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Exclusive: Entrust discusses future of digital identity and security

Tue, 20th Aug 2024
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Entrust has revealed their strategic focus on evolving digital security, with a keen eye on zero trust and digital identity initiatives.
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Education Perfect modernises learning for 1.4 million students

Tue, 20th Aug 2024
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More than half of Australia's secondary schools now use Education Perfect's refreshed platform, fostering student agency and boosting educational outcomes for 1.4 million students.
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Dynabook unveils Portégé X40-M laptop with AI & Wi-Fi 6E

Tue, 20th Aug 2024
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Dynabook launches the Portégé X40-M laptop featuring AI-ready Intel Core Ultra processors and Wi-Fi 6E, priced from AUD $1,540, available August 2024.
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Exclusive: Rimini Street's CEO on navigating IT challenges

Mon, 19th Aug 2024
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Rimini Street CEO Seth Ravin has discussed the company's rise and strategies to help clients optimise IT budgets amidst economic pressures.
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Vudoo & Scroll Media partner to revolutionise digital ads

Fri, 16th Aug 2024
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Vudoo has partnered with Scroll Media to bring shoppable and interactive digital ads to top publishers across Australia and New Zealand.
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Exclusive: Milestone expands presence with new experience centre

Thu, 15th Aug 2024
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Milestone Systems is amplifying its footprint by inaugurating an innovative experience centre in Melbourne, showcasing its cutting-edge video technology.
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Employment Hero unveils SmartMatch for real-time payroll data

Thu, 15th Aug 2024
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Employment Hero has launched SmartMatch, a tool that delivers real-time payroll data, aiming to transform salary transparency for employers and job seekers alike.
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Thales report reveals critical security gaps in infrastructure

Thu, 15th Aug 2024
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Thales' 2024 report reveals critical infrastructure sectors face escalating ransomware threats, citing inadequate formal planning; 24% report recent attacks.
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Cloudera partners with NEXTGEN to expand across ANZ market

Thu, 15th Aug 2024
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Cloudera partners with NEXTGEN for wider ANZ distribution, aiming to meet soaring hybrid data platform demand. Australian cloud spend to hit AUD $23.3B in 2024.
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ASUS debuts new AMD AI-powered laptops in Australia & NZ

Wed, 14th Aug 2024
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ASUS has unveiled a new range of AMD AI-powered laptops in Australia and New Zealand, showcasing models designed for students, professionals, and gamers.
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eCommerce soars in Australia & NZ amid rising data concerns

Tue, 13th Aug 2024
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eCommerce in Australia and New Zealand is surging with 83% and 77% of online shoppers purchasing monthly, despite rising concerns over data privacy.
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Acronis appoints Andrea Martin to boost NZ & Pacific presence

Mon, 12th Aug 2024
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Acronis appoints Andrea Martin as Strategic Account Executive for New Zealand and the Pacific Islands, aiming to enhance local MSP support amidst rising cybersecurity demands.
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Discovery Consulting names Gallagher as new CEO & expands services

Mon, 12th Aug 2024
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Discovery Consulting names Rod Gallagher as CEO, expands services to support SAP RISE, aiming to enhance business efficiency and digital transformation.
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Hybrid and multi-cloud: The future of AI in business

Thu, 8th Aug 2024
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As inflation pressures limit budgets, Australian and New Zealand businesses shift towards hybrid and multi-cloud solutions, driving significant investments in tech.
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Study shows return policies vital for retail success in 2024

Wed, 7th Aug 2024
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Manhattan Associates' study reveals flexible return policies are key for retail as 72% of consumers return items due to rising living costs, post-EOFY.
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Wiise Partner Awards 2024: celebrating excellence & innovation

Tue, 6th Aug 2024
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Wiise celebrated its second annual Partner Awards, recognising standout achievements among its partners in Australia and New Zealand across eight categories.
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blueAPACHE appoints Pat Devlin as General Manager

Sat, 3rd Aug 2024
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Australian managed services provider blueAPACHE appoints Pat Devlin as General Manager to fortify strategic growth, following 85% ARR rise in five years.
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PagerDuty Advance launched to tackle rising digital incidents

Fri, 2nd Aug 2024
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PagerDuty has launched its generative AI suite, PagerDuty Advance, to combat the 41% rise in digital incidents costing Australian firms over AUD $1 million each.
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Fastly partners with Nueva to enhance cybersecurity in Australia

Thu, 1st Aug 2024
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Fastly appoints Nueva as its first managed security partner in Australia, aiming to enhance web protection for public and private sectors with high-performance solutions.
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Meta unveils Llama 3.1 with advanced AI capabilities

Thu, 1st Aug 2024
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Meta's Mark Zuckerberg announces Llama 3.1: an upgraded, multilingual AI model with state-of-the-art tools, designed for complex queries and enhanced user interaction.