Australia (Australian) stories - Page 4

Experts urge strong identity measures as password risks grow
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Cyber security experts warn organisations to strengthen password and identity management as breaches rise globally, highlighting risks from both human and machine identities.

Finder & NobleOak secure media-for-equity backing in Australia
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Finder and NobleOak secure USD $15 million from Scaleup Mediafund’s media-for-equity scheme, boosting brand reach across Australian households and demographics.

Vietnam Airlines enhances global payments options with Adyen
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Adyen has expanded its partnership with Vietnam Airlines, enabling global acquiring to improve payment options for international travellers across key markets.

Australia leads in high-impact cyber incidents, study finds
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A study reveals 76% of Australian firms faced high-impact cyber incidents last year, the highest among surveyed countries, exposing gaps in crisis readiness.

Cloudflare warns of 358% surge in global DDoS attacks in 2025
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Cloudflare warns of a 358% surge in DDoS attacks in early 2025, blocking 20.5 million threats and revealing drastic changes in global cyberattack trends.

Reolink partners with Home Assistant for local privacy upgrades
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cloud security
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smart home
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data privacy
Reolink partners with Home Assistant to offer enhanced privacy and seamless smart home integration for most cameras, excluding 4G models, via local network processing.

Superloop Partner Program aims to boost IT channel engagement
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network infrastructure
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digital transformation
Superloop has unveiled its Partner Program, offering IT channel companies new tools via the Krypton portal to boost benefits and competitiveness.

Viral vector facility selects SYSPRO Cloud ERP for compliance
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digital transformation
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Australia’s first viral vector manufacturing firm, VVMF, adopts SYSPRO Cloud ERP to enhance operations in advancing cell and gene therapies at Westmead Precinct.

NZ submarine cables are 'attractive espionage targets', officials warn
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Officials alert PM that submarine cables, vital for vast data transfers, are attractive espionage targets amid global concerns over their security.

Essential Eight: Full cyber resilience through compliance
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data protection
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mfa
Treat the Essential Eight as a dynamic roadmap for cyber resilience, not a box-ticking task; it cuts risk, boosts uptime, and builds trust long-term.

Venues are predicting major growth in 2025 - here’s the tech that’s contributing
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Australian hospitality venues forecast ~31% growth in 2025, crediting tech like AI, personalised marketing, and contactless payments for driving efficiency and loyalty.

Honeywell tech to boost safety & efficiency at Eneabba refinery
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cybersecurity
Honeywell will supply technology to Iluka Resources' AUD $1.7-1.8 billion Eneabba refinery in WA to boost rare earths production and worker safety.

Qualys launches Policy Audit to slash compliance audit costs
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risk & compliance
Qualys unveils Policy Audit to boost compliance efficiency, cut costs, and reduce risks amid rising regulatory demands and system complexities.

Fintech leaders urge action on reform to ease cost pressures
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Over 100 fintech leaders urge Australian parties to end policy inertia and finalise reforms aimed at easing cost of living pressures and boosting the sector.

Hybrid work boosts productivity for most employees, survey finds
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New research finds 63% of Australian employees cite hybrid work as boosting productivity, while nearly 40% of employers mandate more in-office days by 2025.

Gen Z Australians turning away from credit cards for BNPL
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A new report reveals 56% of Gen Z Australians dislike credit cards, favouring debit cards and BNPL services amid rising financial stress and complexity.

ERP success or ERP chaos: Why SMB manufacturers win or lose in implementation
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SMB manufacturers in Australia and New Zealand face a high-stakes gamble with ERP systems: success drives growth, failure risks costly disruptions.

AI use in enterprises soars but brings surge in cyber risks
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cloud security
Enterprise AI use has surged over 3,000%, with ChatGPT dominating but also being the most-blocked app due to security concerns, says Zscaler report.

Veeam report finds 69% of firms hit by ransomware in past year
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malware
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virtualisation
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data protection
Nearly 69% of global firms, including Australian organisations, faced ransomware attacks in the past year, despite improved resilience efforts, says Veeam.

OPSWAT partners with Sektor Cyber to boost ANZ presence
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endpoint protection
OPSWAT has named Sektor Cyber as its new distributor in Australia and New Zealand to boost cybersecurity solutions amid rising regulatory demands.