Category: Global IT News

The AI and data cloud Snowflake has announced enhanced warehouse features providing auto-tuning, more power, and more cost control.

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The AI and data cloud Snowflake has announced enhanced warehouse features providing auto-tuning, more power, and more cost control.

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Australian academic and research group AARNet and networking provider Cisco have completed a field trial of 400Gbps Ultra Long Haul (ULH) pluggable coherent optics technology over 4,600 kilometres on the Indigo Central subsea cable system connecting Sydney and Perth.

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Australian academic and research group AARNet and networking provider Cisco have completed a field trial of 400Gbps Ultra Long Haul (ULH) pluggable coherent optics technology over 4,600 kilometres on the Indigo Central subsea cable system connecting Sydney and Perth.

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The ACCC has granted interim authorisation to allow Battery Stewardship Scheme to continue with limited levy and rebate adjustments.

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The ACCC has granted interim authorisation to allow Battery Stewardship Scheme to continue with limited levy and rebate adjustments.

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Dutch telco KPN claims to be the first European telecoms provider to offer native Real Time Text (RTT) technology to its mobile customers during phone calls.

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Dutch telco KPN claims to be the first European telecoms provider to offer native Real Time Text (RTT) technology to its mobile customers during phone calls.

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COMPANY NEWS: The number of internet-connected devices per household in Australia is forecast to reach 33.8 this year as Australians increasingly invest in connected home and audio solutions, and demand is surging for compact, powerful, and flexible installation products.[1] NAD Electronics has launched its groundbreaking Modular Series to address this growing market, offering high-performance audio…

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COMPANY NEWS: The number of internet-connected devices per household in Australia is forecast to reach 33.8 this year as Australians increasingly invest in connected home and audio solutions, and demand is surging for compact, powerful, and flexible installation products.[1] NAD Electronics has launched its groundbreaking Modular Series to address this growing market, offering high-performance audio…

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GUEST OPINION: Manufacturing environments expose both equipment and processes to constant stress. Heat, vibration, airborne particulates, moisture, and noise all affect how people work and how well operations run. Even in these tough conditions, manufacturers push to improve speed, accuracy and system responsiveness.

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GUEST OPINION: Manufacturing environments expose both equipment and processes to constant stress. Heat, vibration, airborne particulates, moisture, and noise all affect how people work and how well operations run. Even in these tough conditions, manufacturers push to improve speed, accuracy and system responsiveness.

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COMPANY NEWS: End of financial year sales are the perfect time to pick-up a new laptop. What’s more, the bargains are even better in 2025 as the sales coincide with the launch of the latest and greatest new laptop technologies. Even more than that, new purchases of select MSI laptops will get you a $45…

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COMPANY NEWS: End of financial year sales are the perfect time to pick-up a new laptop. What’s more, the bargains are even better in 2025 as the sales coincide with the launch of the latest and greatest new laptop technologies. Even more than that, new purchases of select MSI laptops will get you a $45…

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GUEST RESEARCH:  Global Survey Finds Security Tool Sprawl Driving Cyber Risk and Overwhelming IT Teams, with 67% of Australian Professionals Managing Too Many Tools

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GUEST RESEARCH:  Global Survey Finds Security Tool Sprawl Driving Cyber Risk and Overwhelming IT Teams, with 67% of Australian Professionals Managing Too Many Tools

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GUEST RESEARCH:  This article shares initial findings from internal Bitdefender Labs research into Living off the Land (LOTL) techniques. Our team at Bitdefender Labs, comprised of hundreds of security researchers with close ties to academia, conducted this analysis as foundational research during the development of our GravityZone Proactive Hardening and Attack Surface Reduction (PHASR) technology. techniques.…

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GUEST RESEARCH:  This article shares initial findings from internal Bitdefender Labs research into Living off the Land (LOTL) techniques. Our team at Bitdefender Labs, comprised of hundreds of security researchers with close ties to academia, conducted this analysis as foundational research during the development of our GravityZone Proactive Hardening and Attack Surface Reduction (PHASR) technology. techniques.…

