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Australian finance sector sees increase in full-time office mandates
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Australian finance sector sees increase in full-time office mandates

As firms push for pre-pandemic office presence, 33% of Australian finance staff are now required to work in-office full-time, up from 23% last year.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Jul 2024
Security ASIAL conference to zone in on innovation
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Security ASIAL conference to zone in on innovation

Security professionals worldwide are set to gather in Sydney from 21-23 August 2024 for the anticipated Security Exhibition and Conference.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Jul 2024
Breakthrough in RFID tech revolutionises fossil tracking
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Breakthrough in RFID tech revolutionises fossil tracking

A breakthrough in fossil tracking, combining RFID from HID, InfraMarker's system, and Esri's mapping software has boosted excavation efficiency.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Jul 2024
Celebrating win-win-win-win relationships in business
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Celebrating win-win-win-win relationships in business

SailPoint highlights its collaboration with profit-driven Baidam, showcasing how winning partnerships can drive economic empowerment and benefit Indigenous communities.

By Nam Lam • 3 min read • Mon, 8th Jul 2024

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Aon & SentinelOne team up to battle cyber threats
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Aon & SentinelOne team up to battle cyber threats

Global cost of cyber breaches may hit USD $23.84 billion by 2027, prompting Aon and SentinelOne to form a strategic alliance, enhancing cyber insurance processes.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Jul 2024
HID & Inner Range extend partnership for wallet-enabled readers
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HID & Inner Range extend partnership for wallet-enabled readers

HID has extended its partnership with Inner Range to introduce wallet-enabled readers and SIFER credentials, enhancing security and convenience for users globally.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Jul 2024
California judge partially dismisses claims against Microsoft & OpenAI
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California judge partially dismisses claims against Microsoft & OpenAI

A California judge has partially dismissed claims against Microsoft and OpenAI over alleged unauthorised use of intellectual property in GitHub Co-pilot.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Jul 2024
Generative AI to reshape 85% of software workforce by 2025
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Generative AI to reshape 85% of software workforce by 2025

A new report from Capgemini reveals that generative AI is set to reshape 85% of the software workforce by 2025, enhancing efficiency and innovation.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Jul 2024
Growth forecast for smart city kiosk market to reach USD $93.7bn
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Growth forecast for smart city kiosk market to reach USD $93.7bn

The global smart city kiosk market is set for robust growth, expanding from USD $26.9 billion in 2023 to USD $93.7 billion by 2034, with a 12.2% CAGR, per Future Market Insights.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Jul 2024
FinOps: Balancing financial responsibility & technical innovation
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FinOps: Balancing financial responsibility & technical innovation

FinOps is revolutionising how companies manage cloud costs and developer productivity, bridging financial responsibility with tech innovation to boost ROI.

By Lee Faus • 5 min read • Tue, 9th Jul 2024
Smith, Gambrell & Russell to adopt iManage Cloud for innovation
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Smith, Gambrell & Russell to adopt iManage Cloud for innovation

Smith, Gambrell and Russell has chosen iManage Cloud as its new knowledge work platform, enhancing security and integration with Microsoft products for its 350 lawyers.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Jul 2024
Amperity partners with Microsoft to enhance AI-driven retail experiences
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Amperity partners with Microsoft to enhance AI-driven retail experiences

Amperity has teamed up with Microsoft to revolutionise AI-driven retail experiences, enhancing customer loyalty and driving brand advocacy.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 8th Jul 2024
Safeguarding businesses against deepfake threats to employees
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Safeguarding businesses against deepfake threats to employees

As deepfake technology proliferates, businesses must safeguard employees against emerging scams, highlighted by a recent US$25 million fraud case in Hong Kong.

By Jayden Soh • 4 min read • Mon, 8th Jul 2024
Evolving a data centre into an Artificial Intelligence factory
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Evolving a data centre into an Artificial Intelligence factory

The advent of AI factories is revolutionising business operations by merging GenAI capabilities with modernised data centres, enhancing productivity and sustainability.

By George Dragatsis • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Jul 2024
Internet outages cost companies up to USD $10 million monthly
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Internet outages cost companies up to USD $10 million monthly

Catchpoint's inaugural Internet Resilience Report reveals outages costing businesses up to USD $10 million monthly, underscoring internet reliability's critical role.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Jul 2024

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Taiwan Excellence showcases cutting-edge tech at India Expo 2024
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Taiwan Excellence showcases cutting-edge tech at India Expo 2024

Taiwan Excellence will spotlight cutting-edge Taiwanese tech and smart solutions at the Taiwan Expo India 2024 from July 8th-10th, fostering India-Taiwan ties.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Wed, 10th Jul 2024
Codeless Platforms partners with CoMo Solution for digital projects
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Codeless Platforms partners with CoMo Solution for digital projects

Codeless Platforms has partnered with Germany-based CoMo Solution to boost digital transformation projects using its BPA Platform, enhancing automation and integration.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Jul 2024