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IWD 2024: The role of technology and data in paving a future of equity and progress
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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On this International Women’s Day, it's high time to scrutinise the pivotal role of technology and data in combating the persistent gender pay gap problem.
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IWD 2024: Championing women in cybersecurity every step of the way
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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it industry
Amid a push for diversity in cybersecurity, experts highlight four key strategies to support women, potentially unlocking an additional $400 billion annually for the IT sector.
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IWD 2024: Bridging the gender gap for women tech founders
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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IWD 2024: Unconscious bias and stringent funding criteria hinder women tech founders, despite proven capability to disrupt industries and create million-dollar businesses.
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IWD 2024: My professional experience as a woman is very different to my mother’s – Here’s why
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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women in technology
Between my mother's entry into the workforce in the 1960s and mine in 2000, Australia's progress in women's rights has significantly altered our professional experiences.
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Dynatrace attains Australian PROTECTED security status
Mon, 4th Mar 2024
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digital transformation
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public cloud
Tech firm Dynatrace secures the Australian Government's PROTECTED security status after passing an IRAP assessment.
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Breaking down the cybersecurity strategy 2023-2030: Phase three (2029-2030)
Tue, 27th Feb 2024
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity strategy
Explore the final phase of Australia's Cyber Security Strategy for 2023-2030, focused on global leadership and leveraging prior phase capabilities.
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Less words, more action: How to become a more sustainable retailer
Thu, 22nd Feb 2024
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commerce systems
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martech
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omnichannel
Customer pressures for greener alternatives coupled with increasing regulatory scrutiny makes sustainability a strategic priority in 2024.
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Adelaide set to bloom as AI hub with Trellis Data's expansion
Wed, 21st Feb 2024
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Trellis Data's new office in Adelaide positions the city as an emerging hub for AI, intending to solidify the Australian company's role within the local AI sector and create around 300 to 500 jobs.
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Qlik achieves Protected level IRAP status for public sector
Thu, 15th Feb 2024
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data analytics
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cybersecurity
Qlik attains Protected level assessment from Australia's IRAP, furthering its capability to aid government and regulated sectors in AI-powered DX.
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Breaking down the cybersecurity strategy 2023-2030 (Phase two 2026-2028)
Mon, 12th Feb 2024
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supply chain systems
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5g & beyond
The second phase of Cyber Security Strategy aims for scalable maturity, focusing on tech investments, diverse workforce, and cross-sector partnerships.
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The imperative for collaborative IT in Australian state governments
Mon, 5th Feb 2024
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Australian state governments are being urged to embrace collaborative IT, leveraging partnerships and resource pooling to create effective, standardised solutions and tackle skills shortages in sectors including bushfire management and cybersecurity.
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Okta attains IRAP security status for Australian government use
Wed, 31st Jan 2024
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Okta, a leading identity partner, achieves an IRAP-protected-level assessment, strengthening the Australian Government's trust in modern Identity solutions by reinforcing security against cyber threats.
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archTIS reports strong Q2 results & record 1H24 performance
Tue, 30th Jan 2024
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Strong Q2 results and record 1H24 earnings put archTIS Limited, a secure data collaboration software firm, en route to achieving imminent revenue expansion and nearing cash flow positivity.
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Data Privacy Day: Veritas stresses the need for robust data management
Fri, 26th Jan 2024
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endpoint protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
In the run-up to Data Privacy Day, Veritas Technologies' Pete Murray underlines the critical need for regulatory safeguards amid growing threats from AI-powered cyber attacks.
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Breaking down Australia's Cyber Security Strategy 2023-2030
Thu, 25th Jan 2024
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Australia's Cyber Security Strategy 2023-2030, aimed toward transforming the nation from highly vulnerable to a global cyber risk leader, embarks on its urgent 'Phase One', following a 14% rise in cyber attacks last year.
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Australia's digital equity in government websites improves significantly
Fri, 19th Jan 2024
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Digital equity and site performance in Australian government websites showed significant improvements over the last year, bagging the second spot in global rankings, reports Adobe.
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Australia aims to become global cybersecurity leader by 2030
Fri, 29th Dec 2023
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cyber attacks
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Australia intensifies its cybersecurity measures with ambitions of becoming a global frontrunner in digital protection initiatives by 2030.
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Predictions for AI & cybersecurity in the APAC region for 2024
Wed, 20th Dec 2023
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cybersecurity
APAC's 2024 forecast of AI and cybersecurity suggests increased risks as Generative AI opens avenues for varied-language phishing attacks.
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Plerion becomes only Australian software firm with AWS Security Competency status
Wed, 13th Dec 2023
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public cloud
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cloud security
Australian cybersecurity firm Plerion secures exclusive AWS Security Competency status, affirming its cloud security prowess.
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Scottish fintech firm Know-it expands to Australia amidst sector growth
Tue, 12th Dec 2023
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investment
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Renowned Scottish fintech firm, Know-it, announces expansion to Australia to join its thriving fintech sector.