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Australia faces rising cyberattacks targeting key infrastructure

Cyberattacks on Australia's critical infrastructure surged 50% to 143 in 2022–23, raising serious concerns over national security and service disruptions.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 13th May 2025

Software-as-a-Service

Konica Minolta launches free CloudPrint for bizhub devices

Konica Minolta Australia offers free 12-month access to native CloudPrint on bizhub devices, enabling secure, serverless cloud printing without extra hardware.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 13th May 2025

Security Information and Event Management

AUSCERT Cyber Security Conference to highlight AI disruption

The AUSCERT Cyber Security Conference will gather around 900 delegates and over 50 speakers, including leading AI experts, at The Star Gold Coast, 20-23 May 2025.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 13th May 2025

Data Analytics

Australian telecoms face data security & access challenges

Research reveals 46% of Australian telecom professionals struggle with data security despite tech advances, risking customer trust and operational efficiency.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 13th May 2025

Digital Transformation

Australian banks prioritise digital overhaul to meet demands

Australian banks are prioritising customer experience improvements amid digital transformation struggles caused by data issues, legacy systems and shifting consumer demands.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 13th May 2025

Data Analytics

Notitia & Astrato partner to deliver AI cloud analytics

Notitia partners with Astrato Analytics to offer AI-powered, cloud-based business intelligence solutions, enhancing data insights for Australian clients.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Tue, 13th May 2025

EdTech

Discovery Education launches DoodleLearning apps in Australia

Discovery Education launches its popular DoodleLearning maths and English apps for Australian children aged 2-14, supporting personalised learning at home and school.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Tue, 13th May 2025

Clean technologies

Jaecoo launches SUVs in Australia with Daniel MacPherson

JAECOO launches its J7 and J8 SUVs in Australia, appointing actor Daniel MacPherson as brand ambassador, with a focus on performance and sustainability.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 13th May 2025

EduTech

NBN Co tops sustainability ranking in southern hemisphere index

NBN Co has been named Australia's most sustainable public sector firm and tops the southern hemisphere in the 2025 Corporate Knights index.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 12th May 2025

Smart Home

MOVA Tech debuts innovative smart cleaning appliances in Australia

MOVA Tech launches three smart cleaning appliances in Australia, debuting at JB Hi-Fi, Harvey Norman and The Good Guys this May and June.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 12th May 2025

Fintech

Australian SMEs lose time to payment inefficiencies, survey finds

Australian SMEs face major challenges with slow cash flow and payment reconciliation, losing hours weekly and risking $50,000–200,000 in disputes, Adyen finds.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Mon, 12th May 2025

Ransomware

Cyber resilience urged as ransomware costs hit AUD $3 billion

Commvault warns of rising ransomware threats in Australia, urging businesses and individuals to boost cyber resilience ahead of Anti-Ransomware Day amid AUD $3bn annual damages.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 12th May 2025

Global Stories

Australian stories

Encryption

Australian firms lag in preparation for quantum computing threat

A DigiCert survey reveals that 61.4% of Australian firms see quantum computing as a security risk, yet only 8.5% use quantum-safe encryption methods.

By Moritz Florian • 3 min read • Tue, 13th May 2025

Firewalls

Anthony Daniel named Managing Director for ANZ at WatchGuard

Anthony Daniel has been promoted to Managing Director for Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands at WatchGuard Technologies, following strong regional growth.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 13th May 2025

Marketing Technologies

Telstra Health partners with Salesforce to unify digital health

Telstra Health partners with Salesforce and Snowflake to enhance its digital health ecosystem, aiming to unify healthcare platforms across Australia and New Zealand.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 13th May 2025

Fintech

Ignition launches AutoCollect to automate late invoice payments

Ignition launches AutoCollect to help small service businesses automate late payment collection, streamlining invoicing and boosting cash flow management.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 12th May 2025

Cloud Services

Freedman Group acquires Lectrosonics to boost global audio reach

The Freedman Group has acquired US wireless audio maker Lectrosonics, enhancing its global portfolio with famed professional audio technology since 1971.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 12th May 2025

EduTech

HAT Distribution brings NinjaOne IT platform to ANZ partners

HAT Distribution has been appointed to distribute NinjaOne's IT management platform in Australia and New Zealand, aiming to boost endpoint security and efficiency.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 12th May 2025

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Netpoleon to distribute SailPoint identity security in ANZ

Netpoleon has been named the official value-added distributor for SailPoint's identity security solutions across Australia and New Zealand, enhancing local cybersecurity efforts.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 12th May 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Australian stories

Unified Communications

FloQast & PwC Belgium join forces to modernise accounting

FloQast and PwC Belgium partner to enhance accounting for EMEA firms using AI-driven workflow tech and financial closing expertise for efficiency.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 12th May 2025

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