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Zoom Phone surpasses 10 million seats as AI drives growth
Unified Communications

Zoom Phone surpasses 10 million seats as AI drives growth

Zoom Phone has surpassed 10 million seats worldwide as its AI-driven cloud phone system boosts cost savings and productivity across industries.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Oct 2025
Apple upgrades Vision Pro with M5 chip, new band & visionOS 26
Gaming

Apple upgrades Vision Pro with M5 chip, new band & visionOS 26

Apple launches an upgraded Vision Pro with M5 chip, new Dual Knit Band and visionOS 26, enhancing power, comfort and immersive spatial experiences.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Thu, 16th Oct 2025
AISA Awards 2025 honour leaders shaping Australia's cyber security
EduTech

AISA Awards 2025 honour leaders shaping Australia's cyber security

The 2025 AISA Awards have honoured leaders and organisations for outstanding contributions to Australia's cyber security across education, innovation, and community engagement.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Oct 2025
Australian patience with automated customer service is wearing thin
Customer Experience

Australian patience with automated customer service is wearing thin

Australian consumers are growing impatient with automated customer service, favouring human agents over AI-powered chatbots and voice menus, a new report finds.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Oct 2025
Tasmania's tech workforce to triple as digital skills surge by 2035
Agricultural Technology

Tasmania's tech workforce to triple as digital skills surge by 2035

Tasmania's tech workforce is set to nearly triple to over 32,000 by 2035, driven by a surge in digital skills and AUD $1.1 billion sector growth.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Thu, 16th Oct 2025
Tenable Cloud Security clears IRAP PROTECTED, Microsoft patches 167 flaws
Cloud Security

Tenable Cloud Security clears IRAP PROTECTED, Microsoft patches 167 flaws

Tenable Cloud Security gains IRAP PROTECTED approval, assuring Aussie government use; Microsoft patches 167 flaws, including critical zero-days in October update.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Oct 2025
Australian drone breakthrough enables fourfold heavier payloads
Drones

Australian drone breakthrough enables fourfold heavier payloads

Australian firm Freespace Operations unveils a drone system that lets multiple drones carry 100kg together, quadrupling single drone payloads.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 14th Oct 2025
Microlise & Logmaster team up to boost transport safety tools
Fleet Management

Microlise & Logmaster team up to boost transport safety tools

Microlise and Logmaster have integrated fatigue management tools to boost safety and simplify compliance for Australian transport operators.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Oct 2025
Most Australians fear AI impact, urge action on tech trust gap
Robotics

Most Australians fear AI impact, urge action on tech trust gap

Most Australians fear losing control amid AI advances, urging urgent government action to build trust and manage the technology's societal impact.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Tue, 14th Oct 2025
iOS 26 update sparks surge in complaints over battery drain
Mobile Device Management

iOS 26 update sparks surge in complaints over battery drain

iOS 26 update causes a surge in complaints from iPhone users citing rapid battery drain and performance issues after installation.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Oct 2025
Lifeline & SANE use digital channels to boost mental health care
Robotic Process Automation

Lifeline & SANE use digital channels to boost mental health care

Lifeline and SANE are enhancing mental health support in Australia using digital tools like SMS and online chat for timely, accessible care.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Oct 2025
Australians demand human touch as trust in AI & data use wanes
Customer Experience

Australians demand human touch as trust in AI & data use wanes

Only 23% of Australians trust companies to use AI responsibly, preferring human interaction over automation amid growing data privacy concerns.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Wed, 8th Oct 2025
KnowBe4 Human Risk Management now available in Microsoft Store
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

KnowBe4 Human Risk Management now available in Microsoft Store

KnowBe4's Human Risk Management platform is now available via the Microsoft Security Store, simplifying deployment and integration with Microsoft Security solutions.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
Australian trust in organisations declines as AI use accelerates
Biometrics

Australian trust in organisations declines as AI use accelerates

Trust in organisations managing identity data in Australia has dropped, with only 11% fully trusting them amid rising AI use and data security concerns.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
Gemini security flaws exposed millions to silent data breaches
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Gemini security flaws exposed millions to silent data breaches

Security flaws in Google's Gemini AI exposed millions to unseen data breaches by enabling attackers to manipulate logs, search history and browsing tools.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Oct 2025
CID, Nokia & Pivotel launch secure private 5GaaS for Australia
Network Infrastructure

CID, Nokia & Pivotel launch secure private 5GaaS for Australia

CID Group, Nokia and Pivotel launch a zero-capex Private 5G-as-a-Service solution to boost secure, sovereign data networks across Australia's critical industries.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Wed, 1st Oct 2025
Australian consumer loyalty hinges on trust & service quality
Data Protection

Australian consumer loyalty hinges on trust & service quality

Australian consumer loyalty relies heavily on trust and high-quality service, with 86% likely to abandon brands after poor customer support experiences.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Oct 2025
CyberArk joins Microsoft Security Store to boost identity security
Privileged Access Management

CyberArk joins Microsoft Security Store to boost identity security

CyberArk joins Microsoft Security Store Partner Ecosystem, enabling easier deployment of identity security solutions integrated with Microsoft Security products.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Oct 2025
Dell unveils AI-powered Pro Plus Earbuds for hybrid work needs
Unified Communications

Dell unveils AI-powered Pro Plus Earbuds for hybrid work needs

Dell launches Pro Plus Earbuds with AI-driven noise cancellation and Microsoft Teams certification, tailored for hybrid work and easy IT management.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Sep 2025