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Chronicle launches AI agent to revolutionise presentations
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Chronicle unveils its AI-powered presentation tool, enabling users to create polished decks in minutes, revolutionising visual storytelling and collaboration.
Fake CAPTCHA scam targets 2,353 WordPress sites, warns CyberCX
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advanced persistent threat protection
CyberCX warns 2,353 WordPress sites, including 82 in Australia and New Zealand, have been targeted by the DarkEngine fake CAPTCHA scam spreading malware.
Secondary schools rapidly embrace AI but prefer blended learning
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digital education
Nearly 80% of Australian secondary schools now use AI tools, favouring a blended approach that combines digital and print resources in education.
Zetaris and Equinix team up to accelerate agentic AI innovation globally
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Zetaris teams with Equinix to speed up global agentic AI innovation, leveraging secure data centres and interconnection for rapid, scalable AI deployment.
EOFY Sale 2025: Slash your winter power bills with BLUETTI’s smart energy solutions
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BLUETTI’s EOFY Sale offers Australians up to 43% off on smart energy solutions, cutting winter power bills from June 1 to 30.
BW Digital sets 1.2 Tb/s record on Hawaiki cable with Ciena
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BW Digital has set a new data record, transmitting 1.2 Tb/s per wavelength over 4,300km of the Hawaiki Transpacific Cable using Ciena's WaveLogic 6 Extreme.
Sennheiser celebrates 80 years of audio innovation & legacy
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digital entertainment
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headphones
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sennheiser
Sennheiser celebrates 80 years of pioneering audio innovation, from the first wireless mic to the new Spectera system, shaping sound experiences worldwide.
Regional cities surpass capitals for graduate pay and job roles
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Regional Australian cities like Gladstone and Lismore offer higher graduate starting salaries and more job roles than major capitals such as Sydney and Melbourne.
Launchd acquires Huume to boost influencer marketing reach
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digital marketing
Launchd has acquired influencer agency Huume from IZEA to boost its talent-led marketing, expanding its reach in influencer-branded content and creator partnerships.
Case Study: How Specsavers reinvented data resilience to future-proof patient care
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data protection
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Specsavers has upgraded to Veeam's Data Platform, enhancing data resilience and speeding recovery to safeguard patient care across 450+ stores in Australasia.
Riverina Water cuts billing times with Infor CloudSuite rollout
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cx
Riverina Water's adoption of Infor CloudSuite cut billing times by 30% and reduced rates certificate processing by over six days in NSW.
James Ormesher appointed new CEO as Canary IT eyes expansion
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James Ormesher takes helm as CEO of Canary IT, succeeding co-founder Stephen Parsonage who shifts focus to M&A amid expansion plans.
Australian brands lag in AI, data & privacy readiness: report
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A report reveals Australian brands lag in AI use, data strategy and privacy readiness, risking competitiveness amid digital disruption and budget cuts.
PonyUp launches carbon tracking for refurbished IT equipment
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Melbourne's PonyUp partners with Rejoose to offer Australian businesses carbon tracking of refurbished IT, supporting ESG goals and food charity SecondBite.
Optus offers free AUD $300 AI search to mobile customers
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Optus offers new and existing mobile customers a free 12-month subscription to Perplexity Pro, an AI search valued at AUD $300, enhancing access to AI tools.
Legacy tech & technical debt threaten modernisation goals
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Technical debt and legacy systems stall tech modernisation at global firms, with 68% citing them as barriers to adopting AI and newer technologies.
Victoria Police rolls out mobile app to boost frontline work
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software development
Victoria Police has launched a new mobile app developed with OutSystems to streamline frontline work and issue electronic penalty notices on the go.
Superloop to Deliver Digital Network for New Bradfield City
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Superloop has been appointed to deliver and manage the digital network for Bradfield, a new city in Western Sydney set to house 10,000 homes.
Australian business numbers surge 17% despite challenges
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Business numbers in Australia have surged over 17% since 2019, led by healthcare growth and booming regions like Melton, Victoria, despite economic challenges.
APAC Retailers Embrace AI Amid Shifting Consumer Preferences
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Over a third of APAC consumers now use AI for shopping, boosting convenience and new brand discoveries, says Adyen's 2025 report.