Australian stories - Page 15
AI, regulation & quantum top Gartner cyber trends for 2026
Thu, 5th Feb 2026
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data protection
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digital transformation
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encryption
AI, quantum threats and tougher regulation will reshape cyber strategies by 2026, forcing new governance, identity models and SOC workflows.
BW Digital and Squareroot8 plan quantum-secure link
Wed, 4th Feb 2026
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firewalls
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data protection
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network infrastructure
BW Digital and Squareroot8 plan quantum-secure link between Singapore and Batam, targeting post-quantum protection for data and AI workloads.
Infor appoints Geoff Thomas to lead APJ growth drive
Wed, 4th Feb 2026
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saas
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Infor taps former Qlik leader Geoff Thomas to spearhead Asia Pacific and Japan expansion, revamping regional leadership to fuel cloud growth.
Sigma opens Sydney APJ hub & appoints Bede Hackney
Wed, 4th Feb 2026
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storage
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virtualisation
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data analytics
Sigma has launched an Asia Pacific and Japan hub in Sydney, naming veteran sales leader Bede Hackney as regional vice president.
inTechnology names Karryn Panoutsopoulos to lead Spok push
Tue, 3rd Feb 2026
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partner programmes
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risk & compliance
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wireless networks
inTechnology taps Karryn Panoutsopoulos to spearhead Spok and SpectraLink healthcare communications growth across Australia and Asia-Pacific.
Critical flaw found in IDIS Cloud Manager CCTV viewer
Tue, 3rd Feb 2026
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ransomware
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iot security
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phishing
A critical ICM Viewer flaw lets a single malicious click hijack IDIS CCTV hosts, exposing Australian networks to deep lateral attacks.
Data#3, Perfekt, Secureware win 11:11 APAC honours
Tue, 3rd Feb 2026
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dr
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
Data#3, Perfekt and Secureware have been named 11:11 Systems' top Asia-Pacific partners in inaugural awards for cloud and security projects.
Hireup debuts national campaign with real community
Tue, 3rd Feb 2026
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martech
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digital entertainment
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social media
Hireup launches a national campaign starring its own community, challenging tokenistic disability portrayals across Australian screens.
OpenAI rolls out age checks ahead of ChatGPT adult mode
Tue, 3rd Feb 2026
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data protection
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breach prevention
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data privacy
OpenAI deploys behavioural age prediction for ChatGPT as it prepares a 2026 adult mode, raising fresh privacy and child-safety concerns.
Guidewire names Phil Joel VP of Solution Advisory APAC
Mon, 2nd Feb 2026
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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fintech
Guidewire has appointed Phil Joel as VP of Solution Advisory for APAC, strengthening support for insurers' core modernisation and data projects.
Data privacy urged as strategic board issue in AI era
Mon, 2nd Feb 2026
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firewalls
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data protection
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data analytics
Cybersecurity leaders warn boards must treat data privacy as a strategic imperative as AI drives explosive growth in personal data use.
AI, cyber threats & the rise of strategic data privacy
Mon, 2nd Feb 2026
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data protection
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ransomware
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digital transformation
AI-fuelled cyber threats and stricter rules are forcing APAC organisations to treat data privacy as a strategic advantage, not mere compliance.
Data Privacy Day warns AI, cloud outpacing governance
Sat, 31st Jan 2026
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malware
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data protection
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dr
Data Privacy Day warns AI and cloud adoption is racing ahead of data governance, as boards and regulators demand proof of control.
Okta warns of AI security gaps across Asia Pacific
Fri, 30th Jan 2026
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digital transformation
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pam
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cloud security
Okta warns APAC firms that rapid AI adoption is outpacing governance and identity controls, leaving “shadow AI” and non-human access unchecked.
Xero unveils customisable homepage packed with widgets
Fri, 30th Jan 2026
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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fintech
Xero rolls out a redesigned, widget-led homepage that surfaces real-time profit, cash flow and tasks in a custom view for each user.
AI adoption surges in Singapore but strong ROI lags
Fri, 30th Jan 2026
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storage
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data protection
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hybrid cloud
AI use is now near universal in Singapore, but few organisations can show strong returns as data complexity and security risks bite.
Remara selects 10x Banking for core modernisation drive
Fri, 30th Jan 2026
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digital transformation
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fintech
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blockchain
Remara picks 10x Banking's cloud-native core to speed new lending and investment products and fuel ANZ and Southeast Asia expansion.
Azzet appoints Henry Stoever to board for global push
Fri, 30th Jan 2026
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edutech
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digital transformation
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fintech
Azzet names governance veteran Henry Stoever to its board as it accelerates the global rollout of its premium asset marketplace.
Hype & Dexter rebrands to Avidly APAC in ANZ shift
Fri, 30th Jan 2026
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crm
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digital transformation
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cx
Hype & Dexter has rebranded as Avidly APAC, aligning with Avidly Group to scale HubSpot-focused services across Australia and New Zealand.
IDeaS unveils hotel rate intelligence tool for APAC
Fri, 30th Jan 2026
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data analytics
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ai
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bi
IDeaS launches Rate Data Advantage in APAC, promising hotels deeper real-time rate intelligence and sharper revenue decisions.