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Responsible AI: Managing ethical and regulatory risks while using AI to accelerate growth
Physical Security

Responsible AI: Managing ethical and regulatory risks while using AI to accelerate growth

AI is projected to boost Australia's economy by 40% and add AUD $600 billion by 2030, yet concerns over data privacy and ethical risks are rising.

By Shreshta Shyamsundar • 4 min read • Tue, 3rd Dec 2024
Five Eyes recommend Semperis' Purple Knight for cyber defence
Cybersecurity

Five Eyes recommend Semperis' Purple Knight for cyber defence

The Five Eyes Alliance has highlighted Semperis' Purple Knight tool in new guidance aimed at bolstering cybersecurity against identity threats.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 28th Nov 2024
Fivecast wins National Exporter Award for technology
Generative AI

Fivecast wins National Exporter Award for technology

Fivecast has clinched the National Australian Exporter Award for Advanced Technologies, marking a notable second win at the 62nd Australian Export Awards.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Nov 2024
Exclusive: Innovating mental health care with Innowell's decision support software
Software Development

Exclusive: Innovating mental health care with Innowell's decision support software

Innowell is transforming mental health care with innovative decision support software, significantly reducing wait times and saving lives, led by CEO Syed Ahmed.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 27th Nov 2024
Cybercriminals target shoppers with 38 million phishing scams
Malware

Cybercriminals target shoppers with 38 million phishing scams

Cybercriminals launched over 38 million phishing attacks in 2024, with a 25% rise in threats targeting online retailers amid Black Friday sales.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 25th Nov 2024
Keepit appoints Fahad Qureshi as VP of Sales for Americas
Software-as-a-Service

Keepit appoints Fahad Qureshi as VP of Sales for Americas

Keepit has appointed Fahad Qureshi as Vice President of Sales for the Americas and ANZ, aiming to expand its market presence with his extensive expertise.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
Caseware & Validis partner to enhance audit data tools
Data Analytics

Caseware & Validis partner to enhance audit data tools

Caseware has partnered with Validis to enhance data ingestion tools for audit firms, ensuring clean, audit-ready data is readily available.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Wed, 20th Nov 2024
Carbonix Volanti drone gets US approval for BVLOS ops
Agricultural Technology

Carbonix Volanti drone gets US approval for BVLOS ops

Carbonix's Volanti drone secures a nationwide waiver for BVLOS operations in the US, revolutionising UAV capabilities and market access.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2024
CoinFlip Wallet launches in Australia & New Zealand
Crypto

CoinFlip Wallet launches in Australia & New Zealand

CoinFlip has launched its Wallet service in Australia and New Zealand, enhancing the ease of cryptocurrency transactions for users in the region.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2024
Cybersecurity advisory highlights top vulnerabilities of 2023
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Cybersecurity advisory highlights top vulnerabilities of 2023

Leading cybersecurity agencies have issued an advisory identifying frequently exploited vulnerabilities in 2023, urging enhanced security measures across sectors.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2024
Mys Tyler launches portal linking brands with creators
Content Creation

Mys Tyler launches portal linking brands with creators

Mys Tyler has launched a brand portal, connecting fashion labels with creators for affordable access to diverse user-generated content across multiple regions.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2024
Survey reveals rising demand for biometric travel tech
Data Privacy

Survey reveals rising demand for biometric travel tech

Entrust's Seamless Travel Experience Survey reveals 94% of Australian frequent flyers favour biometric solutions for reducing airport wait times.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 18th Nov 2024
Study shows AI in software testing yet to boost efficiency
DevOps

Study shows AI in software testing yet to boost efficiency

A study by Rainforest QA reveals 81% of developers use generative AI in testing, but productivity gains remain elusive amid traditional open-source challenges.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Nov 2024
Marketing budgets rise in 2024, AI drives strategic growth
Fintech

Marketing budgets rise in 2024, AI drives strategic growth

A survey by 10Fold reveals 65% of marketing leaders in the US, Canada, and Europe anticipate larger budgets in 2024, despite fewer KPI pressures.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Nov 2024
Auror raises AUD $72.6m to tackle retail crime globally
Physical Security

Auror raises AUD $72.6m to tackle retail crime globally

Auror has raised AUD $72.6 million in Series C funding to enhance its retail crime-fighting technology and expand into North America and the UK.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Nov 2024

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ASEAN-6 MSMEs boost eCommerce exports with Amazon help
Supply Chain

ASEAN-6 MSMEs boost eCommerce exports with Amazon help

A report by Amazon reveals that ASEAN-6 MSMEs contributed 38% of USD $18.9 billion in eCommerce exports, highlighting vital growth and export challenges.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 15th Nov 2024
Australians hesitant on AI for travel, report reveals
Clean technologies

Australians hesitant on AI for travel, report reveals

SiteMinder's latest report reveals Australian travellers are wary of AI, with only 32% open to using it for accommodation, lagging behind Asia and Latin America.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Nov 2024