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Xero acquires Syft Analytics for USD $70 million
Financial Systems

Xero acquires Syft Analytics for USD $70 million

Xero acquires Syft Analytics for up to USD $70 million to boost its global analytics, reporting, and benchmarking capabilities for small businesses and accountants.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 18th Sep 2024
Exclusive: Tiger Brokers expands reach with university partnerships
Artificial Intelligence

Exclusive: Tiger Brokers expands reach with university partnerships

Tiger Brokers partners with Asia-Pacific universities to give students hands-on trading experience, while expanding globally with innovative features and educational tools.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Tue, 17th Sep 2024
Titans of Tech - Kip Compton of Fastly
Edge Computing

Titans of Tech - Kip Compton of Fastly

Kip Compton, Fastly's CPO since January 2023, is leveraging his extensive tech background to innovate and expand the edge cloud provider's market reach.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Mon, 16th Sep 2024
Exclusive: G+D's Gabrielle Bugat discusses future innovations in ePayments
Crypto

Exclusive: G+D's Gabrielle Bugat discusses future innovations in ePayments

In an exclusive interview, Gabrielle Bugat, CEO of Giesecke+Devrient ePayments, discusses the dynamic future of payments, prioritising security, sustainability, and inclusivity.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Fri, 13th Sep 2024
AI-driven cybercrime spikes in Australia & NZ, warns Trend Micro
Malware

AI-driven cybercrime spikes in Australia & NZ, warns Trend Micro

AI-driven cybercrime surges in Australia and NZ, warns Trend Micro; thousands of attacks detected, leveraging AI to breach security defences.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Sep 2024

Stories from Other Regions

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Australia's new labour law complicates cybersecurity efforts
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Australia's new labour law complicates cybersecurity efforts

Australia's new right to disconnect law, targeting burnout reduction, starkly contrasts with rising cyber threats, 45% of which hit outside working hours.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Sep 2024
Zendesk launches outcome-based pricing for AI agents
Unified Communications

Zendesk launches outcome-based pricing for AI agents

Zendesk introduces Outcome-Based Pricing for AI agents, ensuring businesses only pay for successfully resolved issues, aligning costs with value received.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Sep 2024
TAFE NSW & SAS collaborate to address data skills gap
Data Analytics

TAFE NSW & SAS collaborate to address data skills gap

TAFE NSW Meadowbank's Institute of Applied Technology Digital joins SAS to create a 10-week Data Analytics course, addressing Australia's data skills gap.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Sep 2024
Australia leads in AI adoption, Aussie biz leaders optimistic
Artificial Intelligence

Australia leads in AI adoption, Aussie biz leaders optimistic

Australia is leading in AI adoption within business, with 88% of leaders seeing AI transforming jobs. A BSI report reveals optimism despite governance challenges.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Tue, 17th Sep 2024
National Missing Persons Hackathon unites 700 cyber experts
Cybersecurity

National Missing Persons Hackathon unites 700 cyber experts

Australia's National Missing Persons Hackathon brings 700 participants together for a five-hour quest, solving six cold cases with cutting-edge cybersecurity techniques.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Sep 2024
Cloudera launches new data security service amid breach surge
Multi-cloud

Cloudera launches new data security service amid breach surge

Cloudera launches the Cloudera Private Link Network to enhance data security and privacy, crucial as Australia faces a 388% rise in data breaches in 2024.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Sep 2024
Australian firms unprepared for privacy act identity security changes
Data Protection

Australian firms unprepared for privacy act identity security changes

Australian firms are ill-prepared for impending changes to the Privacy Act on identity security, with many failing to protect sensitive data adequately.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Sep 2024
Silverpush appoints Jarryd Gaggin as Australia Sales Director
Marketing Technologies

Silverpush appoints Jarryd Gaggin as Australia Sales Director

AdTech firm Silverpush appoints Jarryd Gaggin as National Sales Director for Australia to drive local market growth using advanced AI-driven solutions.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Mon, 16th Sep 2024
Australia's Privacy Act reforms: Business impact detailed
Digital Transformation

Australia's Privacy Act reforms: Business impact detailed

As Australia updates its Privacy Act, businesses face increasing pressure to enhance identity security amid rapid digital transformation, warns SailPoint.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Sep 2024
New Aim leverages Google Cloud to boost AI in eCommerce
Supply Chain

New Aim leverages Google Cloud to boost AI in eCommerce

New Aim transitions to Google Cloud, enhancing AI access for Australian e-tailers like Bunnings and Woolworths while cutting costs and boosting cybersecurity.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Sep 2024
Gallagher launches Virtual Classroom for technician training in Asia
Unified Communications

Gallagher launches Virtual Classroom for technician training in Asia

Gallagher Security launches its innovative Virtual Classroom in Asia, enhancing technician training with cloud-based solutions.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Sep 2024
Westpac tops mobile banking, but user satisfaction wavers
Customer Experience

Westpac tops mobile banking, but user satisfaction wavers

Mobile banking apps dominate in Australia with 75% of users utilising them last month. However, only 63% find their bank's mobile features adequate, says Forrester.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Sep 2024