Australia (Australian) stories - Page 3
E-waste hacking: The unknown data security crisis
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smartphones
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data protection
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datacentre infrastructure
Australian e-waste, tripling the global average, presents rising cybersecurity risks, with 10-20% of breaches linked to improper disposal of old devices.
Trends from HumAIn 2025 — And what the new AI normal means for brands
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genai
At humAIn 2025, experts reveal AI is reshaping creativity, search, and work, urging brands to blend human insight with machine intelligence for success.
Cloudflare first to gain global certification for cross-border privacy
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data protection
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cloud security
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data privacy
Cloudflare is among the first to gain global certification under new cross-border privacy standards set by nine governments to unify data protection.
NAD launches Modular Series in Australia, from AUD $1,299
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smart home
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distributors
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home audio
NAD Electronics launches its ultra-compact Modular Series audio products in Australia, with prices starting at AUD $1,299, available from July 2025.
JAGGAER names first Chief Digital & AI Officer to boost platform
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llms
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ai
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agentic ai
JAGGAER has appointed Gopinath Polavarapu as its first Chief Digital and AI Officer to embed advanced AI into its One Platform, boosting automation and collaboration.
Mattel & Tubi launch shoppable TV ads with QR code tech
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martech
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commerce systems
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ecommerce
Mattel launches shoppable TV ads in Australia via Tubi, letting viewers buy toys instantly using QR codes with Vudoo's tech, enhancing measurement and shopping.
Chronicle launches AI agent to revolutionise presentations
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ai
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chronicle
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storytelling
Chronicle unveils its AI-powered presentation tool, enabling users to create polished decks in minutes, revolutionising visual storytelling and collaboration.
Fake CAPTCHA scam targets 2,353 WordPress sites, warns CyberCX
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malware
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martech
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advanced persistent threat protection
CyberCX warns 2,353 WordPress sites, including 82 in Australia and New Zealand, have been targeted by the DarkEngine fake CAPTCHA scam spreading malware.
Secondary schools rapidly embrace AI but prefer blended learning
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digital transformation
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ai
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digital education
Nearly 80% of Australian secondary schools now use AI tools, favouring a blended approach that combines digital and print resources in education.
Zetaris and Equinix team up to accelerate agentic AI innovation globally
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dc
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agentic ai
Zetaris teams with Equinix to speed up global agentic AI innovation, leveraging secure data centres and interconnection for rapid, scalable AI deployment.
EOFY Sale 2025: Slash your winter power bills with BLUETTI’s smart energy solutions
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power / energy
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sales
BLUETTI’s EOFY Sale offers Australians up to 43% off on smart energy solutions, cutting winter power bills from June 1 to 30.
BW Digital sets 1.2 Tb/s record on Hawaiki cable with Ciena
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digital transformation
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cleantech
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sustainability
BW Digital has set a new data record, transmitting 1.2 Tb/s per wavelength over 4,300km of the Hawaiki Transpacific Cable using Ciena's WaveLogic 6 Extreme.
Sennheiser celebrates 80 years of audio innovation & legacy
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digital entertainment
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headphones
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sennheiser
Sennheiser celebrates 80 years of pioneering audio innovation, from the first wireless mic to the new Spectera system, shaping sound experiences worldwide.
Regional cities surpass capitals for graduate pay and job roles
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engineering
Regional Australian cities like Gladstone and Lismore offer higher graduate starting salaries and more job roles than major capitals such as Sydney and Melbourne.
Launchd acquires Huume to boost influencer marketing reach
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
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digital marketing
Launchd has acquired influencer agency Huume from IZEA to boost its talent-led marketing, expanding its reach in influencer-branded content and creator partnerships.
Case Study: How Specsavers reinvented data resilience to future-proof patient care
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data protection
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dr
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digital transformation
Specsavers has upgraded to Veeam's Data Platform, enhancing data resilience and speeding recovery to safeguard patient care across 450+ stores in Australasia.
Riverina Water cuts billing times with Infor CloudSuite rollout
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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cx
Riverina Water's adoption of Infor CloudSuite cut billing times by 30% and reduced rates certificate processing by over six days in NSW.
James Ormesher appointed new CEO as Canary IT eyes expansion
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digital transformation
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cybersecurity
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it services
James Ormesher takes helm as CEO of Canary IT, succeeding co-founder Stephen Parsonage who shifts focus to M&A amid expansion plans.
Australian brands lag in AI, data & privacy readiness: report
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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cx
A report reveals Australian brands lag in AI use, data strategy and privacy readiness, risking competitiveness amid digital disruption and budget cuts.
PonyUp launches carbon tracking for refurbished IT equipment
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dei
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financial systems
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xero
Melbourne's PonyUp partners with Rejoose to offer Australian businesses carbon tracking of refurbished IT, supporting ESG goals and food charity SecondBite.