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Macquarie Cloud Services has achieved Titanium status from Dell Technologies, highlighting its expertise and commitment to innovative cloud solutions.

The rapid rise of artificial intelligence is straining data infrastructures in the banking sector, revealing critical challenges in security and data quality.

Thales' 2025 Digital Trust Index reveals plummeting consumer trust in digital services, with 82% abandoning brands due to data privacy fears.

Research by Forrester reveals that insurers are focusing on driving growth and improving customer experience through AI investment and system modernisation by 2025.

A new survey by Infosys Knowledge Institute reveals a significant shift towards scaled AI deployment across industries, driven by reduced costs and improved success rates.

WTW has launched Radar Vision, an AI-driven monitoring tool for insurers, aimed at enhancing business performance and growth in the insurance sector.

A Fastly study reveals 93% of organisations have updated policies to protect CISOs from personal liability, though effectiveness remains unclear.

On International Women's Day 2025, the insurance sector is urged to prioritise empathy over policy, focusing on the real human impact on women and caregivers.

Celonis has launched four new Process Intelligence Apps in collaboration with partners, aimed at optimising industrial processes and reducing claims leakage.

A recent survey reveals that 79% of insurance executives feel a moral duty to address the USD $1.8 trillion global protection gap, viewing it as a key business opportunity.

Research from Alteryx reveals that while 94% of data analysts see their roles becoming more strategic, 76% still rely on spreadsheets for data tasks.

UpCover has raised $19 million to expand its digital commercial insurance brokerage, aiming to disrupt Australia's $20 billion market.

The BSV Association has appointed Ásgeir Óskarsson as its new Managing Director, bringing over ten years of expertise in finance, insurance, and blockchain.

CMTG has advised Australian businesses to assess privacy and data risks before integrating AI tools like Microsoft Copilot, as data protection becomes essential.

ReliaQuest's latest report reveals a staggering 32% rise in ransomware cases targeting finance and insurance firms, with attackers moving significantly faster in 2024.

KnowBe4 research reveals the average cost of a data breach rose to USD $4.88 million, underscoring the urgent need for enhanced cybersecurity strategies.

Qlik has been named a 2024 Gartner Peer Insights Customers' Choice for Analytics and Business Intelligence Platforms, highlighting its strong user satisfaction.

Allianz has launched a Virtual Reality therapy programme to help drivers overcome phobias following accidents, in partnership with the Sydney Phobia Clinic.

Orbus Software has acquired Sydney-based Capsifi to enhance its OrbusInfinity platform, aiming for a more robust enterprise transformation solution.

New APRA regulations demand Australian financial firms enhance cybersecurity measures or face hefty penalties, after rising data breaches affect millions.