ICT sector stories - Page 22

Arinco has appointed Dean Oelkers as Queensland Sales Manager to boost growth and strengthen ties with clients and Microsoft across the state.

China-linked hackers MURKY PANDA exploit trusted cloud relationships to conduct cyberespionage against North American government and tech sectors.

Firebolt has launched a new hub in Singapore to support rising demand for real-time data analytics and AI solutions across the Asia Pacific region.

Outpost24 appoints Ariel Katz as Chief Corporate Development Officer to lead strategic growth via mergers, acquisitions, and partnerships in cybersecurity.

Most Australian SMEs adopt AI tools without strategies, risking missed growth opportunities despite urgent investments and competitive pressures.

Alok Garodia joins FLOW Digital Infrastructure as CFO to boost growth and expand its data centre operations across Asia Pacific, backed by PAG's strong capital.

AMD has appointed Sunny Gandhi as Senior Director to lead commercial channel growth and operations across Asia Pacific and Japan.

AI crawlers now account for 80% of bot traffic, with Meta leading, placing huge strain on web resources and raising concerns over data bias and security risks.

Wiise celebrated its top ANZ partners at the third annual awards, honouring excellence across 11 categories including innovation and customer service.

Max Bonpain has joined Openmarkets as Chief Marketing Officer to spearhead growth and international expansion in wealth and finance sectors.

Nicole Schmitz, Sydney leadership coach, wins Silver at Stevie Awards for AI-driven coaching empowering female leaders globally across ten countries.

Victor Dominello, former NSW Minister for Customer Service and Digital, will deliver the 2025 Pearcey Oration in Melbourne on digital transformation's societal impact.

Melbourne-based Kaine Mathrick Tech is recognised among the world's top next-generation managed service providers for innovation and AI-driven cyber-first solutions.

Cybercriminal groups ShinyHunters and Scattered Spider have escalated phishing attacks on Salesforce and major firms like Google, signalling possible collaboration.

Sydney's Trendspek is the first in its sector to secure SOC 2 Type 2, ISO 27001, ISO 27701, and ISO 9001 certifications amid rising AI-driven cyber threats.

Aquent, Sirius and Talent Quarter join APSCo's Age Inclusive Recruiter programme to combat age bias and boost hiring of candidates aged 50 and above.

Australian tech sector backs swift digital skills reforms to bridge a AUD $25 billion gap and boost economic growth by 2035, says ACS.

Australian employers plan to prioritise hiring in AI, cybersecurity, and software engineering throughout 2025 amid ongoing tech sector challenges.

ISO 27001 certification helps businesses secure sensitive data, boosting compliance, trust and competitive edge in sectors like finance and healthcare.

Airtree Ventures has raised a USD $425 million fund, attracting global investors eager to tap into Australia's booming tech sector and high-return startups.