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Proofpoint unveils AI-first Nuclei archiving suite

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Proofpoint launches AI-first Nuclei suite to simplify archiving and compliance for small firms swamped by complex, multi-channel comms.
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ECI Software Solutions hires Jack Wood to drive AI push

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ECI names Jack Wood chief technology officer to spearhead platform modernisation and embed secure, workflow-native AI across its products.
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How nurturing your female employees creates a stronger pool of future leaders

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Backing high-potential women with mentoring and stretch roles builds stronger leaders, boosts retention and strengthens business outcomes.
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AI drives container growth as shadow use raises risks

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AI is turbocharging container adoption in Australia, but shadow AI, data sovereignty fears and siloed teams are amplifying security risks.
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Ultrahuman unveils Ring PRO & Jade AI health coach

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Ultrahuman debuts Ring PRO smart ring and Jade AI, promising weeks-long battery life and real-time health guidance across its ecosystem.
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Guidewire showcases GenAI's capabilities in insurance risks

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Guidewire touts 'insurance-grade AI' as it uses generative tools to speed risk, claims and pricing decisions for cautious insurers.
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The importance of succession planning and mentoring future female leaders from day one in a new role

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Succession planning from day one and intentional mentoring are vital to grow future female leaders and safeguard continuity in business.
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Atlassian brings AI agents to Jira with MCP support

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Atlassian launches Jira AI agents with MCP support, embedding governed automation in existing workflows rather than separate chat tools.
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ECI buys Drypowder to boost ERP payments & AR tools

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ECI acquires Drypowder to embed AI-driven AR and digital payments into its ERP platforms for construction and building materials users.
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Cyber extortion tops 2025 attacks as AI risks escalate

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Cyber extortion has overtaken email scams as the top 2025 attack, as AI-powered threats grow and financial firms become prime targets.
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Commvault urges identity-first cyber resilience in AI age

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Commvault tells SHIFT Melbourne that identity integrity and proven recovery must underpin cyber resilience as AI reshapes enterprise risk.
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AI, women in tech & why progress demands a human lens

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As AI reshapes tech, women still battle entrenched bias; only a deliberately human lens can turn this revolution into real inclusion.
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Apple unveils iPhone 17e & faster M4-powered iPad Air

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Apple launches lower-priced iPhone 17e and faster M4 iPad Air, expanding custom chips, Apple Intelligence and satellite features.
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We are not climbing a ladder, we are building it

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Generative AI is levelling the creative-tech field, giving women a rare chance to shape rules, narratives and power from the ground up.
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Okta names Christian Rota ANZ director of partnerships

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Okta appoints Christian Rota to lead ANZ partnerships, stepping up its partner-first push as identity security demand surges across the region.
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Smart Communications pursues trusted AI for customers

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Smart Communications helps organisations in regulated industries face down communication challenges every day.
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Yubico picks Singapore for new Asia Pacific HQ push

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Yubico has chosen Singapore for a new global HQ, bolstering Asia Pacific operations as demand for phishing-resistant authentication grows.
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International Women's Day: Balancing the scales requires more than good intentions

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AI could entrench bias or unlock fairer careers; on International Women's Day, leaders are urged to redesign work, not just declare intent.
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How to build data-driven AI systems with reliable data pipelines

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Reliable, contract-based data pipelines are the real foundation of trustworthy AI, turning fragile experiments into robust, scalable systems.
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Beyond representation - Why women are critical to the future of digital infrastructure

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Women are vital to building resilient, innovative digital infrastructure, yet underrepresentation threatens growth and stability worldwide.