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Australian cybersecurity talent shortage pushes up salaries
Artificial Intelligence

Australian cybersecurity talent shortage pushes up salaries

Australian cybersecurity roles are facing a talent shortage, elevating salaries and causing recruitment difficulties.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 13th Nov 2023
Tech sector rebalances after period of unsustainable growth, says index
Human Capital Management

Tech sector rebalances after period of unsustainable growth, says index

New data suggests a 'correction' in the Australian tech sector as valuations and salaries stabilise after unsustainable growth.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Oct 2023

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Exclusive: Eight vendor AI security predictions for 2024
Firewalls

Exclusive: Eight vendor AI security predictions for 2024

Experts predict essential eight framework adoption, AI-powered cyber defenses, and talent challenges in AI Security for 2024.

By Contributor • 8 min read • Mon, 27th Nov 2023
IDC predicts surge in AI investments and global adoption by 2024
Customer Experience

IDC predicts surge in AI investments and global adoption by 2024

IDC anticipates a considerable rise in AI investments and global adoption, potentially exceeding $500 billion by 2027.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Nov 2023
Qualys on cybersecurity predictions for 2024
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Qualys on cybersecurity predictions for 2024

As we cast our gaze forward to 2024, as the cybersecurity landscape continues to evolve, it's clear that a new set of priorities and trends will emerge.

By Richard Sorosina • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Nov 2023
Pattern introduces AI-powered tool to optimise brand visibility
eCommerce

Pattern introduces AI-powered tool to optimise brand visibility

Pattern launches Destiny in Australia, an AI-powered feature to optimise brand visibility and reduce advertising spend.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Oct 2023
Projected surge in 5G NR and LTE small cell RAN equipment spending
EduTech

Projected surge in 5G NR and LTE small cell RAN equipment spending

5G NR and LTE-based small cell RAN equipment spending to reach nearly USD $3 billion by 2026, says SNS Telecom & IT.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 23rd Oct 2023
Check Point forecasts rising AI-enabled cyberthreats for 2024
Supply Chain

Check Point forecasts rising AI-enabled cyberthreats for 2024

Cybersecurity firm Check Point has warned of an upswing in AI-powered cybercrime and state-sponsored hacktivism in 2024.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Oct 2023
2023 State of AI Report, GPT-4 rise, safety concerns and future trends
Digital Entertainment

2023 State of AI Report, GPT-4 rise, safety concerns and future trends

2023 State of AI Report details rise of GPT-4, safety debates and future of AI, sparking informed industry dialogue.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Oct 2023
Gartner: the impact of unmanaged digital sovereignty
Supply Chain

Gartner: the impact of unmanaged digital sovereignty

According to Gartner, 30% of multinationals will be severely impacted by unmanaged digital sovereign risk by 2025.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Sep 2023
Gartner releases top 8 cybersecurity predictions for 2023-2024
Risk & Compliance

Gartner releases top 8 cybersecurity predictions for 2023-2024

Gartner predicts that 50% of chief information security officers (CISOs) will adopt human centric design to reduce cybersecurity operational friction.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Tue, 28th Mar 2023
ANZ 2023 Predictions: What Lies Ahead for Data Management
Data Analytics

ANZ 2023 Predictions: What Lies Ahead for Data Management

Data is at the heart of digital business, and managing data and related infrastructure with proper strategy and planning will be key to business success.

By Benjamin Henshall • 7 min read • Thu, 2nd Mar 2023
CIAM market to reach $4.55 billion by 2025 - KuppingerCole
Identity and Access Management

CIAM market to reach $4.55 billion by 2025 - KuppingerCole

KuppingerCole predicts Consumer Identity and Access Management (CIAM) market to reach £4.55 billion by 2025, with North America leading the way.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd Feb 2023
Okta's Identity and Trust Predictions for 2023
Multi-factor authentication

Okta's Identity and Trust Predictions for 2023

To remain secure, businesses and individuals need to respond effectively to a range of trends that gained momentum last year.

By Ben King • 4 min read • Tue, 31st Jan 2023
Innovators and laggards separated by digital infrastructure
Digital Transformation

Innovators and laggards separated by digital infrastructure

IDC predicts that by 2027, AI-enabled automation will reduce the need for human intervention in digital infrastructure operations by 70%.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 30th Dec 2022
Pace of change and use of data in ops set to accelerate
Unified Communications

Pace of change and use of data in ops set to accelerate

IDC predicts that the next five years will bring transformational changes to operations as organizations find new ways to manage and analyze data.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 30th Dec 2022

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If we're not careful, data really could be the new oil
Trends & Predictions

If we're not careful, data really could be the new oil

The premise that data is the modern-day equivalent of oil has largely been debunked over the last few years, but we are at a crossroads.

By Soeren Brogaard • 5 min read • Wed, 15th Feb 2023