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New TLDs and phishing risk: What security teams should know

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New generic domain extensions due in 2026 could give phishing crews fresh, cheap infrastructure unless security teams prepare early.
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Ideally raises AUD $13.4m to expand US market research

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saas
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Ideally's AUD $13.4 million raise backs US growth and a new subscription product as brands seek faster, cheaper consumer insights.
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Tes launches Tes360 connected platform for schools

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productivity
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edtech
Tes rolls out Tes360 to connect school data, promising faster decisions, less admin and sharper oversight for leaders across Australia and beyond.
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PaySauce taps ex-Xero duo to drive Australian push

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fintech
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erp
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xero
PaySauce appoints former Xero executives Chris Ridd and Mel Shortland-Power as it targets Australian micro-businesses after an AUD $4 million raise.
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Australian cyber resilience gap widens as recovery plans lag

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data protection
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phishing
Australia cyber chiefs warn recovery planning lags behind threat detection, with only 32% of firms testing continuity or incident response plans.
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Supporting service providers with their global ambitions

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network infrastructure
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hyperscale
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iot
Gamma backs service providers' global push with APAC launch and 24/7 support as partners seek scale, compliance and new revenue.
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New Sydney Catalyst conference backs MSP peer lessons

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cx
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edge computing
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martech
Australian channel groups launch Catalyst in Sydney, a charity-backed conference for MSPs and IT leaders focused on practical peer lessons, not vendor pitches.
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Databricks names Simon Davies to lead APJ expansion

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data analytics
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digital transformation
Databricks taps Simon Davies to steer Asia Pacific and Japan push amid 85% regional growth and a bigger Singapore base.
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AI agents set to wipe out middle managers, says Quanton chief

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digital transformation
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rpa
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supply chain
Quanton managing director Garry Green says agentic AI will soon hollow out corporate middle ranks, with firms running leaner teams overseeing far more software.
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Australia employers tie pay & bonuses to office attendance

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Australian employers are increasingly rewarding office presence with higher pay, bonuses and career opportunities, a Robert Half survey finds.
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NAB says 42% of Aussie SMEs use AI to boost productivity

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manufacturing
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
NAB finds AI is moving beyond big business, with small firms using it to cut admin, boost productivity and reshape everyday operations.
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Reolink launches solar floodlight cam in Australia

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surveillance
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edge computing
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iot
Reolink rolls out AUD $179.99 solar floodlight camera in Australia, targeting households with wire-free installation, local storage and AI detection.
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Australia's AEC firms see regulation as AI adoption barrier

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digital transformation
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risk & compliance
Australian AEC firms are racing ahead on digital delivery, but AI uptake is being slowed by regulation, time pressures and demands for tighter data governance.
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Amazon launches smaller Fire TV Stick HD in Australia

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smart home
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digital entertainment
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power / energy
Amazon brings a cheaper, slimmer Fire TV Stick HD to Australia, with USB-powered design, faster performance and retailer sales from 29 April.
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LogicMonitor taps Chillisoft for ANZ expansion push

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LogicMonitor teams up with Chillisoft to widen Australia and New Zealand reach, as the monitoring software group eyes a new local data centre.
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Kinetic IT names Kishore Jayaram Chief Transformation Officer

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digital transformation
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partner programmes
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risk & compliance
Kinetic IT taps seasoned strategist Kishore Jayaram to drive sovereign digital services, AI-led growth and expansion beyond managed services.
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Australian work shines at inaugural AARON AI awards

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martech
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genai
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ai
Australian teams stand out as AARON awards crown global AI advertising winners, with Thinkerbell and other local collaborators taking top honours.
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Australia privacy regulator flags age assurance trial claims

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data protection
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biometrics
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risk & compliance
Australia privacy watchdog questioned age assurance trial's claims over privacy evaluation, deepening scrutiny of the government's report and vendor testing.
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TP-Link launches Tapo DL105 smart door lock in Australia

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iot
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smart home
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google
TP-Link broadens its Australian smart lock line-up with the Tapo DL105, a cheaper keyless entry model offering fingerprint access, doorbell and app control.
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Turtle Beach launches Stealth Pro II headset in Australia

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gaming
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digital entertainment
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headphones
Turtle Beach's new premium wireless headset lands in Australia with AUD $549.95 pricing, CrossPlay 2.0 switching and dual swappable batteries.