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New Zealand fintech Debut eyes first local AI-based open bank
Fintech

New Zealand fintech Debut eyes first local AI-based open bank

New Zealand's fintech Debut is set to become the first locally-owned bank tailored for AI and open banking, aiming to dismantle financial barriers.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 28th Aug 2024

Global Stories

Government stories

NEXTDC unveils Adelaide's first Tier IV data centre, A1
Unified Communications

NEXTDC unveils Adelaide's first Tier IV data centre, A1

NEXTDC has launched Adelaide's first Tier IV data centre, A1, aiming to drive South Australia's digital transformation with 5MW power and 3,000 sqm of IT space.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Sep 2024
Confidential AI gains traction as businesses adopt generative AI
Encryption

Confidential AI gains traction as businesses adopt generative AI

Businesses adopting generative AI tools must implement Confidential AI solutions to protect proprietary data and maintain robust Zero Trust policies.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Mon, 26th Aug 2024
Exclusive: How Verint's customer experience is thriving with Open AI
Unified Communications

Exclusive: How Verint's customer experience is thriving with Open AI

Verint leverages its open AI platform to revolutionise customer experience, integrating real-time data and ensuring security while leading market innovation.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Wed, 21st Aug 2024
Kaspersky outlines major cybersecurity challenges for 2024
Malware

Kaspersky outlines major cybersecurity challenges for 2024

Kaspersky's 2024 forecast warns of heightened cyber dangers: AI-driven attacks, ransomware-as-a-service, and iOS vulnerabilities through Operation Triangulation.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 20th Aug 2024
Exclusive: Entrust discusses future of digital identity and security
EduTech

Exclusive: Entrust discusses future of digital identity and security

Entrust has revealed their strategic focus on evolving digital security, with a keen eye on zero trust and digital identity initiatives.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Tue, 20th Aug 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Government stories

Labour unveils plan for 40,000 extra weekly NHS appointments
Health Technologies

Labour unveils plan for 40,000 extra weekly NHS appointments

Labour unveils a plan to deliver 40,000 extra NHS appointments weekly, focusing on health technologies and efficiency to tackle fiscal challenges.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Sep 2024
Workato partners with Gulanga to boost tech adoption in Australia
Government

Workato partners with Gulanga to boost tech adoption in Australia

Workato partners with Gulanga Group to streamline deployment of enterprise solutions in Australia, promoting innovation, compliance, and reconciliation efforts.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Tue, 10th Sep 2024
Australian cyber security giants CSO Group & xAmplify merge
Artificial Intelligence

Australian cyber security giants CSO Group & xAmplify merge

Australian cyber security firm CSO Group and AI integrator xAmplify have merged to form MARQ1, set to be Australia's largest home-grown cyber and AI services group.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Sep 2024
Splend appoints ex-EVC CEO Behyad Jafari as Chief Growth Officer
Clean technologies

Splend appoints ex-EVC CEO Behyad Jafari as Chief Growth Officer

Splend names former Electric Vehicle Council CEO Behyad Jafari as its new Chief Growth Officer, a move set to accelerate the firm's EV market leadership.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Sep 2024
Action1 enters Australian market with local data centre
EduTech

Action1 enters Australian market with local data centre

US-based Action1 enters Australian market with local team and Sydney-based data centre, aiming to help organisations meet ACSC's Essential Eight through automated patch management.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Sep 2024
Mercedes-Benz's Acentrik wins Isle of Man Innovation Challenge
Gaming

Mercedes-Benz's Acentrik wins Isle of Man Innovation Challenge

Mercedes-Benz's Acentrik wins the 2024 Isle of Man Innovation Challenge, promising secure global data sharing and innovation across various industries.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Fri, 6th Sep 2024
xAmplify wins ANAO contract worth over AUD $7 million
Unified Communications

xAmplify wins ANAO contract worth over AUD $7 million

xAmplify clinches a three-year AUD $7 million contract as the Australian National Audit Office's primary IT Managed Services Provider, marking a major public sector win.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 2nd Sep 2024
Trustify named National Ambassador for cyber resilience in UK
Smart Home

Trustify named National Ambassador for cyber resilience in UK

Trustify named a National Ambassador for the National Cyber Resilience Centre Group, joining firms like Aviva and Microsoft to bolster UK cyber resilience efforts.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 30th Aug 2024
Scam Awareness Week: An opportunity to check your attack surface
Firewalls

Scam Awareness Week: An opportunity to check your attack surface

As cyber scams become more sophisticated due to AI, Scam Awareness Week urges Australians to secure their digital assets, with over AUD $3.1 billion lost in 2022 alone.

By Scott Mann • 4 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2024
Orbus Software & Unipart join forces to boost digital solutions
Supply Chain

Orbus Software & Unipart join forces to boost digital solutions

Orbus Software and Unipart Consultancy form a new partnership to enhance digital transformation, utilising OrbusInfinity to provide live digital blueprints for diverse sectors.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
Katie Wilson appointed new Head of Policy at FinTech Australia
Government

Katie Wilson appointed new Head of Policy at FinTech Australia

FinTech Australia appoints former Meta exec Katie Wilson as its new Head of Policy, aiming to bolster industry relations and shape key fintech regulations.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Mon, 19th Aug 2024