With the right policy settings, Australia has the potential to become the best nation in the world to start and scale a technology company, according to the TCA. [ + ]

Avast has discovered an advanced malware hidden in cracked software repositories which is capable of stealing login credentials and cryptocurrency wallets. [ + ]

Stricter regulations, pressure to reduce energy, persistent staffing issues and supply chain problems are some of the challenges faced by data centre operators. [ + ]

Infosys has successfully completed the foundation phase of a major digital program for Bendigo and Adelaide Bank, in collaboration with Microsoft. [ + ]

Confluent has announced the launch of its new technology partner program, Connect with Confluent. [ + ]

The number of students enrolling in STEM subjects in their final year of school has almost reached gender parity. [ + ]

A University of Canterbury AI chatbot will be one of the first initiatives pursued under a new collaboration agreement between the university and Microsoft. [ + ]

A new technology accelerated in Queensland aims to help female business owners and company leaders take their organisations to the next level. [ + ]

Australian-based energy generator and retailer Alinta Energy has partnered with Datacom to deliver a new cloud-driven, omnichannel contact centre solution. [ + ]

watchTowr has partnered with Australian-owned consultancy Mantel Group to deliver continuous penetration testing technology. [ + ]

Orro has launched a National Cyber Defence Centre (NCDC) to safeguard organisations against evolving cyberthreats. [ + ]

The University of Auckland (UoA) has expanded its use of Rimini Street's portfolio of services to include Rimini Support, Rimini Manage and Rimini Protect. [ + ]

New research from GetApp suggests that the majority of Australian employees are already using generative AI at least a few times per week. [ + ]

Randstad's latest Employer Brand Research report names IBM, One NZ and Datacom as the most attractive employers within NZ's ICT sector. [ + ]

NEC Australia has revealed that its NEC Software Defined Network solution has achieved Cisco Secure Access certification. [ + ]