Australia (Australian) stories - Page 13
The Ransomware Threat: How to respond and protect your organisation
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Ransomware attacks in Australia surged in 2023–24, costing businesses up to AUD $97,200 on average, urging firms to bolster cyber defences and response plans.
Logicalis Australia appoints Peter Cardassis as Technical lead
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Logicalis Australia appoints Peter Cardassis as Technical Services Director, aiming to enhance technical services and strengthen key partnerships from May 2025.
Peacock Bros barcode tech streamlines food charity warehouse
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Peacock Bros has introduced automated barcode tech to streamline warehouse work for Australia's top hunger charity amid soaring demand for food aid in Victoria.
Westcon-Comstor wins top workplace award on first try in Australia
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Westcon-Comstor has earned Great Place to Work certification in Australia on its first attempt, with 91% of local staff endorsing it as a great workplace.
Exclusive: Elastic eyes global partner growth from ANZ base
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Elastic's Andrew Habgood aims to grow its partner network from Australia and New Zealand, leveraging local insights to expand globally amid rising demand.
Foodbank Victoria wins global award for data-driven efficiency
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Foodbank Victoria wins Qlik Global Impact Award for using data analytics to deliver 25 million meals yearly, cutting food costs by 15% across Victoria.
Regional towns lead Australia in decluttering enthusiasm, study finds
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Victor Harbor and Bathurst lead Australia in decluttering interest, while Wodonga, Newcastle, and Sunshine Coast show lowest engagement, Howards Storage World finds.
Acer unveils Predator X27 X 4K monitor with 240 Hz refresh rate
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Acer launches Predator X27 X, a 27-inch 4K QD-OLED gaming monitor with a 240 Hz refresh rate and AMD FreeSync Premium Pro support, arriving Q4 2025.
Acer unveils new Swift AI laptops, Edge 14 starts at AUD $3,999
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Acer has unveiled Swift Edge 14 AI and Swift Go AI laptops with Intel Core Ultra processors, offering advanced AI features and OLED displays from AUD $1,799.
Acer unveils Aspire AI Copilot+ laptops from AUD $1,399
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Acer launches new Aspire AI laptops with 14- and 16-inch models powered by AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series and Snapdragon X, priced from AUD $1,399.
DataStax partners with OpenSearch to enhance generative AI search
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DataStax has joined the OpenSearch Software Foundation to boost generative AI development through integrating OpenSearch with its JVector vector search engine.
Exclusive: Appian's Marc Wilson on why AI needs process to deliver business value
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Appian's Marc Wilson says AI must be embedded into core workflows to deliver real business value, warning against treating AI as a standalone solution.
Google Cloud expands cyber insurance programme in Australia
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Google Cloud expands its Risk Protection Program to Australia, partnering with Beazley and Chubb to tackle rising cyber threats and meet regulatory demands.
GenAI use in healthcare sparks rise in sensitive data violations
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A Netskope report reveals that 81% of healthcare data breaches involve sensitive patient info, amid widespread use of generative AI in 88% of healthcare organisations.
Australians urged to prepare as BNPL credit reporting changes
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Australia's new BNPL rules from June 2025 bring protections but leave credit reporting and borrowing impact unclear for millions of users.
Comfort and durability top Australia's 2025 furniture trends
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Research reveals Australian homes in 2025 favour practical, timeless furniture like queen bed frames and round coffee tables over velvet and rattan styles.
Dresses & jumpsuits top returns as Aussies shop online
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Data from birdsnest.com.au reveals dresses and jumpsuits top the return list in Australia, with a 31% rate from over 85,000 returns last year.
Lextech shifts focus to core services, drops ELNO application
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Lextech has ended its bid to become an Electronic Lodgment Network Operator in Australia, refocusing on mortgage origination used by over a third of lenders.
icetana AI launches Triage Agent to enhance surveillance alerts
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icetana AI has launched Triage Agent, an AI tool that helps security teams prioritise and manage real-time surveillance alerts across thousands of cameras.
Fujitsu named leader in ServiceNow report for Asia Pacific
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Fujitsu has been named a leader in the 2025 ISG Provider Lens ServiceNow report for Asia Pacific, excelling in consulting, managed services and innovation.