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Melvin, a maths teacher, seamlessly balances his analytical business skills, evident in his ability to streamline operations and create clear documentation, with a deep passion for the imaginative narratives of anime and comics, demonstrating a versatile mind that thrives on both logic and creativity.
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Confluent Cloud boosts agentic AI with enhanced data & security
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data analytics
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agentic ai
Confluent Cloud unveils new features blending real-time and historical data to enhance secure, intelligent AI agents and analytics for enterprises.
Australian IT leaders see data streaming as key to AI growth
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digital transformation
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ai
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data management
Most Australian IT leaders see data streaming as vital for AI growth, with 93% planning increased investment to supply real-time, trustworthy data for AI systems.
Twilio appoints Howard Fyffe as Director of Sales for ANZ
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
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cx
Twilio has appointed Howard Fyffe as Director of Sales for ANZ, aiming to boost personalised digital engagement and business growth across Australia and New Zealand.
Digital identity urged as cyber fraud rocks Australian real estate
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physical security
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
Cyber scams and payment fraud are surging in Australian real estate, prompting experts to push for digital identity solutions to boost security and cut risks.
Fiji central bank leads push for stronger national cyber resilience
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data protection
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ransomware
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it training
The Reserve Bank of Fiji is spearheading efforts to enhance national cyber resilience amid rapid digital growth, urging collaboration between public and private sectors.
Milestone expands South Pacific channel with new partner focus
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digital entertainment
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cloud services
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video solutions
Milestone Systems expands its South Pacific channel with Matt Veenstra as Distribution Channel Manager to boost partner growth and updated Partner Program.
Tech sector faces sharp rise in AI & ransomware threats
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firewalls
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ransomware
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devops
Trustwave reveals a surge in AI-driven and ransomware attacks, with tech firms facing 85% of global ransomware incidents amid rising cyber threats.
Post-pandemic hiring finds footing as AI transforms tasks, not jobs
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genai
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ai
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linkedin
The global labour market steadies post-pandemic as AI shifts job tasks, boosting demand for AI literacy and collaboration skills across sectors.
Backbase names Adrian McPhee CTO to lead global AI banking push
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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fintech
Backbase appoints Adrian McPhee as CTO to spearhead its AI-powered banking platform, accelerating global digital transformation in the financial sector.
Chris Lowe joins Yaspa as Chief Financial Officer for expansion
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fintech
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partner programmes
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ai
Chris Lowe joins Yaspa as full-time CFO to lead financial strategy during expansion into new markets and sectors across Europe.
Milestone & Genoa launch EU-compliant AI for smart cities
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data protection
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smart cities
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digital entertainment
Milestone partners with Genoa to launch Project Hafnia, using NVIDIA tech to develop EU-compliant AI solutions for smarter, safer urban management.
Australian survey reveals risky passwords & distrust of AI
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phishing
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martech
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advanced persistent threat protection
A survey of 1,000 Australians reveals risky password reuse and widespread distrust of AI agents in digital experiences, raising cyber security concerns.
Spectrum appoints Marty Bennett to lead new era of growth
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data protection
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network infrastructure
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paas
Spectrum appoints Marty Bennett as Country Manager, signalling renewed focus on governance, staff growth and key IT services in New Zealand.
Australian clinics warn of sharp rise in 'tech neck' cases
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digital wellness
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screen time
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ergonomics
Australian clinics report a 304% surge in 'tech neck' cases, linked to prolonged mobile device use and poor posture in bed.
Gigamon set to lead deep observability with 52 percent share by 2025
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hybrid cloud
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
Gigamon is set to lead the deep observability market with a 52% share by 2025 as demand for hybrid cloud security grows globally.
Bitdefender unveils EASM for proactive attack surface security
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endpoint protection
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digital transformation
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cloud security
Bitdefender launches GravityZone EASM, a tool for MSPs and businesses to proactively manage internet-facing assets and reduce security risks.
Discovery Consulting appoints Su Soe to lead SAP S/4HANA practice
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digital transformation
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supply chain
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erp
Discovery Consulting has appointed Su Soe as SAP S/4HANA Solution Advisory Lead to drive its national ERP and cloud transformation initiatives.
Paras Chadha to lead Microsoft & AI strategy for Logicalis ANZ
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digital transformation
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it automation
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partner programmes
Paras Chadha will lead Logicalis's Microsoft and AI business in Australia and New Zealand, aiming to boost AI adoption and align regional and global strategies.
Fiji partners with Borderless CS to boost cybersecurity governance
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it training
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digital transformation
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soc
Fiji partners with Borderless CS to enhance cybersecurity governance and strengthen digital resilience through strategic talks on national frameworks and education.
DroneShield lands USD $61.6m deal for European military systems
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drones
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ai
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asx
DroneShield clinches a USD $61.6m deal to supply handheld detection and counter-drone systems to a European military, its largest order to date.