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Australians doubt under-16 social media ban boosts safety

Mon, 9th Feb 2026
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Most Australians doubt the under-16 social media ban has made the internet safer, with many expecting teens to bypass the new rules.
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Ransomware's business model reshapes costs as cybercrime hits USD $10.5 trillion

Tue, 21st Oct 2025
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Ransomware has evolved into a profit-centric business, driving cybercrime costs to USD $10.5 trillion and reshaping global cybersecurity risks and responses.
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Google uses machine learning to boost safety for under-18 users

Thu, 31st Jul 2025
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Google uses machine learning to enhance safety for users under 18 in the US, applying new age-based protections across its platforms automatically.
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Australian tech firms urge adoption of #ITProDayStraya

Thu, 19th Sep 2024
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cybersecurity
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digital age
Two Australian tech firms, Intelliworx and Crayon, advocate for #ITProDayStraya to celebrate tech professionals, addressing skill gaps and inspiring future talent.
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FinOps gains traction as cloud costs rise, says esynergy

Fri, 7th Jun 2024
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genai
As cloud expenses soar, a new esynergy report underscores the rising role of FinOps, with 74% of organisations striving to optimise costs.
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Talking digital business, Industrie 4.0 and world trade

Mon, 10th Oct 2016
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digital transformation
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Digital is becoming part of government policy and focus, and thereby trade policy will gradually need to deal with its increasingly complex nature.