Australia (Australian) stories - Page 8
NBN advances net-zero target to 2045 with $3 billion fibre plan
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NBN Co aims for net-zero emissions by 2045, accelerating its target from 2050 and committing to renewable energy and energy-efficient fibre upgrades across Australia.
Wildstone expands Australian team amid digital billboard growth
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Wildstone expands its Australian team to six, hiring three senior roles as it accelerates billboard portfolio growth and digitisation across the country.
Defending the Cloud from the Edge
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As organisations adopt multi-cloud strategies, inconsistent security measures leave web applications vulnerable to evolving AI-driven and layered cyber attacks.
AI use in Australian shopping soars, with one in three onboard
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One in three Australians now use AI for shopping tasks like choosing outfits and planning meals, with adoption up 45% in the past year, study finds.
Gigamon survey finds AI drives hybrid cloud breach rise to 55%
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AI-driven cyber threats have pushed breach rates to 55%, with hybrid and public clouds seen as increasingly vulnerable, says Gigamon's 2025 survey.
Australian workers see automation as path to career growth
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Most Australian workers see automation as a pathway to career growth, with 60% keen to reskill if their jobs become partially automated, a new study finds.
Synology unveils new data & cloud solutions at COMPUTEX 2025
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Synology unveiled advanced data management and cloud solutions at COMPUTEX 2025, focusing on partnerships and tech growth in Australia and New Zealand.
AI-driven threats prompt IT leaders to rethink hybrid cloud security
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A new survey reveals 91% of IT leaders are reassessing hybrid cloud risks as AI-driven cyberattacks surge, with global costs hitting USD $3 trillion annually.
RØDE launches NTH-50 on-ear headphones for audio creators at USD $99
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RØDE launches NTH-50 on-ear headphones at USD $99, designed for pros with balanced sound, comfort, noise isolation, and modular durability.
Malicious memes: How cybercriminals use humour to spread malware
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Cybercriminals exploit viral memes to spread malware and phishing attacks, using humour to bypass defences and target millions online in Australia and beyond.
Bitcoin soars above USD$110,724, sets new all-time record
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Bitcoin hits a new record above USD$110,724, boosting its market valuation past USD$2.15 trillion on the 15th anniversary of Bitcoin Pizza Day.
RØDE updates Wireless Micro with Bluetooth, new app features
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RØDE's new firmware update adds Bluetooth to its Wireless Micro, enabling direct pairing with iOS via the free RØDE Capture app for seamless audio recording.
Smartsheet reports 260% growth in Australia & New Zealand
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Smartsheet reports 260% customer growth in Australia and New Zealand, and nearly 250% across Asia-Pacific and Japan over the past five years.
AI adoption soars as data & personalisation top priorities
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Brands in Australia and New Zealand are rapidly adopting AI, with 29% deploying generative AI in 2025, yet data management and personalisation challenges persist.
Cybercriminals industrialise attacks on hospitality sector, report finds
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Cybercriminals increasingly target Australia's hospitality sector, exploiting digital gaps with sophisticated attacks and dark web services, Trustwave warns.
Ransomware attacks on industrial targets surge, AI tactics rise
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Ransomware attacks on industrial firms surged to 708 in Q1 2025, led by manufacturing, with North America and Europe hardest hit, warns Dragos report.
Bravura boosts Midwinter team as assets reach AUD $9 trillion
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Bravura Solutions boosts Midwinter team with senior hires and promotions to fuel growth in financial planning technology across Australia and beyond.
Sat.One unveils resilient managed LEO satellite service for ANZ
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Sat.One has launched Sat.One Resilient, a managed multi-constellation LEO satellite service offering 99.9% availability for critical sectors in Australia and New Zealand.
Airwallex secures USD $300 million to drive global expansion
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Airwallex has secured USD $300 million in Series F funding, valuing the fintech firm at USD $6.2 billion and fuelling plans for global expansion.
Australia’s renewable energy shift fuels foreign cyber concerns
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Australia’s shift to renewable energy by 2030 raises cyber security risks due to reliance on foreign-made components in its power grid infrastructure.