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Australia lags in generative AI adoption, risking a competitive edge as only 42% of companies embrace the tech compared to 81% in India.

Fresha secures a $31 million venture debt facility from J.P. Morgan to fuel expansion, enhance AI capabilities, and support new market entries.

CSIRO and Google have announced a partnership to enhance the security of Australia's critical infrastructure by tackling software supply chain vulnerabilities.

Fabric Cryptography raises USD $33 million in Series A funding co-led by Blockchain Capital and 1kx to develop Verifiable Processing Unit chips for cryptography.

Google Australia unveils new AI tools, including Gemini in Classroom and Gemini Academy, to boost education at the EduTech conference in Melbourne.

Microsoft patched 88 security flaws in October's Patch Tuesday, including seven critical and ten zero-day vulnerabilities.

NETS launches NETS SoftPOS, turning Android devices into contactless payment terminals. Merchants can now accept card, QR, and mobile payments seamlessly.

Sydney ad-tech startup Tap launches AI-driven platform in the US, aiming to streamline the fragmented media buying process and reshape the ad industry.

Indosat and Google Cloud have partnered to deliver Indonesia's first sovereign cloud, adhering to stringent data standards, and enhancing AI and edge cloud services.

Google's delay in removing third-party cookies has eased agency concerns, yet Circana stresses the need for precise data solutions to enhance advertising strategies.

Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison Group partners with Google Cloud to launch Indonesia's first sovereign cloud and edge cloud services, safeguarding data within the country.

Zoom introduces Zoom Docs, a next-gen collaborative document tool powered by AI to enhance team workflows and reduce repetitive tasks. Available with paid Zoom Workplace licenses.

In a move to bolster AI innovation, the government announced funding for 98 new AI projects, allocating £32 million to help drive efficiencies.

Datadog has named Yanbing Li as its new Chief Product Officer, tapping into her 25+ years of tech leadership at companies like Aurora, Google, and VMware.

New research by Venafi warns that businesses face mass outages due to new machine identity standards, citing shorter TLS lifespan and post-quantum cryptography challenges.

Adlumin appoints Vikram Ramesh as Chief Marketing Officer. Ramesh to lead global marketing amidst rapid growth, bringing expertise from Google, Mandiant, and Entrust.

Google's carbon emissions have surged nearly 50% due to AI's energy demands, urging industry leaders to seek sustainable solutions like quantum computing.

Bitdefender has uncovered a cyber campaign exploiting the hype around GTA VI, using fake Facebook ads to distribute malware disguised as a game beta installer.

Google's decision to retain third-party cookies surprises experts, sparking debate on privacy, data strategies, and the digital ecosystem's future path.

Google and Veritas Technologies launch Veritas Alta Data Protection on Google Cloud Marketplace, promising up to 40% reduction in cloud computing costs.