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Heidi raises USD $16.6m to ease clinician workloads

Fri, 7th Mar 2025
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Melbourne-based healthcare AI firm Heidi has raised USD $16.6 million to enhance its services, aiming to reduce clinicians' administrative burden and improve patient care.
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New cyber threats target MacOS with FrigidStealer malware

Tue, 25th Feb 2025
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Proofpoint has identified two new cybercriminal groups, TA2726 and TA2727, engaging in web inject campaigns and distributing new malware targeting MacOS users.
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Alogic launches Ark Pro power bank with 27,600mAh capacity

Tue, 11th Feb 2025
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Alogic has unveiled the Ark Pro power bank, boasting a 27,600mAh capacity and 140W charging, perfect for high-performance users worldwide.
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EU urged to boost semiconductor & GPU stocks by 2025

Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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As US export limits on GPUs ignite concern, EU leaders are urged to bolster their semiconductor industry for AI growth by 2025, believes LIAN Group co-founder.
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Ásgeir Óskarsson appointed as BSV Association chief

Sat, 1st Feb 2025
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The BSV Association has appointed Ásgeir Óskarsson as its new Managing Director, bringing over ten years of expertise in finance, insurance, and blockchain.
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BackBox launches new platform for network resilience in 2024

Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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BackBox has launched its Network Cyber Resilience Platform in 2024, aimed at enhancing network infrastructure recoverability after a record-breaking year.
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Keyless secures USD $2 million to enhance US expansion

Mon, 27th Jan 2025
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Keyless has secured an additional USD $2 million, raising total funding to USD $10 million, to enhance its biometric services and expand in North America.
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Lexsoft achieves ISO 27017 certification for cloud security

Mon, 27th Jan 2025
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Lexsoft has secured ISO/IEC 27017 certification for its cloud services and expanded its T3 knowledge management solution across the EU, UK, and US.
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Primer targets global expansion with new partnerships by 2025

Mon, 2nd Dec 2024
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Primer sets ambitious growth targets for 2025, aiming to enhance its presence in the EU, US, and APAC amid rising demand for unified payment solutions.
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Social media ban to put TikTok security concerns under microscope

Thu, 14th Nov 2024
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As Australia moves to ban social media for under-16s, TikTok faces intensified scrutiny over its security practices and controversial data collection methods.
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Bitdefender reveals malvertising campaign targeting Meta

Fri, 1st Nov 2024
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Bitdefender has revealed a widespread malvertising campaign targeting mainly middle-aged males in Australia, exploiting Meta business and personal accounts.
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Austroads unveils Digital Trust Service for mobile licences

Thu, 3rd Oct 2024
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The Austroads unveils the Digital Trust Service for secure, internationally verifiable mobile driver's licences at IVC24, aiming for a 2025-2026 rollout.
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Netradyne & Roos Fleetservice partner to boost EU vehicle safety

Thu, 19th Sep 2024
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Netradyne partners with Roos Fleetservice to enhance vehicle safety in Europe through its AI-driven Driver•i system, aiming to revolutionise fleet management across the EU.
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Seagate expands Lyve Cloud with new features and additional regions

Mon, 16th Sep 2024
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Seagate broadens its Lyve Cloud with new features and sites in Germany and Japan, aiming to enhance cost optimisation, efficiency, and scalability for enterprises.
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EU AI Act prompts UK firms to adapt for seamless compliance

Thu, 1st Aug 2024
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As the EU AI Act takes effect, UK firms must quickly adapt to comply with new regulations, affecting sectors from technology to finance.
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SentinelOne launches Singularity Cloud Security in the EU

Fri, 19th Jul 2024
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SentinelOne has rolled out Singularity Cloud Native Security in the EU, hosted in Frankfurt, ensuring GDPR compliance and enhanced cloud protection for European firms.
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UK science superpower aspirations hindered by short-termism

Tue, 4th Jun 2024
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A new report from the Council on Geostrategy criticises the UK's short-termism, hindering its science and tech ambitions, as a snap election looms.
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Cybersecurity compliance remains a challenge amid new regulations

Thu, 23rd May 2024
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Regulations are reshaping cybersecurity strategies with 93% of organisations revising their approaches, while only 40% feel ready to meet new demands.
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AI surpasses humans in key workplace tasks, Stanford study reveals

Thu, 25th Apr 2024
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Stanford's latest study reveals AI's superiority over humans in tasks including image classification and basic reading comprehension, but warns against over-reliance.
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Global tech firms boost human-centred design investment

Thu, 25th Apr 2024
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Over half of global tech firms plan to up investment in user-friendly software design amid increasing importance of digital accessibility.