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Women in Security Network wins global diversity award
Cybersecurity

Women in Security Network wins global diversity award

The Women in Security Mentoring Network has won the 2024 Global Award for Best Diversity Initiative, recognising its AI-driven efforts to enhance diversity in cybersecurity.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Feb 2025
Fast food expansion in Australia defies economic challenges
Inflation

Fast food expansion in Australia defies economic challenges

Australia's fast food sector flourished in 2024, adding 178 new outlets despite economic challenges, driven by major brands like KFC and Hungry Jack's.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Feb 2025
Fortinet achieves IRAP assessment on Google Cloud platform
Firewalls

Fortinet achieves IRAP assessment on Google Cloud platform

Fortinet's FortiSASE solution on Google Cloud has passed the IRAP assessment, bolstering its commitment to supporting Australia's public sector and critical infrastructure.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Feb 2025
Multi-carrier connectivity: The game changer for financial institutions
Customer Experience

Multi-carrier connectivity: The game changer for financial institutions

In an era of increasing connectivity demands, financial institutions are turning to multi-carrier strategies to safeguard against costly network failures.

By Navdeep Singh • 4 min read • Tue, 25th Feb 2025
Backbase partners with MeaWallet to boost digital payments
Unified Communications

Backbase partners with MeaWallet to boost digital payments

Backbase has teamed up with MeaWallet to boost digital payment services in Australia and New Zealand, aiming for enhanced security and faster deployment.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Tue, 25th Feb 2025
Emerging multimedia Bitcoin scams use deceptive MMS videos
Physical Security

Emerging multimedia Bitcoin scams use deceptive MMS videos

A study by Proofpoint reveals a rise in Bitcoin scams utilising video attachments in multimedia messages, evolving from static images to deceive victims.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Feb 2025
Tech pros embrace AI, boosting productivity & reducing stress
Human Capital Management

Tech pros embrace AI, boosting productivity & reducing stress

A survey by The Access Group reveals 74% of tech professionals use artificial intelligence, saving nearly three hours a week and enhancing workplace productivity.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Feb 2025
From Unicorns to Underdogs: How cognitive diversity could be the catalyst for making change that matters
Customer Experience

From Unicorns to Underdogs: How cognitive diversity could be the catalyst for making change that matters

Cognitive diversity has emerged as a pivotal factor in transforming businesses from Underdogs to Unicorns, enabling teams to solve complex problems effectively.

By Ben Atkinson • 6 min read • Tue, 25th Feb 2025
Is QuickBooks Online still enough? When it's time to consider what's next
Financial Systems

Is QuickBooks Online still enough? When it's time to consider what's next

As businesses expand, many find QuickBooks Online inadequate for handling complex financial demands, prompting a shift to more robust systems like NetSuite.

By Matthew Owens • 4 min read • Tue, 25th Feb 2025
JLL appoints Daniel Malacchini as head of cost advisory
Supply Chain

JLL appoints Daniel Malacchini as head of cost advisory

Daniel Malacchini has been appointed as the Head of Cost Advisory & Cost Management at JLL for Asia Pacific, based in Singapore, to enhance service delivery.

By Moritz Florian • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Feb 2025
The Complex Path to Digital Sovereignty
Data Protection

The Complex Path to Digital Sovereignty

Australia faces a pivotal moment in digital sovereignty, needing to reshape control over data and AI systems to ensure they align with local values and priorities.

By Mahesh Aswani • 4 min read • Mon, 24th Feb 2025
Three areas where Agentic AI excels at elevating your business
Data Analytics

Three areas where Agentic AI excels at elevating your business

Agentic AI is transforming the business landscape by enhancing automation capabilities, particularly in handling unstructured information and adapting to disruptions.

By Bart Thomas • 4 min read • Mon, 24th Feb 2025
How synthetic data is unlocking new opportunities for intelligent video
Artificial Intelligence

How synthetic data is unlocking new opportunities for intelligent video

As AI predicts a staggering USD $1.3 trillion market by 2030, synthetic data emerges as a crucial solution for training models and enhancing video analytics.

By Barry Norton • 5 min read • Mon, 24th Feb 2025
Adyen partners with HEYTEA for global payment expansion
Customer Experience

Adyen partners with HEYTEA for global payment expansion

Adyen has partnered with HEYTEA to support its international expansion, enhancing payment solutions across the US, UK, Singapore, and Australia.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 24th Feb 2025
Infor unveils AI-powered revenue management for hotels
Generative AI

Infor unveils AI-powered revenue management for hotels

Infor has unveiled a new AI-driven Revenue Management Solution designed to help hotels optimise pricing strategies and enhance profitability across various sectors.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 24th Feb 2025
Matt Milne appointed Access4's Chief Revenue Officer
Software-as-a-Service

Matt Milne appointed Access4's Chief Revenue Officer

Access4 has appointed Matt Milne as Chief Revenue Officer to enhance its go-to-market strategy and strengthen partner relationships from Sydney.

By Moritz Florian • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Feb 2025
Why There Is Growing Demand For Flexible IT Infrastructure
Virtualisation

Why There Is Growing Demand For Flexible IT Infrastructure

As businesses increasingly grapple with rapid market changes, demand for flexible, real-time IT infrastructure is surging, crucial for maintaining competitive advantage.

By George Dragatsis • 4 min read • Mon, 24th Feb 2025
AI reshapes banking with Goldman Sachs leading adoption
Generative AI

AI reshapes banking with Goldman Sachs leading adoption

Goldman Sachs is at the forefront of an AI revolution in banking, with a new report revealing 167 AI applications across global banks, shifting industry norms.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Feb 2025
How to secure Gen AI prompt fields: Battling a new cyber frontier
Firewalls

How to secure Gen AI prompt fields: Battling a new cyber frontier

As hackers exploit vulnerabilities in Gen AI prompt fields, organisations face mounting security challenges and must adopt innovative measures to safeguard their systems.

By Uri Dorot and Pavan Thatha • 5 min read • Mon, 24th Feb 2025