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Consumers want brands and retailers fined for fake reviews
Online shopping

Consumers want brands and retailers fined for fake reviews

Australian consumers want brands and retailers fined for fake reviews with many wanting a fine of more than 20% of the business' total revenue.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Nov 2022
APAC businesses vulnerable to cyberattack during holidays
Firewalls

APAC businesses vulnerable to cyberattack during holidays

Cyber attackers are targeting companies and IT security teams when they are likely to be under-resourced, according to Barracuda.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Nov 2022
Retailers need to embrace AI to better service customers
Surveillance

Retailers need to embrace AI to better service customers

New research has uncovered new ways for retailers to use artificial intelligence in concert with in-store cameras to better service consumer behaviour.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Wed, 9th Nov 2022
Chemist Warehouse chooses Marketplacer for new ANZ offering
Customer Experience

Chemist Warehouse chooses Marketplacer for new ANZ offering

Chemist Warehouse has selected Marketplacer to drive the company's new online marketplace throughout Australia and New Zealand.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Nov 2022
Microsoft report finds 74% increase in password attacks
Ransomware

Microsoft report finds 74% increase in password attacks

Microsoft has published its Digital Defense Report 2022, sharing insights on how the digital threat landscape is evolving and how to mitigate these issues.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Nov 2022
Hands-on Review: Jabra PanaCast 20 webcam
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Jabra PanaCast 20 webcam

Jabra, the Danish brand specialising in audio equipment and, more recently, video conference systems, has recently launched the Jabra Panacast 20.

By Romane Baudelet • 4 min read • Tue, 8th Nov 2022
Cybergangs are recruiting and rewarding supporters
Ransomware

Cybergangs are recruiting and rewarding supporters

Cyber gangs are enlisting and rewarding supporters, says Avast report, revealing an increase in PC adware and Raccoon Stealer activity.

By Shannon Williams • 6 min read • Tue, 8th Nov 2022
Businesses increasing data protection for cloud workloads
Software-as-a-Service

Businesses increasing data protection for cloud workloads

Companies are recognising the increasing need to protect their SaaS environments, according to a new report from Veeam Software.

By Shannon Williams • 7 min read • Mon, 7th Nov 2022
Using data to find opportunities, not excuses: GfK shows the way
Marketing Technologies

Using data to find opportunities, not excuses: GfK shows the way

ANZ businesses must embrace data and adapt to changing consumer values and market dynamics, says GfK Australia and New Zealand MD Dr. Morten Boyer.

By Dr Morten Boyer • 5 min read • Mon, 7th Nov 2022
Exclusive: Greenbox offers sustainable lifecycle management
Data centers

Exclusive: Greenbox offers sustainable lifecycle management

Greenbox provides full technology cradle-to-grave lifecycle solutions in a best-practice safe, secure and sustainable way.

By Zach Thompson • 8 min read • Fri, 4th Nov 2022
Cyberattacks against Australian retail tripled: Imperva
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Cyberattacks against Australian retail tripled: Imperva

In Australia, cyberattacks against retail grew significantly in 2022, increasing the risk of fraud and data loss; automated threats caused 62% of incidents.

By Gaurav Sharma • 5 min read • Fri, 4th Nov 2022
Shippit announces pivotal integration with Australia Post
Marketing Technologies

Shippit announces pivotal integration with Australia Post

Integration benefits smaller local retailers in particular, allowing them to automate as much as 30% of manual fulfilment.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Nov 2022
Xero gives small business updates and reveals new enhancements
Multi-factor authentication

Xero gives small business updates and reveals new enhancements

Xero unveils new updates including small business insights and additions to the app store, as small business sales growth slows in 2022.

By Mitchell Hageman • 2 min read • Thu, 3rd Nov 2022
Cash Converters partners with Nexion to bolster cybersecurity
Firewalls

Cash Converters partners with Nexion to bolster cybersecurity

Nexion has entered into an agreement with Cash Converters to refresh its branch office and bolster cybersecurity technology across all its corporate stores.

By Mitchell Hageman • 2 min read • Thu, 3rd Nov 2022
NetApp solution moves toward 'evolved cloud' and better data services
Storage

NetApp solution moves toward 'evolved cloud' and better data services

NetApp BlueXP is a unified control plane delivering a hybrid multicloud experience for storage and data services across on-premises and cloud environments.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 2nd Nov 2022
Lookout partners with HPE Aruba to maximise data protection
Cloud Access Security Broker

Lookout partners with HPE Aruba to maximise data protection

Lookout has integrated its security service edge platform with HPE Aruba EdgeConnect, creating a secure access service edge architecture.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Nov 2022

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Norton study highlights Kiwi's risky eCommerce behaviours
Email Security

Norton study highlights Kiwi's risky eCommerce behaviours

Nearly a quarter of New Zealanders (22%) surveyed said they tend to take more risks when online shopping during the holiday season than other times of the year.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Nov 2022