Category: Global IT News

GUEST OPINION:  Following the release of the 2025–2026 Federal Budget, unified Cybersecurity platform, WatchGuard are calling on stronger and more targeted cyber investment for Australian SMEs to improve national resilience.

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In recognition of World Cloud Security Day on April 3rd, Genetec Inc. (“Genetec”), the global leader in enterprise physical security software, shares key insights and best practices to help organisations protect their data and operations from increasing cyber threats.

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GUEST OPINION:  For years, businesses have grappled with the challenge of balancing robust security measures with a seamless customer experience.

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COMPANY NEWS: ABB and Amber Technology have expanded their distribution agreement to include ABB’s home automation solution, ABB-free@home®, to further develop Amber Technology’s offering in the residential and light commercial installer network.

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GUEST OPINION by Peter Graves, Area Vice President ANZ, UiPath: “AI won’t take your job. It’s somebody using AI who will.” This powerful statement from leading economist Richard E. Baldwin cuts to the heart of a growing reality; workplaces are being reshaped by the balance between machines and humans. Leaders must now focus on determining…

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COMPANY NEWS:  Access4, a leader in cloud communications enablement, today announced its acquisition of UK-based Luminate Wholesale (“Luminate”), marking a significant step in its global expansion strategy.

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GUEST OPINION: Using the best accreditation management software can make your job a whole lot easier. Accreditation is a big deal in higher education — it proves your institution meets quality standards and builds trust with students and stakeholders.

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COMPANY NEWS: Key executive hires accelerate growth strategy and enhance security intelligence capabilities.

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Mobile operator Vodafone Germany has launched a new cyber security centre in Düsseldorf to provide security services for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) throughout the country.

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Kiwi telecoms provider 2degrees has inked a six-year Voice Core deal with Nokia, which will see the operator tap Nokia’s containerised Cloud Native Communication Suite (CNCS) to deploy new 5G services and optimise network resources.

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Six preparedness and performance indicators to unlock cyber agility By John Penn, Security Propositions Architect at BT:  The rapidly evolving cyber-risk landscape sees a cyber attack every six minutes in Australia, with a new wave of threats enabled by AI.1

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COMPANY NEWS: Dryad’s Silvaguard drone system extends Silvanet’s ultra-early fire detection with real-time aerial observation and marks a key milestone toward autonomous wildfire suppression.

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Aryaka, a provider of software defined wide area network (SDWAN) and secure access service edge (SASE) services, has ramped up its presence in the Asia Pacific and Japan regions with the appointment of partners in Japan and Australia and of several senior regional executives.

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Selecting an OLED 120Hz monitor is an important process for display quality. You should know about refresh rate, response time, and the other types of connectivity. As well as you should know the other features that can improve your experience. An OLED120Hz monitor can be your best friend whether you’re a gamer, designer, or anybody needing…

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Solutions integrator Insight Enterprises has secured a “significant Licensing Reseller and Support Services (LRSS)’ contract with the South Australian government.

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Everything we do these days has shifted to the digital sphere—be it our social interactions with friends, shopping the latest sales online or even starting our own business. These technological advances have opened many doors for us, some good and some bad. So while we may have the ease of ordering things online and having…

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In an increasingly technology-driven world, more and more data is being gathered by the products and services that we use. Gone are the days of paper sign-ins – instead, digital check-in products are just one example of how computing has transformed how data is collected, collated, and stored.

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Modern, digitally equipped hospitals have emerged as hotbeds of sensitive medical data. With the increasing digitalization of the healthcare sector, more and more medical data is being generated every day across the globe. In fact, some estimates believe that 30% of the total data generated in the world has a medical origin and purpose, with…

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Technology and healthcare are close relations, both cousins emerging out of the Renaissance and seeing rapid innovation since. Technology in the healthcare sector has continued to evolve at an unprecedented rate. From being able to undertake online healthcare courses like the Rockhurst University online FNP program to the advent of telemedicine, and now, the use…

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The process of scaling up your business is an exciting time for any owner. You are likely experiencing a period of growth and success, where the future looks bright and opportunity beckons. 

