Defence stories - Page 2
Phishing surge targets Gulf after Iran-Israel tensions
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Bitdefender reports a 130% jump in phishing and malware activity across Gulf markets, with fake invoices and banking lures driving attacks.
ROC launches Face1 biometric reader for access control
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ROC moves into physical access control with Face1 biometric reader, combining identity checks, video analytics and legacy system integration.
Getac launches rugged CommandCore drone control in ANZ
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Getac rolls out CommandCore modular drone control in Australia and New Zealand, targeting defence, public safety and utilities sectors.
Australia plans first national semiconductor roadmap
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Australia is drafting its first 15-year national semiconductor roadmap to build sovereign chip capability and cut reliance on global supply chains.
Multiverse & Axelera partner to push AI to the edge
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Multiverse and Axelera link compressed models with edge chips to run datacentre-class AI locally, cutting latency, power and cloud reliance.
Synechron unifies three Australian consultancies under one
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digital transformation
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martech
Synechron merges Chamonix IT, Exposé and iGreenData into a single Australian consultancy, unveiling a new national leadership team.
MicroCare names Dr Uwe Wanner Director of Research
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leadership
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r&d
MicroCare appoints Dr Uwe Wanner to lead global R&D strategy as it targets growth in precision cleaning and advanced fluid technologies.
Manifest tool boosts SBOMs for critical C & C++ code
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application security
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Manifest unveils SBOM generator for unmanaged C and C++ code, tackling critical supply chain blind spots in embedded and safety systems.
Kinetic IT names Dean Langenbach as new chief executive
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data protection
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digital transformation
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cx
Kinetic IT appoints Dean Langenbach as chief executive to spearhead AI-driven growth while maintaining its distinctly Australian identity.
Conflict sparks surge in Middle East cyber espionage
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
New research links Iran conflict to a swift surge in tightly targeted cyber espionage across Middle Eastern governments and embassies.
Ramco wins Tata defence MRO deal for C130J maintenance
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Ramco secures Tata defence MRO software deal to power digital C130J maintenance hub for the Indian Air Force in India.
Fortinet unveils FortiOS 8.0 with AI & quantum-safe
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Fortinet launches FortiOS 8.0, adding AI governance, flexible SASE deployment and post-quantum cryptography across its Security Fabric.
Glasswall unveils Foresight AI for offline file threat risk
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network security
Glasswall launches Foresight AI, scoring file-borne threat risk from CDR telemetry to help security teams prioritise offline investigations.
Teradata adds agentic, multimodal AI to vector store
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Teradata upgrades Enterprise Vector Store with multimodal AI and agents to unify unstructured search and workflow orchestration at scale.
Nord Security, Wavelink in ANZ MSP distribution pact
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vpns
Nord Security taps Wavelink to distribute its business security suite to MSPs and resellers across Australia and New Zealand.
Deskpro brings cloud & VPC help desks to AWS shopfront
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data protection
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Deskpro launches cloud and VPC help desk on AWS Marketplace, giving organisations flexible hosting, AI options and streamlined procurement.
OpenAI unveils GPT-5.4 with advanced computer use tools
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saas
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OpenAI launches GPT-5.4 with “Thinking” mode and native computer control, targeting advanced coding, office workflows and safer automation.
Sahar Group selects Ramco for Black Hawk MRO digitisation
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Sahar Group picks Ramco's aviation suite to digitise Black Hawk MRO, unifying maintenance, supply chain and finance on one platform.
Cicada opens 2026 Tech23 deep tech hunt across Australia
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agricultural technology
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Cicada opens applications for its 2026 Tech23 deep tech week, seeking 23 startups as alumni funding tops USD $280 million nationwide.
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Paving the way: SAS leaders inspiring the next generation of women in tech
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Female leaders at SAS Australia and New Zealand are mentoring, advocating and innovating to build pathways for the next generation in tech.