Australia (Australian) stories - Page 33

Black Friday, now a vital part of the retail scene in Australia and New Zealand, is set for record sales in 2024 as consumers seek big savings amid rising costs.

Sydney's Customer Science Group celebrates a decade of success with a 50% revenue increase, marking its place in The Australian Financial Review's Fast 100 for 2024.

Angela Robinson has been appointed as Country Managing Director for Australia at Publicis Sapient, aiming to enhance digital transformation in the region.

DCI Data Centers has appointed Sumit Mukhija as Chief Executive Officer to drive strategic growth in Asia Pacific markets and enhance data centre services.

Commonwealth Bank of Australia is leveraging AI to improve customer service, reducing scam losses by 50%, fraud by 30%, and call wait times by 40%.

Fastter has partnered with Gratifii to launch 'Member's Mobile' plans, aimed at delivering savings to 23 million users across Australia.

Canary Technology Solutions has acquired Layer 8 Security, enhancing its cybersecurity offerings and promising a comprehensive approach to digital protection.

A mere 10% of businesses in key Asian markets are ready to adopt experience-orchestrated models, highlighting significant data management challenges.

As the festive season approaches, PayPal reveals 91% of Australians plan to shop online, but warns of rising fraud risks costing over AUD $500,000 last year.

A new study reveals that generative AI is enhancing productivity in Australian and New Zealand workplaces, with many saving over two hours daily.

SafeWatch, an Australian mental wellness platform, recently clinched four awards, lauded for its innovative community-focused approach to digital mental health.

With children increasingly at risk online, Australia's updated Privacy Act aims to strengthen protections for their data in a rapidly changing digital landscape.

Adobe's 2024 Digital Government Index highlights that enhancing digital services could save Australia $12 billion and improve access for citizens.

PMT Security has launched a new division in Melbourne to deliver comprehensive security solutions for data centres and critical infrastructure in Australia.

Rachael Williams of HP highlights the critical need for diversity in tech leadership, urging bold action for better business outcomes and innovation.

Nozomi Networks has revealed serious vulnerabilities in Advantech's wireless access points, endangering the security of critical infrastructure across sectors.

The Australian Cyber Collaboration Centre unveils the Voluntary Data Classification Framework to enhance data security and resilience by late 2025.

A new survey reveals that 56% of Australian IT professionals view AI as a crucial asset in combatting cyber threats, with 91% anticipating increased security spending.

Obsidian Security has successfully completed the IRAP Assessment, now enabling its SaaS security platform for Australia's Federal Government agencies amid rising cyber threats.

Rapid Circle has launched its Microsoft Copilot AI Centre of Excellence in Melbourne, boosting AI-driven solutions across Australia and New Zealand.