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Report reveals surge in advanced DDoS attacks for 2024
Thu, 18th Jul 2024
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breach prevention
Imperva's 2024 DDoS Threat Landscape report reveals a 111% rise in mitigated attacks, with the financial sector hit hardest.
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Australian banks lead in AI adoption but face key challenges
Thu, 18th Jul 2024
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Australian banks lead AI adoption with 83% implementation rate, but face hurdles like poor data strategy, employee resistance, and leadership challenges, study reveals.
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Most Australians targeted by online scams, study reveals
Thu, 18th Jul 2024
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email security
New research by PayPal shows a staggering 97% of Australians have been targeted by scammers, with 86% proactively helping others to stay safe online.
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Study: chat-based screening aids candidates with disability
Thu, 18th Jul 2024
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recruitment
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autism
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New research from Sapia.ai reveals chat-based screening tools offer a more equitable assessment for candidates with disabilities, reducing the gap in passing rates.
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91% of Australians seek better support for neurodivergent employees
Thu, 18th Jul 2024
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A new survey by DXC Technology reveals 91% of Australians feel organisations can better support neurodivergent employees.
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AI expert offers tips to help small businesses leverage AI tools
Thu, 18th Jul 2024
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deloitte
Rebecca Hegeman of Localsearch shares strategic insights on harnessing AI for SMEs, addressing a significant adoption gap.
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Act now: AMTA warns Aussies to upgrade before 3G shutdown
Thu, 18th Jul 2024
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5g & beyond
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wireless networks
Australians urged to upgrade 3G devices within six weeks as Telstra and Optus prepare to shut down their 3G networks, impacting emergency call capability.
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Huma raises USD $80 million to launch AI-powered health platform
Thu, 18th Jul 2024
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Huma secures Series D funding of USD $80 million, bolstering its total to over USD $300 million. The funds will advance its new AI-powered Huma Cloud Platform, aimed at revolutionising digital health solutions.
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Rocketlane secures USD $24 million Series B funding for CRM platform
Wed, 17th Jul 2024
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crm
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Rocketlane raises USD $24 million in Series B to enhance its AI-driven CRM platform. Co-led by 8VC, Matrix Partners India, and Nexus Venture Partners, funding totals USD $45 million.
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Weel promotes Damon Hauenstein to dual CFO & COO roles
Wed, 17th Jul 2024
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payment technologies
Weel has promoted Damon Hauenstein to CFO and COO as the company scales up, aiming to further accelerate its growth trajectory, processing AUD $500 million annually.
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GoCardless & ICE InsureTech partner to streamline payments
Wed, 17th Jul 2024
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payment technologies
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insurance
GoCardless and ICE InsureTech collaborate to streamline bank payment collections for insurance firms in Australia and New Zealand, enhancing efficiency and reducing costs.
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Australian retail study shows gaps in unified commerce practices
Wed, 17th Jul 2024
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The 2024 Unified Commerce Benchmark by Manhattan Associates, Google Cloud, and Zebra Technologies reveals only 42% of Aussie retailers have adopted unified commerce, spotlighting leaders Bunnings, Cotton On, Harvey Norman, and JB Hi-Fi.
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Australian workers prioritise work-life balance over higher pay
Wed, 17th Jul 2024
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financial systems
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accounting systems
Nearly half of 500 Australian workers surveyed by Humanforce have changed jobs in the past year, prioritising work-life balance and wellbeing over higher pay.
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SenSen Networks reports record financial results for FY24
Wed, 17th Jul 2024
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gaming
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network infrastructure
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smart cities
SenSen Networks posts record Q4 and FY24 results with AUD $4.0 million in quarterly customer cash receipts, a 23% increase, as it exits the Gaming market.
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Teradata & DataRobot announce AI integration for enterprises
Wed, 17th Jul 2024
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Teradata unveiled an integration with the DataRobot AI Platform in VantageCloud's ClearScape Analytics, streamlining enterprise AI model scaling and deployment.
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Pursuing an AI project? Get your data in order first!
Wed, 17th Jul 2024
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storage
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risk & compliance
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Asia Pacific firms leveraging AI must prioritise data management to mitigate risks, ensure compliance, and achieve long-term success in AI initiatives.
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Luke Coleman appointed CEO of Communications Alliance
Wed, 17th Jul 2024
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government
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communications industry
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In an exciting and fresh appointment, Luke Coleman will be stepping into the role of CEO at Communications Alliance in September 2024.
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Check Point number one in mobile threat defence ranking
Wed, 17th Jul 2024
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apps
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support
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operating systems
Check Point Software Technologies has secured a Leader ranking in the Forrester Wave, highlighting its top-tier mobile security capabilities.
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Teradata & DataRobot join forces to enhance AI integration
Wed, 17th Jul 2024
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ai models
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teradata
Teradata integrates DataRobot AI Platform with VantageCloud and ClearScape Analytics, boosting enterprise AI operationalisation and accelerating innovation.
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97% of Australians targeted by digital scams, says PayPal report
Tue, 16th Jul 2024
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A PayPal study reveals 97% of Australians have faced online scam attempts, with most turning to millennials for tech safety support.