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Geotab unveils AI dash cam to boost fleet safety in Australia

Tue, 16th Sep 2025
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Geotab launches GO Focus Plus AI dash cam in Australia, aiming to cut risky driving with real-time coaching and boost fleet safety amid rising road deaths.
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CrowdStrike & Meta unveil open benchmarks for AI in cyber defence

Tue, 16th Sep 2025
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CrowdStrike and Meta have launched CyberSOCEval, new open benchmarks to assess AI performance in real-world cyber defence operations centres.
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Using AI to predict the timing of supplier payments improves cash flow forecasting

Tue, 16th Sep 2025
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AI-driven predictions of supplier payment timing boost cash flow forecasting for manufacturers, enhancing working capital and supplier relations.
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F5 to acquire CalypsoAI for USD $180 million to boost AI security

Mon, 15th Sep 2025
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F5 will acquire CalypsoAI for USD $180 million to enhance AI security, integrating its platform to protect enterprises from emerging AI threats.
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How vulnerability management has become a boardroom issue

Mon, 15th Sep 2025
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Vulnerability management is now a critical boardroom priority as Australian firms face tighter cyber regulations and rising digital threats requiring automated, proactive defence.
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Hands-on Review: Alienware 32 Gaming Monitor (AW3225DM)

Mon, 15th Sep 2025
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The Dell Alienware AW3225DM is a 32-inch curved gaming monitor offering 180Hz, 1ms response, HDR400 and rich features at a reasonable price point.
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FourKites wins top usability award for AI-powered supply chain

Fri, 12th Sep 2025
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FourKites has earned the second-highest usability ranking in the Nucleus Research 2025 Control Tower Value Matrix for its AI-powered supply chain platform.
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Small business failure risk in Australia outpaces sector growth

Thu, 11th Sep 2025
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Small business failure risk in Australia has risen 4.5%, outpacing 2.9% growth, hitting micro and young firms hardest amid shifting spending and inflation pressures.
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AegisAI raises USD $13M to reinvent enterprise email security

Thu, 11th Sep 2025
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Cybersecurity startup AegisAI raises USD $13 million to launch AI-driven email security platform combating phishing and malware threats more effectively.
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AMD highlights AI efficiency gains in MLPerf inference tests

Wed, 10th Sep 2025
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AMD's latest MLPerf v5.1 shows its Instinct GPUs deliver breakthrough AI efficiency and scalability, enabling cost-effective generative AI deployments.
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Ransomware attacks in Australia soar by 110%, says Zscaler report

Wed, 10th Sep 2025
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Ransomware attacks in Australia have surged 110% year-on-year, with manufacturing, healthcare, and government sectors hit hardest, says Zscaler report.
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Why the hesitation? Addressing hidden PII security risks

Wed, 10th Sep 2025
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Boards must urgently tackle hidden PII risks in unstructured data exposed by AI, or face costly incidents and government action by 2027, warns expert.
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Formal performance reviews lacking in many Australian sectors

Tue, 9th Sep 2025
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Fewer than 40% of Australian workers experience formal performance reviews, with retail and hospitality sectors trailing far behind healthcare and education.
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SQiBLE appoints Tony Hammond as Sales Executive to drive growth

Tue, 9th Sep 2025
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SQiBLE has appointed Tony Hammond as Sales Executive to enhance growth, leveraging his tech sector experience and strategic client-focused approach.
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Stealerium malware surge prompts concern over new attack tactics

Sat, 6th Sep 2025
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Cybercriminals are increasingly exploiting open-source Stealerium malware to steal sensitive data, prompting warnings from Proofpoint researchers of new attack methods.
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Samsung launches Galaxy S25 FE with enhanced AI & camera tools

Fri, 5th Sep 2025
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Samsung launches Galaxy S25 FE in Australia, offering advanced AI tools, improved cameras, and seven years of software support from AUD $1,099.
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Samsung unveils AI-powered Galaxy Tab S11 series from AUD $1,399

Fri, 5th Sep 2025
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Samsung launches AI-powered Galaxy Tab S11 series in Australia, starting at AUD $1,399, featuring slim designs, enhanced AI, and up to 1TB storage.
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Broader Facebook malvertising hits android with crypto-stealing RAT

Fri, 5th Sep 2025
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A Facebook malvertising campaign is targeting Android users in the EU with Brokewell malware disguised as a fake TradingView app to steal crypto assets.
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Majority of executives see ROI as AI agents drive business growth

Fri, 5th Sep 2025
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Over half of executives report deploying AI agents, driving business growth and ROI in areas like customer service and marketing, finds a Google Cloud study.
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Synopsys expands generative AI to boost chip design workflows

Thu, 4th Sep 2025
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Synopsys expands generative AI tools to accelerate semiconductor chip design, enhancing productivity and cutting development times for engineering teams.