Industry News
Zadara completes IRAP assessment for edge cloud solution
Edge cloud provider Zadara has secured IRAP assessment for its solution, which is being rolled out to availability zones across Australia. [ + ]
Solarwinds enhances software suite with AI
SolarWinds has announced a range of AI-enabled enhancements to its suite of observability and IT management software. [ + ]
AIIA opens nominations for 2024 iAwards
The Australian Information Industry Association has opened nominations for the 31st annual innovation-focused iAwards. [ + ]
AI-based deepfakes to undermine face biometrics: Gartner
Gartner is warning that the prevalence of AI-generated deepfakes will prompt many companies to no longer consider face biometrics to be reliable in isolation. [ + ]
Okta completes IRAP assessment
Identity management company Okta has completed an IRAP assessment certifying its use for managing government data up to the Protected level. [ + ]
AIIA calls for govt department to coordinate tech policy
The Australian Information Industry Association has called for the establishment of a new government body to coordinate government technology policy. [ + ]
CommScope announces SYSTIMAX 2.0
Network infrastructure company CommsScope has unveiled the next generation of its building and data centre connectivity portfolio. [ + ]
One-quarter of organisations banning GenAI use over privacy and data security risks: study
A new study by Cisco reveals that most organisations are limiting the use of GenAI over data privacy and security issues and 27% had banned its use, at least temporarily. [ + ]
Orro teams with SentinelOne for XDR service
Orro has launched a new Extended Detection and Response solution for the Australian market, developed in collaboration with partner SentinelOne. [ + ]
Government must introduce redress for AI harms: expert
Flinders University's Peter McDonald is calling on the federal government to safeguard marginalised communities against the risk posed by AI. [ + ]
Trend Micro gets key US certification for Cloud One
Trend Micro has obtained FedRAMP Authorisation to Operate status for its Cloud One for Government product, certifying compliance with US public sector standards. [ + ]
Google Cloud announces first cable connecting South America and APAC
The Humboldt Cable Project will connect Chile's port city of Valparaiso with Sydney via French Polynesia through 14,800 km of fibre-optic cable. [ + ]
Government releases new data and digital strategy
The Australian Government aims to overhaul its digital government efforts through the new 2030 Data and Digital Government Strategy. [ + ]
Payable secures $3.5 million funding injection
Customer engagement software provider Payable has secured $3.5 million in venture capital funding to commercialise its payments platform for local councils. [ + ]
Torrens Uni launches cyber defence scholarship
Fortinet and the American Chamber of Commerce in Australia are helping to sponsor a new cybersecurity scholarship for SMEs at Torrens University. [ + ]
