Australia (Australian) stories - Page 6
Black Friday evolves into key November event in Australia
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Australia's Black Friday has transformed into 'Black November', with a 15% increase in spending, reflecting a shift in consumer habits and enhanced retail strategies.
Australians & Kiwis face strain from living cost crisis
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A report reveals ongoing financial strain for Australians and New Zealanders, with rising living costs leaving nearly half feeling worse off than last year.
Atturra to acquire ComActivity for AUD $9m plus earn-outs
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Atturra plans to acquire ComActivity for AUD $9 million, boosting its ERP solutions in the manufacturing sector across Australia and New Zealand.
ANZ firms shine at 2024 Geo & Global AWS Awards
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Australia and New Zealand partners excel at the 2024 Geo & Global AWS Awards, with Versent, TechnologyOne, and Local Measure securing top honours.
IRIS Software Group announces acquisition of Dext Software
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IRIS Software Group has announced its acquisition of Dext Software to enhance bookkeeping automation and streamline accounting workflows.
Cybercriminals exploit encrypted channels for malware
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malware
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cloud security
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phishing
A recent Zscaler report reveals a 10% increase in cyberthreats via encrypted channels, now 87% of all attacks, with manufacturing most targeted.
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Fresho raises AUD $17 million to enhance AI & expand
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Fresho has completed a Series B funding round, securing AUD $17 million to strengthen its AI capabilities and expand across multiple international markets.
Colt expands Sydney network, boosting connectivity options
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Colt Technology Services plans a major network expansion in Sydney, integrating over 250 buildings and 20 data centres with connectivity up to 400Gbps.
CBRIN boosts ACT economy with AUD $196 million GSP in 2024
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The Canberra Innovation Network has boosted the Australian Capital Territory's economy, adding AUD $196 million to its Gross State Product in 2024.
Optus & NICE upgrade Great Southern Bank call centres
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Optus and NICE have launched a new contact centre system at Great Southern Bank, cutting customer wait times to just 30 seconds for 80% of calls.
LearnUpon appoints Fiona Sweeney as APAC Director
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LearnUpon has appointed Fiona Sweeney as the new Director for the Asia-Pacific region, underscoring its commitment to enhancing market presence in Australia.
Tech Ready Women launches Australia-wide investment program
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Tech Ready Women launches its Investment Ready Program nationally, offering scholarships to 20 female startup founders to bridge funding gaps.
Generative AI puts AUD$35 billion of creators' income at risk
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A global economic study warns that Generative AI could threaten up to AUD$35 billion in income for music and audiovisual creators by 2028.
Newgen partners with BankVic to enhance digital banking
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Newgen Software has teamed up with BankVic to elevate digital banking experiences, implementing the NewgenONE platform to enhance operational efficiency.
HPE honours top partners at awards ceremony in Sydney
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At the HPE Partner Awards Ceremony in Sydney, partners were celebrated for innovation and resilience in tech during a challenging year, with awards highlighting exceptional contributions.
AI tool boosts student performance by 47% in schools
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education perfect
Education Perfect's AI-feedback tool shows a 47% improvement in student performance across trials in over 100 Australian and New Zealand schools.
Zendesk appoints Mitch Young to lead Asia Pacific growth
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Zendesk has appointed Mitch Young as Senior Vice President for Asia Pacific, tasked with driving the company's growth in key markets like Australia and India.
StackAdapt appoints Alessio as APAC marketing director
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StackAdapt has appointed Alessandra Alessio as Director of Marketing for the APAC region, aiming to boost brand presence and growth initiatives.
Gallagher Security expands Australian team with new hires
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Gallagher Security has announced new appointments to its Australian Sales Team, highlighting growth as it welcomes key talents across the region.
Hybrid cloud strategies gain traction in security sector
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Genetec's 2025 State of the Physical Security Report reveals a shift towards hybrid cloud strategies in Australia and New Zealand, with 38% of firms favouring this approach.