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How Generative Artificial Intelligence is reshaping cloud security
Fri, 1st Mar 2024
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cloud security
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genai
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As the software development process has evolved in recent years, the approach taken to security has had to change.
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Civo study highlights surge in cloud costs for major users
Fri, 1st Mar 2024
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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microsoft
Research reveals escalating costs with the Big Three hyperscalers, AWS, Azure and Google Cloud, forcing tech pros to reassess cloud services.
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Aussie firms prioritise talent development amid AI revolution
Fri, 1st Mar 2024
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ai
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linkedin
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employment
AI is revolutionising the global job market, sparking a 21-fold surge in related listings and prompting 90% of Australian firms to focus on skill development.
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Trimplement launches Finergizer, a microservice-based payment platform
Fri, 1st Mar 2024
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martech
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commerce systems
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cartech
Cologne-based software firm trimplement presents Finergizer, a new microservice-based payment platform designed for bespoke payment handling and data ownership in large e-commerce organisations.
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Aryza & Acquired.com unveil enhanced payment solutions
Thu, 29th Feb 2024
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data analytics
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payment technologies
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software
Aryza Group and Acquired.com mark six years of partnership with advanced data-driven collection and disbursement options, enhancing the end-to-end payment process for clients.
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Omnichannel customer journey gains momentum in Australia, study reveals
Thu, 29th Feb 2024
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cx
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martech
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Ecommerce Delivery Benchmark Report 2024 reveals nearly half of Australia's online non-food sales interacted with physical touchpoints, highlighting the growing need for integrated omnichannel strategies.
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Accenture report reveals legacy tech debt hindrance for CSPs' growth
Thu, 29th Feb 2024
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genai
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it debt
Accenture report reveals over 75% of Communication Service Providers grapple with legacy tech debt, impeding growth and business agility, despite strive for IT transformation.
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BlackLine's modern accounting solution welcomes 1,000th customer
Thu, 29th Feb 2024
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digital transformation
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fintech
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financial systems
BlackLine's Modern Accounting Playbook achieves the 1,000 customer milestone, attesting its swift implementation and effectiveness in streamlining corporate accounting operations in a few as five days.
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10 considerations for deploying AI in the cloud
Thu, 29th Feb 2024
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storage
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data analytics
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ai
Deploying AI in the cloud, businesses can leverage cost-effective scalability and advanced security, outweighing on-premise setups' challenges.
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WatchGuard appoints Zayed Alji as new Partner Manager in Victoria & Tasmania
Thu, 29th Feb 2024
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firewalls
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application security
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breach prevention
WatchGuard Technologies has appointed industry veteran Zayed Alji as Partner Relationship Manager for Victoria and Tasmania, strengthening the cybersecurity titan's commitment to improving customer experience via its partner network.
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Findex expands reach with acquisition of FiveP's MBA practice
Thu, 29th Feb 2024
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data science
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genai
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In a major digital expansion, Australasian advisory firm Findex has acquired the Microsoft Business Applications practice from FiveP.
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Australia’s first Indigenous sovereign cloud launched
Thu, 29th Feb 2024
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digital transformation
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public cloud
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microsoft
Australia sees the launch of its first Indigenous Sovereign Cloud, a product of collaboration between DQA, Indigenous IT leader Dickerson Digital, and Microsoft.
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FranConnect bolsters position with RizePoint acquisition
Thu, 29th Feb 2024
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risk & compliance
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m&a
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integration
FranConnect enhances its position as a market leader by acquiring RizePoint, an international QMS provider, marking its third take-over in four years in its ongoing expansion strategy.
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Xero reveals AI vision & GenAI-powered business assistant JAX
Thu, 29th Feb 2024
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fintech
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martech
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commerce systems
Xero unveils AI vision and previews GenAI-powered business assistant, JAX, aiming to revolutionise accounting for small-scale businesses by automating tasks and delivering tailored insights.
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Australia Post signs digital transformation deal with Salesforce
Thu, 29th Feb 2024
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crm
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Australia Post partners with Salesforce for a comprehensive digital transformation strategy, aiming to improve customer service across all sectors with AI integration.
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Human error is the top cyber threat, according to CTOs
Thu, 29th Feb 2024
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ransomware
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mfa
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iam
Human error is regarded as the most significant cyber threat by 59% of Chief Technology Officers, despite high adoption of security measures.
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Salesforce introduces Einstein Copilot, a customisable AI assistant
Wed, 28th Feb 2024
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crm
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data analytics
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martech
Salesforce unveils public beta for Einstein Copilot, a customisable AI assistant set to revolutionise customer relationship management by utilising company-specific data securely.
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Australian VETs increasingly prioritise digital transformation
Wed, 28th Feb 2024
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edutech
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it training
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digital transformation
Digital transformation in Australian Vocational Education and Training (VET) providers surges, aiming to boost student enrolment and retention, as revealed by ReadyTech's report.
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ScamBuster Thursday: Telstra launches new tactic to combat SMS scams
Wed, 28th Feb 2024
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smartphones
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uc
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email security
Over 250,000 potential SMS and MMS scams have been reported in Australia, seeping through Telstra's hotline, with the highest number recorded on Thursdays.
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Australia adopts pioneering standard for AI management
Wed, 28th Feb 2024
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risk & compliance
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ai
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transparency
Standards Australia adopts AI management system standard AS ISO/IEC 42001:2023, marking a global first in addressing operational and ethical AI challenges.