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Former CIA Chief George Tenet joins Illumio board to boost AI cybersecurity
Ransomware

Former CIA Chief George Tenet joins Illumio board to boost AI cybersecurity

George J. Tenet, ex-CIA Director, joins Illumio's board to boost focus on AI-driven breach containment in hybrid and multi-cloud cybersecurity.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
New Zealand to launch national database for ovarian cancer care
Māori

New Zealand to launch national database for ovarian cancer care

Te Aho o Te Kahu is creating a national chemotherapy database to boost ovarian cancer survival rates in New Zealand, following successful Scandinavian models.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
ANZ firms ramp up AI agent adoption to stay competitive in 2025
Unified Communications

ANZ firms ramp up AI agent adoption to stay competitive in 2025

Australian and New Zealand firms are rapidly expanding AI agent investments, with 91% deeming it vital for staying competitive, says Cloudera survey.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
iWorkplace Elements launched in Australia to aid 365 compliance
Data Protection

iWorkplace Elements launched in Australia to aid 365 compliance

Professional Advantage launches iWorkplace Elements in Australia, a digital workspace solution for SMBs using Microsoft 365 to improve information management and compliance.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 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
Hisense launches AI-powered ULED TVs up to 100 inches
Digital Entertainment

Hisense launches AI-powered ULED TVs up to 100 inches

Hisense launches its 2025 ULED TV range in Australia, featuring models up to 100 inches with AI enhancements and gaming-focused tech.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Apr 2025
AI in ANZ finance faces growth gap due to team silos
Unified Communications

AI in ANZ finance faces growth gap due to team silos

Finance leaders in Australia and New Zealand are adopting AI for efficiency but miss growth potential due to limited collaboration between finance and IT teams.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 22nd Apr 2025
Logicalis launches Cisco XDR managed service in Asia Pacific
Semiconductors

Logicalis launches Cisco XDR managed service in Asia Pacific

Logicalis becomes first in Asia Pacific to offer Cisco XDR as a Global Managed Service, boosting cybersecurity for clients in Australia, Hong Kong, and Singapore.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Apr 2025
Gigamon appoints Simon Oliver to Channel Sales Lead for APAC
Firewalls

Gigamon appoints Simon Oliver to Channel Sales Lead for APAC

Gigamon appoints Simon Oliver as Director of Channel Sales for APAC to boost deep observability amid rising cybersecurity demands across the region.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 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
Verkada appoints new regional VPs for ANZ & ASEAN
Software-as-a-Service

Verkada appoints new regional VPs for ANZ & ASEAN

Verkada has announced the appointment of Steve Bray as Regional Vice President for Australia and New Zealand, alongside Blake Day as Head of ASEAN, to bolster growth.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 21st Apr 2025
AI marketing stacks reshape creativity across global markets
Digital Transformation

AI marketing stacks reshape creativity across global markets

Global marketing teams are reshaping strategies with AI tools; the US leads with 31.1M ChatGPT searches, while Australia and India embrace creative, design-led stacks.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Sat, 19th Apr 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Australian stories

Beats debuts reinforced charging cables in Australia market
Beats

Beats debuts reinforced charging cables in Australia market

Beats launches its first collection of reinforced, tangle-free charging cables in Australia, priced from AUD $28.95 with four vibrant colours and various lengths.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Apr 2025
Australian investors seize US volatility as trading soars
Cartech

Australian investors seize US volatility as trading soars

Australian investors are capitalising on recent US market volatility, boosting trading volumes via Tiger Brokers amid sharp S&P 500 dips and tariff-driven swings.

By Kaleah Salmon • 5 min read • Tue, 22nd Apr 2025
JOLT launches next-gen 50kW charger with faster free top-ups
Clean technologies

JOLT launches next-gen 50kW charger with faster free top-ups

JOLT has launched a new 50kW EV charger in Melbourne, doubling charging speed and offering 7kWh of free daily top-ups via the JOLT app.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Apr 2025
MezFi welcomes James Hardy to advisory board ahead of fund
Blockchain

MezFi welcomes James Hardy to advisory board ahead of fund

MezFi appoints banking expert James Hardy to its advisory board as it nears the close of Fund 1, aimed at democratising mezzanine finance access.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Mon, 21st Apr 2025
Canadian firms achieve 43% ROI in generative AI adoption
Digital Transformation

Canadian firms achieve 43% ROI in generative AI adoption

Canadian organisations report a 43% ROI from generative AI initiatives, exceeding the global average of 41%, driven by cost savings and revenue gains.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Sat, 19th Apr 2025