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ANZ CIOs to prioritise cybersecurity investments by 2025
Data Analytics

ANZ CIOs to prioritise cybersecurity investments by 2025

A Gartner survey reveals 88% of ANZ CIOs expect cybersecurity to see the largest tech investment rise by 2025, driven by regulations and major cyberattacks.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Sep 2024
Tanium launches Automate to streamline IT tasks & boost ROI
Low code & No code

Tanium launches Automate to streamline IT tasks & boost ROI

Tanium unveils Tanium Automate to streamline real-time IT operations and security tasks, addressing skills shortages and aiming for a higher ROI.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Sep 2024
AI laptops set to revolutionise personal computing in 2024
Gaming

AI laptops set to revolutionise personal computing in 2024

AI's integration in personal computing sees a transformative year. MSI's AI laptops promise faster, secure processing and energy efficiency, reshaping user experiences.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Sep 2024
Neo4j transforms Aura DBMS with new enhancements & features
Generative AI

Neo4j transforms Aura DBMS with new enhancements & features

Neo4j unveils major Aura DBMS enhancements to streamline enterprise adoption and boost graph database performance, with added GenAI and security features.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Sep 2024
Kore.ai AI solutions now available on AWS Marketplace
Marketing Technologies

Kore.ai AI solutions now available on AWS Marketplace

Kore.ai's AI automation and contact centre solutions are now listed on AWS Marketplace, simplifying integration for enterprises seeking advanced AI capabilities.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Sep 2024
Gartner identifies six transformative technologies for governments
Data Analytics

Gartner identifies six transformative technologies for governments

Gartner's latest Hype Cycle reveals six pivotal technologies set to revolutionise digital government services, including AI code assistants, GenAI, and predictive analytics.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Sep 2024
Kissflow recognised in Gartner Hype Cycle 2024 Reports
Analyst report

Kissflow recognised in Gartner Hype Cycle 2024 Reports

Kissflow has been named a Sample Vendor for no-code platforms in three 2024 Gartner Hype Cycle reports, highlighting its prowess in business app development.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Sep 2024
Ransomware attacks increasingly target ERP systems
Ransomware

Ransomware attacks increasingly target ERP systems

New research by Onapsis finds a 69% rise in enterprises communicating with ransomware actors, highlighting a surge in attacks on ERP applications.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2024
ControlUp named leader in digital employee experience tools
Unified Communications

ControlUp named leader in digital employee experience tools

ControlUp has been named a Leader in Gartner's first Magic Quadrant for Digital Employee Experience Tools, highlighting its innovation and market influence.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2024
Gartner predicts rise in SaaS backup prioritisation by 2028
Software-as-a-Service

Gartner predicts rise in SaaS backup prioritisation by 2028

Gartner forecasts 75% of enterprises will prioritise SaaS application backup by 2028, a substantial rise from 15% in 2024, driven by recent IT outages.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2024
Fortinet unveils new SASE features with sovereign SASE & GenAI
Firewalls

Fortinet unveils new SASE features with sovereign SASE & GenAI

Fortinet has unveiled new sovereign SASE and generative AI capabilities in its unified SASE solution, enhancing security and integration for enterprises.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Aug 2024
GitLab launches AI-driven GitLab Duo Enterprise at USD $39 per user
Physical Security

GitLab launches AI-driven GitLab Duo Enterprise at USD $39 per user

GitLab unveils GitLab Duo Enterprise at USD $39 per user/month, offering AI-driven enhancements for secure, efficient software development to Ultimate customers.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Aug 2024
Veeam tops enterprise backup market with $1.5 billion revenue
Software-as-a-Service

Veeam tops enterprise backup market with $1.5 billion revenue

Veeam Software has topped Gartner's 2024 Enterprise Backup and Recovery Software market with a 15.1% share and USD $1.5 billion in revenue.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
Dynatrace tops three categories in 2024 Gartner observability report
Digital Transformation

Dynatrace tops three categories in 2024 Gartner observability report

Dynatrace clinched the top spot in three out of five use cases in the 2024 Gartner Critical Capabilities report for Observability Platforms, further solidifying its leadership.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
Gartner unveils top 25 disruptive technologies for 2024
Digital twins

Gartner unveils top 25 disruptive technologies for 2024

Gartner's 2024 Hype Cycle spotlights 25 disruptive technologies set to transform business, including autonomous AI, developer productivity, and human-centric security.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Aug 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Australia's IT spending to surge to AUD $147 billion in 2025
Network Infrastructure

Australia's IT spending to surge to AUD $147 billion in 2025

Australia's IT spending is poised to hit AUD $147 billion in 2025, up 8.7% from 2024, with cybersecurity, GenAI, and cloud investments driving the increase.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Sep 2024
Gartner: 40% of generative AI solutions to be multimodal by 2027
Digital Entertainment

Gartner: 40% of generative AI solutions to be multimodal by 2027

Gartner forecasts that 40% of GenAI solutions will incorporate text, image, audio, and video by 2027, a leap from 1% in 2023, reshaping enterprise applications.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Sep 2024
Stripe report: booming subscription economy faces key challenges
Payment Technologies

Stripe report: booming subscription economy faces key challenges

A Stripe report reveals that 46% of Australian subscription businesses plan global expansion, but 73% doubt their billing systems' readiness.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Sep 2024