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Apple unveils major accessibility updates across its platforms

Wed, 14th May 2025
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Apple will launch new accessibility features this year, including Accessibility Nutrition Labels, a Mac Magnifier app, Braille Access and an Accessibility Reader.
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Delinea names Alex Thurber to lead global channel expansion

Wed, 14th May 2025
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Delinea has appointed Alex Thurber as SVP of Global Channels to enhance its partner ecosystem as AI reshapes identity security worldwide.
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Apple unveils new accessibility features & nutrition labels

Wed, 14th May 2025
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Apple will launch new accessibility features, including Magnifier for Mac, which enhances device use for people with disabilities, later this year.
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Privacy Week: Sensitive information stored online can hurt you

Mon, 12th May 2025
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Sensitive personal data stored online faces persistent threats from cybercriminals, with recent breaches underscoring the urgent need for better protection measures.
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Juniper unveils Mist AI updates to boost network automation

Thu, 8th May 2025
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Juniper Networks unveils Mist platform upgrades with AI-driven monitoring, automated issue resolution, and real-time telemetry for enhanced network control.
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SAS Viya expands AI tools with new offerings & cloud services

Thu, 8th May 2025
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SAS unveils new AI tools on its Viya platform, including synthetic data maker and AI-powered assistant, aiming to boost speed, productivity and trust.
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AI-focused marketing risks eroding trust, says new research

Wed, 7th May 2025
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New study finds consumers trust companies more when they promote human expertise over AI, especially in personalised services like healthcare and luxury goods.
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Hands-on Review: Oppo Reno13 Pro 5G

Wed, 7th May 2025
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Oppo's Reno13 Pro 5G offers a sleek design, powerful AI features, and solid performance for NZD $1,399, making it a strong contender in flagship smartphones.
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Gigamon appoints new Asia-Pacific leaders to drive cloud security

Wed, 7th May 2025
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Gigamon appoints David Land as VP Sales APAC and Nikolas Kalogirou as Country Manager ANZ to boost deep observability across Asia-Pacific markets.
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Pulumi launches IDP to speed secure cloud infrastructure delivery

Wed, 7th May 2025
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Pulumi launches Pulumi IDP, an internal developer platform to speed cloud infrastructure delivery with built-in security and governance controls.
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Secure remote access: Securely connecting devices you don't own

Tue, 6th May 2025
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Clientless zero-trust network access (ZTNA) offers a secure way for third parties to remotely manage IoT devices, preventing lateral cyber threats.
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Dynabook launches Portégé Z40L-N AI-powered laptop for business

Tue, 6th May 2025
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Dynabook unveils the lightweight, AI-powered Portégé Z40L-N laptop, boasting advanced security, self-replaceable battery, and rugged design for business users.
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BlackFog unveils AI update to detect dormant cyber attackers

Tue, 6th May 2025
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BlackFog updates its AI-powered platform to detect dormant cyber attackers by baseline activity, bolstering defences against advanced persistent and insider threats.
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8x8 unveils new AI tools, RCS messaging & digital wallet pay

Mon, 5th May 2025
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8x8 enhances its Customer Experience platform with AI tools, RCS messaging, and digital wallet payments for improved, personalised user interactions.
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Moloco appoints Jean-Luc Nahon to lead product for Moloco Ads

Fri, 2nd May 2025
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Moloco has hired Jean-Luc Nahon, former Amazon Ads executive, as Head of Product to boost its AI-driven advertising solutions and strategic growth in 2025.
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It's the end of passwords as we know it

Fri, 2nd May 2025
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Passwords are fading as biometrics, like fingerprints and facial recognition, emerge as Australia's secure, hassle-free future for digital access.
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A future with no passwords: Why passwordless authentication is key for cyber-resilience

Fri, 2nd May 2025
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As cyber threats rise and passwords fail, businesses face US$1m annual costs; passwordless authentication offers a secure, efficient future for digital access.
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Moloco named among top five global mobile ad platforms for 2025

Fri, 2nd May 2025
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Moloco ranks among the world's top five mobile advertising platforms in the 2025 Singular ROI Index, joining Meta, Google, Apple Ads, and TikTok.
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Zero-day hackers shift focus to enterprise tech in Google's report

Thu, 1st May 2025
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Google's GTIG reports 75 zero-day exploits in 2024, highlighting a rising threat to enterprise tech despite a slight overall decrease from 2023.
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Semiconductor materials market set to reach USD $119.8 billion

Thu, 1st May 2025
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The electronics and semiconductor materials market is set to more than double from USD $58.0bn in 2023 to USD $119.8bn by 2034, driven by tech advances and digitisation.