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White Fox leads Australian fashion brands in global popularity
Instagram

White Fox leads Australian fashion brands in global popularity

White Fox leads as Australia's most searched fashion brand globally, with 687,220 monthly searches and millions of social media followers worldwide.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 2nd May 2025
It's the end of passwords as we know it
Malware

It's the end of passwords as we know it

Passwords are fading as biometrics, like fingerprints and facial recognition, emerge as Australia's secure, hassle-free future for digital access.

By Robert Vinokurov • 5 min read • Fri, 2nd May 2025
A future with no passwords: Why passwordless authentication is key for cyber-resilience
Digital Transformation

A future with no passwords: Why passwordless authentication is key for cyber-resilience

As cyber threats rise and passwords fail, businesses face US$1m annual costs; passwordless authentication offers a secure, efficient future for digital access.

By Mary Attard • 4 min read • Fri, 2nd May 2025
Primer launches initiative to help start-ups optimise payments
EduTech

Primer launches initiative to help start-ups optimise payments

Primer launches 'Primer for Growth' to help start-ups tackle payment hurdles with free access to its advanced payment tools for one year.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 2nd May 2025
Experts urge businesses to move beyond passwords for security
Multi-factor authentication

Experts urge businesses to move beyond passwords for security

On World Password Day, experts urge moving beyond strong passwords to layered security, including MFA and AI, as 79% of attacks now bypass malware.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd May 2025
Binance Australia partners Jack Robinson in landmark surf deal
Crypto

Binance Australia partners Jack Robinson in landmark surf deal

Binance Australia has become the first crypto exchange to sponsor pro surfer Jack Robinson, aiming to boost Aussie awareness of blockchain and digital assets.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 1st May 2025
LG showcases innovative appliances in MasterChef Australia series
Smart Home

LG showcases innovative appliances in MasterChef Australia series

LG Electronics Australia partners with MasterChef Australia 2024 to showcase innovative kitchen appliances, inspiring home cooks across the nation.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 1st May 2025
Exclusive: Workforce skills gap hits critical point in ANZ
Identity and Access Management

Exclusive: Workforce skills gap hits critical point in ANZ

Australia and New Zealand face a critical skills shortage as demand for managerial and professional roles surges, experts warn. Upskilling is urgent.

By Melania Watson • 6 min read • Thu, 1st May 2025
Vistar Media brings Adstruc OOH planning software to ANZ
Modernisation

Vistar Media brings Adstruc OOH planning software to ANZ

Vistar Media launches Adstruc in Australia and New Zealand, streamlining out-of-home ad planning and saving agencies over 30% of weekly time.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 1st May 2025
Exclusive: How Greenbox tackles tech waste with data security focus
Data Protection

Exclusive: How Greenbox tackles tech waste with data security focus

Wayne Angus, Country Manager of Greenbox, highlights the urgent need for data security and environmental sustainability in tech waste management across Australasia.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Thu, 1st May 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Australian stories

AI speeds up Tasmanian wildlife monitoring & conservation work
Artificial Intelligence

AI speeds up Tasmanian wildlife monitoring & conservation work

Tasmania's WildTracker utilises AI to sort over 774,000 wildlife images, saving 900 volunteer hours and boosting conservation efforts across the region.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Fri, 2nd May 2025
FinTech Australia unveils 2025 Finnie Awards finalists list
Crypto

FinTech Australia unveils 2025 Finnie Awards finalists list

FinTech Australia has announced the 2025 Finnie Awards finalists, marking its 10th anniversary with a record 348 entries across diverse fintech sectors.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd May 2025
Super fund cyberattacks highlight risks to Australian savings
Multi-factor authentication

Super fund cyberattacks highlight risks to Australian savings

Several Australian superannuation funds suffered cyberattacks in April 2025, compromising thousands of accounts and raising urgent security concerns.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd May 2025
Social media & influencers reshape narrative ahead of election
Data Analytics

Social media & influencers reshape narrative ahead of election

Social media election chatter in Australia surges 20% with cost of living top concern amid mixed sentiment for major parties ahead of 2025 vote.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Fri, 2nd May 2025
CMF launches slimmest smartphone & three new earbuds
Near Field Communication

CMF launches slimmest smartphone & three new earbuds

Nothing's sub-brand CMF launches the Phone 2 Pro, the slimmest model yet, plus three new Buds, with pre-orders from 28 April in Australia.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 2nd May 2025
Australian enterprises increase investment in digital trust
Customer Experience

Australian enterprises increase investment in digital trust

Australian businesses lead globally in boosting investment in digital trust, focusing on fraud detection and identity verification to protect customers.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 1st May 2025
Genetec & Western Sydney University launch five-year internship
Physical Security

Genetec & Western Sydney University launch five-year internship

Genetec partners with Western Sydney University to launch a five-year internship scheme offering semester-long placements to tech students starting March 2025.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 1st May 2025
Kinetic IT wins Main Roads deal for technology & support services
DevOps

Kinetic IT wins Main Roads deal for technology & support services

Kinetic IT has secured a contract to deliver comprehensive technology services, supporting Main Roads WA's management of 19,000km of road infrastructure.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 1st May 2025