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Peacock Bros acquires insignia to boost supply chain solutions
Supply Chain

Peacock Bros acquires insignia to boost supply chain solutions

Australian supply chain firm, Peacock Bros., acquires leading identification solutions company, insignia, boosting its product offerings and regional presence.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Apr 2024

Global Stories

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Cognizant & Microsoft deepen partnership to democratise GenAI
EduTech

Cognizant & Microsoft deepen partnership to democratise GenAI

Cognizant and Microsoft enhance partnership to bring Microsoft's generative AI, including the 365 Copilot tool, to millions.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Apr 2024
Smart card market projected to reach $24.2bn by 2034
Unified Communications

Smart card market projected to reach $24.2bn by 2034

The global powered smart card market is forecast to surge to $24.2bn by 2034, driven by enhanced functionality and advanced security features.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Apr 2024
ADLINK unveils high-performance Atom-powered modules for IoT solutions
Robotics

ADLINK unveils high-performance Atom-powered modules for IoT solutions

ADLINK Technology, an edge computing operator, introduces two high-performing modules utilising Intel's Atom processors. These modules are optimised for Internet of Things (IoT) solutions and emphasise durability and temperature adaptability.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Apr 2024
Nearly half of Australian SMEs project dip in turnover
Fintech

Nearly half of Australian SMEs project dip in turnover

Australia's SMEs foresee a drop in turnover by year-end, while Prospa and Xero partner to ease financial administrative tasks for these businesses.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Apr 2024
Ransomware activity spikes 20%, hospitals now in crosshairs
Ransomware

Ransomware activity spikes 20%, hospitals now in crosshairs

Ransomware victims surge nearly 20% YoY in Q1 2024, with active ransomware groups increasing by 55% despite law enforcement efforts.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Apr 2024
Mandiant unveils latest M-Trends 2024 cybersecurity report
Ransomware

Mandiant unveils latest M-Trends 2024 cybersecurity report

The 2024 M-Trends report reveals advancements in global organisations' cyber defences, with hackers' undetected dwell time falling from 16 to 10 days, marking a decade-low.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Wed, 24th Apr 2024
Akamai's API Security attains PCI DSS 4.0 compliance
Application Security

Akamai's API Security attains PCI DSS 4.0 compliance

Akamai Technologies' API Security product has achieved PCI DSS 4.0 compliance, enhancing security for businesses storing or processing card data.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Apr 2024
Manhattan Associates boosts retail with omni channel updates
Customer Experience

Manhattan Associates boosts retail with omni channel updates

Manhattan Associates unveils major update to its Manhattan Active Omni solution, aimed at redefining retail operations and improving customer engagement.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Tue, 23rd Apr 2024
Exclusive: What makes HPE's Greenlake solutions stand out
Storage

Exclusive: What makes HPE's Greenlake solutions stand out

In a rare interview, James Eagleton of Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) unveils how their ground-breaking data services are setting the benchmark for innovation in AI and cloud connectivity.

By Tom Raynel • 4 min read • Tue, 23rd Apr 2024
AI-enabled biometric market to reach $50.5 billion by 2031
Internet of Things

AI-enabled biometric market to reach $50.5 billion by 2031

Global AI-enabled biometric market, currently worth USD $12.7 billion, projected to skyrocket to US$50.5 billion by 2031.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Apr 2024
IPI joins NICE's DEVone Ecosystem, offers Pauseable via CXone
Data Protection

IPI joins NICE's DEVone Ecosystem, offers Pauseable via CXone

Contact centre specialist IPI joins NICE's DEVone Ecosystem programme, making its unique compliance technology, Pauseable, available via NICE's AI-driven CXone platform.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Apr 2024
The rise of the brand centric approach in the MVNO market
Unified Communications

The rise of the brand centric approach in the MVNO market

MVNO market value projected to reach $167.7bn by 2034, driven by a surge in non-telco brands entering the mobile service arena amid technological advancements.

By Kelvin Chaffer • 4 min read • Mon, 22nd Apr 2024

Stories from Other Regions

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New UK cybersecurity law takes effect amid evolving threats
Encryption

New UK cybersecurity law takes effect amid evolving threats

The UK's Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Act has now become fully operational, enforcing digital security requirements within the telecommunication sector, amid doubts over its adequacy to address evolving cyber threats.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Apr 2024
Singapore fintech Qashier secures Major Payment Institution licence
Monetary Authority of Singapore

Singapore fintech Qashier secures Major Payment Institution licence

Singapore fintech startup, Qashier, secures in-principle approval for a Major Payment Institution licence from the Monetary Authority of Singapore, paving the way for diversified payment offerings.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 25th Apr 2024
NZ retailers urged to prioritise CX over tech advances
Customer Experience

NZ retailers urged to prioritise CX over tech advances

eCommerce retailers should prioritise improving customer experience over merely pursuing tech advances, according to Convergence.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Apr 2024
Noel Leeming launches tech trade-in scheme across New Zealand
Clean technologies

Noel Leeming launches tech trade-in scheme across New Zealand

Noel Leeming launches a trade-in scheme allowing New Zealand customers to exchange old electronics for gift cards, promoting both sustainability and affordable tech upgrades.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Apr 2024