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A content writer who sees art in everything, Imee has always been passionate about creative writing. For the past few years, she has been working in the field of education, e-commerce and social media. She finds comfort in music and reading novels.
Former TechDay team member.

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Social Kung Fu teams with Devika for AI anti-bullying app

Mon, 9th Dec 2024
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Social Kung Fu has partnered with Devika to create an AI-powered mobile app aimed at combating verbal and online bullying in educational settings.
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Black Friday evolves into key November event in Australia

Fri, 6th Dec 2024
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Australia's Black Friday has transformed into 'Black November', with a 15% increase in spending, reflecting a shift in consumer habits and enhanced retail strategies.
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monday.com leads Gartner Quadrant for second year running

Fri, 6th Dec 2024
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monday.com has been recognised as a Leader in the 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Collaborative Work Management, marking its second consecutive year in this accolade.
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Australians & Kiwis face strain from living cost crisis

Fri, 6th Dec 2024
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A report reveals ongoing financial strain for Australians and New Zealanders, with rising living costs leaving nearly half feeling worse off than last year.
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Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise enhances cybersecurity features

Fri, 6th Dec 2024
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Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise has unveiled enhanced cybersecurity features for its OmniPCX Enterprise Purple, ensuring compliance with the NIS 2 Directive in the EU.
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IT pros face challenges with AI in app development by 2025

Fri, 6th Dec 2024
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OutSystems' 2025 report reveals 88% of IT professionals are exploring generative AI for app development, amid concerns over security and integration challenges.
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Cybercriminals mirror Black Friday with dark market deals

Fri, 6th Dec 2024
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Bitdefender has unveiled how cybercriminals mimic festive shopping habits, accessing dark markets for illicit goods, from fake IDs to narcotics.
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Dell foresees USD $110 billion APJ AI investment by 2028

Fri, 6th Dec 2024
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Dell Technologies forecasts a technological shift in AI and human-computer interaction at its Predictions 2025 briefing, predicting USD $110 billion investment by 2028.
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Atturra to acquire ComActivity for AUD $9m plus earn-outs

Fri, 6th Dec 2024
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Atturra plans to acquire ComActivity for AUD $9 million, boosting its ERP solutions in the manufacturing sector across Australia and New Zealand.
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Cybercriminals exploit encrypted channels for malware

Fri, 6th Dec 2024
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A recent Zscaler report reveals a 10% increase in cyberthreats via encrypted channels, now 87% of all attacks, with manufacturing most targeted.
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Adidas debuts physical shoes from STEPN GO NFT tie-up

Fri, 6th Dec 2024
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Adidas has unveiled its first physical shoe range, featuring 1,200 pairs of limited-edition Ultraboost 5s, in a collaborative leap with STEPN GO.
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Cubic & Skylo team up to boost vehicle connectivity

Fri, 6th Dec 2024
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Cubic Telecom and Skylo Technologies have partnered to integrate satellite connectivity into vehicle solutions, enhancing global communication capabilities.
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OpenText partners with Secure Code Warrior to boost security

Fri, 6th Dec 2024
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OpenText has partnered with Secure Code Warrior to enhance security in software development by integrating real-time training into its Fortify product suite.
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Diligent enhances platform with AI & Google Drive tools

Fri, 6th Dec 2024
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Diligent has unveiled enhancements to its One Platform, introducing AI Smart Prep and Google Drive integration to boost board efficiency and meeting preparation.
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Rise in Christmas hotel bookings boosts international travel

Fri, 6th Dec 2024
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Hotel bookings for Christmas have surged, with a 43% increase in Germany and British travellers among the busiest, highlighting a global travel revival.
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Bitcoin surpasses USD $100K, enters top seven assets

Thu, 5th Dec 2024
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Bitcoin has shattered the USD $100,000 barrier, reaching a market capitalisation of USD $2.03 trillion and joining the ranks of the world's top assets.
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Fortinet FortiSASE earns top AAA rating from CyberRatings

Thu, 5th Dec 2024
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Fortinet's FortiSASE has received a 'AAA' rating from CyberRatings.org, demonstrating exceptional cloud security and network performance capabilities.
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Alibaba Cloud named leader in Forrester Wave Q4 2024

Thu, 5th Dec 2024
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Alibaba Cloud has been named a Leader in The Forrester Wave: Public Cloud Platforms Q4 2024, scoring highly for its AI innovations and infrastructure.
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Gigamon wins Frost & Sullivan award for market leadership

Thu, 5th Dec 2024
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Gigamon has clinched Frost & Sullivan's 2024 Best Practices Market Leadership Award for its outstanding performance in the Global Network Packet Brokers Industry.
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LearnUpon appoints Fiona Sweeney as APAC Director

Thu, 5th Dec 2024
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LearnUpon has appointed Fiona Sweeney as the new Director for the Asia-Pacific region, underscoring its commitment to enhancing market presence in Australia.