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Customer-centric cybersecurity incident response vital for businesses
Wed, 28th Feb 2024
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data protection
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data analytics
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martech
Striking a balance between data protection compliance and customer trust is pivotal, making a customer-centric cybersecurity incident response crucial, says a statement from Logicalis Australia.
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Thriving side hustle culture boosting Australian economy, GoDaddy reveals
Wed, 28th Feb 2024
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revenue management
GoDaddy's Venture Forward initiative reveals a thriving 'side hustle culture' in Australia due to online tools, with 61% of entrepreneurs reportedly running a lucrative microbusiness alongside full-time work.
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Kaspersky study: 40% of firms face shortage in cybersecurity hiring
Wed, 28th Feb 2024
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firewalls
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it training
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network security
Over 40% of firms face a crippling lack of qualified cybersecurity professionals, contributing to heightened security risks, a new global study by Kaspersky exposes.
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Australian firms warned of AI legal implications in chatbot fiasco
Wed, 28th Feb 2024
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agentic ai
Australian firms are advised to consider the legal ramifications of using artificial intelligence to interact with customers, as rushing to adopt this tech could lead to legal issues if errors occur.
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DiDi Global adopts NICE's cloud-based WFM & EEM solutions
Wed, 28th Feb 2024
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contact centre
DiDi Global teams up with NICE for AI-driven Workforce Management and Employee Engagement solutions to optimise operations and boost employee satisfaction.
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Opportunities to improve travel and expense processes for enhanced business operations
Wed, 28th Feb 2024
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data analytics
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risk & compliance
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ai
Amid complex challenges, AI and ethical travel policies present key improvements for Australian and New Zealand firms' management of travel and expense processes.
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MYOB extends partnership with Stripe to tackle cash flow issues
Wed, 28th Feb 2024
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saas
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fintech
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martech
MYOB expands partnership with global financial platform Stripe to streamline invoice payment and ease cash flow difficulties for Australian and New Zealand businesses.
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Akamai extends Guardicore Segmentation to hybrid cloud environments
Wed, 28th Feb 2024
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devops
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hybrid cloud
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cloud security
Akamai Technologies is set to enhance cloud security by extending Guardicore Segmentation to hybrid cloud environments, reducing attack opportunities and improving visibility into application behaviour.
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Rimini Street launches Rimini Custom to optimise business operations
Wed, 28th Feb 2024
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data analytics
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cdp
Rimini Street unveils Rimini Custom, a client-driven service aiming to extend the lifespan and increase the value of existing software, while simplifying the integration of new applications.
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The importance of cybersecurity training for software developers
Wed, 28th Feb 2024
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it training
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advanced persistent threat protection
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software development
Advanced cyber threats rose over 200% in 2023, increasing the need for robust cybersecurity training within software development teams.
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CFOs take active role in GenAI strategy development
Wed, 28th Feb 2024
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genai
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34% of CFOs are actively developing generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) strategies in their corporations, according to a new survey by Gartner.
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Eco-friendly technologies crucial to mitigate transportation emissions
Wed, 28th Feb 2024
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data analytics
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cartech
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power / energy
Australia grapples with a 22% increase in transportation emissions since 2005, spurring the Government to pledge over $100bn per annum to sustainable solutions.
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Teranode testing launches, promising blockchain revolution
Wed, 28th Feb 2024
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hpc
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data privacy
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BSV Association commences testing of blockchain breakthrough, Teranode, designed to underpin 1.1 million TPS and redefine financial transactions and data privacy.
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Jersey Telecom acquires Spectrum to boost global online payment security
Wed, 28th Feb 2024
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physical security
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cloud services
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acquire
Jersey Telecom’s acquisition of Australian tech company Spectrum bolsters the fight against online payment fraud, reinforcing security on a global scale.
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Exclusive: Tenable highlights the importance of a company's attack surface
Wed, 28th Feb 2024
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digital transformation
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mfa
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cloud security
Tenable's SVP of Product, Jason Merrick, emphasises the criticality of comprehensive cyber attack surface understanding amid accelerating digital transformations and increasing cyber threats.
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A digital revolution in animal conservation
Wed, 28th Feb 2024
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healthtech
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animal welfare
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digital revolution
United Nations World Wildlife Day highlights the crucial role of digital innovation in enhancing animal conservation efforts, as demonstrated by IAR's partner YIARI's forest protection project in Indonesia.
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Anthology launches AI policy framework for universities
Wed, 28th Feb 2024
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physical security
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genai
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data privacy
Education solutions firm Anthology unveils an AI Policy Framework to aid higher education institutes in the ethical use of artificial intelligence, with principles drawn from international standards.
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Must read report by Sitecore & Deloitte unveils power of collaboration
Tue, 27th Feb 2024
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digital transformation
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martech
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collaboration
Sitecore and Deloitte Access Economics' report reveals that enhanced inter-departmental collaboration could unlock significant revenue growth and innovation despite recognised challenges.
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Change fatigue risk to finance employee performance, warns Gartner
Tue, 27th Feb 2024
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hcm
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productivity
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payroll systems
'Change fatigue', a risk to employee performance, is on the rise amongst finance staff, warns global research firm Gartner, emphasising disruptions over volume as the primary cause.
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Microsoft AI in healthcare: From data interpretation to tailored training
Tue, 27th Feb 2024
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data analytics
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data privacy
AI advancements, with companies like Volpara and Techion leading the charge, are revolutionising the healthcare industry, promising unprecedented capabilities and potentially triggering a transformation as significant as the discovery of penicillin.