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Most Aussie SMEs overpay for international money transfers
OFX

Most Aussie SMEs overpay for international money transfers

Study reveals 62% of Australian SMEs use the big four banks for international trade, despite higher fees and exchange rate mark-ups.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Sep 2024
Financial stability grows for shift workers in 2024
Artificial Intelligence

Financial stability grows for shift workers in 2024

Deputy's latest survey shows financial stability is rising for shift workers, driven by poly-employment and predictable income.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Sep 2024
Australian risk leaders see rising credit stress: Experian report
Risk & Compliance

Australian risk leaders see rising credit stress: Experian report

Experian's Risk Radar report shows Australian borrowers facing mixed challenges, with car and personal loans under intense stress, and mortgage delinquencies rising by 40%.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Sep 2024
Economic pressures, AI reshape cloud strategy in Australia
Economics

Economic pressures, AI reshape cloud strategy in Australia

ADAPT's 2024 survey reveals Australian firms shift cloud modernisation priorities due to economic pressures, AI adoption, and mounting technical debt challenges.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Sep 2024
MoneyGram cyberattack highlights financial sector vulnerabilities
Ransomware

MoneyGram cyberattack highlights financial sector vulnerabilities

MoneyGram confirms a cyberattack that crippled its services, raising alarms about vulnerabilities in the financial sector amid ongoing digital transformation.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Sep 2024
NetApp sets direction firmly towards AI & ML workloads with new strategy
Storage

NetApp sets direction firmly towards AI & ML workloads with new strategy

NetApp has unveiled a strategic AI pivot with innovations in data infrastructure, cloud services, and partnerships, enhancing GenAI capabilities.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Sep 2024
The insider threat: Why Australian businesses are most vulnerable from within
Endpoint Protection

The insider threat: Why Australian businesses are most vulnerable from within

Australian businesses face a growing insider threat, with a 2022 study revealing 67% of companies grappling with frequent internal security incidents.

By Steve Moros • 6 min read • Wed, 25th Sep 2024
Cloudera unveils secure private link network for cloud data
Data Analytics

Cloudera unveils secure private link network for cloud data

Cloudera launches new Private Link Network to enhance secure cloud connectivity, addressing data security and privacy for highly regulated industries like finance and healthcare.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Wed, 25th Sep 2024
Gartner predicts 500 million will use digital ID wallets by 2026
Data Privacy

Gartner predicts 500 million will use digital ID wallets by 2026

Gartner predicts that by 2026, over 500 million smartphone users will use digital identity wallets for verifiable claims, transforming digital credential management.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Sep 2024
Atomicwork raises USD $14 million, bolsters AI tech & team
Unified Communications

Atomicwork raises USD $14 million, bolsters AI tech & team

Atomicwork raises USD $14 million in seed funding, enhances enterprise AI tech, and fortifies its US team with new leadership to drive future innovations.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 25th Sep 2024
Elsight secures its biggest defence deal worth $380,000
Gaming

Elsight secures its biggest defence deal worth $380,000

Elsight clinches its largest defence deal yet, securing a $380,000 order for a new battlefield communications device set to launch as part of a 2025 programme.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Wed, 25th Sep 2024
Dematic's Belrose facility earns Steel Sustainability Australia certification
Supply Chain

Dematic's Belrose facility earns Steel Sustainability Australia certification

Dematic's Belrose facility has achieved the coveted Steel Sustainability Australia certification, reinforcing its commitment to eco-friendly manufacturing.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Sep 2024
Project Management Institute reveals 2024's Most Influential Projects
EduTech

Project Management Institute reveals 2024's Most Influential Projects

The Project Management Institute has revealed 2024's Most Influential Projects, celebrating global initiatives tackling UN Sustainable Development Goals.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Sep 2024
Nearly half of Aussie firms dread cloud breaches hindering ops
DevOps

Nearly half of Aussie firms dread cloud breaches hindering ops

Nearly half of Australia's IT and security leaders fear a cloud breach could halt operations, research by Illumio reveals, stressing urgent need for enhanced security.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Sep 2024
Intel unveils Xeon 6, Gaudi 3 AI accelerators with partners
Network Infrastructure

Intel unveils Xeon 6, Gaudi 3 AI accelerators with partners

Intel has unveiled Xeon 6 processors and Gaudi 3 AI accelerators, aiming to boost AI performance and efficiency. Industry giants like Dell and IBM back the launch.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Sep 2024
GitHub launches GHEC data residency feature for enterprises
Encryption

GitHub launches GHEC data residency feature for enterprises

GitHub will launch its Enterprise Cloud data residency feature in the EU & soon in Australia, offering firms control over their code storage within the region.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 25th Sep 2024
National Australia Bank extends agreement with Amazon Web Services
Unified Communications

National Australia Bank extends agreement with Amazon Web Services

National Australia Bank has extended its partnership with Amazon Web Services, enhancing its multi-cloud strategy to improve technology capabilities and customer experiences.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Sep 2024
Yubico survey finds rising AI-driven cyber threats globally
Phishing

Yubico survey finds rising AI-driven cyber threats globally

Yubico's 2024 survey reveals alarming cybersecurity trends, with 46% of Australians reporting password compromises and 80% citing AI-enhanced scam sophistication.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Sep 2024
Fivetran reveals Hybrid Deployment for secure data management
Hyperscale

Fivetran reveals Hybrid Deployment for secure data management

Fivetran launches Hybrid Deployment, allowing firms to manage data pipelines on their infrastructure for better control and compliance, enhancing data security.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 25th Sep 2024