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Australia launches new cyber network to combat threats

The Australian Cyber Network has launched to combat a surge in cybercrime, following over 94,000 reported incidents in the past year.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 9th Oct 2024

Seeing Machines

Seeing machines wins 2024 Good Design Award for safety tech

Seeing Machines wins 2024 Good Design Award for its Guardian Generation 3, a cutting-edge solution to reduce drowsy and distracted driving in commercial vehicles.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Sep 2024

Unified Communications

Telstra hits 1.6Tb/s data milestone with Ericsson & Ciena

Telstra, Ericsson, and Ciena achieve a monumental milestone in fibre optics, transmitting data at 1.6Tb/s over 700km, doubling previous capacity.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Sep 2024

Hyperscale

Zscaler launches new co-located data centre in Perth

Zscaler has launched a brand new data centre in Perth to enhance Zero Trust cybersecurity measures, boosting performance and support for Australian customers.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Sep 2024

Artificial Intelligence

Avanade appoints Carla Ramchand as Australia Managing Director

Avanade appoints Carla Ramchand as Managing Director for Australia. Ramchand to drive growth and lead AI integration.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Sep 2024

Leadership

Canberra hosts inaugural Women in Cyber Day Awards

Canberra hosted its inaugural International Women in Cyber Day Awards on 3 September 2024, celebrating women's contributions to cyber security and diversity.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Sep 2024

EduTech

Atturra acquires Exent in AUD $8 million deal to expand reach

Atturra completes acquisition of Exent for up to AUD $8 million, enhancing its advisory and consulting capabilities and expanding its national reach.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Aug 2024

Expansion

PMT Security opens new offices in Adelaide & Brisbane

PMT Security expands with new South Australia office, larger Brisbane premises, following Quest Security acquisition and new hires for its Communications division.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Jul 2024

Digital Transformation

Cevo appoints Mark Badenach as new Sales Director

Cevo appoints industry veteran Mark Badenach as Sales Director, aiming to bolster cloud services growth across Australia and deepen ties with AWS.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Mon, 29th Jul 2024

ASX

Atturra projects 35% revenue jump, acquires Exent for AUD $6m

Atturra forecasts FY24 revenue to exceed AUD $240 million, up 35%, with EBITDA between AUD $25 million and AUD $26 million. Exent acquisition aims to boost consulting capabilities.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 15th Jul 2024

Network Infrastructure

CSIRO launches Virga supercomputer with Dell Technologies

CSIRO, in collaboration with Dell Technologies, has unveiled the Virga supercomputer, tripling the power of its predecessor while prioritising sustainability and AI.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Jun 2024

Data Analytics

New Notitia branch amid rising demand for tech services

Australian tech firm Notitia is to open a third office in Canberra, driven by rising demand for data and tech consulting.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Feb 2024

EduTech

Cognizant pioneers Amazon's Just Walk Out tech in Australian institute

Cognizant pioneers Amazon's Just Walk Out technology at Canberra Institute of Technology's store, marking the tech's first educational application in the Southern Hemisphere.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 31st Jan 2024

Fibre

Vocus to deploy Ciena's WL6e tech for high-capacity, energy-efficient networks

Vocus will become the first operator to deploy Ciena's cutting-edge WaveLogic 6 Extreme (WL6e) technology, enhancing network capacity and energy efficiency amid increasing bandwidth requirements.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Jan 2024

Health Technologies

Claudine Beltrami heads Verizon's Federal Government business

Amidst confusion in Australian agencies post-discontinuation of the cyber hubs program, Verizon Business Australia appoints IT veteran, Claudine Beltrami, to lead Federal Government business, creating a more secure digital future.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Jan 2024

Global Stories

Canberra stories

Robotics

ACS announces sponsorship of ACIS2024 in Canberra this December

The Australian Computer Society sponsors the 35th Australasian Conference on Information Systems in Canberra, focusing on Digital Futures for a Sustainable Society.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Sep 2024

Investment

Seeing Machines announces major automotive program extension

Canberra's Seeing Machines is set to invest $26m in the expansion of its partnership with a North American OEM, widening its initial programme to include 19 vehicle models marketed globally.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 2nd May 2024

Hyperscale

Trend Micro & AWS partner for largest cybersecurity roadshow in 2024

Trend Micro announced its 2024 Risk to Resilience World Tour, touted as the world's largest cybersecurity roadshow, backed by Amazon Web Services. The tour will leverage AI-enabled solutions for businesses in seven major Australasian cities.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 19th Feb 2024

Risk & Compliance

Kylie Watson becomes DXC Technology's Head of Security for ANZ

DXC Technology has chosen Kylie Watson, a seasoned cybersecurity specialist, as the Security Head for Australia and New Zealand, poised to empower their clients against intensifying cyber threats.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Wed, 14th Feb 2024

DataCentre infrastructure

Innovation, AI and Australia and New Zealand's digital future

Australasian businesses showcase resilience and innovation amid global challenges, bolstered by Oracle's AI-driven digital solutions and extensive cloud-infrastructure investments.

By Stephen Bovis • 5 min read • Tue, 13th Feb 2024