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Most Asia Pacific firms unprepared for AI-driven cyber threats
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Most Asia Pacific firms unprepared for AI-driven cyber threats

A report reveals 90% of firms globally, including 71% in Asia Pacific, are unprepared for AI-driven cyber threats, risking costly disruptions.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Jul 2025
Onlyfans models need PR people too, the latest move
Marketing Technologies

Onlyfans models need PR people too, the latest move

Million Billion Media teams up with Xentrik to launch an AI-driven campaign enhancing PR and marketing for OnlyFans content creators and influencers.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 2nd Jul 2025
Business intelligence and data-driven decision-making in an unpredictable trade environment
Data Analytics

Business intelligence and data-driven decision-making in an unpredictable trade environment

Australian manufacturers are turning to business intelligence and data-driven decision-making to navigate challenges and seize opportunities in an unpredictable trade environment.

By James Robinson • 5 min read • Wed, 2nd Jul 2025
Swyftx acquires Caleb & Brown to target wealthy US investors
Crypto

Swyftx acquires Caleb & Brown to target wealthy US investors

Swyftx is acquiring US crypto brokerage Caleb & Brown to target wealthy investors, marking the largest crypto acquisition in Australasian history.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 2nd Jul 2025
Datacom posts NZD $1.48 billion revenue, eyes AI-led growth
Software-as-a-Service

Datacom posts NZD $1.48 billion revenue, eyes AI-led growth

Datacom Group reported steady NZD $1.48 billion revenue for FY25, focusing on AI-driven growth amid challenges in New Zealand and strong Australian contracts.

By Sean Mitchell • 6 min read • Wed, 2nd Jul 2025
Australians embrace agentic AI as younger users drive adoption surge
Digital Transformation

Australians embrace agentic AI as younger users drive adoption surge

Agentic AI use among Australians jumped 50% in three months, led by millennials keen on AI for shopping, creativity, and daily tasks, Adobe reports.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 2nd Jul 2025
Exclusive: Qualys' Sam Salehi explains why ANZ firms are turning to risk platforms
Cloud Security

Exclusive: Qualys' Sam Salehi explains why ANZ firms are turning to risk platforms

Qualys' ANZ MD Sam Salehi says firms in Australia and New Zealand are adopting risk platforms amid a cybersecurity skills crisis and evolving threats.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Wed, 2nd Jul 2025
Mys Tyler launches FitCheck to cut returns & boost confidence
eCommerce

Mys Tyler launches FitCheck to cut returns & boost confidence

Mys Tyler's FitCheck tool, using diverse creators and fit algorithms, cuts fashion eCommerce returns to 5.9%, boosting shopper confidence and cutting costs.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Jul 2025
APAC leaders show lowest AI confidence but see steady ROI gains
Digital Transformation

APAC leaders show lowest AI confidence but see steady ROI gains

Asia-Pacific leaders show the lowest confidence in AI effectiveness globally, yet 70% report steady ROI gains from current AI investments.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 1st Jul 2025
Jade Tang appointed Country Manager for Australia & New Zealand
JB Hi-Fi

Jade Tang appointed Country Manager for Australia & New Zealand

Tineco has appointed Jade Tang as its first Country Manager for Australia and New Zealand to drive local growth and retail expansion.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Jul 2025

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Qantas breach sparks calls for stricter data security laws
Data Protection

Qantas breach sparks calls for stricter data security laws

Qantas has suffered a major data breach via a third-party platform, igniting demands for tougher data security laws in Australia.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Jul 2025
What the Qantas breach is teaching us about crisis management
Unified Communications

What the Qantas breach is teaching us about crisis management

Qantas confirms data breach affecting six million customers, raising concerns over cybersecurity in aviation and prompting urgent crisis response measures.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 2nd Jul 2025
Qantas cyber breach highlights urgent need for supply chain security
Unified Communications

Qantas cyber breach highlights urgent need for supply chain security

A cyber breach at Qantas, traced to a third-party supplier, underscores urgent calls for stronger supply chain security across Australia's digital networks.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 2nd Jul 2025
Australian brands at serious risk of being crushed by global eCommerce giants, expert warns
Marketing Technologies

Australian brands at serious risk of being crushed by global eCommerce giants, expert warns

Australian brands risk being crushed by global eCommerce giants as local e-tailers lag in digital maturity amid booming online sales in 2024.

By Teresa Sperti • 6 min read • Wed, 2nd Jul 2025
WeMoney & women leaders shine at 2025 Finnie Awards in Sydney
Fintech

WeMoney & women leaders shine at 2025 Finnie Awards in Sydney

WeMoney wins three awards including FinTech Organisation of the Year at Sydney's 2025 Finnie Awards, with female leaders also honoured for their innovation.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Tue, 1st Jul 2025
Clean energy Council launches skills passport for sector jobs
Power / Energy

Clean energy Council launches skills passport for sector jobs

The Clean Energy Council has launched a new skills passport programme to boost training and jobs in Victoria and Queensland's renewable energy sector.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Tue, 1st Jul 2025
BLUETTI launches Elite 100 V2, Elite 30 V2 in Australia, taking portable power further
Clean technologies

BLUETTI launches Elite 100 V2, Elite 30 V2 in Australia, taking portable power further

BLUETTI launches Elite 100 V2 and Elite 30 V2 portable power stations in Australia, enhancing portability and power for outdoor adventures from July 1.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 1st Jul 2025