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IWD 2024: Breaking barriers: Building a brighter future for women in technology
EduTech

IWD 2024: Breaking barriers: Building a brighter future for women in technology

Despite improvements in attitudes towards equality, vast disparities persist in the tech industry's treatment of women, demanding urgent attention to investment, education, and mentorship.

By Lauren Swidenbank • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
NetApp leads with AI-powered ransomware protection in Australia
Storage

NetApp leads with AI-powered ransomware protection in Australia

As Australia faces a surge in data breaches, NetApp introduces innovative AI-driven solutions to enhance cyber-resilience, aiming to protect vital infrastructures and restore operational normality swiftly following ransomware attacks.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Mar 2024
How AI is transforming the Australian workforce
Human Capital Management

How AI is transforming the Australian workforce

Generative AI is reshaping Australia's workforce, with technology skills now integral to the economy. Embracing AI could unlock billions of dollars by 2030, but requires an understanding of its intricacies and a stronger pipeline of tech workers.

By Rob Newell • 5 min read • Fri, 23rd Feb 2024
Australia's digital health sector yields record-breaking economic returns
Health Technologies

Australia's digital health sector yields record-breaking economic returns

Australia's digital health investment yields $19.70 in capital, 56 jobs and AUD 4.2m in gross economic value for every AUD $1m invested, according to a landmark report.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Feb 2024
Secure State joins archTIS program to enhance Aussie cybersecurity
Partner Programmes

Secure State joins archTIS program to enhance Aussie cybersecurity

Indigenous cybersecurity firm Secure State has become a Silver Partner in the archTIS Channel Partner Program, enhancing its security solution offerings.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Feb 2024
New Notitia branch amid rising demand for tech services
Data Analytics

New Notitia branch amid rising demand for tech services

Australian tech firm Notitia is to open a third office in Canberra, driven by rising demand for data and tech consulting.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Feb 2024
Zadara completes IRAP process, expands availability in Australia
Storage

Zadara completes IRAP process, expands availability in Australia

Zadara, an international cloud service provider, completes Australia's Information Security Registered Assessors Program (IRAP), enhancing its expansion into the country.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 6th Feb 2024

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Exclusive: How Neat is shaping the future of videoconferencing
EduTech

Exclusive: How Neat is shaping the future of videoconferencing

Norwegian startup Neat is revolutionising video conferencing, merging AI and user-focused design to improve global workplace communication.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Mar 2024
Radware reveals surge in cyber attacks in 2024 report
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Radware reveals surge in cyber attacks in 2024 report

Radware's 2024 threat analysis shows a worrying 171% increase in malicious web activity, driven by escalating Layer 7 Web DDoS attacks.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024
Lenovo report explores AI adoption & trends in ANZ
DevOps

Lenovo report explores AI adoption & trends in ANZ

Lenovo's latest report highlights a 46% CAGR in ANZ's AI market, with 83% of CIOs confident about its competitive advantage; however, they note GenAI's significant data reliance and AI skill shortage as challenges.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
Sharon White named HCLTech's AVP for data, analytics & AI in Australasia
Data Analytics

Sharon White named HCLTech's AVP for data, analytics & AI in Australasia

Sharon White, an experienced data expert, is revealed as HCLTech's new AVP of Next Generation Data, Analytics and AI, bolstering its AI capabilities in Australia and New Zealand.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
LockBit ransomware gang dismantled by global task force
EduTech

LockBit ransomware gang dismantled by global task force

The notorious LockBit ransomware gang, linked to over £120m in extortion and impacting 2000+ victims globally, has been dismantled by an international task force led by the UK and US.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Feb 2024
Genetec announces Security Center SaaS to revolutionise physical security industry
EduTech

Genetec announces Security Center SaaS to revolutionise physical security industry

Genetec has unveiled Security Center SaaS, an enterprise-grade solution expected to redefine cloud-based physical security with its comprehensive capabilities and cybersecurity measures.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Feb 2024
Half-year surge in cyber attacks on infrastructure, says Dragos
Unified Communications

Half-year surge in cyber attacks on infrastructure, says Dragos

Worldwide cybersecurity expert Dragos reports a 50% surge in politically motivated cyberattacks and new threat clusters targeting critical infrastructure.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Wed, 21st Feb 2024
Quorum Cyber predicts major cyber threats for 2024
EduTech

Quorum Cyber predicts major cyber threats for 2024

Quorum Cyber's 2024 report forecasts AI weaponisation and intensified threats from Russia, China, Iran and North Korea as major cybersecurity concerns.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 9th Feb 2024
Entrust moves towards acquisition of London firm Onfido
Data Privacy

Entrust moves towards acquisition of London firm Onfido

Minneapolis-based Entrust is in exclusive talks to acquire London's AI-powered identity verification tech leader, Onfido.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Feb 2024

Stories from Other Regions

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IWD 2024: Funding - The key to empowering female entrepreneurs in the UK
Government

IWD 2024: Funding - The key to empowering female entrepreneurs in the UK

As mere 2p in every £1 invested in early-stage UK businesses goes to women, the IWD 2024 focus is on addressing the disparity in funding for female entrepreneurs.

By Ali Skidmore • 5 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024