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Despite economic concerns, 46% of Australian and New Zealand SMBs plan to increase marketing spend in a bid to survive, with 48% set to raise their budgets by at least 10%, finds survey.

McAfee and Intel join forces to launch an advanced AI-powered tool capable of detecting deepfakes, addressing rising public concern in Australia over AI manipulation scams.

Leading tech services provider, Logicalis, embarks on strategic realignment, merging Australia and Asia operations to form a consolidated APAC unit, enhancing its regional market presence.

Zscaler's 2024 ThreatLabz VPN Risk Report reveals concerns over VPN vulnerabilities amidst rising cyber attacks in Australia, prompting a shift towards Zero Trust architecture.

Payment technology firm DataMesh Group allies with Visa to revolutionise card-acceptance payment processing, ditching the one-size-fits-all approach for a customisable alternative.

Australia is among the top three countries paying premium wages for AI skills, however, men still dominate with 81% of the workforce, reveals a Randstad study.

Australian start-up Brainfish has secured AUD $3.85M to amplify its AI-based customer support offering amid plans to expand internationally. The firm's growth soared by 65% in its first year.

Tech Data Capital is set to launch in Singapore, Australia, and India, offering flexible financing for IT channel partners and end-users to fuel growth within the region's tech ecosystem.

The Digital 2024: April Statshot reveals a booming global engagement in gaming, with an unexpected lag in participation from Australia’s robust industry.

Meltwater and We Are Social's report reveals trends in Australian digital usage, including rising concerns over privacy, increased paid digital content consumption, and declining social media use.

Indara Digital Infrastructure is set to boost the resilience of crucial tower sites against natural disasters with the help of the Australian government funding part of the TDRI program.

Ricoh Australia collaborates with global recycling leader Close The Loop to offer a customer-centric and sustainable recycling service.

Poor internal communication and a disconnect between security teams and C-suite executives are leaving Australian businesses vulnerable to cyber threats, a Dynatrace survey reveals.

Orbus Software and Your Virtual CISO introduce CriticalXI, helping Australian seaports and airports navigate incoming legislative changes to the country's critical infrastructure and privacy acts.

New research exposes a rise in Australian patients delaying or cancelling healthcare due to cost concerns, urging providers towards digital solutions to meet patients' evolving payment preferences.

An AI-enabled online tool, 'MuveRank', has been launched, providing real-time data on Australian migration patterns for the first time.

RingCentral's AI-driven contact centre RingCX sees Australian launch, promising tailored solutions across all business sizes, with a focus on enhanced customer service via omnichannel and integrated capabilities.

Canberra's Seeing Machines is set to invest $26m in the expansion of its partnership with a North American OEM, widening its initial programme to include 19 vehicle models marketed globally.

MYOB has updated its business management platform to simplify navigation for small-to-medium businesses, enhancing usability.

A recent survey by Fastly reveals 81% of Australian businesses have a CISO role, but there remains significant confusion around the role's responsibilities and value.

India ranks third globally, standing as the most targeted APAC region for phishing attacks in 2023, with the tech sector facing 33% of all instances.

The Sir John Monash Foundation is now inviting applications for its 2025 scholarship program, offering Australia's brightest talents the chance to study internationally and develop into future global leaders.

The Australian Olympic sailing team for 2024 will sport the world's first high-performance, eco-friendly wetsuits, slashing CO2 emissions by 80%, courtesy of Sydney's Zhik.

Despite a surge in digital banking, 58% of Australians remain uncertain about AI-enhanced services due to job loss fears, data security concerns, and a preference for human interaction, says a Publicis Sapient study.