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Why physical security for data centres differs from other facilities
Data Protection

Why physical security for data centres differs from other facilities

In an era dominated by data, the unique security needs of data centres demand specialised measures to protect invaluable assets and sensitive information.

By Nick Koletsis • 4 min read • Wed, 12th Feb 2025
Improving parking in Australian urban centres: Addressing the challenge of rising density
Smart Cities

Improving parking in Australian urban centres: Addressing the challenge of rising density

As Australia's urban centres grapple with rising density and parking challenges, innovative solutions from SenSen aim to enhance efficiency and curb congestion.

By Nathan Rogers • 4 min read • Wed, 12th Feb 2025
NetApp unveils enhanced storage solutions, ASA A-Series
Storage

NetApp unveils enhanced storage solutions, ASA A-Series

NetApp has unveiled updates to its storage portfolio, introducing the ASA A20, A30, and A50 systems, starting at USD $25,000, to meet modern workload demands.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 12th Feb 2025
Elastic appoints Jeremy Pell as ANZ area vice president
Marketing Technologies

Elastic appoints Jeremy Pell as ANZ area vice president

Elastic has appointed Jeremy Pell as Area Vice President for Australia and New Zealand, aiming to boost growth and customer satisfaction in a competitive market.

By Moritz Florian • 2 min read • Wed, 12th Feb 2025
Fortra's 2025 cybersecurity survey: key risk findings
Malware

Fortra's 2025 cybersecurity survey: key risk findings

Fortra's newly released 2025 cybersecurity survey reveals evolving threats, with 83% of professionals citing phishing as their top concern, alongside rising worries over AI.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Feb 2025
Exclusive: Babeltext aims to break language barriers in global messaging
Marketing Technologies

Exclusive: Babeltext aims to break language barriers in global messaging

Babeltext launches an AI-driven messaging platform aimed at breaking language barriers, enabling real-time communication in 195 languages for global users.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Wed, 12th Feb 2025
Applications open for Yahoo Academy 2025 in Sydney
Artificial Intelligence

Applications open for Yahoo Academy 2025 in Sydney

Nominations are now open for Yahoo Academy 2025, set to take place in Sydney on April 8-9, aimed at empowering 30 media and marketing professionals.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Feb 2025
Acer unveils new Predator Helios Neo gaming laptops
Gaming

Acer unveils new Predator Helios Neo gaming laptops

Acer has launched the Predator Helios Neo 16 AI and 18 AI gaming laptops, featuring cutting-edge Intel and NVIDIA technology for high performance.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Feb 2025
DeepSeek's rise: Navigating the AI data and security challenge in Australia
Data Protection

DeepSeek's rise: Navigating the AI data and security challenge in Australia

DeepSeek, a Chinese AI startup, has surged to 3 million downloads in Australia, prompting concerns over data privacy, national security and misuse.

By Steve Moros • 6 min read • Tue, 11th Feb 2025
Cutting through complexity: How a unified approach can help safeguard IT systems
Digital Transformation

Cutting through complexity: How a unified approach can help safeguard IT systems

Australian organisations are grappling with complexity in cyber security, as 70% feel AI is outpacing their defenses amid rising AI-generated threats.

By Chase Doelling • 4 min read • Tue, 11th Feb 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Australian stories

Australians urged to beware AI romance scams' deception
Valentine's Day

Australians urged to beware AI romance scams' deception

As Valentine's Day approaches, experts warn Australians to remain cautious of AI-assisted romance scams, causing significant loss, with AUD $35 million reported in 2023.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Wed, 12th Feb 2025
Australian firms face data hurdles in AI deployment, study finds
Data Analytics

Australian firms face data hurdles in AI deployment, study finds

A new study reveals that while 80% of Australian firms prioritise data integration, security and quality issues hinder AI progress, with only 6% accessing data freely.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Feb 2025
Australian firms to overhaul backup strategies by 2025
Software-as-a-Service

Australian firms to overhaul backup strategies by 2025

A new report reveals over half of Australian businesses plan to change their backup solutions by 2025, facing challenges in cost and recovery confidence.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Feb 2025
Lack of whistleblowing systems undermines ESG in Australia
Investment

Lack of whistleblowing systems undermines ESG in Australia

Report It Now raises alarm over the inadequate whistleblowing infrastructure in Australian firms, jeopardising Environmental, Social, and Governance commitments.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Feb 2025
Australia bans Chinese AI platform DeepSeek over security
Firewalls

Australia bans Chinese AI platform DeepSeek over security

The Australian government has banned the Chinese AI platform DeepSeek from its systems, echoing similar actions by the US and Italy over security risks.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Feb 2025
The way it is and the way it should be
Digital Transformation

The way it is and the way it should be

A skilled labour crunch, weak investment and slow policy change are set to keep Aotearoa New Zealand’s construction sector under strain in 2025.

By Staff Writer • 12 min read • Wed, 12th Feb 2025
Microsoft survey reveals online risks for Aussie teens
Generative AI

Microsoft survey reveals online risks for Aussie teens

A Microsoft survey reveals that 64% of Australian teenagers faced online risks in 2024, with rising concerns over AI and digital safety among parents.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Feb 2025
Dexcom ONE+ glucose system launches for Type 2 diabetes
Health Technologies

Dexcom ONE+ glucose system launches for Type 2 diabetes

Dexcom has launched its Dexcom ONE+ continuous glucose monitoring system in Australia, enhancing glucose management for those with Type 2 diabetes.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Tue, 11th Feb 2025