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ArtificiaI Intelligence and Cybersecurity: The Bad and the Good
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ArtificiaI Intelligence and Cybersecurity: The Bad and the Good

It seems that artificial intelligence can be, and is already being used, to aid every aspect of cybercrime and cyber-attack.

By Lloyd Thomas • 5 min read • Fri, 1st Dec 2023
Human-centric ways of making the workplace desirable to employees
Software Development

Human-centric ways of making the workplace desirable to employees

Workers across the globe have been quitting their jobs in record numbers, here's how EverestEngineering's human-centric approach is making a difference.

By Jessie Chiang • 5 min read • Tue, 26th Jul 2022
Dicker Data cancels distribution agreement with Kaspersky
Partner Programmes

Dicker Data cancels distribution agreement with Kaspersky

One of the largest distributors in Australia and New Zealand has cancelled its distribution contract with Russian based cybersecurity company Kaspersky.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Mar 2022
Financial pressures drive construction tech growth as the industry seeks solutions
Supply Chain

Financial pressures drive construction tech growth as the industry seeks solutions

Payapps has found increased adoption of digital technology is unlocking industry payment blocks, despite COVID-19 continuing to disrupt the supply chain.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Feb 2022

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Karmo expands debt facility to AUD $150m as revenue soars 35%
Customer Experience

Karmo expands debt facility to AUD $150m as revenue soars 35%

Karmo boosts its debt facility to AUD $150m as revenue jumps 35%, aiming to add 5,000 vehicles to its already largest Australian car subscription fleet.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Nov 2025
Customer Science posts 53% growth & wins Fast 100 accolade again
Unified Communications

Customer Science posts 53% growth & wins Fast 100 accolade again

Customer Science achieved 53% revenue growth to AUD $12.15 million, earning a spot on The Australian Financial Review Fast 100 for the second consecutive year.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Nov 2025
MYOB wins Australian innovation award for Solo app for sole operators
Digital Transformation

MYOB wins Australian innovation award for Solo app for sole operators

MYOB wins the Australian Financial Review's innovation award for its Solo app, helping 1.6 million sole operators manage finances and admin with AI tools.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Oct 2025
Anita Sheridan-Roddick named National Sales Director at Baidam
Security Operations Centres

Anita Sheridan-Roddick named National Sales Director at Baidam

Baidam appoints Anita Sheridan-Roddick as National Sales Director to lead growth and promote technical equity in Indigenous cybersecurity across Australia.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 7th Jul 2025
VentureCrowd appoints Jesse Arundell to lead agentic AI drive
Digital Transformation

VentureCrowd appoints Jesse Arundell to lead agentic AI drive

VentureCrowd has appointed Jesse Arundell to its Advisory Board to lead AI-driven innovations in private capital markets, aiming to cut fundraising times significantly.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 7th Jul 2025
Prvidr earns Best Place to Work title for 2025 by AFR
Customer Experience

Prvidr earns Best Place to Work title for 2025 by AFR

Prvidr has been honoured as a Best Place to Work by the Australian Financial Review for 2025, recognised for its commitment to employee welfare and culture.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Apr 2025
Elsight unveils HeatSight for enhanced UAV connectivity
Unified Communications

Elsight unveils HeatSight for enhanced UAV connectivity

Elsight has unveiled HeatSight, a pioneering tool to map cellular coverage for drone operations, enhancing flight safety and planning for UAVs.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 27th Jan 2025
Customer Science Group marks 10 years with growth surge
Digital Transformation

Customer Science Group marks 10 years with growth surge

Sydney's Customer Science Group celebrates a decade of success with a 50% revenue increase, marking its place in The Australian Financial Review's Fast 100 for 2024.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Dec 2024
Sovereign Cloud rebrands to AUCyber, launching AUCloud
Private Cloud

Sovereign Cloud rebrands to AUCyber, launching AUCloud

Sovereign Cloud has rebranded to AUCyber, launching AUCloud and AUCyber to meet Australia's evolving digital and security needs.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Fri, 1st Nov 2024
Swoop sells Voicehub to Pivotel for AU$9 million in strategic decision
Unified Communications

Swoop sells Voicehub to Pivotel for AU$9 million in strategic decision

Swoop Holdings sells its wholesale voice business, Voicehub, to Pivotel for AUD $9 million, refocusing on core markets post-strategic review.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Jun 2024
Lumify Group recognised as a top place to work in ANZ
Flexible work

Lumify Group recognised as a top place to work in ANZ

The Australian Financial Review and Boss Magazine have published the prestigious annual list of Best Places to Work, which this year includes Lumify Group.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Apr 2023
Tech investor Alan Jones joins Third Hemisphere as Tech & Investments Director
IBM

Tech investor Alan Jones joins Third Hemisphere as Tech & Investments Director

Alan Jones, renowned tech investor and founder of M8 Ventures, joins Third Hemisphere as Tech and Investments Director to advise a growing list of clients.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd Mar 2023
Ex CBA cyber chief Memo Hayek appointed Nine's CITO
Digital Transformation

Ex CBA cyber chief Memo Hayek appointed Nine's CITO

Australian media company Nine appoints Memo Hayek as CITO, responsible for leading the company's technology strategy and delivery. #NineMedia #MemoHayek.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 22nd Feb 2023