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NetApp 2024 report uncovers 'disrupt or die' era powered by AI
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NetApp's 2024 Cloud Complexity Report reveals a global 'disrupt or die' era powered by AI, highlighting a distinct divide between AI leaders and laggards.
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Employment Hero tackles payroll challenges with AI innovation
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Employment Hero aims to reduce payroll processing times for Australian SMEs by up to 80% through the integration of advanced AI and automation technologies.
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Global tech firms boost human-centred design investment
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Over half of global tech firms plan to up investment in user-friendly software design amid increasing importance of digital accessibility.
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Basware unveils AI-powered solution to combat invoice fraud
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Basware has launched an AI-based solution, AP Protect, aimed at helping companies shield from invoice fraud and errors.
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ANZ senior leaders caution over cybersecurity, global figures differ
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New research reveals Australian and New Zealand senior leaders express deep concerns over managing cybersecurity risks and economic uncertainty.
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Nearly half of Australian SMEs project dip in turnover
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Australia's SMEs foresee a drop in turnover by year-end, while Prospa and Xero partner to ease financial administrative tasks for these businesses.
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GoCardless & Intuit QuickBooks target late payments for Aussie SMBs
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GoCardless and Intuit QuickBooks launch an integration for Australian SMBs to enable automatic collection and reconciliation of payments.
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Ransomware activity spikes 20%, hospitals now in crosshairs
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Ransomware victims surge nearly 20% YoY in Q1 2024, with active ransomware groups increasing by 55% despite law enforcement efforts.
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Australian organisations face surge in ransomware attacks
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Despite 91% of IT decision-makers in Australia expressing confidence in their cyber risk management, a new report reveals persistent shortcomings in addressing threats, with ransomware attacks and insecure network protocols remaining a major challenge.
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Partners in Performance names two new ANZ Directors
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Australia's leading consultancy firm, Partners in Performance, welcomes new ANZ Directors, Ben Thompson and Jane Algie, bolstering their global leadership team and fuelling future growth and innovation.
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Jessica Booth steps up as Biza.io's new Chief Operations Officer
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Brisbane-based startup Biza.io appoints Jessica Booth as Chief Operations Officer as part of its growth strategy facing a 48% increase in employee strength within the past year.
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Kore.ai appoints Paul Rilstone as VP for Australia & New Zealand
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Kore.ai appoints industry veteran Paul Rilstone as Vice President for Australia and New Zealand, aiming to boost its presence and accelerate growth in the region.
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Customers vs banks - Where should the buck stop in preventing finance scams?
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As cybercrime rates surge, Australia's major banks grapple with responsibility for preventing financial scams, prompting critical discourse on customer versus bank account protection roles.
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Waave launches biometrically secured Waave Wallet in Australia
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Waave launches Waave Wallet, a novel payment method using biometric security and real-time account transfer; a move to tackle cyber breaches and reduce Australia's AU$3 billion in annual merchant fees.
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Employment Hero's automated payroll to revolutionise Australian SMEs
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Employment Hero acquires Employment Innovations and announces the creation of the world's first fully automated payroll process, which could save Australian SMEs as much as 80% in payroll admin time.
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Bridgewise secures $21M funding led by SIX Group & Group 11
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AI-based analysis platform Bridgewise secures $21m in funding led by SIX Group, raising total capital to $35m to expand reach and enhance its AI technology for global security insights.
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Five ways AI-powered automation can make finance operations easier
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AI-powered automation offers significant potential to streamline finance operations: from user-friendly interfaces to handling unstructured data.
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Gartner survey reveals challenges in zero-trust strategy implementation
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Although 63% of global organisations are partially or fully implementing a zero-trust strategy, the approach typically covers half or less of their environment, and only mitigates up to a quarter of enterprise risk, according to a Gartner survey.
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Why you need employee monitoring software for optimal productivity
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Amidst a surge in remote working, the use of employee monitoring software like Insightful is crucial to enhance productivity, ensuring efficient workflows and creating a culture of transparency and accountability.
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ArchTIS secures software contract with Australian security agency
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ArchTIS has secured a contract worth AUD $466,840 with an Australian national security agency for their Kojensi software to enable secure collaboration on sensitive data.
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Exclusive: What makes HPE's Greenlake solutions stand out
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In a rare interview, James Eagleton of Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) unveils how their ground-breaking data services are setting the benchmark for innovation in AI and cloud connectivity.
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Exclusive: How SAS is tackling risk management and compliance
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Innovative analytics and AI company, SAS, led by Chris Schaub, is revolutionising risk management and compliance practices in Australia and New Zealand.
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A beginners guide to attending Xerocon London
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Xerocon London's first-timers' guide provides essential insights to prepare for the thrilling atmosphere of the event, which will alter one's perspective on accounting.
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Aryza Group announces strategic partnership with Dotdigital
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Aryza Group allies with Dotdigital to redefine customer experience in credit and debt management, combining their robust software solutions to ensure seamless, personalised, and secure cross-channel interactions.