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Ververica to spotlight innovations at StreamON in Netherlands
Wed, 29th May 2024
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data analytics
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digital entertainment
Ververica joins StreamON in Haarlem, showcasing its leadership in data streaming innovation. CEO Alexander Walden to discuss transformative big data applications.

Quest Payment Systems wins major NSW Government contract
Tue, 28th May 2024
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smartphones
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payment technologies
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personal computing devices
Quest Payment Systems has secured a pivotal contract to supply payment technology to the NSW Government, positioning itself alongside global heavyweights PAX and Apple.

Hands-on review: Aspera Nitro 2 smartphone
Tue, 28th May 2024
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smartphones
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surveillance
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reviews
Australia budget mobile phone manufacturer, Aspera Mobile, has released its Nitro 2 Android Go smartphone. Techday’s Darren Price takes a look at the pearl version of the phone sent over for review.

HR & IT emails top phishing attacks, KnowBe4 report reveals
Tue, 28th May 2024
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hcm
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email security
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ai
Emails related to human resources and IT dominate phishing scams, accounting for 72% of attacks, according to KnowBe4's latest Q1 2024 report.

AI-powered cake baking facility opened in Queensland
Tue, 28th May 2024
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smart factory
Priestleys Gourmet Delights has unveiled a 53 million AI-powered facility in Brisbane, doubling production capacity and creating 56 jobs by 2026.

Can AI be used to finally secure software and data supply chains?
Tue, 28th May 2024
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application security
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devsecops
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llms
AI technology is transforming how we secure software and data supply chains, promising to automate and bolster cybersecurity defences beyond current methodologies.

Cloud spending in Australia to hit $22.4bn by 2026
Tue, 28th May 2024
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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public cloud
Public cloud spending is set to reach $22.4 billion by 2026. PagerDuty and IAG offer key insights into enhancing IT operational resilience amid this cloud boom.

Australian fintech RDC partners with major US bank M&T
Tue, 28th May 2024
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biometrics
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fintech
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risk & compliance
Rich Data Co secures its first US client with M&T Bank Corporation, integrating AI to enhance the bank's risk management and lending strategies.

Unstructured data potential hindered by expertise & tool gaps
Tue, 28th May 2024
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data analytics
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risk & compliance
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genai
Research finds enterprises struggle with unstructured data despite its vast potential. Lack of expertise and inadequate tools are key barriers.

Australian law firms shift pricing models amid economic changes
Tue, 28th May 2024
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genai
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law
A new study reveals 51% of Australian law firms have restructured their fees, with 88% adopting Alternative Fee Arrangements amidst economic challenges.

Australian firms face hurdles in Generative AI rollout
Tue, 28th May 2024
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llms
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data infrastructure
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data governance
A lack of data maturity and resources threatens Australia's Generative AI rollout, warns ADAPT's 2024 survey, as firms struggle with fundamental requirements.

Confluent partners with NEXTGEN to expand in ANZ region
Tue, 28th May 2024
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saas
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distributors
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confluent
Confluent partners with NEXTGEN to expand its data streaming tech into ANZ, leveraging NEXTGEN's expertise to support over 30 regional partners.

Australia among top 10 sources of phishing attacks in global report
Tue, 28th May 2024
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edutech
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microsoft
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government
Australia has entered the top ten origins for phishing attacks, with a 479.3% rise in hosted phishing content and losses amounting to AUD $26.1 million.

Cyber security in retail: How proactive measures build trust and loyalty?
Tue, 28th May 2024
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data protection
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cx
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martech
Amid rising cyber attacks, 69% of Australian retailers are prioritising cyber security in 2024, with a focus on building consumer trust and loyalty.

Four easy ways for business to increase return on investment from learning initiatives
Tue, 28th May 2024
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digital transformation
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genai
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RMIT Online and Deloitte Access Economics report that business training budgets will increase to AUD $8 billion in 2024. However, with 45% of companies mismanaging these funds, there are four ways to maximise ROI.

Exclusive: How Versent sees the virtualization market changing
Tue, 28th May 2024
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virtualisation
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it automation
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casb
Broadcom's acquisition of VMware has disrupted the virtualization market, pushing firms like Versent to help businesses navigate rising costs and modernize their operations.

Pattern study reveals trust gap in Australian online shopping
Tue, 28th May 2024
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fintech
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financial systems
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amazon
Australian shoppers trust Amazon far more than emerging rivals Temu and Shein, reveals a Pattern study. Only 7% vouch for Temu's product quality.

Four in ten ANZ firms lose deals over cybersecurity doubts
Tue, 28th May 2024
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siem
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advanced persistent threat protection
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partner programmes
A LogRhythm survey reveals 40% of Australian and New Zealand firms have lost deals over poor cybersecurity confidence, urging a strategic overhaul in protection measures.

Lockeroom Gym partners with Pendula to enhance platform
Tue, 28th May 2024
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cx
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martech
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fitness
Lockeroom Gym partners with Pendula to streamline customer interactions, enhancing the fitness experience for business executives.

Ecommerce isn’t replacing bricks-and-mortar retail; it’s empowering it
Tue, 28th May 2024
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martech
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omnichannel
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bnpl
Ecommerce isn't killing physical stores; it's enhancing them. In 2023, Australians spent AUD $63.6 billion online, boosting bricks-and-mortar sales.