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BlueVoyant’s new Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) management offering, powered by SBOM leader Manifest, enables organisations to efficiently analyse and reduce third-party risks from commercial software

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BlueVoyant’s new Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) management offering, powered by SBOM leader Manifest, enables organisations to efficiently analyse and reduce third-party risks from commercial software

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New CEO to lead company’s next phase of innovation, platform depth and customer-centric growth

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New CEO to lead company’s next phase of innovation, platform depth and customer-centric growth

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GUEST OPINION:  If it was possible to have an experienced chef in the kitchen to help prepare a sophisticated dish, most people would happily accept the assistance. The same holds true for a qualified contractor to work on a home-improvement project, or an office aide to handle tedious, repetitive tasks.

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GUEST OPINION:  If it was possible to have an experienced chef in the kitchen to help prepare a sophisticated dish, most people would happily accept the assistance. The same holds true for a qualified contractor to work on a home-improvement project, or an office aide to handle tedious, repetitive tasks.

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GUEST OPINION:  In an increasingly digital financial landscape, identity has become both an asset and a vulnerability.

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GUEST OPINION:  In an increasingly digital financial landscape, identity has become both an asset and a vulnerability.

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Snowflake has announced its new Snowflake Intelligence, a fully-featured and highly accessible platform that allows non-technical users to easily and effortlessly explore and probe data without needing to wait for an analyst to construct a report. It reduces time to insight, it allows questioning and data-driven decision making. And, it works across structured and unstructured…

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Snowflake has announced its new Snowflake Intelligence, a fully-featured and highly accessible platform that allows non-technical users to easily and effortlessly explore and probe data without needing to wait for an analyst to construct a report. It reduces time to insight, it allows questioning and data-driven decision making. And, it works across structured and unstructured…

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Snowflake CEO Sridhar Ramaswamy has announced the cloud-based data platform intends to acquire Crunchy Data, an enterprise-grade Postgres implementation that is fully managed and hosted on your cloud provider of choice from AWS, Azure, and GCP. Self-managed options also exist.

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Snowflake CEO Sridhar Ramaswamy has announced the cloud-based data platform intends to acquire Crunchy Data, an enterprise-grade Postgres implementation that is fully managed and hosted on your cloud provider of choice from AWS, Azure, and GCP. Self-managed options also exist.

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AI is in the news, and everyone wants to be part of the AI revolution. So much so that Builder.AI claimed to have an AI bot that could “create any software you want.” However, the Microsoft-backed firm has now collapsed once it was revealed there was no artificial intelligence whatsoever. All the work was being…

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AI is in the news, and everyone wants to be part of the AI revolution. So much so that Builder.AI claimed to have an AI bot that could “create any software you want.” However, the Microsoft-backed firm has now collapsed once it was revealed there was no artificial intelligence whatsoever. All the work was being…

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GUEST OPINION: When planning a getaway with your significant other, the goal is often to find a destination that balances relaxation, beauty, and meaningful shared experiences. Whether you’re seeking a quiet retreat or an adventure-filled escape, the best vacation spots for couples provide the opportunity to reconnect, explore, and create lasting memories.

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GUEST OPINION: When planning a getaway with your significant other, the goal is often to find a destination that balances relaxation, beauty, and meaningful shared experiences. Whether you’re seeking a quiet retreat or an adventure-filled escape, the best vacation spots for couples provide the opportunity to reconnect, explore, and create lasting memories.

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Palo Alto Networks AI cybersecurity company, recently released the  Unit 42 Extortion and Ransomware Trends January-March 2025 report, which revealed that threat actors are evolving their tactics, collaborating with state-backed groups and using extortion scams to extract payments.

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Palo Alto Networks AI cybersecurity company, recently released the  Unit 42 Extortion and Ransomware Trends January-March 2025 report, which revealed that threat actors are evolving their tactics, collaborating with state-backed groups and using extortion scams to extract payments.

