Australian stories - Page 4
Arctic Wolf launches early warning tool for credential theft
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malware
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firewalls
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network security
Arctic Wolf opens gated beta for Decipio, a tool aimed at flagging credential theft in corporate networks before attackers can move laterally.
Datadog says AI failures stem mainly from capacity limits
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devops
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siem
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digital transformation
Datadog report says operational bottlenecks, retries and rising token use are pushing AI production failures higher as firms adopt more models.
Tines to double Australia headcount as APAC hub opens
3 days ago
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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it automation
Tines ramps up Australia presence with APAC hub and customer-facing hires as local firms and IT teams drive broader AI automation adoption.
Accor Plus lifts conversion 39% after Endava overhaul
3 days ago
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digital transformation
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crypto
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fintech
Accor Plus and Endava overhaul payments across Asia Pacific, boosting conversion 39% as new checkout options and faster load times cut friction.
Australian small business owners face succession cliff
3 days ago
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marketing
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social media
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smb
Australian small business owners nearing retirement are rushing to shore up branding and exit plans, with many lacking any documented handover.
Seeing Machines backs real-time driver impairment checks
3 days ago
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road safety
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law enforcement
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computer vision
Seeing Machines urges carmakers and regulators to prioritise live in-cabin checks of driver fitness over chemical tests alone in road safety policy.
Elastic launches MCP apps for security & observability
3 days ago
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virtualisation
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devops
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data analytics
Elastic launches MCP apps for security, observability and search, letting teams triage alerts, hunt threats and analyse data inside Claude and Copilot.
GapMaps partners with Panolytica on segmentation data
3 days ago
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crm
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data analytics
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ai
GapMaps deepens its data marketplace with Panolytica, giving marketers and planners finer-grained consumer insights across Australia, the UK and Saudi Arabia.
Australians demand AI labelling as trust concerns grow
3 days ago
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martech
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genai
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data privacy
Australians back tighter AI rules and clear labelling, with new data showing deep scepticism over synthetic content, misinformation and news use.
Employment Hero launches HeroForce to ease compliance burden
3 days ago
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hcm
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risk & compliance
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ai
Employment Hero's HeroForce aims to cut Australia's compliance costs as employers wrestle with awards, payroll rules and rising administration burdens.
TAL expands Microsoft deal in biggest tech pact yet
3 days ago
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uc
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digital transformation
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cloud security
TAL deepens Microsoft tie with five-year Azure and AI pact, aiming to lift claims efficiency, staff training and customer service.
Persona integrates ConnectID for privacy-first age checks
3 days ago
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data protection
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fintech
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breach prevention
Persona taps ConnectID to let Australian firms verify users' ages through banks, avoiding passport uploads as child-safety rules tighten.
Australians warned over social media clues aiding scammers
3 days ago
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data protection
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mfa
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phishing
Home Affairs urges Australians to tighten privacy settings as fresh data shows scammers can exploit public profiles, passwords and account recovery clues.
Fortanix hires duo to boost ANZ data security push
3 days ago
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data protection
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
Fortanix taps two senior hires as Australia and New Zealand businesses step up spending on AI, quantum-ready and consolidated data security.
Entrust launches Australia-ready identity checks for AML
3 days ago
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biometrics
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fintech
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risk & compliance
Entrust rolls out Australia-ready identity verification using government records, biometrics and AI as tougher AML rules widen compliance checks.
Relativity to open Singapore hub as Asia demand grows
3 days ago
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data protection
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digital transformation
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risk & compliance
Relativity to launch a Singapore entity in the fourth quarter as surging Asia Pacific demand for its AI legal tools accelerates local hiring.
PayNuts broadens offer for SMEs as surcharging reforms loom
3 days ago
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digital transformation
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fintech
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martech
PayNuts widens its Australian SME offer with a new POS platform and partner services as RBA payment reforms heap pressure on fee-based models.
Australians trade down to smaller treats, Experian says
3 days ago
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gaming
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data analytics
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martech
Experian data shows Australian households are trimming big-ticket discretionary purchases but still spending on personal care, digital goods and travel.
Dreame launches H16 Pro Steam in Australia and New Zealand
3 days ago
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smart home
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harvey norman
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pets
Dreame brings steam-powered wet-and-dry vacuum to Australia and New Zealand, targeting families and pet owners with premium hygiene claims.
Paymentology enters Australia via Change Financial deal
3 days ago
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fintech
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payment technologies
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mastercard
Paymentology teams up with Change Financial to tap Australia's booming digital payments market, as mobile wallets and card programmes gain pace.