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Cevo & AWS launch strategic collaboration for innovation
Digital Transformation

Cevo & AWS launch strategic collaboration for innovation

Cevo has entered into a three-year strategic collaboration agreement with AWS, aiming to expedite innovation and meet industry demands.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Feb 2024
Veeam launches cyber readiness programme amidst rising cyberattacks
Data Protection

Veeam launches cyber readiness programme amidst rising cyberattacks

Veeam Software's new Cyber Secure Program offers comprehensive cyber defence tools and rapid recovery support as global cyberattack threats escalate.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 1st Feb 2024
Biometric-enabled POS transactions set to surge, says Juniper Research
Surveillance

Biometric-enabled POS transactions set to surge, says Juniper Research

Juniper Research predicts a 138% jump in transactions via biometric-enabled Point of Sale (POS) terminals, climbing from 19.5 billion in 2023 to 46 billion by 2028.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Feb 2024
Cyber crime damage costs firms up to $5m annually, says Barracuda
Ransomware

Cyber crime damage costs firms up to $5m annually, says Barracuda

Annual business cybercrime recovery costs can reach up to $5m, with firms fearing a rise in GenAI-powered attacks, according to a Barracuda Networks report.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 31st Jan 2024
iDenfy & CO2IN partner to boost carbon credit transactions security
Fintech

iDenfy & CO2IN partner to boost carbon credit transactions security

Lithuanian RegTech firm, iDenfy, teams up with Czech fintech, CO2IN, to bolster the verification process, making carbon credit transactions safer and directly aiding the fight against climate change.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 31st Jan 2024
DORA regulations push IT businesses towards higher security standards
Supply Chain

DORA regulations push IT businesses towards higher security standards

Amid rising cybersecurity threats, EU's new Digital Operational Resilience Act is prompting IT businesses to enhance their security standards.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 31st Jan 2024
Access4 celebrates gaining four critical ISO certifications
Risk & Compliance

Access4 celebrates gaining four critical ISO certifications

Access4, a leading UCaaS provider, achieves four key ISO certifications underpinning its commitment to innovation, sustainability, data security and quality management in all operations.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 31st Jan 2024
IT & security teams converge to boost cyber resilience, study finds
Firewalls

IT & security teams converge to boost cyber resilience, study finds

A Commvault study reveals increased collaboration between IT and security teams in businesses, signalling trend towards enhanced cyber-resilience.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 31st Jan 2024
F5 appoints Samir Sherif as new Chief Information Security Officer
Application Security

F5 appoints Samir Sherif as new Chief Information Security Officer

Samir Sherif, an experienced CISO from companies like Absolute Software and Citigroup, has been appointed as the new Chief Information Security Officer at F5, set to lead the company's cybersecurity doctrine.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 30th Jan 2024
Aquion partners with Trustwave to enhance cybersecurity in ANZ
DevOps

Aquion partners with Trustwave to enhance cybersecurity in ANZ

Aquion, a value-added software distributor, has partnered with global cybersecurity firm Trustwave to extend sophisticated security provisions across ANZ.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Tue, 30th Jan 2024
Crowdsourced funding in Australia holds steady in 2023
Health Technologies

Crowdsourced funding in Australia holds steady in 2023

Amidst overall funding decreases, crowdsourced funding in Australia remained steady in 2023, securing $71m for local businesses.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Jan 2024
Strengthening cybersecurity: The rise of the Security Assurance Officer
Unified Communications

Strengthening cybersecurity: The rise of the Security Assurance Officer

Through risk assessments, vulnerability analyses, and simulated cyberattacks, SAOs provide real-time insights into an organisation's security resilience.

By Chris Barton • 4 min read • Mon, 29th Jan 2024

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Neos Networks & Securus secure McArthurGlen's connectivity
Firewalls

Neos Networks & Securus secure McArthurGlen's connectivity

Neos Networks and Securus Communications have partnered to provide secure, reliable connectivity for McArthurGlen's nine UK outlet sites, notably bolstering network visibility and security.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Feb 2024
UK businesses defy policies to pay ransomware attacks at alarming rate
Business Continuity

UK businesses defy policies to pay ransomware attacks at alarming rate

Despite policies against it, 97% of UK businesses have paid ransoms following cyberattacks in the past two years, reveals alarming research from Cohesity.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Wed, 31st Jan 2024
SAS joins the National Cyber Resilience Centre Group
Data Analytics

SAS joins the National Cyber Resilience Centre Group

SAS joins the UK's National Cyber Resilience Centre Group, bolstering its efforts to protect small and medium-sized enterprises from cybercrime damages.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 31st Jan 2024
Australian firms breach no-payment policies due to cyberattacks
EduTech

Australian firms breach no-payment policies due to cyberattacks

Research by AI data security firm Cohesity reveals escalating cyberattacks are forcing companies into paying ransoms, contradicting no-payment strategies, with difficulties in data recovery exacerbating the issue.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 31st Jan 2024
FinTech Australia & major banks ignite innovation with reverse pitch event
Unified Communications

FinTech Australia & major banks ignite innovation with reverse pitch event

FinTech Australia, backed by Investment NSW, partners with major banks ANZ, Westpac and tech firm 1835i for a reverse pitch event on 21 February 2024, inviting fintechs to solve local banking issues.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 31st Jan 2024