Australia & New Zealand stories - Page 15
Voitec appointed to distribute Heedify Teams console in ANZ
Fri, 13th Jun 2025
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Voitec is now the official distributor of Heedify's Microsoft Teams attendant console in Australia and New Zealand, enhancing frontline communication efficiency.
AI boosts business in ANZ, but staff anxiety & skill gaps grow
Wed, 11th Jun 2025
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AI adoption boosts business in Australia and New Zealand, yet 59% of staff report stress and skill gaps, with calls for more training and ethical oversight.
AI agents to play key role in ANZ IT security, report finds
Tue, 10th Jun 2025
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AI agents are set to play a vital role in IT security as 36% of ANZ teams use them now, with adoption predicted to rise to 68% within two years.
Westcon-Comstor & Ericsson boost 5G growth in Australia & NZ
Fri, 6th Jun 2025
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network security
Westcon-Comstor and Ericsson partner to accelerate 5G adoption across ANZ, enhancing enterprise connectivity and partner growth opportunities.
AI agent adoption rises among IT security leaders in ANZ
Thu, 5th Jun 2025
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data protection
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AI agent use among IT security leaders in Australia and New Zealand is set to nearly double from 36% to 68% within two years, driven by growing trust and data challenges.
M2M One launches satellite IoT service for remote industries
Wed, 4th Jun 2025
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iot
M2M One has launched a satellite IoT service in Australia and New Zealand, offering bundled data and hardware for remote industry connectivity needs.
ANZ consumers want first-contact solutions but satisfaction lags
Wed, 4th Jun 2025
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Research shows 53% of ANZ consumers value first-contact resolution in service, yet only 33% of CX leaders believe they deliver highly personalised experiences.
Fortinet names Nicole Henry new ANZ Head of Government Affairs
Mon, 2nd Jun 2025
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network security
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advanced persistent threat protection
Fortinet has appointed Nicole Henry as Head of Government Affairs for Australia and New Zealand to lead public sector cybersecurity efforts and policy engagement.
The AI tipping point: How contact centres in ANZ are reinventing CX
Tue, 27th May 2025
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AI is transforming contact centres in Australia and New Zealand, with 98% adopting it, but human skills and trust remain crucial for success.
Exclusive: DigiCert eyes growth in ANZ as cyber threats escalate
Mon, 26th May 2025
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iot security
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DigiCert plans growth in ANZ amid rising cyber attacks and quantum computing threats, boosting digital trust with local deployment of DigiCert ONE platform.
ANZ organisations focus on IP & data as cyber threats surge
Wed, 21st May 2025
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data protection
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digital transformation
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Arctic Wolf's 2025 report reveals IP, data, and privacy protection top cybersecurity priorities in Australia and New Zealand amid rising ransomware threats.
AI investment rises as security teams battle skills shortages
Wed, 21st May 2025
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Splunk's report reveals 71% of ANZ organisations boost AI investment amid staffing shortages to tackle security tool fragmentation and rising cyber threats.
ANZ firms boost AI investment to future-proof supply chains
Thu, 15th May 2025
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Organisations in Australia and New Zealand are boosting investment in AI supply chain technologies to enhance resilience, productivity, and meet evolving customer demands.
Okta names Mike Reddie to lead Australia & New Zealand region
Thu, 15th May 2025
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data protection
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cloud security
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it automation
Okta has named Mike Reddie as VP and GM for Australia and New Zealand to lead growth and enhance cybersecurity amid rising AI threats.
Netpoleon to distribute SailPoint identity security in ANZ
Mon, 12th May 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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enterprise security
Netpoleon has been named the official value-added distributor for SailPoint's identity security solutions across Australia and New Zealand, enhancing local cybersecurity efforts.
Exclusive: GitHub's Sharryn Napier on Agentic AI reshaping developer productivity
Thu, 8th May 2025
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GitHub's Sharryn Napier highlights how agentic AI is transforming developers into orchestrators, boosting productivity and happiness globally.
Barracuda appoints Dan McLean to drive ANZ channel growth
Tue, 6th May 2025
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firewalls
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it automation
Barracuda Networks appoints Dan McLean as ANZ Country Manager to drive sales growth and strengthen partner relations in cybersecurity market.
ANZ to launch password-less web banking with enhanced security
Fri, 2nd May 2025
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surveillance
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biometrics
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mfa
ANZ will launch password-less web banking on ANZ Plus in mid-2025, enhancing security with passkeys and biometric authentication methods.
Exclusive: Workforce skills gap hits critical point in ANZ
Thu, 1st May 2025
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cybersecurity
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Australia and New Zealand face a critical skills shortage as demand for managerial and professional roles surges, experts warn. Upskilling is urgent.
OPSWAT partners with Sektor Cyber to boost ANZ presence
Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
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malware
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endpoint protection
OPSWAT has named Sektor Cyber as its new distributor in Australia and New Zealand to boost cybersecurity solutions amid rising regulatory demands.