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Melvin, a maths teacher, seamlessly balances his analytical business skills, evident in his ability to streamline operations and create clear documentation, with a deep passion for the imaginative narratives of anime and comics, demonstrating a versatile mind that thrives on both logic and creativity.
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QSIC strengthens US growth with leadership hires & USD $25 million raise
Today
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cx
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data science
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ai
QSIC boosts US growth with new leaders and a USD $25 million raise, aiming to expand its AI-driven in-store audio platform globally.
Orchestrating Identity appoints David Rennie as Chief Trust Officer
Yesterday
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biometrics
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public sector
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behavioural biometrics
Orchestrating Identity names David Rennie as Chief Trust Officer to lead digital trust and compliance for businesses amid rising regulatory demands in the UK.
Wild Tech launches AI governance toolkit to curb agent risks
Yesterday
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digital transformation
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genai
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ai
Wild Tech unveils 'Agentic Governance in a Box', a Microsoft-aligned toolkit to help firms manage AI agents and enhance data governance in enterprises.
Acronis appoints new ANZ leaders to drive regional growth & security
Yesterday
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data protection
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endpoint protection
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edr
Acronis appoints Terry Christie and Pete Bouris to lead ANZ growth, boosting cybersecurity platform adoption amid rapid market expansion and rising demand.
Packaging giant boosts global data resilience with Veeam rollout
2 days ago
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data protection
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dr
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digital transformation
Detmold Group enhances global data resilience and minimises downtime risks by deploying Veeam Data Platform across its expanding food packaging operations.
AOC launches Mini-LED gaming monitor in Australia at AUD $489
2 days ago
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displays & projectors
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aoc
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esports
AOC launches its new 27-inch QHD Mini-LED gaming monitor in Australia, priced at AUD $489, boasting 180 Hz and DisplayHDR 1000 certification.
Azul unveils Java tool to cut false positives by up to 99%
2 days ago
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devops
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application security
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apm
Azul has launched a Java vulnerability tool that cuts false positives by up to 99%, improving threat detection accuracy for production environments.
APAC financial sector faces 245% surge in DDoS attacks, report finds
2 days ago
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firewalls
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ddos
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network security
Financial institutions in APAC faced a 245% surge in DDoS attacks last year, accounting for 38% of global incidents amid rising digital vulnerabilities.
Legacy IT hampers rapid AI growth in Australian healthcare
2 days ago
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digital transformation
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mdm
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iot
Legacy IT systems hinder rapid AI growth in Australian healthcare, with 99% reliant on outdated tech despite AI use rising from 70% to 93% in 2025.
Sinch appoints Angus Mansfield to lead APAC channel sales growth
3 days ago
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cx
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martech
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genai
Sinch has named Angus Mansfield as Vice President of Channel Sales for APAC, aiming to expand partnerships and boost growth in the region’s booming customer communications market.
Canadian healthcare leads in AI despite outdated IT systems
3 days ago
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mdm
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iot
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ai
Canada’s healthcare sector leads in AI use for patient care but struggles with outdated IT systems, causing security risks and operational downtime.
USQ, Fortinet partner to boost cyber skills with free training
3 days ago
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firewalls
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network security
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advanced persistent threat protection
The University of Southern Queensland partners with Fortinet to offer free cyber security certifications and training, boosting skills amid Australia's digital skills shortage.
Amperity launches Chuck Data AI agent for Databricks users
3 days ago
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data privacy
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agentic ai
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nlp
Amperity has launched Chuck Data, an AI agent for Databricks that streamlines customer data engineering with natural language commands and identity resolution.
Apple unveils macOS Tahoe 26 with new design & AI features
3 days ago
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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api
Apple launches macOS Tahoe 26, featuring a sleek new design, enhanced Continuity, smarter Spotlight, and expanded AI tools for a seamless Mac experience.
Apple unveils watchOS 26 with new design & smart features
3 days ago
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wearables
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personal computing devices
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apple
Apple unveils watchOS 26 with a fresh Liquid Glass design, Workout Buddy and smarter features for a personalised, motivating Apple Watch experience.
Reolink marks 16 years with up to 40% off smart cameras sale
3 days ago
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smart home
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home security
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solar power
Reolink celebrates 16 years with up to 40% off smart cameras, including 4K models, solar-powered and 4G options, in a sale until 22 June.
Commvault boosts quantum-resilient security for data defence
3 days ago
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data protection
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hybrid cloud
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encryption
Commvault enhances data defence with new quantum-resilient encryption, helping customers protect sensitive information against future quantum threats.
New Zealand climbs global digital ranking but equity lags
3 days ago
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edutech
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digital transformation
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cx
New Zealand rises to third in Adobe’s 2024 Digital Government Index with gains in service and performance, but digital equity still needs urgent improvement.
DroneShield to open European factory as exports top AUD $500 million
3 days ago
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drones
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supply chain
DroneShield will open its first European factory as exports to the continent surpass AUD $500 million, making Europe its largest market ahead of the US.
Semperis adds detection for BadSuccessor flaw in Windows 2025
3 days ago
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cybersecurity
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akamai
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enterprise security
Semperis adds detection for BadSuccessor flaw in Windows Server 2025, helping firms spot privilege escalation risks before a patch is released.