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Self-employed brace for digital tax as deadline looms

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UK sole traders face mounting year-end tax pressure as Making Tax Digital nears, driving a surge in software and AI adoption to save time.
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Indosat data traffic surges as Indonesia goes digital

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Indosat’s mobile data traffic jumped about 15% over Indonesia’s year-end holidays as digital use surges beyond major cities and tourist hubs.
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Radware doubles DDoS cloud capacity to 30 Tbps

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Radware doubles its global DDoS cloud capacity to 30 Tbps, adding AI-driven DefencePro X to counter rising large-scale and complex attacks.
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Cloudflare outage exposes risks of AI & payments reliance

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Cloudflare’s latest outage fuels fears over fragile AI and payments systems as firms brace for weeks of disputes and operational fallout.
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Snapchat age checks in Australia use banks, avoid data sharing

Mon, 24th Nov 2025
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Snapchat users in Australia can now verify they are over 16 via banking apps, protecting privacy by avoiding data sharing or uploading identity documents.
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The Cloudflare outage highlights single-provider risk

Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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The global Cloudflare outage has revived concerns about single-provider dependence as businesses confront rising risks from large-scale IT disruptions.
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Cloudflare outage spotlights systemic risks in cloud resilience

Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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Yesterday's Cloudflare outage triggered widespread 5xx errors, exposing systemic risks in cloud resilience and sparking calls for stronger multi-cloud strategies.
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hCaptcha report finds most residential proxy use fuels cybercrime

Fri, 1st Aug 2025
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hCaptcha reveals up to 95% of traffic on residential proxy networks fuels cybercrime, exposing flaws in current online security measures.
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The EU Accessibility Act and what it means for UK digital businesses

Fri, 6th Jun 2025
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From 28 June 2025, UK digital businesses trading with the EU must comply with the European Accessibility Act, ensuring online services are accessible to all users.
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UK banking sector most trusted despite low confidence

Fri, 18th Apr 2025
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The UK banking sector ranks as the most trusted for sharing personal data, yet just 51% of consumers show confidence, revealing significant generational divides.
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Seqwater relies on ATech for seamless cyclone coverage

Fri, 4th Apr 2025
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During Tropical Cyclone Alfred, Seqwater and a local council maintained vital online services thanks to ATech's resilient cloud hosting in Queensland.
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Fitness apps face scrutiny over data security risks

Tue, 7th Jan 2025
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As digital fitness services surge in popularity, Kaspersky warns users of potential data security risks, urging precautions to protect personal information.
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Will Kirk teams up with BT to digitise UK heritage firms

Tue, 3rd Dec 2024
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Will Kirk has teamed up with BT to promote tech adoption among UK heritage businesses, as research reveals two-thirds value technology for tradition.
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Adobe report: Australian digital services could save $12 billion

Thu, 28th Nov 2024
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Adobe's 2024 Digital Government Index highlights that enhancing digital services could save Australia $12 billion and improve access for citizens.
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Five best practices for consumers to protect their personal data in the new world of AI

Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
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As concerns about AI escalate, Australians are urged to adopt five key practices to better protect their personal data and enhance digital security.
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HackerOne report reveals AI risks dominate security concerns

Mon, 11th Nov 2024
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The latest Hacker-Powered Security Report reveals 48% of security professionals cite AI as their top threat, amid a surge in AI-related vulnerabilities.
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Queensland councils enhance digital tools with Granicus

Wed, 9th Oct 2024
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The Local Government Association of Queensland has teamed up with Granicus to boost digital tools aimed at enhancing community liveability across the state.
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Swoon expands IDHL contract to boost digital performance

Thu, 3rd Oct 2024
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Swoon expands contract with IDHL to boost digital performance, adding Paid Media, Technical SEO, and Digital PR to their successful partnership.
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Kaspersky highlights the critical role of phone numbers in digital security

Thu, 25th Jul 2024
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Phone numbers are now as crucial as digital fingerprints, warns Kaspersky, urging users to secure them against potential misuse and compromise.
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Salesforce & BCG report reveals NZ's USD$5.1bn AI potential

Wed, 12th Jun 2024
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Salesforce and BCG report that integrating GenAI into New Zealand's government services could unlock USD$5.1 billion by 2030, but trust remains a major hurdle.