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About Kaleah

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Kaleah Salmon
Journalist
Kaleah Salmon is journalist in the TechDay editorial team. Originally from Australia Kaleah now lives in Asia. She has a keen interest in health, fitness, travel and spot. Having previously worked journalist for Australian publication Ministry of Sport.

Stories by Kaleah - Page 1

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Optus technology enhances rural healthcare with 50% fewer complaints
3 days ago
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ai
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network infrastructure
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healthtech
Complaints about poor coverage in rural Australia have halved since Catholic Healthcare switched to the Optus network, highlighting technology's role in health and aged care.
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Equity crowdfunding industry in Australia sees 16% growth
3 days ago
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venture capital
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tasmania
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nsw
Australia's equity crowdfunding grows 16% in FY24, raising AUD $64.5 million from 35,000 investments, despite economic challenges. Birchal leads with AUD $46.5 million.
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AI solutions from Zyxel Networks boost manufacturing efficiency
3 days ago
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network security
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iot
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firewalls
Manufacturers globally are boosting efficiency with Zyxel Networks' AI-driven Nebula cloud solutions, used by nearly 60% exploring AI.
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Uniden unveils new wire-free security camera range
3 days ago
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smart home
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uniden
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jb hi-fi
Uniden launches the App Cam SOLO X range with eight wire-free cameras, offering 2K Super HD recording and seven-day free cloud coverage, aimed at flexible and reliable home security.
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Swoop secures AUD $36 million contract for Melbourne fibre network
3 days ago
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telco
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melbourne
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swoop
Swoop inks a landmark AUD $36m deal with a NASDAQ-listed tech giant to roll out fibre infrastructure in Greater Melbourne, their biggest contract yet.
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ASUS unveils ROG Ally X gaming console in Australia, NZ
3 days ago
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storage
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asus
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nz
ASUS has launched the new ROG Ally X handheld gaming console in Australia and New Zealand, priced at AUD $1,599 and NZD $1,799 respectively, featuring significant upgrades in storage, RAM, and battery life.
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Hoyts transforms cinema experience with Optus SD-WAN solution
3 days ago
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nz
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optus
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hoyts
HOYTS Group, in partnership with Optus, has revamped its cinema experience with Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN, enhancing operations across 59 locations.
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Ecommpay partners with Mastercard to launch Click to Pay in UK
3 days ago
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payment technologies
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encryption
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mastercard
Ecommpay partners with Mastercard to launch Click to Pay across the UK and Europe, offering merchants and customers faster, secure checkout experiences.
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Digital Balance partners with Insider for advanced personalisation
3 days ago
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it training
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data analytics
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cx
Digital Balance has partnered with Insider to enhance customer engagement via advanced personalisation, reflecting a growing trend highlighted in recent McKinsey research.
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Enhanced cybersecurity measures urged by Software@Scale
3 days ago
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devops
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firewalls
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siem
Louis Droguett, CEO of Software@Scale, urges firms to bolster cybersecurity with multi-layered approaches as threats from groups like APT40 intensify.
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Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison launches Indosat Smart Internet service
3 days ago
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service management
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indonesia
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cisco
Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison launches Indosat Smart Internet in collaboration with Cisco, promising faster, more secure connectivity for Indonesian businesses.
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Experts weigh in on the complexities of the EU AI Act implementation
4 days ago
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physical security
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regulation
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content creation
The EU AI Act, effective from 1 August 2024, presents a landmark regulatory framework for AI, sparking discussion on its implications for innovation, compliance, and legal complexity in the tech sector across the European Union.
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Cubbit secures USD $12.5m to revolutionise cloud storage in Europe
4 days ago
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dc
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hyperscale
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hpe
Cubbit, a geo-distributed cloud storage innovator, secures USD $12.5 million to enhance European data control, security, and storage efficiency, led by LocalGlobe and ETF Partners.
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Microsoft leads in Australia's booming IaaS market, surpassing Amazon
4 days ago
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saas
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paas
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public cloud
The Australian IaaS market surged by 20.76% in 2023 to reach AUD $3.3 billion, with Microsoft dethroning Amazon as the leading provider, Gartner reports.
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Creative & media agencies struggle with slow growth in 2023
4 days ago
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growth
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european
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creativity
Creative and media agencies in the UK and Europe face slow growth in 2023, with 58% struggling to gain new business amid client pressure to deliver more for less.
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Ignition & ExtraHop join forces to boost UK cyber defences
4 days ago
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ai security
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ndr
Ignition Technology partners with ExtraHop to boost UK network visibility and security, integrating solutions like CrowdStrike to address growing cyber threats.
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Airwallex granted AFSL for retail investment products expansion
4 days ago
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asic
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airwallex
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smes
Airwallex has secured an Australian Financial Services Licence to provide retail investment products, broadening its financial services. The move follows the launch of Airwallex Yield for wholesale customers.
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CyberGrape partners with MyCISO to enhance security services
4 days ago
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saas
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cybersecurity
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nz
CyberGrape partners with Australian MyCISO to streamline cybersecurity for New Zealand SMBs, offering enhanced global standards and streamlined GRC services.
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CommScope to sell OWN & DAS units to Amphenol for USD $2.1bn
4 days ago
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wireless networks
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commscope
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growth
CommScope will sell its Outdoor Wireless Networks and Distributed Antenna Systems units to Amphenol for USD $2.1 billion, aiming to streamline operations by 2025.
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5G testing crucial for network reliability & security
4 days ago
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iot
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smart cities
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advanced persistent threat protection
Testing 5G networks is imperative to ensure their reliability, performance, and security. Comprehensive evaluations help optimise infrastructures and protect against cyber threats.