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Exclaimer nears USD $100 million ARR with global push

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Email branding specialist Exclaimer nears USD $100 million ARR as new products and hires fuel global expansion across major markets.
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How identity verification could have stopped a $300M Crypto scam

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North Korean hackers stole USD $300M via fake Zoom calls; robust identity checks could have broken the scam’s chain of trust.
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Zoom launches AI Companion 3.0 with agentic workflows

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Zoom unveils AI Companion 3.0, adding agentic workflows, a browser hub for work orchestration and standalone access from USD $10 a month.
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Riverbed unveils AI tool to automate workplace IT support

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Riverbed launches Aternity Self-Service, an Agentic AI tool that automates diagnosis and fixes for common workplace IT issues.
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Northamber acquires Nuvias UC hardware unit for GBP £7.1 million

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Northamber has acquired Nuvias UC’s hardware unit for GBP £7.1 million, boosting its audio-visual and unified communications capabilities amid sector growth.
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Australian hybrid work divide persists as new laws considered

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Almost half of Australian workers adopt hybrid work, sparking debate as Victoria considers law granting two days homeworking weekly.
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Dropbox, Leader launch AI-powered Dash to boost Aussie partners

Mon, 24th Nov 2025
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Dropbox partners with Leader to launch AI-powered Dash in Australia, aiming to boost partner skills and drive real productivity gains across business teams.
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Professional headsets essential for productivity in hybrid workplaces

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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By 2026, 94% of businesses will adopt professional headsets to boost productivity and communication in hybrid workplaces, says Frost & Sullivan.
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Background Noise: The silent business expense

Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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Background noise in hybrid offices quietly erodes productivity and clarity, prompting firms to invest in quality audio tools for better collaboration and decisions.
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Phishing attacks surge as criminals exploit trusted platforms in 2025

Wed, 12th Nov 2025
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Phishing attacks surged in 2025, with a 67% rise exploiting trusted platforms like Zoom and PayPal, and a 449% increase in phone-based vishing incidents targeting businesses.
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Hands-on Review: Logitech Brio 4K a webcam with cinematic flair

Fri, 31st Oct 2025
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Logitech's Brio 4K webcam combines sleek design with outstanding image quality, delivering near-cinematic video that enhances every call and stream effortlessly.
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UK retailers hit by surge in AI-powered phishing & vishing scams

Thu, 30th Oct 2025
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UK retailers like M&S and Harrods face soaring AI-driven phishing and vishing scams, with phone attacks rising 449% and losses hitting hundreds of millions.
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Datadog launches Updog.ai for real-time SaaS & AWS status monitoring

Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
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Datadog has launched Updog.ai, a free AI-driven platform offering near real-time status monitoring of major AWS and SaaS services for enhanced reliability insights.
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Second Nature raises USD $22 million to boost AI sales training

Fri, 17th Oct 2025
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Second Nature has raised USD $22 million to expand its AI-driven sales training platform, helping businesses boost performance and reduce onboarding times.
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Zoom Phone surpasses 10 million seats as AI drives growth

Thu, 16th Oct 2025
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Zoom Phone has surpassed 10 million seats worldwide as its AI-driven cloud phone system boosts cost savings and productivity across industries.
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Plaud unveils omnichannel AI platform to automate notetaking

Thu, 9th Oct 2025
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Plaud launches an omnichannel AI platform providing APIs and SDKs to automate and analyse notetaking across in-person and online business conversations.
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Dell unveils AI-powered Pro Plus Earbuds for hybrid work needs

Mon, 29th Sep 2025
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Dell launches Pro Plus Earbuds with AI-driven noise cancellation and Microsoft Teams certification, tailored for hybrid work and easy IT management.
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Logitech unveils new headsets to tackle office distractions

Wed, 24th Sep 2025
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Logitech launches Zone Wireless 2 ES and Zone Wired 2 headsets with AI noise cancellation, designed to improve focus in open-plan offices at AUD $199.95-$309.95.
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Zoom unveils AI upgrades for sales, service & event platforms

Fri, 19th Sep 2025
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Zoom rolls out AI upgrades across sales, service and events platforms, enhancing automation, personalised engagement and operational efficiency by 2026.
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Agentic AI reshapes banking security, raising efficiency & risks

Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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Agentic AI is transforming Australian banking security, boosting efficiency but raising risks as cybercriminals exploit AI in 80% of ransomware attacks.