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Australian cyber security firms to boost Indo-Pacific resilience
3 days ago
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cleantech
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cyber threats
AUSCERT, UQ, and IDCARE team up under an Australian Government contract to bolster cyber security support in Papua New Guinea and Fiji through the Cyber and Critical Tech Co-operation Program.
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ACE emphasizes need for strategic Copilot adoption plans
4 days ago
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it training
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data analytics
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planning
ACE stresses that without a strategic adoption plan for Microsoft's Copilot, businesses risk underutilisation and diminished returns on investment. Here's how to avoid that pitfall.
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Luke Coleman appointed CEO of Communications Alliance
Last week
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government
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communications industry
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stakeholders
In an exciting and fresh appointment, Luke Coleman will be stepping into the role of CEO at Communications Alliance in September 2024.
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UK's Griffin digital bank achieves B Corp certification milestone
Last week
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esg
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customers
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community
UK digital bank Griffin becomes the first in Europe to obtain B Corp certification, underlining its commitment to sustainability and ethical practices.
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Nebula Global Services achieves ISO 27001:2022 certification
Last month
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cleantech
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certification
Nebula Global Services has secured ISO 27001:2022 certification, underscoring its commitment to top-tier information security practices and customer trust.
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Global banking fraud to hit USD $48bn by 2029, says study
Last month
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fintechs
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martech
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commerce systems
Bank fraud is projected to reach USD $48 billion globally by 2029, a 153% surge, driven by evolving AI tactics, says Juniper Research.
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Milieu Insight & FemTech Asia reveal insights into SEA femtech
Last month
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vietnam
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spending
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social media
Milieu Insight and FemTech Association Asia's latest report reveals femtech adoption by 60% of consumers in Southeast Asia, spotlighting strong growth and interest.
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Diligent unveils AI suite to enhance risk management for GRC pros
Last month
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risk & compliance
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esg
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ai
Diligent unveils Diligent AI to enhance risk management for Governance, Risk, and Compliance professionals, integrating AI tools within its One Platform.
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Wolters Kluwer's latest report shows 74% BEPS compliance progress
Last month
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digital transformation
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risk & compliance
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services
Wolters Kluwer's latest report shows 74% of multinationals benefiting from BEPS Pillar Two compliance. Technology is key, though 70% foresee collaboration challenges.
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Ultra Commerce acquires Comestri to expand eCommerce solutions
Last month
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saas
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payment technologies
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strategy
Ultra Commerce has acquired Comestri, aiming to merge Comestri's SaaS eCommerce platform with Ultra Commerce’s broad solutions suite, enhancing client services.
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Westcon-Comstor names Callum McGregor as COO & CFO
Last month
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data analytics
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esg
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cybersecurity
Westcon-Comstor promotes Callum McGregor to COO and CFO roles, reflecting a strategic move to drive growth and innovation in IT, supply chain, and ESG globally.
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Zoho unveils capabilities to boost customer operations
Last month
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crm
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devops
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cx
Zoho has launched CRM for Everyone, revolutionising customer experience with team collaboration, extended capabilities, and user-friendly updates.
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Australian firms see gap in AI readiness - Vision vs Reality
Last month
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leadership
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transparency
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strategy
A new WE Communications study reveals Australian firms' struggle to turn AI enthusiasm into action, highlighting gaps in readiness, strategy, and internal communication.
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Deloitte & Tenable announce expansion of cyber security services
Last month
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cloud security
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iot security
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iot
Deloitte expands its cyber solutions by integrating Tenable's technologies, enhancing vulnerability management, cloud security, and OT security for IoT and cyber risk management.
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Leveraging architecture mining for enhanced cloud management
Last month
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storage
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
Architecture mining technologies are revolutionising cloud management, providing critical insights into security, cost control, and infrastructure optimisation.
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Pathzero number one in global carbon emissions data
Thu, 30th May 2024
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cleantech
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data collection
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sydney
Australian start-up Pathzero has become the world’s largest private markets carbon emissions data network, covering USD $3.5 trillion in assets.
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Telco Together Foundation urges action on digital abuse in review
Wed, 29th May 2024
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edutech
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telco
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social media
The federal government's 'rapid review' into preventing violence against women has sparked urgent calls for stronger measures against digital abuse, according to the Telco Together Foundation.
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UK businesses see 6.1% rise in investments amid tech focus
Tue, 28th May 2024
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cx
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martech
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digital transformation
UK business investments surged by 6.1% in 2023. Jumar's CDIO Chris Weston advises that aligning tech investments with strategic goals is key to future-proof growth.
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Cloud spending in Australia to hit $22.4bn by 2026
Tue, 28th May 2024
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hyperscale
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digital transformation
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public cloud
Public cloud spending is set to reach $22.4 billion by 2026. PagerDuty and IAG offer key insights into enhancing IT operational resilience amid this cloud boom.
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Executives trust AI but struggle with strategy alignment says survey
Fri, 24th May 2024
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cx
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martech
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partner programmes
A global survey reveals high trust in AI among executives, yet exposes a significant gap in confidence regarding effective AI strategy execution and data readiness.