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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Kazunori Fukuda named Managing Director as Sansan expands in Asia
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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.
Radware honours Bell Canada & Presidio for cybersecurity work
Yesterday
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Z Energy launches Z Rewards offering new loyalty incentives
2 days ago
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.