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Australian AI startup Marqo secures $12.5m in funding
Application Programming Interface

Australian AI startup Marqo secures $12.5m in funding

Marqo secures $12.5m in Series A funding to further the adoption of its pioneering vector search platform and accelerate commercial growth.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Feb 2024
Orro secures Liquid IT in first overseas expansion
Unified Communications

Orro secures Liquid IT in first overseas expansion

Australian digital infrastructure provider Orro makes its first international move by acquiring New Zealand-based Liquid IT.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Feb 2024
Amber Technology & ABB Australia enter new alliance
IT Automation

Amber Technology & ABB Australia enter new alliance

Amber Technology partners with ABB Australia to distribute building automation and lighting control systems nationwide.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 15th Feb 2024
Sekuro first to offer Zero Trust Strategy on AWS Marketplace
Unified Communications

Sekuro first to offer Zero Trust Strategy on AWS Marketplace

Cybersecurity provider, Sekuro, offers its innovative Zero Trust Strategy services on AWS Marketplace, making it the first firm to do so in collaboration with CrowdStrike, Zscaler and Okta.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Feb 2024
Avarni appoints David Payne & Daniel Jarosch in key roles
Hyperscale

Avarni appoints David Payne & Daniel Jarosch in key roles

Avarni, a leading decarbonisation firm, appoints David Payne as its Chief Commercial Officer and Daniel Jarosch as board Chairman, marking a new phase of global growth.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Feb 2024
John Milionis steps in as Channel Sales Director at Fortinet Australia
Cloud Access Security Broker

John Milionis steps in as Channel Sales Director at Fortinet Australia

John Milionis has been appointed as the new Channel Sales Director of Fortinet Australia, bringing his extensive experience in the technology sector to enhance cybersecurity and outcomes for partners and customers.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Feb 2024
BeyondTrust strengthens Asia Pacific expansion with key appointments
Customer Experience

BeyondTrust strengthens Asia Pacific expansion with key appointments

BeyondTrust strengthens its expansion in the Asia Pacific with key appointments; Sami Toivonen as ANZ Regional Sales Director, and Charlie Wood as Asia Regional Sales Director.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Feb 2024
Marie-Celine Merret heads Creative Tech at Clemenger's MADE THIS
Gaming

Marie-Celine Merret heads Creative Tech at Clemenger's MADE THIS

Creative Technology expert Marie-Celine Merret bows into the helm at MADE THIS, bolstering its capabilities in omnichannel content amid a tech boom, following a successful stint at Media.Monks.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Feb 2024
Exclusive: The BlueVoyant philosophy driving success
Supply Chain

Exclusive: The BlueVoyant philosophy driving success

Exploring the efficacy of BlueVoyant's 'good, accurate and fast' philosophy: rapid growth in Australia and a reliance on AI make the cybersecurity firm a standout in the global industry.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Feb 2024
Aussies struggle to identify AI in love scams, McAfee study shows
Cloud Access Security Broker

Aussies struggle to identify AI in love scams, McAfee study shows

New research unveils that while 41% of men use AI for online dating, there's growing concern over authenticity, with 40% of Australians encountering fake profiles and 25% chatted with a potential partner who turned out to be a fraudster.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 14th Feb 2024
DataStax unveils SwiftieGPT, AI chatbot for Taylor Swift's Australian fans
Marketing Technologies

DataStax unveils SwiftieGPT, AI chatbot for Taylor Swift's Australian fans

In anticipation of Taylor Swift's Eras Tour, DataStax announces SwiftieGPT, an AI chatbot offering comprehensive knowledge about Taylor Swift to her Australian fans.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Feb 2024

Stories from Other Regions

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Australian healthcare plagued with rising rate of cyber fraud
Firewalls

Australian healthcare plagued with rising rate of cyber fraud

RSM Australia warns that identity and cyber fraud pose significant threats to the healthcare sector, with criminals exploiting complex funding sources and billing systems.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 16th Feb 2024
Qlik achieves Protected level IRAP status for public sector
Data Analytics

Qlik achieves Protected level IRAP status for public sector

Qlik attains Protected level assessment from Australia's IRAP, furthering its capability to aid government and regulated sectors in AI-powered DX.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Feb 2024
Craggle introduces AI tool for easier loan refinancing
Fintech

Craggle introduces AI tool for easier loan refinancing

Craggle launches AI tool revolutionising home loan refinancing, aims to simplify the process and save Aussies millions annually.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 15th Feb 2024
Samsung Australia names winners of nationwide STEM contest
Agricultural Technology

Samsung Australia names winners of nationwide STEM contest

Perth-based Team ORS claims top prize in Samsung Australia's nationwide STEM competition, 'Solve for Tomorrow', with a device addressing pesticide overuse in agriculture.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Feb 2024
Australian fintech investment plummets by 76% amid global downturn
Artificial Intelligence

Australian fintech investment plummets by 76% amid global downturn

Australia's fintech deal value sunk by 76% to US$587m in 2023, a six-year low, amid a worldwide investment downturn, reports KPMG's Pulse of Fintech.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Feb 2024
Salus Ventures reaches $40m target with QIC investment boost
Space

Salus Ventures reaches $40m target with QIC investment boost

Salus Ventures, an Australian seed-stage venture capital fund, has surpassed its $40m target, powered by a robust investment from Queensland Investment Corporation (QIC).

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Feb 2024