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Dynon is first New Zealander in global Top 40 security leaders
Surveillance

Dynon is first New Zealander in global Top 40 security leaders

Nicholas Dynon of Optic Security Group becomes first New Zealander named to Life Safety Association's global Top 40 Thought Leaders in Security & Life Safety 2025.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Jul 2025

Global Stories

Australian stories

Figma to launch Australian data hosting & new governance tools
Data Protection

Figma to launch Australian data hosting & new governance tools

Figma will offer data residency in Australia by late 2025 and launch Governance+ security tools to boost compliance for enterprises locally.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Jul 2025
Jet Technologies expands across Southeast Asia amid tech demand
Clean technologies

Jet Technologies expands across Southeast Asia amid tech demand

Jet Technologies expands across Southeast Asia, meeting rising demand for digital embellishment, automation and advanced finishing solutions in printing sector.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Jul 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Australian stories

Australian digital gift card sales surge to AUD $10.9 billion
Digital Transformation

Australian digital gift card sales surge to AUD $10.9 billion

Australian digital gift card sales hit AUD $10.9 billion, with the overall market set to reach AUD $16.8 billion by 2028, led by personalisation and B2B growth.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 23rd Jul 2025
Tech professionals seek flexibility despite shrinking job market
Artificial Intelligence

Tech professionals seek flexibility despite shrinking job market

Despite a shrinking tech job market and rising unemployment in Australia, 61% of tech professionals plan to switch jobs seeking flexibility and career growth.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Jul 2025
Travellers warned on cybersecurity after Qantas data breach
Data Protection

Travellers warned on cybersecurity after Qantas data breach

Qantas data breach exposing six million customers sparks cybersecurity warnings for travellers amid rising digital threats in airports and airlines.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Wed, 23rd Jul 2025
UK moves to ban ransomware payments for public sector groups
Ransomware

UK moves to ban ransomware payments for public sector groups

The UK plans to ban ransomware payments by public sector and critical infrastructure groups to curb rising cyberattacks targeting essential services.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 23rd Jul 2025
Kinetic IT appoints Murray Thompson to lead advisory strategy
Digital Transformation

Kinetic IT appoints Murray Thompson to lead advisory strategy

Kinetic IT names Major General (Retired) Murray Thompson AM CSC to lead Advisory & Transformation, boosting its cyber security and digital services strategy.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Jul 2025
Mastercard & Equifax launch tool to boost credit access in Australia
Fintech

Mastercard & Equifax launch tool to boost credit access in Australia

Mastercard and Equifax have launched Open Score, a tool using open banking data to help 2.5 million Australians with limited credit history access finance.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 22nd Jul 2025
Ricoh unveils IM C401F printer for hybrid & enterprise workspaces
Hybrid & Remote Work

Ricoh unveils IM C401F printer for hybrid & enterprise workspaces

Ricoh launches the IM C401F A4 colour desktop printer in Australia, designed for hybrid and enterprise workspaces with fast, secure, and sustainable performance.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 22nd Jul 2025
What a tech-integrated Australia can look like in 2050
Semiconductors

What a tech-integrated Australia can look like in 2050

By 2050, Australia will blend digital and physical worlds in homes, education, and leisure, driven by AI, smart tech, and seamless integration.

By Truman Zhang • 4 min read • Tue, 22nd Jul 2025
Macquarie Cloud Services named Australia's top graduate employer
Cybersecurity

Macquarie Cloud Services named Australia's top graduate employer

Macquarie Cloud Services has been crowned Australia's top graduate employer, outpacing giants like Amazon and Microsoft in career advancement and workplace culture.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Jul 2025
Robert Whittaker named brand ambassador for Zeekr electric cars
Cartech

Robert Whittaker named brand ambassador for Zeekr electric cars

Robert Whittaker, former UFC champion, is the new Australian brand ambassador for Zeekr, promoting their electric vehicles including the Zeekr 009 family car.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 22nd Jul 2025
Gallagher Security appoints Jake Kearns to lead SMB strategy
Security Operations Centres

Gallagher Security appoints Jake Kearns to lead SMB strategy

Gallagher Security appoints Jake Kearns as National SMB and Perimeter Manager in Australia to lead growth and support for simplified security solutions.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Jul 2025
ROLLER boosts reliability & cuts cloud costs with Datadog
Security Information and Event Management

ROLLER boosts reliability & cuts cloud costs with Datadog

Australian software provider ROLLER boosts cloud reliability and cuts costs by 60% after adopting Datadog's monitoring and security platform.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Tue, 22nd Jul 2025
Slipstream Cyber names new leaders to strengthen national growth
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Slipstream Cyber names new leaders to strengthen national growth

Slipstream Cyber appoints David Kaplan and Steve Macdonald to boost leadership amid rising cyber threats and drive national growth across Australia.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 22nd Jul 2025
HCF & PALO IT launch app with 86% productivity boost using AI
Enterprise Resource Planning

HCF & PALO IT launch app with 86% productivity boost using AI

HCF and PALO IT's AI-driven Active Locals app boosts productivity by 86%, connecting Australians for health and wellbeing in just four months' development.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Jul 2025