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Michaela O'Connor named Chief Growth Officer to lead Symcor
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Michaela O'Connor has been appointed Chief Growth Officer at Symcor to lead sales, marketing, and strategy, driving the company’s expansion and innovation.
Optima secures fresh investment from GCP to boost UK & EU AI growth
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Edinburgh-based AI consultancy Optima Partners has secured fresh investment from Growth Capital Partners to expand its UK and European operations.
Ataccama appoints Andrea Eaton as Chief Marketing Officer to drive AI data trust
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Ataccama names Andrea Eaton as Chief Marketing Officer to expand its data trust platform amid growing AI adoption and regulatory demands in finance and insurance.
Pytilia triples Belfast HQ space to support global export growth
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Pytilia has tripled its Belfast HQ space to support growth, boosting its 50-strong team and exporting 90% of its tech services worldwide.
The 10-minute Compliance Check for insurance brokers
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Compliance breaches by insurance brokers surged, with $3.7M in penalties; JAVLN offers a 10-minute scorecard to simplify audit readiness and documentation.
AI seen as an aid not a threat as cyber skills gap widens
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A survey reveals most cybersecurity pros see AI as a tool to aid their work amid rising breaches and a global shortfall of 4.7 million security experts.
AWS celebrates top ANZ partners for cloud & AI innovation
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AWS has honoured top Australia and New Zealand partners like HCLTech and TechnologyOne for excellence in cloud and AI innovation at its 2025 Partner Awards.
Snowflake & Anthropic partner for USD $200m Claude AI deal
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Snowflake and Anthropic partner in a USD $200m deal to embed Claude AI agents in enterprise data platforms, enhancing secure, multi-step data analysis.
Australia's cloud security & AI strategies to shift by 2026
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By 2026, Australian organisations will prioritise digital sovereignty and distributed AI, reshaping cloud strategies to boost security and resilience amid rising AI-driven threats.
Exclusive: Cohesity's James Blake warns on rising ransomware risks
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Ransomware attacks cost Australian organisations AUD $42 billion annually, urging a shift from prevention to pragmatic cyber resilience amid rising threats.
DDoS attacks on AI firms surge 347% amid rising public scrutiny
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DDoS attacks targeting AI firms surged 347% in Sept 2025 amid rising public scrutiny and regulatory concerns in the UK.
Wasabi unveils hidden backup feature to thwart cyber attacks
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Wasabi Technologies launches Covert Copy, a free hidden backup feature shielding data from cyberattacks for healthcare, finance and public sectors.
MYOB data shows Australian SME growth surges with digital focus
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Australia's SME sector posts strongest half-year growth since 2023, driven by digital adoption and productivity, nearing pre-pandemic output levels.
Accenture & OpenAI partner to accelerate enterprise AI rollout
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Accenture partners with OpenAI to provide ChatGPT Enterprise to its workforce, boosting AI adoption and accelerating business transformation across industries.
Eversheds Sutherland appoints Albert Yuen to lead Asia tech
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Eversheds Sutherland appoints Albert Yuen to lead its Technology, Data and Cybersecurity practice in Asia, bolstering its regional tech expertise.
YouTrip launches in Australia with zero forex fees & 2% cashback
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YouTrip launches in Australia with a zero-fee multi-currency travel card offering 2% cashback and real-time exchange rates across 150+ currencies.
EIU launches AI tool to aid decision-making in global markets
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EIU unveils Viewpoint AI, a tool that uses generative AI to simplify global market insights and support strategic decision-making in over 200 markets.
Coinbase Australia names Adam Judd COO ahead of regulatory shift
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Coinbase Australia appoints Adam Judd as COO to steer operations amid new regulations requiring crypto platforms to obtain an Australian Financial Services Licence.
Budget sparks industry concerns over pensions, LISAs & AI plans
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Chancellor’s Budget sparks industry fears over pension caps, LISA reforms, and urges UK firms to tackle digital and AI readiness amid £16bn productivity cost.
Abacus Group opens Dubai office to meet rising IT demand
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Abacus Group opens Dubai office in DIFC to meet soaring IT and cybersecurity demands of financial firms amid UAE's growing investment appeal.