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Exclusive: ThreatLocker's Danny Jenkins urges firms to block by default
Data Protection

Exclusive: ThreatLocker's Danny Jenkins urges firms to block by default

ThreatLocker's CEO Danny Jenkins warns that 95% of firms neglect basic cybersecurity measures, risking devastating cyberattacks, urging a default block approach.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Tue, 8th Apr 2025
Strengthening operational risk and third-party management – navigating the new APRA Standards
Risk & Compliance

Strengthening operational risk and third-party management – navigating the new APRA Standards

APRA-regulated entities in Australia must prepare for the upcoming CPS230 deadline, a shift aimed at enhancing operational and third-party risk management.

By Andy Milburn • 3 min read • Mon, 7th Apr 2025
Legrand acquires CRS to boost ANZ data centre presence
Manufacturing

Legrand acquires CRS to boost ANZ data centre presence

Legrand has acquired Computer Room Solutions for AUD $50 million, enhancing its data centre offerings and solidifying its presence in the ANZ market.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 7th Apr 2025
Australian utilities face rising threat from cyberattacks
Power / Energy

Australian utilities face rising threat from cyberattacks

Recent cyberattacks on water and electricity operators in the US and UK pose significant risks for Australian utilities, revealing vulnerabilities and urgent need for action.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 7th Apr 2025
Ng Tian Beng named new Head of Certis Australia
Network Infrastructure

Ng Tian Beng named new Head of Certis Australia

Certis Australia has appointed Ng Tian Beng as the new President and Group Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Paul Chong, who becomes Advisor to the Chairman.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Mon, 7th Apr 2025
Michael Dunlop returns to Australia as Rokt Head of APAC
Artificial Intelligence

Michael Dunlop returns to Australia as Rokt Head of APAC

Michael Dunlop returns to Australia as Head of Commercial APAC at Rokt, set to spearhead growth strategies across the region after six years in New York.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Mon, 7th Apr 2025
Amazon Q Business launches in AWS's Sydney region
Digital Transformation

Amazon Q Business launches in AWS's Sydney region

Amazon Web Services has launched its generative AI assistant, Amazon Q Business, in the AWS Asia Pacific (Sydney) Region to enhance workplace productivity.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Sun, 6th Apr 2025

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Symal partners with Macquarie Cloud to boost AI capabilities
DevOps

Symal partners with Macquarie Cloud to boost AI capabilities

Symal has teamed up with Macquarie Cloud Services to utilise Microsoft Azure, aiming to boost its DevOps and AI capabilities amid a digital transformation.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Apr 2025
Australian healthcare lagging in generative AI adoption
Data governance

Australian healthcare lagging in generative AI adoption

A study by SAS reveals Australian healthcare's GenAI adoption lags behind global peers, with 46% currently using it, yet 95% plan to implement within two years.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Apr 2025
Qantas & Airbus invest AUD $15m in climate tech fund
Supply Chain

Qantas & Airbus invest AUD $15m in climate tech fund

Qantas and Airbus have committed AUD $15 million to Climate Tech Partners, aiming to boost sustainable aviation fuel and decarbonisation tech in aviation.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Apr 2025
EVT introduces AI solution for feedback at Aussie cinemas
Data Analytics

EVT introduces AI solution for feedback at Aussie cinemas

EVT has unveiled an AI-driven sentiment analysis tool for its Australian cinemas, enhancing customer feedback processing and improving service quality.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Apr 2025
Dynatrace earns 'Protected' status for Azure solution in Australia
Unified Communications

Dynatrace earns 'Protected' status for Azure solution in Australia

Dynatrace has secured 'Protected' status for its SaaS platform on Microsoft Azure in Australia, enhancing its capability to support government security initiatives.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 8th Apr 2025
Cyberattacks expose vulnerabilities in Aussie super funds
Data Protection

Cyberattacks expose vulnerabilities in Aussie super funds

A series of cyberattacks on Australia's superannuation funds has exposed critical cybersecurity vulnerabilities, sparking urgent national security concerns.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Apr 2025
Australia's broadband ranks 81st globally amid complaints
Unified Communications

Australia's broadband ranks 81st globally amid complaints

Australia's broadband services are under fire, ranking a dismal 81st globally, as complaints rise by 13% in the last quarter of 2024.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 7th Apr 2025
AlayaCare & Simple Foods partner to enhance aged care meals
Food safety

AlayaCare & Simple Foods partner to enhance aged care meals

AlayaCare has teamed up with Simple Foods to enhance its Residential Platform, enabling aged care providers to meet new dietary standards and improve resident meals.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Mon, 7th Apr 2025
Swoop completes first FTTP network in Western Australia
Gaming

Swoop completes first FTTP network in Western Australia

Swoop has launched its first Fibre-to-the-Premises network in Western Australia, connecting 1,000 homes in Seacrest Estate to ultra-fast broadband.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Mon, 7th Apr 2025
Cyber experts warn of public Wi-Fi risks in Australia
Malware

Cyber experts warn of public Wi-Fi risks in Australia

Cybersecurity experts in Australia are urging local councils and SMEs to safeguard against risks linked to free public Wi-Fi following multiple cyber threats.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 7th Apr 2025