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Qantas data breach highlights need for strong risk management
Data Protection

Qantas data breach highlights need for strong risk management

Qantas's robust data management at least identified a recent breach via a third party, protecting sensitive customer information amid rising cyber threats.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
Manhattan Active Omni adds advanced AI to boost retail services
Unified Communications

Manhattan Active Omni adds advanced AI to boost retail services

Manhattan Associates enhances its Active Omni platform with AI to speed up customer service and support Tap to Pay via iPhone in stores across retail settings.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
DigitalBridge & La Caisse acquire Yondr to boost AI data centres
Digital Transformation

DigitalBridge & La Caisse acquire Yondr to boost AI data centres

DigitalBridge and La Caisse have acquired Yondr, a global hyperscale data centre operator, to expand AI and cloud computing infrastructure worldwide.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
Ingram Micro launches Xvantage AI support for partners in ANZ
Firewalls

Ingram Micro launches Xvantage AI support for partners in ANZ

Ingram Micro launches Xvantage Enable AI programme in ANZ, helping partners adopt and scale AI services with tailored learning and vendor support.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
Most Asia Pacific firms unprepared for AI-driven cyber threats
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Most Asia Pacific firms unprepared for AI-driven cyber threats

A report reveals 90% of firms globally, including 71% in Asia Pacific, are unprepared for AI-driven cyber threats, risking costly disruptions.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Jul 2025
Australians embrace agentic AI as younger users drive adoption surge
Digital Transformation

Australians embrace agentic AI as younger users drive adoption surge

Agentic AI use among Australians jumped 50% in three months, led by millennials keen on AI for shopping, creativity, and daily tasks, Adobe reports.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 2nd Jul 2025
Exclusive: Qualys' Sam Salehi explains why ANZ firms are turning to risk platforms
Cloud Security

Exclusive: Qualys' Sam Salehi explains why ANZ firms are turning to risk platforms

Qualys' ANZ MD Sam Salehi says firms in Australia and New Zealand are adopting risk platforms amid a cybersecurity skills crisis and evolving threats.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Wed, 2nd Jul 2025

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Digital literacy & leadership slow UK public sector upgrades
Unified Communications

Digital literacy & leadership slow UK public sector upgrades

Digital literacy and weak leadership hinder UK public sector's digital upgrades despite investments in AI, big data, and cybersecurity, says Granicus research.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Fri, 4th Jul 2025
Elevate boosts fibre expertise with Senko partnership & training
Network Infrastructure

Elevate boosts fibre expertise with Senko partnership & training

Elevate enhances fibre MPO expertise with advanced Senko training and a multi six-figure investment in a new UK facility, boosting data centre connectivity.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Jul 2025
XTIUM launches direct operations in Europe to expand IT services
Unified Communications

XTIUM launches direct operations in Europe to expand IT services

XTIUM has launched direct operations in Europe from Rotterdam, expanding managed IT services including cybersecurity for EMEA businesses.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
Optic Security Group celebrates triple win at 2025 OSPAs event
Security Operations Centres

Optic Security Group celebrates triple win at 2025 OSPAs event

Optic Security Group triumphed with three wins at the 2025 New Zealand OSPAs, celebrating excellence in partnership, leadership, and individual achievement.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
One Click Group adopts ConnectID for faster, safer ID checks
Fintech

One Click Group adopts ConnectID for faster, safer ID checks

One Click Group has integrated ConnectID to enable faster, safer identity checks, streamlining tax and financial services verification across Australia.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
Singapore firms take broad approach to complex global risks
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Singapore firms take broad approach to complex global risks

Singapore firms face a uniquely complex risk landscape, adopting broad, balanced strategies to tackle cyber, climate, and geopolitical threats, says AlixPartners survey.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
Qantas breach sparks calls for stricter data security laws
Data Protection

Qantas breach sparks calls for stricter data security laws

Qantas has suffered a major data breach via a third-party platform, igniting demands for tougher data security laws in Australia.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Jul 2025
Qantas cyber breach highlights urgent need for supply chain security
Unified Communications

Qantas cyber breach highlights urgent need for supply chain security

A cyber breach at Qantas, traced to a third-party supplier, underscores urgent calls for stronger supply chain security across Australia's digital networks.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 2nd Jul 2025
Stacey Thorpe appointed Managed Payroll Director at Symatrix
Enterprise Resource Planning

Stacey Thorpe appointed Managed Payroll Director at Symatrix

Symatrix appoints Stacey Thorpe as Managed Payroll Director to drive growth in managed payroll services across the UK and global markets.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Jun 2025
Kia Connect adds driver risk scores to app for smarter insurance
Customer Experience

Kia Connect adds driver risk scores to app for smarter insurance

Kia Connect now offers driver risk scores via its app across 27 European countries, helping users personalise insurance rates with insurers.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Sat, 28th Jun 2025