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Smart Energy teams up with GivEnergy for Aussie homes
Power / Energy

Smart Energy teams up with GivEnergy for Aussie homes

Australia's Smart Energy partners with UK-based GivEnergy to bring advanced battery and energy storage solutions to Australian households, promoting sustainability.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 30th May 2024
MediSecure cyber breach underscores need for robust healthcare cybersecurity
Supply Chain

MediSecure cyber breach underscores need for robust healthcare cybersecurity

The MediSecure cyberattack, involving stolen data posted on a Russian hacking forum, has highlighted critical vulnerabilities in Australia's healthcare sector amid a rising wave of cyber threats.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 29th May 2024
Quest Payment Systems wins major NSW Government contract
Payment Technologies

Quest Payment Systems wins major NSW Government contract

Quest Payment Systems has secured a pivotal contract to supply payment technology to the NSW Government, positioning itself alongside global heavyweights PAX and Apple.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 28th May 2024
AI-powered cake baking facility opened in Queensland
Artificial Intelligence

AI-powered cake baking facility opened in Queensland

Priestleys Gourmet Delights has unveiled a 53 million AI-powered facility in Brisbane, doubling production capacity and creating 56 jobs by 2026.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 28th May 2024
Can AI be used to finally secure software and data supply chains?
Application Security

Can AI be used to finally secure software and data supply chains?

AI technology is transforming how we secure software and data supply chains, promising to automate and bolster cybersecurity defences beyond current methodologies.

By Josh Lemos • 4 min read • Tue, 28th May 2024
Cloud spending in Australia to hit $22.4bn by 2026
Digital Transformation

Cloud spending in Australia to hit $22.4bn by 2026

Public cloud spending is set to reach $22.4 billion by 2026. PagerDuty and IAG offer key insights into enhancing IT operational resilience amid this cloud boom.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 28th May 2024
Australian law firms shift pricing models amid economic changes
Generative AI

Australian law firms shift pricing models amid economic changes

A new study reveals 51% of Australian law firms have restructured their fees, with 88% adopting Alternative Fee Arrangements amidst economic challenges.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 28th May 2024

Global Stories

Australian stories

Craig McGregor joins Okta to lead ANZ partner strategy
Digital Transformation

Craig McGregor joins Okta to lead ANZ partner strategy

Craig McGregor has been appointed as Okta's Director of Partners and Alliances for ANZ, aiming to fortify its Partner-First Model in the region.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Wed, 29th May 2024
BlackLine opens first Asia-Pacific data centre in Sydney
Disaster Recovery

BlackLine opens first Asia-Pacific data centre in Sydney

BlackLine opens its first APAC regional data centre in Sydney's Google Cloud facility, aiming to enhance data sovereignty and scale F&A operations.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 29th May 2024
Yours Clothing selects Brave Bison to lead its marketing drive
Digital Media

Yours Clothing selects Brave Bison to lead its marketing drive

Yours Clothing, the UK's leading plus-size fashion retailer, partners with Brave Bison to drive domestic and international growth through advanced performance marketing.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 29th May 2024
MTMN challenges Australia's top OOH advertisers with new data edge
Cloud Services

MTMN challenges Australia's top OOH advertisers with new data edge

MTMN is challenging Australia's top OOH advertisers by leveraging real-time data through a new partnership with tech firm LUMOS, enhancing ad targeting capabilities.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Wed, 29th May 2024
AI in media & entertainment market to reach USD $51.37 billion
Data Analytics

AI in media & entertainment market to reach USD $51.37 billion

The artificial intelligence in media and entertainment market is set to rise from USD $10.24 billion in 2024 to USD $51.37 billion by 2034, driven by a 17.5% CAGR.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 29th May 2024
Hands-on Review: Aspera Nitro 2 smartphone
Surveillance

Hands-on Review: Aspera Nitro 2 smartphone

Australia budget mobile phone manufacturer, Aspera Mobile, has released its Nitro 2 Android Go smartphone. Techday's Darren Price takes a look at the pearl version of the phone sent over for review.

By Darren Price • 3 min read • Tue, 28th May 2024
Australian fintech RDC partners with major US bank M&T
Biometrics

Australian fintech RDC partners with major US bank M&T

Rich Data Co secures its first US client with M&T Bank Corporation, integrating AI to enhance the bank's risk management and lending strategies.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 28th May 2024
Confluent partners with NEXTGEN to expand in ANZ region
Software-as-a-Service

Confluent partners with NEXTGEN to expand in ANZ region

Confluent partners with NEXTGEN to expand its data streaming tech into ANZ, leveraging NEXTGEN's expertise to support over 30 regional partners.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 28th May 2024
Australia among top 10 sources of phishing attacks in global report
EduTech

Australia among top 10 sources of phishing attacks in global report

Australia has entered the top ten origins for phishing attacks, with a 479.3% rise in hosted phishing content and losses amounting to AUD $26.1 million.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 28th May 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Australian stories

Carol Brown named new Country Manager for Databricks New Zealand
Power / Energy

Carol Brown named new Country Manager for Databricks New Zealand

Carol Brown is the new Country Manager for Databricks in New Zealand. With over 15 years in sales, marketing, and leadership, she aims to drive Databricks' growth in the ANZ region.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 29th May 2024