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Experts urge urgent action on quantum readiness for ANZ

Tue, 16th Sep 2025
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Experts warn Australian and New Zealand organisations to urgently prepare for quantum computing's disruptive impact on cybersecurity and encryption standards.
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Ransomware attacks stable in July but threat remains high, warns report

Thu, 28th Aug 2025
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Ransomware attacks held steady in July with 376 incidents globally; Industrials hardest hit, while North America faces over half of all cases, warns NCC Group.
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CloudCon Sydney 2025 returns with focus on Kubernetes & AI

Wed, 27th Aug 2025
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virtualisation
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digital transformation
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public cloud
CloudCon Sydney 2025 returns in September to unite experts on Kubernetes and AI, offering workshops and insights at the International Convention Centre.
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Three things every organisation adopting AI needs to be mindful of today

Tue, 26th Aug 2025
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Australian organisations embracing AI must focus on principled use, strong data infrastructure, and sustainable practices to ensure responsible, scalable change.
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Australians turn to online quizzes as AI art floods framing shops

Wed, 20th Aug 2025
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Australians increasingly turn to Frameshop's online quiz to distinguish real photos from AI art as deepfake content searches soar by over 350% in August 2025.
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Senator Tim Ayres promises 'resilience' as Australia shapes AI path

Wed, 20th Aug 2025
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Australia plans a tech transformation centred on AI and innovation, aiming for equitable growth and bespoke regulations to boost productivity and protect interests.
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OneMRI raises AUD $2.5m to expand preventive MRI scan service

Mon, 18th Aug 2025
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Australian startup OneMRI has raised AUD $2.5m to expand its preventive whole-body MRI scans, aiding early detection of over 500 health conditions nationwide.
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Greens Senator on why the age ban will be an 'open wound' for the Govt

Sun, 17th Aug 2025
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Greens Senator David Shoebridge condemns Australia's social media ban for under-16s and calls for urgent, robust AI regulation and tech literacy in Parliament.
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Threat spotlight: How attackers poison AI tools and defences

Thu, 14th Aug 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
Attackers are increasingly exploiting AI tools in emails, manipulating assistants and defences to steal data and disrupt organisations' security.
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xAmplify acquires CTO Group to boost digital transformation drive

Mon, 11th Aug 2025
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xAmplify acquires CTO Group to enhance digital transformation services in Australia, aiming to help organisations scale securely and manage costs effectively.
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Alibaba Cloud to power digital services at Dakar 2026 Games

Thu, 7th Aug 2025
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digitalisation
Alibaba Cloud will provide digital infrastructure for the 2026 Summer Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, the first Olympic event hosted in Africa.
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Hands-on Review: Narwal Freo Z10

Fri, 1st Aug 2025
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The Narwal Freo Z10 robot vacuum combines powerful suction and AI-powered self-cleaning for efficient, low-maintenance home cleaning at NZD $2,225.
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Education & ownership vital to boost Australia's cyber resilience

Fri, 1st Aug 2025
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risk & compliance
Australia boosts cyber resilience through education, shared ownership, and preparedness, urging all citizens to embrace cyber security beyond just compliance.
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Healix International launches Melbourne office to boost APAC growth

Thu, 31st Jul 2025
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risk & compliance
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Healix International has opened a Melbourne office to expand its Asia-Pacific presence, boosting regional support and recruiting local security and medical experts.
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Cyberattacks reshape modern conflict & highlight resilience needs

Tue, 29th Jul 2025
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cyber attacks
Recent cyberattacks on infrastructure and healthcare reveal a new digital battleground, prompting global efforts to strengthen cyber resilience and defence.
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NEXTDC invests USD $200m in Sunshine Coast AI data centre

Tue, 29th Jul 2025
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digital transformation
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NEXTDC plans a USD $200m AI-optimised data centre, SC2, on Sunshine Coast, boosting Queensland as a key digital and innovation hub.
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Lab 1 report reveals unstructured data heightens breach risks

Sat, 26th Jul 2025
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physical security
Lab 1's report on 141 million breached files shows unstructured data, like financial and HR documents, greatly increase risks of fraud and cybercrime.
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McLaren Racing, Freshworks partner to streamline IT for 2025

Sat, 26th Jul 2025
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McLaren Racing partners with Freshworks to adopt AI-powered IT solutions, enhancing global IT efficiency for the 2025 Formula 1 season and beyond.
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Zyxel advances Secure by Design for global SMB networking security

Thu, 10th Jul 2025
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firewalls
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network security
Zyxel Networks adopts CISA's Secure by Design Pledge, enhancing SMB networking security with MFA, unique passwords, and transparent vulnerability reporting worldwide.
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An in-depth look at the Google Veo 3 text-to-video AI model

Wed, 9th Jul 2025
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ai
Google's Veo 3 AI model creates HD videos with realistic audio from text prompts, revolutionising video content creation for creatives and businesses alike.