Australia (Australian) stories - Page 14
GenAI use in healthcare sparks rise in sensitive data violations
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A Netskope report reveals that 81% of healthcare data breaches involve sensitive patient info, amid widespread use of generative AI in 88% of healthcare organisations.
Australians urged to prepare as BNPL credit reporting changes
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Australia's new BNPL rules from June 2025 bring protections but leave credit reporting and borrowing impact unclear for millions of users.
Comfort and durability top Australia's 2025 furniture trends
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Research reveals Australian homes in 2025 favour practical, timeless furniture like queen bed frames and round coffee tables over velvet and rattan styles.
Dresses & jumpsuits top returns as Aussies shop online
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Data from birdsnest.com.au reveals dresses and jumpsuits top the return list in Australia, with a 31% rate from over 85,000 returns last year.
Lextech shifts focus to core services, drops ELNO application
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mortgage
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Lextech has ended its bid to become an Electronic Lodgment Network Operator in Australia, refocusing on mortgage origination used by over a third of lenders.
icetana AI launches Triage Agent to enhance surveillance alerts
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icetana AI has launched Triage Agent, an AI tool that helps security teams prioritise and manage real-time surveillance alerts across thousands of cameras.
BMW dealers launch in-house novated leasing for Australians
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insurance
Smart and BMW Financial Services now allow Australians to complete novated leasing for BMW and MINI cars directly at dealerships, simplifying the process.
ABC Refinery uses forensic science to prove gold bar origins
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mining
ABC Refinery partners with Source Certain to use forensic tech for verifying gold bar origins, ensuring transparency and ethical sourcing in refining.
Industry 4.0 pioneer to headline Sydney transformation summit
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transport
Professor Henrik von Scheel, Industry 4.0 originator, will headline Industrial Transformation Australia 2025 in Sydney, discussing future megatrends shaping manufacturing.
Fujitsu named leader in ServiceNow report for Asia Pacific
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Fujitsu has been named a leader in the 2025 ISG Provider Lens ServiceNow report for Asia Pacific, excelling in consulting, managed services and innovation.
Revolut adds travel cover for Premium, Metal users
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Revolut has launched travel insurance for Premium and Metal users in Australia and New Zealand, partnering with Chubb to enhance travel benefits locally and abroad.
Kangaroo Island internet at risk as network talks collapse
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Kangaroo Island residents face possible internet outage from 16 May as supplier Island Wide threatens to cut services amid stalled acquisition talks with Swoop.
ANZ firms boost AI investment to future-proof supply chains
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Organisations in Australia and New Zealand are boosting investment in AI supply chain technologies to enhance resilience, productivity, and meet evolving customer demands.
Accenture appoints Pietro Mangione to lead Asia Pacific networks
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network infrastructure
Accenture has named Pietro Mangione Networks Lead for Asia Pacific, focusing on enhancing client network services with cutting-edge technologies across the region.
Motorola edge 60 fusion arrives in Australia for AUD $699
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Motorola launches the edge 60 fusion in Australia for AUD $699, featuring AI-driven tools, a Sony LYTIA 700C sensor, and its brightest display yet.
Okta names Mike Reddie to lead Australia & New Zealand region
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data protection
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cloud security
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it automation
Okta has named Mike Reddie as VP and GM for Australia and New Zealand to lead growth and enhance cybersecurity amid rising AI threats.
Exclusive: Rolf Bienert discusses OpenADR Alliance's growth amid electrification shift
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smart home
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OpenADR Alliance, led by Rolf Bienert, accelerates energy management amid electrification shift, enabling smarter EV charging and dynamic pricing globally.
Klippa partners with Ben Accord to drive automation in AU
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Klippa partners with Ben Accord Business Solutions to automate document processing and finance transformation in Australia, enhancing business efficiency and growth.
Interactive & Dicker Data expand partnership with data centres
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hybrid cloud
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partner programmes
Interactive expands its partnership with Dicker Data to include data centre services, enhancing infrastructure support for Australian resellers and customers.
NSW to showcase space industry at IAC 2025, Sydney summit
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The NSW Government invites local companies to join the International Astronautical Congress 2025 in Sydney, promoting global space industry growth and innovation.