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Geospatial technology company DAS (Digital Agricultural Services) has launched a 3D mapping solution for the regional and rural property sector to easily visualise the topography of hectares of land.

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Rianne van Veldhuizen, the upbeat Managing Director of AWS in Australia and New Zealand, highlighted two very different customer case studies at the recent Data and AI Day in Melbourne.

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Tenable, the exposure management company, today announced the appointment of Scott Magill as Country Manager for Australia and New Zealand. In this role, Magill will lead Tenable’s operations and strategy in the region, driving business growth and strengthening channel partnerships.

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New Zealand’s competition regulator The Commerce Commission has published its final report on Auckland Airport’s 2022 – 2027 price setting event – concluding the Airport’s forecast revenue is excessive and its targeted returns are unreasonably high, but its forecast investment falls within a reasonable range.

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GUEST OPINION:  The workplace is undergoing a profound transformation driven by the rapid adoption of AI. We are on the brink of one of the largest change management exercises in history, and every business leader and professional needs to embrace this shift to unlock AI’s full potential and ensure organisations and employees aren’t left behind.

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COMPANY NEWS by SOTI: SOTI a leading provider of Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) solutions, has announced a strategic partnership with Urovo aimed at tackling a major pain point in the transportation and logistics (T&L) industry, reducing mobile-device-related downtime.

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Wild Tech is pleased to announce the appointment of Dirk Vorster as Western Australia Practice Lead, bringing his extensive expertise in business development, strategic alliances, and enterprise technology solutions to the team. 

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SAP announced it has strengthened its leadership team in Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) with two strategic appointments, accelerating momentum in one of its fastest-growing cloud markets. 

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Macquarie Cloud Services has unveiled a special AI-focused series within its acclaimed Cloud Reset podcast, bringing together some of Australia’s most influential tech leaders to explore how AI will shape business decisions in the years ahead.

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Lenovo has announced new hybrid Ai solutions built with Nvidia technology that it says will help organisations improve productivity and efficiency by accelerating deployment of agentic Ai.

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“Telecoms equipment vendor Nokia has won a deal to renew and expand the German National Research and Education Network’s (DFN), IP core router network in Germany.

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It’s a new Hearthstone expansion, and a new year in the game’s card rotation. This time, the collectible card game based on the heroes of Warcraft is entering the Emerald Dream, kickstarting the Year of the Raptor – and it’s already rollicking good fun.

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Amit Ahuja, Senior Vice President for Adobe Experience Cloud, discusses Adobe’s AI Innovation strategy and vision for the enterprise.

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Sunil Menon, Adobe’s General Manager, Product Strategy for Go-to-Market, discusses the latest innovations for Customer Journeys including agentic AI.

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Mobility and traffic technology company Intelematics has expanded its connected vehicle services, including eCall, into New Zealand.

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The Labor Government will introduce new regulations in October 2025, to strengthen how psychosocial hazards are managed in workplaces, recognising them as equally important as physical hazards. The regulations, set to take effect on December 1, will create new obligations for employers to identify and control these risks.

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Telstra, one of the connectivity suppliers for the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix, supported an unprecedented 94 terabytes of data consumed on its network over the four-day event – the highest ever recorded at the event, including double the 5G traffic recorded in 2024.

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Australians on NBN Co’s Fixed Wireless Plus plan have experienced further improvements to their broadband speeds following the completion of the company’s fixed wireless upgrade program, the competition watchdog, the ACCC’s latest Measuring Broadband Australia report has found.

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GUEST OPINION: The internet is a vast and powerful tool, but without the right security measures, your online activities can be exposed to prying eyes. Whether you’re browsing, streaming, or handling sensitive information, protecting your privacy is essential.

