Australia (Australian) stories

AI is the shortcut from 'Vacant role' to 'Hired'!
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recruitment
Employment Hero launches EH Hiring, an AI-powered tool offering small businesses a free, fast path from vacancy to interview with top candidates.

Remote launches AI-powered payroll service for 100 countries
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payment technologies
Remote expands its AI-powered payroll platform to support over 100 countries, streamlining payments and HR for businesses with global teams.

Australia faces most API breaches as costs remain lower than peers
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Australia faces the highest rate of API security breaches at 95%, yet incurs the lowest average cost of AU$493,367, reveals Akamai's 2025 Asia-Pacific study.

Ip.Glass becomes first in Australia to earn Fortinet EPSP status
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digital transformation
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Ip.Glass has become Australia's first Engage Preferred Services Partner with Fortinet, gaining expert training to boost its cybersecurity support and services.

Publicis Sapient appoints data & AI lead for Australia
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Publicis Sapient appoints Gavin Seewooruttun as VP, Data and AI Lead in Melbourne, boosting its AI-driven digital transformation focus in Australia.

Tecala recognised as UiPath Agentic Automation Fast Track Partner
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digital transformation
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Tecala has been honoured as a UiPath Agentic Automation Fast Track Partner, recognising its leadership in AI-driven end-to-end process automation solutions.

Udemy appoints Neeracha Taychakhoonavudh to lead CX
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digital transformation
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salesforce
Udemy appoints Neeracha Taychakhoonavudh as its first Chief Customer Experience Officer to lead global customer success and operations strategy.

AI arms race fuels surge in cybercrime & deepfake scams
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AI advancements are boosting cybercrime in Australia, with infostealer malware and deepfake scams costing businesses millions despite MFA safeguards.

Wavelink partners with Honeywell to expand mobility solutions
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supply chain & logistics
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Wavelink teams up with Honeywell to offer its PSS mobility portfolio across Australian industries, enhancing channel support and customer lifecycle management.

Software Combined acquires Removify to boost global expansion
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Software Combined has acquired online reputation firm Removify, marking its tenth purchase since 2020 to boost global growth and diversify software offerings.

AI-powered EH Hiring tool offers free job matching in NZ
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recruitment
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Employment Hero launches EH Hiring, an AI tool offering New Zealand employers free access to pre-screened candidates from a 1.5 million-strong pool.

Barracuda appoints Dan McLean to drive ANZ channel growth
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Barracuda Networks appoints Dan McLean as ANZ Country Manager to drive sales growth and strengthen partner relations in cybersecurity market.

Genetec meets Australian Essential Eight cybersecurity standards
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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australian government
Genetec has been verified by CyberCX for alignment with Australia's Essential Eight cybersecurity framework, boosting trust in its physical security solutions.

British consumers highly value small businesses but lack full awareness
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digital marketing
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restaurants
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customer support
Nearly 80% of UK consumers feel positively impacted by small businesses, with over a third saying they'd be devastated if their favourites closed.

Denis Maguire to lead New Relic enterprise sales in Australia
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digital transformation
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cx
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New Relic appoints Denis Maguire as Senior Director of Enterprise Sales for Australia and NZ, aiming to boost growth with enhanced observability solutions.

Chemist Warehouse & ShopBack roll out Pay by Bank rewards
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financial services
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Chemist Warehouse and ShopBack launch Australia's first in-store Pay by Bank with rewards, cutting surcharges and boosting Cashback for shoppers nationwide.

Nadene Serman honoured for cybersecurity leadership in Sydney
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zero trust security
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Nadene Serman, Global CTO at InfoTrack, wins Cybersecurity Champion of the Year for leading a Zero-Trust culture across five countries.

Athos Commerce refreshes brand to focus on retail innovation
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Athos Commerce has rebranded, focusing on helping Australian retailers adapt to market shifts by optimising product discovery and boosting ecommerce growth.

Australian programme fosters resilience amid cost pressures
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mental health
XVenture launches MindZen(xv), a program to boost resilience and emotional wellbeing for Australians amid rising cost-of-living pressures and economic challenges.

Fusion5 repositions as transformation partner with brand revamp
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digital transformation
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Fusion5 has rebranded from a business applications provider to a full-service transformation partner, expanding capabilities with recent acquisitions and leadership changes.