Australian Stories

Automation crucial in preventing IT outages in Australia

A new report by PagerDuty reveals that 87% of Australian executives foresee major IT outages and stress the importance of automation to mitigate disruptions.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Jan 2025

Global Stories

Data Protection

Embracing privacy-first to tackle cyber & regulatory risks

OpenText Cybersecurity urges businesses to adopt a privacy-first strategy as regulatory pressures and cyber threats escalate, especially ahead of Data Privacy Week.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Mon, 27th Jan 2025

Unified Communications

Expert insights on safeguarding data in a digital world

As Data Privacy Day approaches, industry leaders stress the importance of robust measures to enhance data security amidst growing digital vulnerabilities.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 27th Jan 2025

Encryption

Data Privacy Day highlights urgency for data control in ANZ

As Data Privacy Day approaches, a new survey reveals 70% of Australians feel powerless over their data, highlighting urgent calls for enhanced data protection.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 27th Jan 2025

Robotics

AI advancements in 2024 and key predictions for 2025

In 2024, AI innovations are set to revolutionise sectors like finance and public services, predicting substantial changes and savings of up to GBP £200 billion by 2025.

By Brad Mallard • 5 min read • Fri, 24th Jan 2025

Firewalls

Ajay Garg joins Saviynt as Chief Development Officer

Ajay Garg has been appointed Chief Development Officer at Saviynt, bringing extensive expertise from Palo Alto Networks to enhance the identity security platform.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Fri, 24th Jan 2025

Data Analytics

HR software market to reach USD $30 billion by 2032

The HR software market is projected to grow from USD $20.16 billion in 2024 to USD $30 billion by 2032, driven by demand for innovative, cloud-based solutions.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Jan 2025

Ransomware

Sysdig unveils Stratoshark for cloud network analysis

Sysdig has unveiled Stratoshark, an open-source tool that empowers network analysts to extend their Wireshark expertise to cloud environments.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Jan 2025

Malware

Email attacks surge in APAC, phishing up by 30% in 2024

New research from Abnormal Security highlights a 26.9% rise in advanced email attacks in the Asia-Pacific, with phishing emerging as the leading threat.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Jan 2025

Document Management

Konica Minolta wins Keypoint Intelligence awards for A3 MFPs

Konica Minolta has been lauded by Keypoint Intelligence with five awards, including the coveted 2025 A3 Line of the Year for its innovative multifunctional print devices.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Jan 2025

Cybersecurity

AvePoint completes acquisition of Ydentic to boost MSP growth

AvePoint has completed its acquisition of Ydentic to enhance its MSP platform, aiming for increased efficiency and new security revenue streams.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 21st Jan 2025

Surveillance

CyberCX raises alarm on Chinese device security risks

CyberCX has warned consumers about the security dangers posed by Chinese-manufactured internet-connected devices after a compromised doorbell incident in Australia.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Jan 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Artificial Intelligence

Kreoh appoints Dr Williamson as Chief Strategy Officer

Dr Brian Williamson has been appointed Chief Strategy Officer at Kreoh, a firm specialising in AI and R&D tax credits, to spearhead its growth strategy.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Wed, 29th Jan 2025

Storage

ASL CN1 Cuneo halves costs with Cubbit's DS3 solution

ASL CN1 Cuneo in North Italy has slashed storage costs by 50% and enhanced data security by adopting Cubbit's geo-distributed S3 cloud solution, DS3.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Jan 2025

Risk & Compliance

FloQast achieves ISO 42001 certification for AI systems

FloQast has achieved ISO 42001 certification, joining a select group of firms committed to ethical AI governance and robust management systems.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Jan 2025

Marketing Technologies

Salesforce survey reveals high support for AI in Singapore

A new survey reveals overwhelming public support in Singapore for AI agents in government services, with 98% of respondents willing to embrace the technology.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Jan 2025

Data Protection

European professionals show low confidence in data privacy

A recent ISACA report reveals that only 38% of European professionals trust their organisations to protect sensitive data, highlighting severe privacy concerns.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Jan 2025

Encryption

Canadian Space Agency funds groundbreaking QKD satellite test

The Canadian Space Agency has invested CAD $1.4 million in QEYnet to advance quantum key distribution technology, enhancing satellite data security.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 21st Jan 2025

Software-as-a-Service

European cybersecurity market sees 2% growth in 2024

The European cybersecurity distribution market grew by 2% in 2024, with France leading at 12%, while Italy faced an 8% decline amid corruption issues.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Jan 2025

Data Protection

Data protection importance grows with AI & digital twins

The rise of AI and digital twins heightens the relevance of Data Protection Day, urges Jon Fielding of Apricorn, as personal data faces growing threats.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 21st Jan 2025