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AMTA urges government to prioritise mobile network reforms
Modernisation

AMTA urges government to prioritise mobile network reforms

The Australian Mobile Telecommunications Association urges government action on spectrum, infrastructure and disaster resilience to bolster Australia's digital economy.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025

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Most firms overestimate data resilience, risking USD $400 billion
Virtualisation

Most firms overestimate data resilience, risking USD $400 billion

Veeam unveils the Data Resilience Maturity Model to help organisations assess and enhance data resilience amid rising IT downtime costs.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
Australia faces OT security gaps as IT & SOCs converge
Security Information and Event Management

Australia faces OT security gaps as IT & SOCs converge

Australia's IT and OT convergence exposes critical security gaps, with traditional SOCs struggling to monitor and respond to specialised operational technology threats.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Tue, 22nd Apr 2025
HOYTS app earns Webby Award nomination for digital design
Software Development

HOYTS app earns Webby Award nomination for digital design

HOYTS' redesigned mobile app, launched six months ago, has received a Webby Award nomination for its outstanding digital design and user experience.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Apr 2025
Sitecore & Microsoft launch AI lab to boost marketers' strategy
Unified Communications

Sitecore & Microsoft launch AI lab to boost marketers' strategy

Sitecore, in partnership with Microsoft, has launched an AI Innovation Lab to help marketers rapidly develop AI solutions using Azure and OpenAI Services.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Tue, 22nd Apr 2025
Organisations face risk with open-source AI & cloud use
Hyperscale

Organisations face risk with open-source AI & cloud use

Tenable's latest report warns that organisations risk cybersecurity breaches as they rapidly adopt open-source AI tools and cloud services without adequate security measures.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 18th Apr 2025
AI-powered code checker launched to tackle security flaws
EduTech

AI-powered code checker launched to tackle security flaws

Symbiotic Security launches version 1 of its AI-powered code checker assistant, spotting and fixing security flaws in real-time within developers' IDEs.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
Nerdio unveils unified Microsoft 365 & AVD solution for MSPs
Software-as-a-Service

Nerdio unveils unified Microsoft 365 & AVD solution for MSPs

Nerdio unveils Manager for MSP 6.0, a unified platform boosting automation and security for Microsoft 365 and Azure Virtual Desktop management.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
DoiT unveils CloudFlow, AI FinOps tool for cloud control
Virtualisation

DoiT unveils CloudFlow, AI FinOps tool for cloud control

DoiT has launched CloudFlow, an AI-powered no-code platform to automate FinOps across AWS, Google Cloud, Azure, and Kubernetes, boosting efficiency and control.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
How can small and medium businesses safeguard against rising data privacy threats?
Data Protection

How can small and medium businesses safeguard against rising data privacy threats?

Small and medium Australian businesses face rising data privacy threats, with cybercrime costs averaging AUD$49,600 as regulations tighten on data protection.

By Rakesh Prabhakar • 5 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
Ulster University partners with Explorance to improve feedback
EduTech

Ulster University partners with Explorance to improve feedback

Ulster University will implement Explorance Blue and MLY to enhance student feedback analysis, aiming to boost engagement and improve learning quality.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
Cyber security must focus on root causes, not just tools
Firewalls

Cyber security must focus on root causes, not just tools

Former hacker Greg van der Gaast warns of rising cyber threats, urging firms to tackle security risks holistically rather than relying on tools alone.

By Shannon Williams • 6 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
Forrester names Dynatrace top in AIOps platforms for 2025
Digital Transformation

Forrester names Dynatrace top in AIOps platforms for 2025

Forrester has highlighted Dynatrace as a leader in AIOps, recognising its Davis AI engine for exceptional root cause analysis and automated remediation features.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Apr 2025
AI in education: Survey reveals optimism & concerns
EduTech

AI in education: Survey reveals optimism & concerns

Turnitin's latest survey reveals varied attitudes towards AI in education, with 78% positivity in Australia and New Zealand amid concerns about its overwhelming presence.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Apr 2025
The importance of strong passwords and physical access control: A guide for World Password Day
Cybersecurity

The importance of strong passwords and physical access control: A guide for World Password Day

As World Password Day approaches, experts stress the vital need for robust passwords and physical access controls to secure both digital and physical assets.

By Gallagher Security • 6 min read • Wed, 16th Apr 2025

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AI forum at Warwick explores future of higher education
EduTech

AI forum at Warwick explores future of higher education

The University of Warwick hosted Microsoft and Russell Group leaders to discuss embedding AI in higher education, focusing on collaboration, ethics, and future skills.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
Tax Season Success: The Founder's Guide to Financial Clarity
Fintech

Tax Season Success: The Founder's Guide to Financial Clarity

As tax season approaches, startup founders are urged to view April 15th not merely as a deadline, but as an opportunity for financial strategy optimisation.

By Waseem Daher • 4 min read • Tue, 15th Apr 2025