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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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Ipswich council partners with Workday to modernise HR systems
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Ipswich City Council teams up with Workday and Cognizant to modernise HR systems, aiming to boost efficiency and data security for 1,500 staff.
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AARNet & CrowdStrike boost cybersecurity for research sector
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edutech
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data protection
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network infrastructure
AARNet and CrowdStrike expand their partnership to deliver 24/7 managed detection and response services, enhancing cybersecurity across Australia's research and education sectors.
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Survey finds AI agents pose rising security risks for firms
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ai security
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risk & compliance
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data privacy
A survey reveals 82% of organisations use AI agents, yet only 44% secure them, amid rising concerns over their growing security risks.
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Fortinet launches free digital safety curriculum for all schools
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edutech
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firewalls
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cybersecurity
Fortinet has launched a free digital safety curriculum for all Australian schools, aiming to boost cyber resilience among students and educators nationwide.
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Blue Yonder remains a leader in Gartner’s supply chain report
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supply chain & logistics
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ai
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cleantech
Blue Yonder clinches Leader spot for 14th year running in Gartner's 2025 Magic Quadrant for Warehouse Management Systems, highlighting its AI-driven tech.
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Rimini Street names new COO to drive global growth strategy
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saas
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it automation
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erp
Rimini Street appoints Vijay Kumar as COO to spearhead global growth, focusing on operational efficiency and innovative IT solutions without ERP upgrades.
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Kazunori Fukuda named Managing Director as Sansan expands in Asia
Yesterday
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digital transformation
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paperless office
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contract management
Kazunori Fukuda has been named MD of Sansan's Thai subsidiary, driving its strategy to expand digital transformation solutions across Southeast Asia.
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Radware honours Bell Canada & Presidio for cybersecurity work
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ddos
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digital transformation
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cloud security
Radware has named Bell Canada and Presidio Partners of the Year for their standout contributions to cybersecurity and service delivery excellence.
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Customer demand now drives fleet shift to alternative energy
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cartech
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fleet management
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cleantech
Customer demand now drives 63% of fleet operators to adopt alternative energy, surpassing regulatory pressure, reveals Teletrac Navman's 2025 report.
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Riverbed appoints Crighton to lead sales across Asia-Pacific
Yesterday
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smartphones
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uc
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firewalls
Riverbed appoints Paul Crighton as Vice President Sales for Asia-Pacific, boosting its AI-powered observability solutions in the region.
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Matillion appoints ex-Google leader to boost AI data platform
2 days ago
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data analytics
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low-code
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no-code
Matillion appoints ex-Google and Microsoft leader Frank Weigel as Chief Product Officer to advance its AI-focused Data Productivity Cloud platform.
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Geoficiency appoints Olivier Cornet to lead UK expansion plans
2 days ago
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saas
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digital transformation
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fintech
Geoficiency appoints Olivier Cornet as UK Country Manager to drive expansion, aiding firms with compliance under 'UK SOX' and ECCTA regulations in London.
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Z Energy launches Z Rewards offering new loyalty incentives
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cx
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martech
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z energy
Z Energy has launched Z Rewards, a loyalty programme offering points on fuel, food and EV charging, redeemable for in-store treats via the Z App.
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Bain partners with Palantir to drive rapid AI business change
2 days ago
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edutech
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Bain partners with Palantir to quickly boost AI adoption in business, combining consulting expertise with advanced AI platforms for rapid transformation.
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Australian shoppers demand digital deals, personalisation & AI
2 days ago
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cx
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martech
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personalisation
New research shows 83% of Australian shoppers start purchases online, demanding personalised digital deals and AI tools amid cautious spending in 2025.
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Netskope named leader in Gartner SSE Magic Quadrant for 4th year
Last week
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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digital transformation
Netskope has been named a Leader in Gartner's Security Service Edge Magic Quadrant for the fourth year running, recognised for vision and execution.
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Phishing attacks exploit AppSheet to mimic Meta & evade defences
Last week
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phishing
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email security
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ai
KnowBe4 Threat Labs warns of rising phishing attacks exploiting Google's AppSheet, impersonating Meta to bypass conventional email defences worldwide.
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WHO endorses Australia’s dementia care training framework
Last week
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health education
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mental health
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aged care
The World Health Organization has endorsed Dementia Training Australia’s national framework as a global benchmark for dementia care education, boosting worldwide access.
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InfoSum unveils Amazon Ads integration for smarter data use
Last week
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data privacy
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digital marketing
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privacy
InfoSum has launched integrations with Amazon Ads, enabling advertisers to securely activate first-party insights across Amazon DSP and Marketing Cloud.
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DanaBot takedown highlights blurred lines in Russian cybercrime
Last week
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ai security
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cybersecurity
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botnet
The US DOJ indicted Russian nationals behind DanaBot malware, linked to Russian intelligence and used for cybercrime, espionage, and attacks on Ukraine.