Australian stories
SMB manufacturers in Australia and New Zealand face a high-stakes gamble with ERP systems: success drives growth, failure risks costly disruptions.
Enterprise AI use has surged over 3,000%, with ChatGPT dominating but also being the most-blocked app due to security concerns, says Zscaler report.
OPSWAT has named Sektor Cyber as its new distributor in Australia and New Zealand to boost cybersecurity solutions amid rising regulatory demands.
Web and API attacks in the Asia Pacific and Japan surged 73% in 2024, with 51 billion incidents linked to AI-driven cyber threats, says Akamai.
PUMA has implemented Workday's HCM solution to standardise HR processes and boost talent development across key Asia Pacific and Japan markets.
Synology launches its new 4-bay DiskStation DS925+ storage device in Australia and New Zealand, boasting enhanced performance and scalable capacity for businesses.
George J. Tenet, ex-CIA Director, joins Illumio's board to boost focus on AI-driven breach containment in hybrid and multi-cloud cybersecurity.
Australian and New Zealand firms are rapidly expanding AI agent investments, with 91% deeming it vital for staying competitive, says Cloudera survey.
Professional Advantage launches iWorkplace Elements in Australia, a digital workspace solution for SMBs using Microsoft 365 to improve information management and compliance.
Australia's IT and OT convergence exposes critical security gaps, with traditional SOCs struggling to monitor and respond to specialised operational technology threats.
Hisense launches its 2025 ULED TV range in Australia, featuring models up to 100 inches with AI enhancements and gaming-focused tech.
Finance leaders in Australia and New Zealand are adopting AI for efficiency but miss growth potential due to limited collaboration between finance and IT teams.
Logicalis becomes first in Asia Pacific to offer Cisco XDR as a Global Managed Service, boosting cybersecurity for clients in Australia, Hong Kong, and Singapore.
Gigamon appoints Simon Oliver as Director of Channel Sales for APAC to boost deep observability amid rising cybersecurity demands across the region.
Nearly 69% of global firms, including Australian organisations, faced ransomware attacks in the past year, despite improved resilience efforts, says Veeam.
QR code phishing, or Quishing, is on the rise globally, with attacks up 51% as cybercriminals exploit trusted codes to steal data and spread malware.
Australia's Visa Spending Momentum Index rose 2.7 points to 98.6 in March, signalling a rebound in consumer spending after two months of decline.
The Federal Court rules in favour of Block Earner, overturning ASIC's claims and ordering the regulator to pay the fintech firm's legal costs.
Aussie Broadband has boosted operational efficiency by up to 30% with a new SUSE Rancher Prime cloud platform, enhancing service reliability for 780,000 users.
Beats launches its first collection of reinforced, tangle-free charging cables in Australia, priced from AUD $28.95 with four vibrant colours and various lengths.
