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V2 Digital strengthens team with two key appointments
Hyperscale

V2 Digital strengthens team with two key appointments

V2 Digital has expanded its team to over 60 employees across Australia with two senior appointments, enhancing its focus on AI-driven growth.

By Imee Dequito • 4 min read • Mon, 2nd Dec 2024
Angela Robinson named country MD for Australia at Publicis
EduTech

Angela Robinson named country MD for Australia at Publicis

Angela Robinson has been appointed as Country Managing Director for Australia at Publicis Sapient, aiming to enhance digital transformation in the region.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Dec 2024
Software@Scale named Deloitte 2024 Fast 50 Rising Star
Cybersecurity

Software@Scale named Deloitte 2024 Fast 50 Rising Star

Australian tech provider Software@Scale has been honoured as a Deloitte 2024 Fast 50 'Rising Star' after achieving a remarkable 2,356% revenue growth.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Fri, 29th Nov 2024
Commonwealth Bank uses AI to enhance customer service
Customer Relationship Management

Commonwealth Bank uses AI to enhance customer service

Commonwealth Bank of Australia is leveraging AI to improve customer service, reducing scam losses by 50%, fraud by 30%, and call wait times by 40%.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Fri, 29th Nov 2024

Global Stories

Retail stories

Cyber threats heighten with holiday sales here
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Cyber threats heighten with holiday sales here

With Black Friday and Cyber Monday in full swing, cyber threats loom large, urging consumers and retailers to bolster their online security against potential attacks.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Dec 2024
Rise in counterfeit websites threatens holiday shoppers
Phishing

Rise in counterfeit websites threatens holiday shoppers

As the festive shopping season approaches, researchers have identified nearly 80,000 counterfeit websites, endangering online shoppers seeking deals.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Dec 2024
xMoney Global appoints Siourounis as CEO amid MiCA push
Crypto

xMoney Global appoints Siourounis as CEO amid MiCA push

xMoney Global has appointed Dr. Greg Siourounis as CEO, aiming to revolutionise digital payments with an integrated fiat and crypto platform.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Fri, 29th Nov 2024
Rise in phishing attacks observed from August to October 2024
Malware

Rise in phishing attacks observed from August to October 2024

ReliaQuest's latest report reveals a significant rise in phishing attacks, accounting for 46% of incidents, amid increased cyber threats and ransomware activity.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 28th Nov 2024
Cyber security spending to hit USD $212B amid AI threats
Digital Transformation

Cyber security spending to hit USD $212B amid AI threats

The cyber security sector anticipates a dramatic rise in threats by 2025, with global information security spending predicted to hit USD $212 billion.

By Shannon Williams • 7 min read • Thu, 28th Nov 2024
Aussie online shoppers face fraud risks amid festive sales
Payment Technologies

Aussie online shoppers face fraud risks amid festive sales

As the festive season approaches, PayPal reveals 91% of Australians plan to shop online, but warns of rising fraud risks costing over AUD $500,000 last year.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Nov 2024
Global trade challenges rise with AI & customs complexity
Supply Chain

Global trade challenges rise with AI & customs complexity

A report reveals growing challenges in global trade, citing complex customs regulations, skills shortages, and AI's impact amid geopolitical disruptions.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Nov 2024
NTT DATA to acquire Niveus for Google Cloud expansion
Digital Transformation

NTT DATA to acquire Niveus for Google Cloud expansion

NTT DATA plans to acquire Niveus Solutions, boosting its Google Cloud capabilities with an additional 1,000 experts to enhance AI and data engineering services.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Nov 2024
Experts warn of cyber risks as Black Friday approaches
Endpoint Protection

Experts warn of cyber risks as Black Friday approaches

As Black Friday and Cyber Monday approach, experts warn shoppers to be vigilant against rising cyber threats like malvertising and online fraud.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Nov 2024
Sinch predicts personalised, secure shopping trends for 2024
Customer Experience

Sinch predicts personalised, secure shopping trends for 2024

Sinch predicts that 2024's Black Friday and Cyber Monday will see a surge in personalised and secure communication strategies to enhance shopper engagement.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Nov 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Retail stories

JBL launches holiday audio range
Gaming

JBL launches holiday audio range

JBL has launched its new audio range, featuring diverse products like the Soundgear Sense and Flip 6, to suit consumers' needs this holiday season.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Mon, 2nd Dec 2024
Businesses urge UK to embrace digital deposit returns
Clean technologies

Businesses urge UK to embrace digital deposit returns

Over 60 businesses, including Ocado and Co-op, are urging the UK Government to enhance the Deposit Return Scheme with digital innovations for better recycling.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Nov 2024
Blue Yonder cyberattack exposes UK-US supply chain flaws
Ransomware

Blue Yonder cyberattack exposes UK-US supply chain flaws

A ransomware attack on software provider Blue Yonder has disrupted supply chains for grocery retailers in the UK and US, highlighting security vulnerabilities.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Nov 2024