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AI in workplace tech: Challenges of client confidentiality
Data Protection

AI in workplace tech: Challenges of client confidentiality

The integration of AI in workplace tools poses significant privacy risks, prompting businesses to reassess their compliance with client confidentiality obligations.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Apr 2025

Global Stories

Data privacy, cost & legacy barriers slow enterprise AI
Data Analytics

Data privacy, cost & legacy barriers slow enterprise AI

Research from Cloudera reveals data privacy, legacy systems, and cost hinder global enterprise AI growth despite 96% of IT leaders planning increased adoption.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
InfluxDB 3 Core & Enterprise bring high-speed data tools
Virtualisation

InfluxDB 3 Core & Enterprise bring high-speed data tools

InfluxData launches InfluxDB 3 Core and Enterprise, boosting real-time data handling with open source and advanced production features for developers and firms.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
How can small and medium businesses safeguard against rising data privacy threats?
Data Protection

How can small and medium businesses safeguard against rising data privacy threats?

Small and medium Australian businesses face rising data privacy threats, with cybercrime costs averaging AUD$49,600 as regulations tighten on data protection.

By Rakesh Prabhakar • 5 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
Most firms failing audit standards due to poor workflows
Breach Prevention

Most firms failing audit standards due to poor workflows

Research by Swimlane reveals only 29% of organisations consistently meet compliance standards amid rising regulations and fragmented audit workflows.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
Google Threat Intelligence explains China's evolving cyber tactics
Ransomware

Google Threat Intelligence explains China's evolving cyber tactics

At Google Cloud Next, Sandra Joyce revealed China's advanced cyber tactics, highlighting a global surge in espionage and rising ransomware incidents.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Wed, 16th Apr 2025
The right approach in controlling the Shadow SaaS sprawl today
Cloud Security

The right approach in controlling the Shadow SaaS sprawl today

Organisations now utilise nearly 500 SaaS applications on average, with less than half formally approved by IT, highlighting significant Shadow SaaS management issues.

By Dakshitaa Babu • 4 min read • Mon, 14th Apr 2025
CyberArk & Accenture integrate AI Refinery for security
Digital Transformation

CyberArk & Accenture integrate AI Refinery for security

CyberArk and Accenture are teaming up to boost identity security for AI agents, aiming to tackle emerging cybersecurity challenges in enterprise environments.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 14th Apr 2025
OpenText launches Project Titanium X with CE 25.2 update
Supply Chain

OpenText launches Project Titanium X with CE 25.2 update

OpenText has launched Project Titanium X with Cloud Editions 25.2, a cutting-edge Information Management platform designed for advanced business operations.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Apr 2025
MCG & Netstock partner to boost supply chain resilience
Supply Chain

MCG & Netstock partner to boost supply chain resilience

Middlebank Consulting Group has expanded its partnership with Netstock to enhance supply chain resilience and optimise inventory management in Australia and New Zealand.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 11th Apr 2025
Datadog unveils new tools for better Google Cloud insights
Software-as-a-Service

Datadog unveils new tools for better Google Cloud insights

Datadog has unveiled new observability tools for Google Cloud, enhancing monitoring for BigQuery, Gemini, and Vertex AI to optimise data management.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Apr 2025
Google Cloud enhances database services with AI features
Generative AI

Google Cloud enhances database services with AI features

Google Cloud has unveiled significant enhancements to its database services, integrating AI features to streamline developer experiences and improve data management.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Apr 2025
Vertex AI unveils tools for multi-agent ecosystem development
Data Analytics

Vertex AI unveils tools for multi-agent ecosystem development

Vertex AI has unveiled new features to strengthen enterprise multi-agent ecosystems, promising simpler development and enhanced integration for AI systems.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Apr 2025
Google introduces comprehensive new security platform
Digital Transformation

Google introduces comprehensive new security platform

Google has launched Google Unified Security, an integrated platform designed to improve organisational security via enhanced threat detection and proactive measures.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Apr 2025
AI investments rise but data readiness remains low, study reveals
Storage

AI investments rise but data readiness remains low, study reveals

Nasuni study reveals that 50% of businesses prioritise AI investment, yet only 20% believe their data is ready for AI applications, highlighting key challenges.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Apr 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Flare reveals costly impact of account takeover attacks
Software-as-a-Service

Flare reveals costly impact of account takeover attacks

Flare's latest report reveals a staggering rise in account takeover attacks, exposing organisations to losses of tens of millions annually due to session hijacking.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Apr 2025
New Enterprise AI Academy to train 10,000 professionals
Human Capital Management

New Enterprise AI Academy to train 10,000 professionals

Corndel, alongside Imperial Executive Education and Microsoft, is launching the Enterprise AI Academy to train 10,000 professionals in AI by 2025.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Apr 2025