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Kazakhtelecom, the largest telecommunications operator in Central Asia, has launched the region’s first commercial Sovereign AI Factory, powered by next-generation NVIDIA H200 GPUs.

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Kazakhtelecom, the largest telecommunications operator in Central Asia, has launched the region’s first commercial Sovereign AI Factory, powered by next-generation NVIDIA H200 GPUs.

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Telstra has commercially deployed the world’s first 5G triple-band FDD Massive MIMO radio, which the telco says will deliver a step-change in coverage, capacity, and performance.

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Telstra has commercially deployed the world’s first 5G triple-band FDD Massive MIMO radio, which the telco says will deliver a step-change in coverage, capacity, and performance.

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Online marketplace for new and refurbished electronics Reebelo Australia has paid $59,400 in penalties after the competition watchdog, the ACCC, issued it with three infringement notices for allegedly making false representations about the effect of consumer guarantee rights in contravention of the Australian Consumer Law (ACL).

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Online marketplace for new and refurbished electronics Reebelo Australia has paid $59,400 in penalties after the competition watchdog, the ACCC, issued it with three infringement notices for allegedly making false representations about the effect of consumer guarantee rights in contravention of the Australian Consumer Law (ACL).

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COMPANY NEWS: Digital transformation in the age of AI is not a small undertaking, nor should it be about technology in and of itself, especially for companies managing critical infrastructure and assets potentially worth billions.

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COMPANY NEWS: Digital transformation in the age of AI is not a small undertaking, nor should it be about technology in and of itself, especially for companies managing critical infrastructure and assets potentially worth billions.

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WorkJam, the world’s leading digital frontline workplace, today announced an expansion of its strategic collaboration with Google Cloud to deliver enterprise-ready AI solutions built specifically for frontline teams. WorkJam already offers AI Agent, powered by Google’s Gemini models and cloud infrastructure, which is revolutionising how frontline organizations operate—bringing intelligent automation, productivity, and engagement to a new…

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WorkJam, the world’s leading digital frontline workplace, today announced an expansion of its strategic collaboration with Google Cloud to deliver enterprise-ready AI solutions built specifically for frontline teams. WorkJam already offers AI Agent, powered by Google’s Gemini models and cloud infrastructure, which is revolutionising how frontline organizations operate—bringing intelligent automation, productivity, and engagement to a new…

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COMPANY NEWS:  Bringing rich ecosystems of network, cloud and enterprises to support digital economy development 

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COMPANY NEWS:  Bringing rich ecosystems of network, cloud and enterprises to support digital economy development 

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The National Anti-Scam Centre is calling on businesses to join the fight against “increasingly sophisticated scams” by partnering and sharing data after Australians reported about $119 million in scam-related losses in the first four months of 2025.

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The National Anti-Scam Centre is calling on businesses to join the fight against “increasingly sophisticated scams” by partnering and sharing data after Australians reported about $119 million in scam-related losses in the first four months of 2025.

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British mobile operator Three UK has completed the first stage of a trial held in Glasgow, which it claims is the UK’s first deployment of Open RAN technology in a dense urban environment.

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GUEST OPINION: Whether you’re captivated by the intricate patterns of a distant bird or the luminous glow of a nebula, selecting the right optical instrument is crucial. For enthusiasts keen on both terrestrial and celestial observations, the choice often narrows down to two primary tools: spotting scopes and telescopes. Each offers distinct advantages tailored to…

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Fully managed Rackspace Cyber Recovery Service, powered by Rubrik, brings DevOps automation, immutable backups and Recovery as Code to complex public cloud environments

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Kicking off Momentum 2025,  Manhattan Associates Inc. (NASDAQ: MANH) today announced sweeping Agentic AI support within Manhattan Activesolutions that includes intelligent, autonomous digital agents to revolutionise supply chain commerce execution, optimisation, and user experiences.

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Australia and Ireland are furthering their strategic alliance to crack down on phone scams and unsolicited communications.

