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Gen reveals 46% surge in cyberattacks; AI scams grow rapidly

Gen's Q2/2024 Threat Report reveals a 46% rise in cyberattacks, emphasising AI-enhanced scams. New Zealand and the UK are notably affected by financial scams.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Sep 2024

Hyperscale

Paris AI startup Steerlab raises USD $1.9 million in pre-seed round

AI startup Steerlab secures USD $1.9m pre-seed funding to enhance its platform automating RFP responses, aiming to attract top talent and scale sales in US and Europe.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Sep 2024

Network Infrastructure

Broadcom announces key updates to software-defined edge portfolio

Broadcom enhances VMware VeloCloud with Fixed Wireless Access and satellite support, aiming to boost Edge AI workload deployment.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 30th Aug 2024

EduTech

Palo Alto Networks reveals surge in deepfake-driven scams

Palo Alto Networks reveals the alarming rise of AI-generated deepfake scams targeting individuals and organisations, with hundreds of implicated domains.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 30th Aug 2024

Productivity

Australia's tech sector grapples with severe skills shortages

Australia faces mounting tech sector challenges due to severe skills shortages, Hays report reveals, ranking the nation fourth globally for talent deficits.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 28th Aug 2024

Surveillance

Australian drone tech helps Quebec tackle bushfires in 2023

Sydney-based Carbonix's drone tech aids Quebec firefighters in combating severe bushfires, targeting 'zombie fires' and improving fire detection and cost-efficiency.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 26th Aug 2024

Marketing Technologies

Fresha secures $31 million from J.P. Morgan for expansion

Fresha secures a $31 million venture debt facility from J.P. Morgan to fuel expansion, enhance AI capabilities, and support new market entries.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 23rd Aug 2024

The Trade Desk

Nexxen & The Trade Desk announce strategic data partnership

Nexxen joins forces with The Trade Desk to bring automatic content recognition data to UK, US, Canada, and Australia, enhancing ad targeting in connected TV.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Aug 2024

Mobile Device Management

Australian emergency services' IT vulnerability exposed by SOTI report

A SOTI report unveils major IT vulnerabilities in Australia's emergency services, raising alarms after CrowdStrike's global outage affected 8.5 million devices.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Aug 2024

EduTech

D2L acquires H5P Group, launches AI-powered D2L Lumi

D2L acquires H5P Group and launches D2L Lumi, an AI-powered tool designed to enrich learning experiences and streamline educational content creation.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 21st Aug 2024

Data Fabric

Appian's new platform release enhances AI & compliance features

Appian's new platform version boosts enterprise AI with generative AI chatbots and enhanced compliance features, ready to transform data management and processes.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Tue, 20th Aug 2024

Firewalls

Genetec to host Security Center SaaS on Microsoft Azure in Australia

Genetec now hosts its Security Center SaaS in Australia via Microsoft Azure to meet the growing regional demand for local cloud-based physical security.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 20th Aug 2024

Application Programming Interface

ShipEngine launches turnkey shipping solution for UK platforms

ShipEngine debuts its new 'ShipEngine for Platforms' in the UK, enabling ecommerce platforms to integrate seamless shipping components, enhancing merchant workflows.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Aug 2024

Software-as-a-Service

StorMagic appoints Susan Odle as Chief Growth Officer

StorMagic appoints Susan Odle as Chief Growth Officer to spearhead enterprise sales amidst its SvHCI market launch. Odle to develop key strategies.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 15th Aug 2024

Malware

HP study reveals rise in nation-state attacks on supply chains

HP Wolf Security's latest study reveals a sharp rise in nation-state attacks on hardware supply chains, with 19% of firms falling victim and future threats expected to increase.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Aug 2024

Software-as-a-Service

StorMagic secures Palatine funding to drive expansion & innovation

StorMagic secures investment from Palatine Growth Credit Fund, aiming to boost growth with its new SvHCI product, offering a cost-effective alternative to VMware.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Jul 2024

Genetec

Genetec's Sydney Experience Centre a significant commitment

Genetec celebrated the opening of its Sydney Experience Centre, its eighth globally, emphasising investment and growth in the Oceania region.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Mon, 29th Jul 2024

Marketing Technologies

AppScenic launches new AI tools for eCommerce automation

ECommerce platform AppScenic has launched AI tools using OpenAI's API to help retailers optimise product pages, marketing, and SEO, streamlining store management.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Jul 2024

Ransomware

ReliaQuest report notes 20% spike in ransomware Q2 2024

ReliaQuest's Q2 2024 report reveals a 20% surge in ransomware attacks. With 1,237 organisations hit, new players like RansomHub rise amid the RaaS disruption.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jul 2024

Hybrid Cloud

CMC Markets joins Hewlett Packard Enterprise for cloud upgrade

CMC Markets has partnered with Hewlett Packard Enterprise to modernise its Australian operations using HPE GreenLake.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Jul 2024