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The Canadian Government has pledged nearly CAD $1 million to the Opus startup incubator at the University of Saskatchewan, boosting local tech entrepreneurship.

As cybersecurity predictions flood in for 2025, analysts warn against sensationalist claims, emphasising the dangers of AI in attacks like Business Email Compromise.

SenSen Networks has reported AUD $1.3 million in operating cash flow for Q2, marking its third successive positive cash period despite a slight decline from last year's figures.

Snowflake has announced a USD $20 million investment in a global initiative to train one million individuals in its AI Data Cloud by 2029.

Employment Hero has acquired Canadian platform Humi for over CAD $100 million, aiming to expand into Canada’s SME market with tailored employment solutions.

The Wireless Broadband Alliance forecasts significant Wi-Fi advancements by 2025, highlighting AI's role and the rise of Wi-Fi 7 for enhanced connectivity.

Myriota has raised $50 million to boost its IoT capabilities and create up to 100 jobs at its Adelaide manufacturing base.

Service Leadership's latest report forecasts significant improvements in wage inflation for IT solution providers in 2025, following a stagnant 2023.

NXLog has appointed Harald Reisinger as CEO, succeeding co-founder Botond Botyanszki, who becomes Chief Technology Officer to drive innovation.

CSIS Security Group's latest Threat Matrix report highlights a surge in cyberattacks, revealing over one billion compromised credentials on the dark web each month.

New research reveals the manufacturing sector was hit hardest by cyber attacks in Q3 2024, with 394 ransomware incidents accounting for 71% of all cases.

Apple has launched iOS 18.2 and macOS Sequoia 15.2 updates in Australia and New Zealand, introducing new features powered by Apple Intelligence.

Amazon has launched its OpenSearch Service zero-ETL integration with Security Lake, enabling organisations to enhance security data analytics and insights.

IRIS Software Group has announced its acquisition of Dext Software to enhance bookkeeping automation and streamline accounting workflows.

CDW has announced its acquisition of Mission Cloud Services to enhance its cloud and AI offerings, strengthening its market position and expertise.

A new report by Lineaje reveals that over 95% of security vulnerabilities stem from open-source dependencies, highlighting critical risks for organisations.

AWS has launched its Security Incident Response service to help organisations swiftly manage security events like data breaches and ransomware attacks.

Gen's cybersecurity predictions for 2025 highlight a surge in identity theft and hyper-personalised scams driven by AI advancements and major breaches.

Zscaler's latest report reveals over 200 malicious apps in Google Play, urging organisations to enhance mobile security amid rising mobile threats.

AI is projected to boost Australia's economy by 40% and add AUD $600 billion by 2030, yet concerns over data privacy and ethical risks are rising.