and expand the edge cloud provider’s market reach.
Cloudera launches new data security service amid breach surge
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Cloudera launches the Cloudera Private Link Network to enhance data security and privacy, crucial as Australia faces a 388% rise in data breaches in 2024.
Australian firms unprepared for privacy act identity security changes
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Following updates to Australia's Privacy Act, companies face significant challenges in securing personal data, as many remain unprepared for stricter identity security requirements.
Silverpush appoints Jarryd Gaggin as Australia Sales Director
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AdTech firm Silverpush appoints Jarryd Gaggin as National Sales Director for Australia to drive local market growth using advanced AI-driven solutions.
Australia's Privacy Act reforms: Business impact detailed
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As Australia updates its Privacy Act, businesses face increasing pressure to enhance identity security amid rapid digital transformation, warns SailPoint.
Exclusive: G+D's Gabrielle Bugat discusses future innovations in ePayments
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In an exclusive interview, Gabrielle Bugat, CEO of Giesecke+Devrient ePayments, discusses the dynamic future of payments, prioritising security, sustainability, and inclusivity.
Lucid unveils data residency programme for EMEA with AWS
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Lucid Software has launched a global data residency programme for EMEA, hosted by AWS, aiming to meet regional data security and compliance needs.
AI-driven cybercrime spikes in Australia & NZ, warns Trend Micro
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AI-driven cybercrime surges in Australia and NZ, warns Trend Micro; thousands of attacks detected, leveraging AI to breach security defences.
Gallagher launches Virtual Classroom for technician training in Asia
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Gallagher Security launches its innovative Virtual Classroom in Asia, enhancing technician training with cloud-based solutions.
New Aim leverages Google Cloud to boost AI in eCommerce
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New Aim transitions to Google Cloud, enhancing AI access for Australian e-tailers like Bunnings and Woolworths while cutting costs and boosting cybersecurity.
Westpac tops mobile banking, but user satisfaction wavers
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Mobile banking apps dominate in Australia with 75% of users utilising them last month. However, only 63% find their bank's mobile features adequate, says Forrester.
Oracle Database@Azure launched in Australian market
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Oracle and Microsoft launch Oracle Database@Azure in Australia's Azure East region, meeting rising demand for scalable, secure database solutions alongside strong local adoption.
Samsung introduces Galaxy Ring to Australia for wellness tracking
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Samsung's Galaxy Ring, a wellness-focused wearable, will debut in Australia mid-October, marking its first release in South-East Asia and Oceania.