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Dexcom's latest innovation, the ONE+, is set to transform diabetes management in Australia by offering real-time glucose monitoring and alerts for Type 2 diabetes.

The Sovereign Australian Prime Alliance has welcomed new reforms defining an Australian business for procurement as one with over 50% Aussie ownership.

Babeltext is revolutionising voter engagement in Australia by providing multilingual communication, ensuring voters understand policies in their preferred languages.

Fortinet's FortiSASE solution on Google Cloud has passed the IRAP assessment, bolstering its commitment to supporting Australia's public sector and critical infrastructure.

Genetec gains essential IRAP assessment from CyberCX, enhancing its cloud security solutions for Australian government agencies and critical infrastructure.

Okta has passed an independent security review of its identity platforms, Auth0 and Okta, now meeting Australia's PROTECTED classification standard.

Telstra and CommBank have announced an extension to their partnership, introducing new 'Fraud Indicator' technology to enhance fraud detection and protect against identity theft.

The Australian government has banned foreign AI technology DeepSeek R1, escalating calls for increased investment in homegrown artificial intelligence capabilities.

The Australian government has banned the Chinese AI platform DeepSeek from its systems, echoing similar actions by the US and Italy over security risks.

In November 2024, a surge of over 60 DDoS attacks targeted 39 Australian websites, driven by the pro-Russian group NoName057(16) protesting government actions.

Elastic has achieved the Protected level IRAP certification for Elastic Cloud, ensuring compliance with Australian government security requirements.

CyberCX has warned consumers about the security dangers posed by Chinese-manufactured internet-connected devices after a compromised doorbell incident in Australia.

Commpete has backed the Australian Government's AUD $3 billion fibre upgrade while urging caution about its ambitious implementation and alternative technologies.

NBN Co has begun sourcing renewable electricity from the Macarthur Wind Farm, marking a key step towards its aim of 100% renewable energy by December 2025.

Oracle's Cloud for Australian Government and Defence has secured the highest 'Certified Strategic' level of the Hosting Certification Framework, bolstering security.

Canary Technology Solutions has acquired Layer 8 Security, enhancing its cybersecurity offerings and promising a comprehensive approach to digital protection.

auDA has unveiled a new website designed to enhance user experience and simplify information access for .au domain name holders.

Semperis is expanding in Australia following a USD $125 million funding boost, targeting enhanced cyber resilience amid rising ransomware threats.

Australia's new Scam Prevention Framework compels banks and telecoms to tackle rising scams, with fines of up to AUD $50 million for non-compliance.

Qualys' Cloud Platform has been evaluated as 'PROTECTED' by IRAP, affirming its security for sensitive data in Australia's government and critical sectors.