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Australia's tech sector grapples with severe skills shortages
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productivity
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japan
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nz
Australia faces mounting tech sector challenges due to severe skills shortages, Hays report reveals, ranking the nation fourth globally for talent deficits.
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Australian drone tech helps Quebec tackle bushfires in 2023
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surveillance
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canada
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intelligence
Sydney-based Carbonix's drone tech aids Quebec firefighters in combating severe bushfires, targeting ‘zombie fires’ and improving fire detection and cost-efficiency.
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Fresha secures $31 million from J.P. Morgan for expansion
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martech
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cdp
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ai
Fresha secures a $31 million venture debt facility from J.P. Morgan to fuel expansion, enhance AI capabilities, and support new market entries.
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Nexxen & The Trade Desk announce strategic data partnership
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canada
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the trade desk
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us
Nexxen joins forces with The Trade Desk to bring automatic content recognition data to UK, US, Canada, and Australia, enhancing ad targeting in connected TV.
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Genetec to host Security Center SaaS on Microsoft Azure in Australia
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firewalls
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network security
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physical security
Genetec now hosts its Security Center SaaS in Australia via Microsoft Azure to meet the growing regional demand for local cloud-based physical security.
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StorMagic appoints Susan Odle as Chief Growth Officer
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saas
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converged infrastructure
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it automation
StorMagic appoints Susan Odle as Chief Growth Officer to spearhead enterprise sales amidst its SvHCI market launch. Odle to develop key strategies.
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HP study reveals rise in nation-state attacks on supply chains
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malware
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mdm
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cybersecurity
HP Wolf Security’s latest study reveals a sharp rise in nation-state attacks on hardware supply chains, with 19% of firms falling victim and future threats expected to increase.
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ReliaQuest report notes 20% spike in ransomware Q2 2024
Thu, 18th Jul 2024
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ransomware
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martech
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cdp
ReliaQuest's Q2 2024 report reveals a 20% surge in ransomware attacks. With 1,237 organisations hit, new players like RansomHub rise amid the RaaS disruption.
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Semperis appoints Nico Devoti to lead global tech partnerships
Tue, 16th Jul 2024
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siem
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ransomware
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ai security
Semperis announces Nico Devoti as head of its Global Technology Partner Program, leveraging his 14-year Trellix experience to boost global cyber resilience.
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OVHcloud's recycled datacentres highlight sustainable innovation
Tue, 16th Jul 2024
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cleantech
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nsa
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sustainability
OVHcloud reveals plans for its innovative recycled datacentres, repurposing sites like old aluminium plants and a former NSA base as part of its green initiative.
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HR Path secures massive €500 million investment from Ardian
Mon, 15th Jul 2024
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asia pacific
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germany
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canada
HR Path has secured a landmark EUR €500 million investment from Ardian, fuelling its expansion and service enhancement in the Asia Pacific region.
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Xero launches SGD $630,000 fund to support small businesses
Wed, 10th Jul 2024
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fintechs
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financial systems
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accounting systems
Xero has launched the second Xero Beautiful Business Fund to help small businesses and non-profits with their expansion plans.
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Xero relaunches Beautiful Business Fund for 2024 with NZD $750k
Wed, 10th Jul 2024
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fintechs
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financial systems
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accounting systems
Xero's Beautiful Business Fund returns in 2024, offering over NZD $750,000 in funding to support small businesses and nonprofits globally in four key categories.
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Businesses urged to adopt cyber readiness in new Commvault report
Wed, 26th Jun 2024
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japan
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canada
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commvault
Commvault and GigaOm's 2024 Cyber Recovery Readiness Report reveals that only 13% of organisations are cyber mature, stressing the need for layered resilience to tackle cyber threats.
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Restive appoints Seb Amielh as Executive Director in Sydney
Mon, 24th Jun 2024
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digital transformation
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cybersecurity
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strategy
Restive appoints Seb Amielh as Executive Director in Sydney to drive tech consultancy’s national growth, leveraging his 25 years of industry experience.
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Geoff Waters named Chief Revenue Officer at Barracuda Networks
Thu, 13th Jun 2024
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firewalls
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it automation
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partner programmes
Geoff Waters has been hired as Chief Revenue Officer at Barracuda Networks, aiming to boost global sales, especially in the Asia-Pacific region.
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Survey reveals AI-led security critical for business growth
Wed, 12th Jun 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cyber threats
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threat intelligence
A survey by OpenText Cybersecurity reveals 92.5% of businesses see AI-led security as crucial for growth, with MSPs and MSSPs prioritising AI integration.
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Arch.law acquires Conexus Law to boost international reach
Tue, 11th Jun 2024
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hyperscale
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dc
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supply chain systems
In a strategic expansion, arch.law acquires Conexus Law, a data centre sector specialist, including its 14-strong London team, strengthening its global footprint.
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Australia's data centres urged to cut emissions, go green
Thu, 6th Jun 2024
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storage
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power / energy
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ai
Australia's data centres face significant environmental challenges, with rising carbon emissions set to double by 2030 due to energy-intensive AI applications, warns industry experts.
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OVHcloud unwraps NVIDIA GPUs & AI models for diverse use
Thu, 6th Jun 2024
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data privacy
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public cloud
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ai
OVHcloud introduces new NVIDIA GPU range and open-source LLMs at Adopt AI event, enhancing AI accessibility for organisations with eco-friendly and cost-effective solutions.