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Consumer-centric delivery: The next frontier of retail success
Customer Experience

Consumer-centric delivery: The next frontier of retail success

As online shopping surges, the delivery experience is becoming key. Australian retailers must meet high customer expectations to ensure lasting loyalty.

By Rob Hango-Zada • 4 min read • Fri, 17th May 2024
AI in manufacturing; A clear opportunity For Australia, but not without challenges
Unified Communications

AI in manufacturing; A clear opportunity For Australia, but not without challenges

AI brings transformative potential to Australia's manufacturing sector, but challenges remain in tech capabilities and data management that must be addressed.

By James Schwarz • 4 min read • Fri, 17th May 2024
AI, skills gaps, security and startups: Tech experts react to 24-25 fed budget
Generative AI

AI, skills gaps, security and startups: Tech experts react to 24-25 fed budget

AI, cybersecurity, and tech skills dominate the 2024—25 Federal Budget, but experts say more support for startups is essential for long-term innovation.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 16th May 2024
Future-proofing financial services: The new era of AI-enhanced identity security
Digital Transformation

Future-proofing financial services: The new era of AI-enhanced identity security

AI-enhanced identity security is essential as 93% of financial services leaders grapple with data breaches. How can AI modernise and fortify their defences?.

By Nam Lam • 5 min read • Wed, 15th May 2024
Is cloud complexity the biggest security threat of our time?
Network Infrastructure

Is cloud complexity the biggest security threat of our time?

Australian businesses grapple with security vulnerabilities due to rising cloud complexity, leading to increased cyber threats and corporate survival issues.

By Scott McKinnel • 4 min read • Tue, 14th May 2024

Global Stories

Opinion stories

Too much of a good thing? How security sprawl can weaken defences
Firewalls

Too much of a good thing? How security sprawl can weaken defences

Security sprawl from using too many vendors can weaken defences and create management challenges, even for small businesses. Here's how to streamline.

By Matt Caffrey • 4 min read • Fri, 17th May 2024
Why powerful, secure networks are critical for first-class healthcare
Digital Transformation

Why powerful, secure networks are critical for first-class healthcare

In the wake of the pandemic, healthcare faces staff shortages, cyber threats, and budget constraints, making robust, secure networks essential for top-tier medical care.

By Carmelo Calafiore • 3 min read • Fri, 17th May 2024
Why is a browser-native security solution better than cloud-based SWGs?
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Why is a browser-native security solution better than cloud-based SWGs?

Browser-native security solutions like those from SquareX offer enhanced security, efficiency, and privacy over cloud-based Secure Web Gateways, addressing modern cybersecurity challenges head-on.

By Vivek Ramachandran • 3 min read • Thu, 16th May 2024
Copilot is a powerful workspace tool – if you have your data house in order
Large Language Models

Copilot is a powerful workspace tool – if you have your data house in order

From helping craft a memo in minutes instead of days to summarising emails and video transcripts, Copilot is proving a valuable tool, but organisations need to be strategic about its use and remember that good quality content – or information – is still king.

By Pat Brogan • 6 min read • Wed, 15th May 2024
Patch Tuesday has revealed 61 vulnerabilities
Software Development

Patch Tuesday has revealed 61 vulnerabilities

Microsoft's May 2024 Patch Tuesday addresses 61 vulnerabilities, including three zero-days. Two critical RCE flaws and browser patches are also highlighted.

By Adam Barnett • 4 min read • Wed, 15th May 2024
How your organisation can get exception handling of one-off requests right
DataCentre infrastructure

How your organisation can get exception handling of one-off requests right

When users encounter allowlisting restrictions, it matters how these are handled—in the backend for maintaining security posture and in the front end for user experience.

By Scott Hesford • 5 min read • Tue, 14th May 2024
Collaboration tools are now at the frontline in the battle against phishing
Unified Communications

Collaboration tools are now at the frontline in the battle against phishing

As users swap email for collaboration suites, threat actors are as well, posing a fresh challenge for corporate security teams.

By Ashwin Ram • 5 min read • Mon, 13th May 2024
Navigating compliance challenges: A strategic approach for IT decision-makers
Risk & Compliance

Navigating compliance challenges: A strategic approach for IT decision-makers

Unveiling the importance of a comprehensive compliance framework, this report guides IT decision-makers through the complexity of compliance challenges.

By Michael Aminzade • 6 min read • Mon, 13th May 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Opinion stories

Tackling the gender pay gap is a gamechanger for everyone
EduTech

Tackling the gender pay gap is a gamechanger for everyone

Closing the gender pay gap benefits us all: from boosting productivity to fostering fairness. Join the movement towards equality and prosperity.

By Kathleen Webber • 5 min read • Wed, 22nd May 2024
What Artificial Intelligence means for Your KiwiSaver account
Supply Chain

What Artificial Intelligence means for Your KiwiSaver account

AI could revolutionise KiwiSaver accounts by providing real-time data insights, optimising investments, and driving wealth creation for 3.25+ million investors.

By Morne Redgard • 5 min read • Thu, 16th May 2024
Why obsessing over crypto headlines is a dangerous investment habit
Crypto

Why obsessing over crypto headlines is a dangerous investment habit

Janine Grainger discusses the dangers of an excessive focus on sensational crypto headlines, stressing the importance of understanding broad market dynamics for astute investment.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 13th May 2024
High-street stores' software failures: A wake-up call for retail
DevOps

High-street stores' software failures: A wake-up call for retail

Repeated software failures at major UK retailers, resulting in delivery hiccups and incorrect payments, highlight an urgent need for improved system maintenance and quality assurance.

By Stephen Johnson • 3 min read • Thu, 9th May 2024