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Australia boosts weather forecasting with AI technology partnership
Artificial Intelligence

Australia boosts weather forecasting with AI technology partnership

Aeeris, behind Australia's Early Warning Network, partners with global forecasting leader Tomorrow.io, marking a breakthrough in risk mitigation and weather predictions for Australia.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 14th May 2024
ANZCA enhances medical training with D2L Brightspace implementation
Health Technologies

ANZCA enhances medical training with D2L Brightspace implementation

The Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (ANZCA) effectively enhances anaesthesiology education for members via D2L Brightspace, leading to 10% user increase from 2022 to 2023.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 14th May 2024
Exclusive: How AvePoint is tackling complex data management
Data Protection

Exclusive: How AvePoint is tackling complex data management

AvePoint's VP, Max McNamara, details strategies employed by the global data management firm in navigating and shaping the digital landscape.

By Tom Raynel • 4 min read • Fri, 10th May 2024
Australia's cybersecurity under threat despite GenAI advances
Security Information and Event Management

Australia's cybersecurity under threat despite GenAI advances

Australia's leadership in generative AI adoption contrasts with its cybersecurity woes, with nation-state attacks leading to a precarious digital stance.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 10th May 2024
Lumify Work becomes VCF authorised partner in Australasia
Storage

Lumify Work becomes VCF authorised partner in Australasia

Lumify Work becomes a VCF Authorised Education Delivery Partner for VMware by Broadcom in Australia and New Zealand.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Thu, 9th May 2024
Gen Z drives demand for AI-powered smartphones, says Kantar data
Data Analytics

Gen Z drives demand for AI-powered smartphones, says Kantar data

Gen Z's appetite for AI-powered smartphones, particularly Samsung's Galaxy S24, is driving market demand according to Kantar's recent data analysis.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 9th May 2024
Sphere PR launches bespoke cyber-crisis comms service on 18th anniversary
Marketing Technologies

Sphere PR launches bespoke cyber-crisis comms service on 18th anniversary

For its 18th anniversary, Sydney-based Sphere PR unveils a customised cyber-crisis communications service, underscoring its expertise in tech security PR in Australia and New Zealand.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 9th May 2024
Abi Nourai appointed as MongoDB's Regional VP for Australia, NZ
Unified Communications

Abi Nourai appointed as MongoDB's Regional VP for Australia, NZ

Abi Nourai named new Regional Vice President for ANZ at tech giant MongoDB, set to accelerate AI adoption and business growth in the region following his strategic success in the UK.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 9th May 2024
ANZ small businesses weigh increased marketing amid economic concerns
Fintech

ANZ small businesses weigh increased marketing amid economic concerns

Despite economic concerns, 46% of Australian and New Zealand SMBs plan to increase marketing spend in a bid to survive, with 48% set to raise their budgets by at least 10%, finds survey.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 9th May 2024
McAfee & Intel launch advanced AI deepfake detection tech in Australia
Email Security

McAfee & Intel launch advanced AI deepfake detection tech in Australia

McAfee and Intel join forces to launch an advanced AI-powered tool capable of detecting deepfakes, addressing rising public concern in Australia over AI manipulation scams.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 8th May 2024
Logicalis merges Asia & Australia operations into unified APAC entity
Digital Transformation

Logicalis merges Asia & Australia operations into unified APAC entity

Leading tech services provider, Logicalis, embarks on strategic realignment, merging Australia and Asia operations to form a consolidated APAC unit, enhancing its regional market presence.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Wed, 8th May 2024
Zscaler report raises alarm over VPN vulnerabilities in Australia
Firewalls

Zscaler report raises alarm over VPN vulnerabilities in Australia

Zscaler's 2024 ThreatLabz VPN Risk Report reveals concerns over VPN vulnerabilities amidst rising cyber attacks in Australia, prompting a shift towards Zero Trust architecture.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 8th May 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Australian stories

Australian workers unphased by AI's impact on jobs, survey reveals
Artificial Intelligence

Australian workers unphased by AI's impact on jobs, survey reveals

A new study reveals 91% of Australian workers aren't worried about AI's impact on their jobs, with most feeling capable to adapt to future changes in the workplace.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 14th May 2024
Unisys excels in ISG's 2024 Microsoft Cloud Ecosystem Quadrant Report
Firewalls

Unisys excels in ISG's 2024 Microsoft Cloud Ecosystem Quadrant Report

Unisys earns high rankings in the 2024 Microsoft Cloud Ecosystem Quadrant Report from ISG, gaining recognition for its leadership in Azure Managed Services and Microsoft 365 Services in Australia.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 14th May 2024
Tecala among Australia's Best Workplaces in Technology 2024
Data Protection

Tecala among Australia's Best Workplaces in Technology 2024

Tecala, an Australian IT service provider, lands a spot in Great Place to Work's list of Best Workplaces in Technology for 2024.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Fri, 10th May 2024
Australia sees RV refrigeration shift led by Secop's BD-Nano compressor
Solar power

Australia sees RV refrigeration shift led by Secop's BD-Nano compressor

Secop's BD-Nano compressor is reshaping the Australian RV refrigeration sector with advanced, efficient technology, promising quick cooling, low power consumption, and premium performance.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 9th May 2024
Australians favour IT & language skills, Udemy report reveals
Skills shortage

Australians favour IT & language skills, Udemy report reveals

Australians are increasingly turning to online learning platforms such as Udemy to upskill, with a surge in IT certification courses and language learning, according to the Q1 2024 Global Workplace Learning Index.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 9th May 2024
Munro Footwear Group picks Fluent for unified inventory solution
Supply Chain

Munro Footwear Group picks Fluent for unified inventory solution

Munro Footwear Group, an Australian footwear leader, boosts its inventory efficiency by adopting Fluent Order Management.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Thu, 9th May 2024