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Organisations can now benefit from Rimini Street’s expert management services to streamline Workday operations, address staffing needs, and drive better business outcomes

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COMPANY NEWS:  The OT and IoT cybersecurity company is recognised for its AI-powered solutions protecting global critical infrastructure from the growing risk of cyber threats

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LinkedIn’s new list spotlights opportunities for job seekers Soft skills show up strongly as AI reshapes the workforce

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GUEST OPINION:  Artificial intelligence (AI) is already woven into our daily lives. Whether it’s predicting the fastest route home through traffic, suggesting what to watch on Netflix, what to listen to on Spotify, or protecting your bank account from suspicious transactions, AI is quietly transforming how we live and work. Some AI systems announce themselves…

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COMPANY NEWS:  Hitachi Vantara report reveals 84% of leaders fear catastrophic data loss as AI strains infrastructure and 41% say AI is already a critical part of their function

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Virgin Australia and Qatar Airways have been granted authorisation allowing them to engage in cooperative conduct under an integrated alliance for five years, doubling the frequency of flights between Doha and major Australian airports.

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In today’s interconnected world, cybersecurity is no longer a luxury; it is a necessity. For small and medium businesses (SMBs), protecting digital assets has become one of the most pressing challenges.

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COMPANY NEWS: Schneider Electric, a leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, and ETAP, an industry and technology leader in power system design and operation, are unveiling a cutting-edge digital twin that can accurately design and simulate the power needs of AI Factories.

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Macquarie Cloud Services, part of Macquarie Technology Group (ASX: MAQ) has attained Titanium tier in the Dell Technologies Partner Program for 2025.

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IT services, consulting, and business solutions provider Tata Consultancy Services (TATA) has signed a five-year partnership with Air New Zealand to modernise the airline’s digital infrastructure and position it at the forefront of AI-driven innovation.

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 Global Enterprise Customers Now Able to Monetise, Collect and Maximise Payments All In One Revenue Lifecycle Management Platform

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We have all been there. Tried to cancel a reservation last minute. Received an online order and realised an item is missing so you jump onto a live chat. Maybe you have an item you need to return but it’s been a week. What’s the stores return policy? Where do I ship the item too?…

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GUEST OPINION: People interested in their genetic composition can learn about their DNA structure. The DNA molecule is a fundamental substance throughout human bodies, plants, plant organisms, and all microorganisms.

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GUEST OPINION: When a car accident in Independence, Missouri, happens, it’s easy to feel frozen, stuck between recovery, paperwork, and unanswered questions. That’s why it’s wise to consult an experienced Independence car accident lawyer as soon as possible after a crash. 

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GUEST OPINION: Meeting with a personal injury lawyer for the first time can feel a little intimidating, especially when you’re still dealing with the physical and emotional toll of an accident. There are many details that top-rated Pompano Beach personal injury lawyers will need to assess your claim, outline your options, and begin fighting for…

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DataSnipper, the intelligent automation platform for audit and finance, has appointed Siu Wei Lee as Sales Director, Asia Pacific and Japan.

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DataStax’s AI Platform Enables Bud Financial 10x Faster Financial Data Classification COMPANY NEWS: DataStax, a leading AI platform that helps enterprises and developers build accurate AI applications at scale, today announced that Bud Financial is leveraging the DataStax AI Platform, built with NVIDIA AI, including NVIDIA NeMo Retriever, NVIDIA NIM microservices, and NVIDIA AI Enterprise,…

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Satellite communications operator Viasat has been selected to lead the lunar orbiting satellite communications portion of the European Space Agency’s (ESA) Moonlight Program, alongside space systems operator Telespazio.

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African telecoms operators MTN Group and Airtel Africa have agreed to share network infrastructure in Uganda and Nigeria.

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New research confirms workplace policies are in flux, with two-thirds of organisations planning changes in 2025 77% of Australian HR professionals report their organisation mandates some office attendance, while only 16% of employees have full control over their hybrid schedules. 39% of Australian employees are required to be in the office five days a week.…

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New Relic report shows 35% of respondents look to observability to deliver on the adoption of AI Most widely used observability capability is AI monitoring at 60%, the highest among all industries Intelligent Observability company New Relic has published its State of Observability for Media and Entertainment report, which offers insights into the adoption and…

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The competition watchdog, the ACCC has released draft guidance explaining the processes it will use when assessing acquisitions under Australia’s new merger regime, and is seeking feedback on the guidance through consultation. 

