TPG Telecom reveals iiNet order management system breached
TPG Telecom has revealed that iiNet’s order management system was breached by an unknown attacker who abused legitimate credentials to gain access. The telco said…
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Google faces $55m fine over Telstra, Optus search deals
Google is facing Federal Court proceedings and a $55 million fine over historical agreements struck with Telstra and Optus to put Google Search on Android…
IAG uses GenAI to decide whether to send tradies for ‘make safe’ repairs
Insurer IAG is using generative artificial intelligence to assess whether a property requires urgent repairs following a hazard or incident. Willem Paling, second right, at…
Strandbags looks for ‘nice clean base’ in backend overhaul
Strandbags is undertaking a backend technology overhaul, replacing legacy custom-built platforms with modern software-as-a-service (SaaS) solutions. Recently appointed group chief technology officer John Khoury is…
DFAT renews Datacom contact centre deal for $176m
The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) has handed Datacom $176 million to continue managing its contact centre services for another five years. The…
Monash Uni selects technology suppliers for supercomputer
Monash University is enlisting Nvidia, Dell and CDC Data Centres to build its MAVERIC artificial intelligence (AI) supercomputer announced back in June. Nvidia GB200 NVL72…
State of MarTech: Digital Experience
Personal finance Increased competition in financial services and the desire among customers for a more tailored experience has meant personalised digital experience is a critical…
State of MarTech: Data Management
When Google first announced in early 2020 its plans to end support for third party cookies, it quickened a growing movement amongst brands to better…
State of MarTech: Content Creation
Helping hands At Seven West Media, AI has become an integral tool for senior graphic designer Jessica Hankinson and her colleagues in their quest to…
Accenture to buy Australian cyber security firm CyberCX
Accenture is to buy Australian cybersecurity firm CyberCX in its largest-ever deal in the sector, with the Australian Financial Review valuing the transaction at more…
“BitUnlocker” full-volume encryption bypass found by Microsoft researchers
Microsoft’s own security researchers uncovered a set of of vulnerabilities in the Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE), one of which could have allowed attackers with direct…
Suncorp deploys Duck Creek at AAMI
Suncorp is “deep in delivery” of a new policy administration system in its AAMI brand in Australia, having first deployed the platform at a joint…