A survey conducted for machine identity management provider Venafi found 77% of Australian IT decision makers are so concerned about new extortion tactics that they believe ransomware should be considered a matter of national security.

Chinese smartphone vendor Oppo has launched its new flagship line of devices, with the Find X5 series featuring its new neural processing unit which it claims will help overcome the problems that get in the way of recording video at night.

Oz Comic-Con is returning to Brisbane for the first time since 2019, and is launching in a new 'Homegrown' format that will showcase all the best pop culture has to offer, with all the usual panels, cosplayers, artists, content, gaming and plenty more Oz Comic-Cons are famous for!

Monash University researchers have discovered the ability to store renewable energy cheaply. The proof: the team has created a new lithium-sulfur battery interlayer that promotes fast lithium transfer, improving the performance and lifetime of batteries.

IaaS provider AUCloud has appointed Simon Denney to the role of chief revenue officer.

Veeam cloud and service provider Probax has appointed Tony Stratton to the role of APAC sales director.

And as always there's plenty more today, so for all the news please visit www.itwire.com.

Stephen Withers, newsletter editor, iTWire

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