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Wisr Limited (ASX:WZR)has announced the appointment of Álvaro Carpio Colón as Chief Innovation Officer.

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COMPANY NEWS: Trustwave, a leading cybersecurity and managed security services provider, has released a series of reports detailing the threats facing the healthcare sector. The combination of highly sensitive patient data, legacy systems, increasing reliance on telehealth services, and more connected devices means healthcare is a prime target for threat actors.

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GUEST OPINION:  Scams continue to be a pervasive threat, with the National Anti-Scam Centre showing Australians reported a loss of more than $2 billion to scams in 2024 alone.

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GUEST OPINION:  “The Government has to start incentivising people-focused initiatives to lift Australia out of its systemic productivity slump.

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As we celebrate International Data Centre Day 2025 this month, every day we are reminded of the imperceptible, yet indispensable role data centres play in powering innovations that define our modern lives, both in business and as consumers.

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“State of CPS Security: Healthcare Exposures 2025” Highlights the Most Urgent Healthcare Device and Network Vulnerabilities, Including OT Risks in Hospitals

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GUEST OPINION:  With increased regulation to mitigate the impacts of climate change amid a growing societal demand for companies to step up on sustainability practices, the Australian Accounting Standard Board (AASB) has laid out the reporting standards for companies to disclose information about all sustainability-related risks and opportunities that could reasonably be expected to affect the…

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COMPANY NEWS:  Rubrik (NYSE: RBRK) today announced the appointment of Sathish Murthy as the company’s new Field Chief Technology Officer, APJ. A global executive leader in data security and cyber resilience, Sathish will help drive Rubrik’s cyber resilience vision forward, helping organisations throughout the Asia Pacific region develop robust cyber recovery strategies. 

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GUEST RESEARCH:  This research, conducted by Bitdefender Labs, presents the first documented analysis of a ransomware campaign attributed to the RedCurl group (also known as Earth Kapre or Red Wolf). RedCurl has historically maintained a low profile, relying heavily on Living-off-the-Land (LOTL) techniques for corporate cyberespionage and data exfiltration. This shift to ransomware marks a…

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New AI-powered digital agents accelerate identity security operations and decision-making  SailPoint sets its sights on securing the rising number of AI agents in the enterprise

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Executive employment in Australia fell a further 3 per cent in February to its lowest point in the past five years, according to a new report.

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The 2025 State of the Contact Center report shows that balancing efficiency and empathy remains a challenge in the fast-changing customer experience space, with contact centers facing dynamic changes in how they work with AI

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In December last year, cyber resilience firm Commvault announced it was partnering with not-for-profit organisation Cybermindz to address the escalating mental health challenges faced by cyber security professionals in Australia and New Zealand.

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As part of Breakthrough Victoria’s University Innovation Program (UIP), Breakthrough Victoria and Swinburne University of Technology are each investing $500,000 in EntroMat, a Melbourne-based company that creates advanced metal powders called High Entropy Materials (HEMs).

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GUEST OPINION: Imagine home lighting that adjusts to your mood, blinds that close at sunset and security cameras you can check from anywhere. Yes, a smart home can come with a myriad of conveniences that enhance your everyday life in small but powerful ways. But behind all that convenience is a crucial question: how do…

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Executive employment in Australia fell a further 3 per cent in February to its lowest point in the past five years.

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Professional power systems manufacturer CyberPower saw a gap in the Australian market for its UPS range of high-quality, affordable UPS systems, and their vision has proven right with Australians snapping up their BRIC and Value Pro series UPS models across consumers and retail, as well as its higher-end Professional Tower and Rackmount series UPS systems…

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COMPANY NEWS by SOTI: SOTI a leading provider of Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) solutions, has announced a strategic partnership with Urovo aimed at tackling a major pain point in the transportation and logistics (T&L) industry, reducing mobile-device-related downtime.

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