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Bad AI, good AI: harnessing AI for a stronger security posture
Mon, 3rd Mar 2025
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malware
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data protection
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cloud security
AI's dual impact on security is stark; while cybercriminals leverage its power to craft sophisticated attacks, security teams harness its potential to enhance threat detection.
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Tech firms urge reform in public sector procurement focus
Mon, 3rd Mar 2025
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paper
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public sector
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transparency
A coalition of tech firms urges reform in public sector procurement, challenging the excessive focus on cost that undermines service quality and value.
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SimCare AI raises USD $2m to enhance training platform
Fri, 28th Feb 2025
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ai
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healthtech
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telehealth
SimCare AI has secured USD $2 million in seed funding to enhance its innovative AI-based healthcare simulation platform aimed at revolutionising clinical training.
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Ransomware attacks reach record levels in January 2025
Fri, 28th Feb 2025
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
January witnessed an unprecedented rise in ransomware attacks, surging to 590 incidents, as NCC Group warns of escalating cyber threats amid global instability.
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AI guardrails - the essential reflection of a company’s standards, policies and core values
Thu, 27th Feb 2025
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ai
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financial institutions
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globalisation
As the EU's AI Act takes effect in 2026, companies face the challenge of divergent AI regulations across borders, prompting the need for robust compliance guardrails.
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Pexapark acquires RenewaFi, enters US renewables market
Thu, 27th Feb 2025
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data analytics
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power / energy
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cleantech
Pexapark has made its foray into the US market by acquiring RenewaFi, a Texas platform that enhances renewable energy pricing intelligence and efficiency.
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Logic launches Google certified interactive flat panels
Wed, 26th Feb 2025
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edutech
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cx
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martech
LOGIC has unveiled its HX Series Interactive Flat Panels, certified by Google EDLA, promising to transform engagement in education, business and healthcare.
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Adobe celebrates 35 years of Photoshop with new series
Thu, 20th Feb 2025
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martech
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ai
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visual effects
Adobe is celebrating 35 years of Photoshop with a new series featuring industry professionals, reflecting on its revolutionary impact since 1990.
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RMIT offers free IT diploma for women in Victoria 2025
Tue, 18th Feb 2025
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e-learning
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cybersecurity
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it industry
RMIT has confirmed that its free Diploma of Information Technology for women and gender diverse individuals will continue in 2025, bolstered by government funding.
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SECQAI unveils world's first hybrid Quantum LLM technology
Fri, 14th Feb 2025
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encryption
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quantum computing
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ai
SECQAI has unveiled the world's first hybrid Quantum Large Language Model, promising to revolutionise AI by harnessing quantum computing for enhanced efficiency.
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Cybercrime surges as global threat to national security
Wed, 12th Feb 2025
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ransomware
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email security
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cybersecurity
Cybercrime has overtaken state-sponsored hacking as the main online threat, with healthcare and energy sectors particularly vulnerable, warns Google.
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Report reveals CMS challenges in future digital marketing
Fri, 7th Feb 2025
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saas
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ecm
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cx
Sitecore's Websites 2025 report reveals marketers prioritise AI and personalisation amid CMS limitations, with 76% citing budget constraints as a key hurdle.
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Deel secures significant $300 million from new investors
Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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saas
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hcm
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payroll systems
Deel has secured nearly $300 million from new anchor investors, pushing its annual run-rate to $800 million, a 70% year-on-year growth.
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Kaspersky enhances threat lookup with AI-driven insights
Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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partner programmes
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ai
Kaspersky has upgraded its Threat Lookup service with AI-driven summaries, enabling cybersecurity teams to efficiently gather data on threats and actors.
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DeepSeek-R1 AI model's vulnerabilities pose global threat
Sat, 1st Feb 2025
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malware
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ai security
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cybersecurity
Research by Enkrypt AI reveals the DeepSeek-R1 AI model poses significant security and ethical risks, being more biased and toxic than leading competitors.
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Anatomy of a wage theft: Australian businesses at risk of criminality
Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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productivity
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licensing
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workforce management
From January 2025, Australian firms face criminalisation for wage theft, potentially incurring penalties up to three times the amount underpaid to workers.
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UK FinTech funding drops 2% in 2024 to USD $4.9 billion
Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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fintech
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cybersecurity
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inflation
Funding for UK FinTech startups dipped 2% to USD $4.9 billion in 2024, marking a five-year low amidst growing regulatory challenges and economic concerns.
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Pipeshift secures USD $2.5m for AI efficiency boost
Fri, 24th Jan 2025
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paas
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iaas
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genai
AI infrastructure startup Pipeshift has secured USD $2.5 million in seed funding for its innovative platform aimed at streamlining AI deployment efficiency.
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BlueVoyant appoints ex-NSA Chief Rob Joyce to its board
Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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supply chain
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cybersecurity
BlueVoyant has appointed cybersecurity veteran Rob Joyce as an independent director, bolstering its strategic vision amid growing demand for advanced cyber protection.
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Australia's first tech policy think tank TPDi launched
Tue, 21st Jan 2025
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edutech
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data privacy
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ai
Australia unveils its first independent tech policy think tank, the Tech Policy Design Institute, aiming to shape the future of digital regulation and innovation.