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More workers testing positive for meth
Human Capital Management

More workers testing positive for meth

Workplace safety risks are rising as meth detections climbed to nearly a quarter of all non-negative drug tests in March, data shows.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Tue, 20th May 2025

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Australian stories

AI investment rises as security teams battle skills shortages
Semiconductors

AI investment rises as security teams battle skills shortages

Splunk's report reveals 71% of ANZ organisations boost AI investment amid staffing shortages to tackle security tool fragmentation and rising cyber threats.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 21st May 2025
Amplitude unveils new tools to unify marketing & product data
Data Analytics

Amplitude unveils new tools to unify marketing & product data

Amplitude launches new enterprise tools unifying marketing and product data, offering marketers a comprehensive view to better optimise campaigns and customer journeys.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 21st May 2025
Stripe unveils AI payments model & stablecoin accounts amid growth
Crypto

Stripe unveils AI payments model & stablecoin accounts amid growth

Stripe unveils AI-powered payments model and stablecoin accounts, enhancing fraud detection and global money management in 101 countries.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 20th May 2025
Xero reports NZD $2.1 billion revenue & 23% annual growth
Financial Systems

Xero reports NZD $2.1 billion revenue & 23% annual growth

Xero posts NZD $2.1bn revenue in FY25, up 23%, with net profit rising 30% and subscriber base growing 6% to 4.41 million users globally.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 20th May 2025
NetApp partners with NVIDIA to boost AI data storage in Australia
Storage

NetApp partners with NVIDIA to boost AI data storage in Australia

NetApp partners with NVIDIA to enhance AI data infrastructure, offering Australian enterprises and agencies unified, secure, and scalable AI-ready data solutions.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 20th May 2025
From compliance to campaigns: Data collaboration as Finserv's Marketing Edge
Data Protection

From compliance to campaigns: Data collaboration as Finserv's Marketing Edge

Australian financial services marketers face stricter privacy laws but can harness secure data collaboration for tailored, compliant, and effective campaigns.

By Richard Knott • 4 min read • Tue, 20th May 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Australian stories

Acronis partners with Adelaide Crows to boost cyber security
Data Protection

Acronis partners with Adelaide Crows to boost cyber security

Acronis partners with Adelaide Crows to deliver cyber protection for three AFL seasons, enhancing the club's data security in a digital era.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 21st May 2025
Indosat launches SheHacks 2025 for women's digital inclusion
Digital Transformation

Indosat launches SheHacks 2025 for women's digital inclusion

Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison launches SheHacks 2025, expanding its programme to empower Indonesian women in technology and digital entrepreneurship nationwide.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Wed, 21st May 2025
McAfee rolls out AI scam detector for Australians amid surge
Phishing

McAfee rolls out AI scam detector for Australians amid surge

McAfee launches AI Scam Detector for Australians amid surge, targeting texts, emails and videos with 99% detection accuracy to curb rising online scams.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 21st May 2025
Pat Murphy to succeed Shane Baker as Experteq chief in 2025
Partner Programmes

Pat Murphy to succeed Shane Baker as Experteq chief in 2025

Experteq announces Pat Murphy will succeed Shane Baker as CEO in September 2025, ensuring continuity after Baker's 12 years of leadership.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Wed, 21st May 2025
BLUETTI launches Apex 300 on Indiegogo: Versatile power for homes, travel & off-grid living
Clean technologies

BLUETTI launches Apex 300 on Indiegogo: Versatile power for homes, travel & off-grid living

BLUETTI unveils the Apex 300 on Indiegogo, a versatile £2,764.8Wh portable power station ideal for homes, travel and off-grid living in Australia.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 21st May 2025
Legal expert calls on Aussie brands to double down on trade mark protection with technology
Physical Security

Legal expert calls on Aussie brands to double down on trade mark protection with technology

Amid counterfeit Australian wines in the UK, experts urge Aussie brands to boost trade mark protection and adopt tech to safeguard exports and reputation.

By Aparna Watal • 3 min read • Tue, 20th May 2025
Solutions Plus acquires BCPrise to expand into Sydney market
Enterprise Resource Planning

Solutions Plus acquires BCPrise to expand into Sydney market

Adelaide's Solutions Plus expands nationally, acquiring Sydney's BCPrise to boost its SME IT services and strengthen its presence in New South Wales.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 20th May 2025
Australia faces mounting cyber threats to vital infrastructure
Malware

Australia faces mounting cyber threats to vital infrastructure

Australia faces a growing threat from state-backed cyber espionage targeting critical infrastructure, risking disruptions to power, water, and healthcare services.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 20th May 2025
Udemy launches Innovation Studio to accelerate AI-led upskilling
Digital Transformation

Udemy launches Innovation Studio to accelerate AI-led upskilling

Udemy has launched its Innovation Studio to fast-track AI-powered, personalised skills training, starting with a reskilling course for business leaders.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 20th May 2025
Teradata achieves IRAP assessment for VantageCloud Lake suite
Hybrid Cloud

Teradata achieves IRAP assessment for VantageCloud Lake suite

Teradata completes PROTECTED-level IRAP assessment for its VantageCloud Lake across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud, strengthening secure cloud options for Australian agencies.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 20th May 2025