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Qualys launches Policy Audit to slash compliance audit costs

Qualys unveils Policy Audit to boost compliance efficiency, cut costs, and reduce risks amid rising regulatory demands and system complexities.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Mon, 28th Apr 2025

Digital Transformation

Redefining workforce management: Empowering the frontline in a post-pandemic era

Post-pandemic, frontline workers demand more than pay: engagement and flexibility drive modern workforce management, empowering Australia's essential sectors.

By Andy Nicholas • 4 min read • Thu, 24th Apr 2025

Digital Transformation

ERP success or ERP chaos: Why SMB manufacturers win or lose in implementation

SMB manufacturers in Australia and New Zealand face a high-stakes gamble with ERP systems: success drives growth, failure risks costly disruptions.

By Andrew Mamonitis • 5 min read • Thu, 24th Apr 2025

Data Protection

AI use in enterprises soars but brings surge in cyber risks

Enterprise AI use has surged over 3,000%, with ChatGPT dominating but also being the most-blocked app due to security concerns, says Zscaler report.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 24th Apr 2025

Software-as-a-Service

World IP Day: Experts calling for IP reform in the age of AI

As AI reshapes creativity, experts call for reform of IP laws rather than abolition, warning that current rules fail to protect smaller creators and Indigenous cultures.

By Staff Writer • 8 min read • Thu, 24th Apr 2025

Marketing Technologies

Hotwire launches AI-powered Spark tool & global AI Lab

Hotwire Global launches Hotwire Spark, an AI tool to boost brand visibility on AI search platforms alongside a new global AI Innovation Lab.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 23rd Apr 2025

Malware

OPSWAT partners with Sektor Cyber to boost ANZ presence

OPSWAT has named Sektor Cyber as its new distributor in Australia and New Zealand to boost cybersecurity solutions amid rising regulatory demands.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Apr 2025

Data Protection

APJ region sees 73% surge in web & API attacks in 2024

Web and API attacks in the Asia Pacific and Japan surged 73% in 2024, with 51 billion incidents linked to AI-driven cyber threats, says Akamai.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 23rd Apr 2025

Digital Transformation

Puma rolls out Workday to boost global HR & talent growth

PUMA has implemented Workday's HCM solution to standardise HR processes and boost talent development across key Asia Pacific and Japan markets.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Apr 2025

Storage

Synology launches DS925+ storage with faster speeds in ANZ

Synology launches its new 4-bay DiskStation DS925+ storage device in Australia and New Zealand, boasting enhanced performance and scalable capacity for businesses.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Apr 2025

Ransomware

Former CIA Chief George Tenet joins Illumio board to boost AI cybersecurity

George J. Tenet, ex-CIA Director, joins Illumio's board to boost focus on AI-driven breach containment in hybrid and multi-cloud cybersecurity.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Apr 2025

Māori

New Zealand to launch national database for ovarian cancer care

Te Aho o Te Kahu is creating a national chemotherapy database to boost ovarian cancer survival rates in New Zealand, following successful Scandinavian models.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Wed, 23rd Apr 2025

Unified Communications

ANZ firms ramp up AI agent adoption to stay competitive in 2025

Australian and New Zealand firms are rapidly expanding AI agent investments, with 91% deeming it vital for staying competitive, says Cloudera survey.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 23rd Apr 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Australian stories

Digital Transformation

Hybrid work boosts productivity for most employees, survey finds

New research finds 63% of Australian employees cite hybrid work as boosting productivity, while nearly 40% of employers mandate more in-office days by 2025.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 24th Apr 2025

Fintech

Fintech leaders urge action on reform to ease cost pressures

Over 100 fintech leaders urge Australian parties to end policy inertia and finalise reforms aimed at easing cost of living pressures and boosting the sector.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Thu, 24th Apr 2025

Buy Now Pay Later

Gen Z Australians turning away from credit cards for BNPL

A new report reveals 56% of Gen Z Australians dislike credit cards, favouring debit cards and BNPL services amid rising financial stress and complexity.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 24th Apr 2025

Malware

Veeam report finds 69% of firms hit by ransomware in past year

Nearly 69% of global firms, including Australian organisations, faced ransomware attacks in the past year, despite improved resilience efforts, says Veeam.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 24th Apr 2025