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Dynamic seating encourages movement and posture changes while sitting as a way to improve health and productivity.

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Komatsu Australia has signed a multi-year, multimillion-dollar partnership with Macquarie Cloud Services (MCS) to modernise and strengthen its cloud infrastructure.

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Digital workplace solutions provider TeamViewer has launched TeamViewer ONE a unified digital workplace management platform powered by advanced AI features, and designed to help organisations reduce downtime, optimise IT support, and elevate employee experience at scale.

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Organizations can now easily deploy, operate and observe agentic pipelines; leverage pre-built agents provided by VAST Data; connect, collaborate and learn to program workflows at global events

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Today’s ransomware threat actors demonstrate persistent targeting, deliberate operational impacts, and strategic approaches, underscoring the heightened risk posed to industrial organisations globally. This quarterly ransomware threat landscape report provides deeper insights into these ongoing threats, revealing significant trends, geographic impacts, and sector-specific vulnerabilities identified by Dragos WorldView threat intelligence.

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COMPANY NEWS:   BeyondTrust’s forward-looking approach to securing human and non-human identities earns high marks from analyst firm Report highlights BeyondTrust’s scalability, native integrations, and developer-friendly approach to secure machine and application secrets BeyondTrust, the global identity security leader protecting Paths to Privilege, today announced it has been named an Overall Leader in the 2025 KuppingerCole…

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Finnish telecoms equipment vendor Nokia has trialled its 5G technology in a defence scenario during Joint Viking 2025, a multinational military exercise in Norway above the Arctic Circle.

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Smartphone chipset maker Qualcomm and Chinese smartphone vendor Xiaomi have extended their current 15 years partnership with the signing of a new multi-year agreement.

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Global end-to-end enterprise software support, management and innovation solutions provider Rimini Street and the leading third-party support provider for Oracle, SAP and VMware software, today announced it has been appointed as a Dayforce Community Partner and has launched Rimini Manage for Dayforce with immediate availability.

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COMPANY NEWS: Synology today unveiled PAS7700, an active-active NVMe all-flash storage solution engineered to deliver uninterrupted, high-performance services for enterprise mission-critical workloads.

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49% of Australian employers plan to automate processes and reskill/upskill their employees while 35% intend to hire staff with AI/automation skills 60% of employees will participate in training to reskill for a new role with their current employer if their job is partially automated 63% of employees believe automation will have a positive impact on…

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COMPANY NEWS: Driving enhanced operational efficiency and observability with Infosys AIOps Insights and LogicMonitor’s Edwin AI.

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Experience management (XM) solutions provider Qualtrics has announced it has been named a Leader in The Forrester Wave Employee Experience Management Platforms, Q2 2025.

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Who would have thought that in just two years, cross-border payments will reach an estimated $250 trillion annually[1]. For context, it was $150 trillion in 2017, so an increase of $100 trillion in just 10 years.

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Subdomain hijacking through abandoned cloud resources is an issue that probably every major organisation has experienced, and these attacks are on the rise.

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GUEST OPINION: Imagine stepping into a classroom where students design prosthetic limbs, build custom drones, and prototype solutions to global water shortages—all before earning their diploma. This isn’t a science fiction future. It’s now. And it’s becoming the new normal.

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GUEST OPINION: Imagine walking into a job interview ten years ago with a well-ironed resume, a firm handshake, and the right answers rehearsed. That was the playbook for success. But now? The rules have changed—and most people haven’t caught up. Today’s business world doesn’t reward predictability the way it used to. It demands adaptability, foresight,…

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Solutions address key challenges in enterprise AI adoption—enabling secure model serving, scalable data movement, and real-time inference across environments

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Singaporean digital telecommunications company Circles Australia has paid a $413,160 penalty for failing to comply with telco customer identity verification rules that led to consumers being exposed to identity theft and financial losses.

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Beyond half a billion: company ushers in new era with Salesforce veteran at the helm to scale AI-powered growth

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