Telstra boosts connectivity between Australia and the world

The cable is built using up to 400G Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing technology. Telstra today announced that the first direct subsea cable to connect Australia with the US will be ready for service in July 2022. The Southern Cross NEXT cable (SX NEXT) will enhance connectivity between Australia and New…

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Brisbane day care centre creates COVID-19-safe environment

Zeplin and Thinxtra IoT solution to monitor CO2 levels. The Gap Cubbyhouse Montessori in Brisbane has created a safer, healthier and more productive childcare learning environment with Internet of Things (IoT) technology from Australian companies Thinxtra and Zeplin. The solution comprises indoor air quality (IAQ) monitoring devices to measure carbon dioxide (CO2) levels, proven to be the…

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Telstra International expands business offerings in the Philippines

Telstra has enhanced network infrastructure and service offerings. Telstra has expanded its business and service offerings in the Philippines with the launch of a new Point of Presence (PoP) in Pasig City, and the establishment of a new partnership with Converge, the leading pure fibre data network and internet service…

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5G powered augmented reality wayfinding experience

AFL and Marvel Stadium to launch new AR wayfinding experience. Telstra, Australia’s leading telecommunications and technology company, Google, and Accenture (NYSE: ACN) have joined forces to develop a new 5G powered augmented reality (AR) wayfinding experience at Melbourne’s Marvel Stadium that superimposes digital information onto a real-world environment. Showcased at the Google I/O developers…

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Western Australian Government continues to improve its cybersecurity posture

Phishing is the most common type of cyberattack threatening its networks and information. As cyberattacks become more frequent and sophisticated, it’s crucial that governments are well-equipped to not only respond to threats but prevent them from happening in the first place. Everyone needs to be on the same page in…

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Three key security challenges facing the Australian insurance industry 

Modern technologies provide transformational improvements. Modern technologies have brought a wealth of benefits to the insurance industry including improving the customer experience and the way businesses operate. New technologies can streamline processes, complete assessments faster, save employees’ time and costs, and let insurers and assessors deliver a more positive experience…

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Multiple vulnerabilities present in F5 products

F5 released a security advisory relating to multiple Critical and High rated CVE’s. Update Multiple Critical and High-risk vulnerabilities exist in certain versions of F5 products. As of 10 May 2022, the ACSC is aware of malicious cyber actors actively exploiting vulnerable versions of F5 products in Australia and globally.…

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ANZ security leaders think outdated security approaches are failing

Legacy thinking has security leaders and businesses investing in solutions. Vectra AI, a leader in threat detection and response, today released a new report highlighting how today’s organisations are continuing to fail, tackling complex, modern cyber threats using outdated methods. Vectra’s Security Leaders Research Report found that legacy thinking has security leaders…

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Adopting an enhanced cyber security posture

There are no specific or credible cyber threats to Australian organisations currently. Context Following the attack on Ukraine, there is a heightened cyber threat environment globally, and the risk of cyber-attacks on Australian networks, either directly or inadvertently, has increased. While the ACSC has no specific intelligence relating to a…

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57 per cent of A/NZ SMBs are out of survival mode

These organisations have shifted into either growing and transforming their business. IDC surveyed 1011 small and medium businesses across Australia and New Zealand (A/NZ) to understand their priorities, challenges, and planned technology investments in 2022. The survey found that 57 per cent of A/NZ SMBs have moved through the pandemic-related…

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