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McGrathNicol becomes Founding Partner in Australian Insider Risk Centre
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McGrathNicol becomes Founding Partner in Australian Insider Risk Centre

Advisory firm McGrathNicol has joined the Australian Insider Risk Centre of Excellence as a Founding Partner, set to contribute towards enhancing Australia's cyber resilience.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Jan 2024

Global Stories

SecurityBridge rated a top source for SAP vulnerability discoveries
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SecurityBridge rated a top source for SAP vulnerability discoveries

SecurityBridge's Research Lab is lauded by SAP's Security Response Team as a leading source for detecting software issues. This recognises a key role in fortifying international SAP security infrastructure.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 24th Jan 2024
Tata Consultancy Services launches TCS GoZero Hub with Macquarie University
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Tata Consultancy Services launches TCS GoZero Hub with Macquarie University

Tata Consultancy Services and Macquarie University launch TCS GoZero Hub, a research centre set to facilitate Australia's shift towards net-zero carbon emissions.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 22nd Jan 2024
Claroty appoints industry veteran as first Chief Customer Officer
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Claroty appoints industry veteran as first Chief Customer Officer

Cyber-physical systems protection firm, Claroty, appoints industry veteran Shira Bar Yosef as its first ever Chief Customer Officer, aiming to enrich customer experience.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jan 2024
AI 'students' join human classmates at Ferris State University
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AI 'students' join human classmates at Ferris State University

Two AI devices named Ann and Fry have enrolled at Ferris State University in Michigan, USA, to study alongside humans and push the boundaries of AI education and technology.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Jan 2024
ChatGPT introduces GPT Store for customised AI resources
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ChatGPT introduces GPT Store for customised AI resources

Reports reveal that over 3 million custom versions of AI language model, ChatGPT, were created in two months, prompting the launch of a new GPT Store for user-friendly discovery of successful designs.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sat, 13th Jan 2024
Vietnam's FPT pioneers as first billion-dollar revenue tech firm
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Vietnam's FPT pioneers as first billion-dollar revenue tech firm

FPT surpasses $1bn in global IT service revenue, amid successful acquisitions and the launch of new automotive tech subsidiary.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Jan 2024
Half of global businesses use machine learning but lack specialist teams
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Half of global businesses use machine learning but lack specialist teams

Despite 50% of firms worldwide using machine learning, half of chief technology officers don't have a single professional in that role, signaling a gap in specialisation needs.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Jan 2024
EY's Catriona Campbell awarded MBE for services to technology
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EY's Catriona Campbell awarded MBE for services to technology

Catriona Campbell, Chief Technology and Innovation Leader at EY UK and Ireland, has been awarded an MBE for her two-decade contribution to technology and AI innovation.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Jan 2024
Zapata AI's research showcases impact of quantum-enhanced generative AI
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Zapata AI's research showcases impact of quantum-enhanced generative AI

Zapata AI's research published in Nature Communications showcases how quantum-enhanced generative AI can elevate classical AI capabilities, challenging the 'quantum versus classical' debate.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Jan 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Should VMware customers be considering Plan B?
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Should VMware customers be considering Plan B?

Uncertainty clouds VMware's future following its £61bn acquisition by Broadcom, forcing many clients to contemplate alternate measures amidst concerns of staff layoffs and price hikes.

By Sammy Zoghlami • 4 min read • Tue, 23rd Jan 2024
Chancellor Hunt champions UK tech industry at Davos forum
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Chancellor Hunt champions UK tech industry at Davos forum

UK Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, champions UK technology and calls for increased investment at the Davos World Economic Forum amid global economic uncertainty.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Jan 2024
State of UK research and innovation in science and tech in 2024
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State of UK research and innovation in science and tech in 2024

Council on Geostrategy to launch a substantial survey determining strengths and weaknesses of UK's science and technology sector.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jan 2024
UK workers resent office return amid 'productivity paranoia' claims
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UK workers resent office return amid 'productivity paranoia' claims

A third of UK knowledge workers resent forced return to offices citing 'productivity paranoia' and poor digital experiences adding an extra 3.1 work weeks annually, reveals Scalable Software study.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Jan 2024
Viettel Cyber Security named top cybersecurity firm
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Viettel Cyber Security named top cybersecurity firm

Viettel Cyber Security's portfolio of solutions earns it the 2023 Vietnam Company of the Year Award from Frost & Sullivan.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Jan 2024
Adzcorner anticipates 40% growth in 2023-24 financial year
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Adzcorner anticipates 40% growth in 2023-24 financial year

New Delhi-based performance marketing solutions provider marketing solutions provider, Adzcorner, projects a 40% revenue growth for fiscal year 2023-24.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Jan 2024
Taiwan hosts 5G-ACIA assembly for industrial IoT 5G standards alignment
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Taiwan hosts 5G-ACIA assembly for industrial IoT 5G standards alignment

Taiwan was the first-time host of the influential 5G Alliance for Connected Industries and Automation General Assembly, promoting global 5G smart manufacturing standards and bolstering Taiwanese manufacturers' global supply chain presence.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Jan 2024