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Nearly half of Aussie firms dread cloud breaches hindering ops
DevOps

Nearly half of Aussie firms dread cloud breaches hindering ops

Nearly half of Australia's IT and security leaders fear a cloud breach could halt operations, research by Illumio reveals, stressing urgent need for enhanced security.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Sep 2024
Australian firms underprepared for rising cyber threats
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Australian firms underprepared for rising cyber threats

A Herbert Smith Freehills report reveals rising cyber concerns among Australian organisations, but many remain ill-prepared despite increased threats.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Sep 2024

Global Stories

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ISO 27001 making big waves in strengthening data security
Storage

ISO 27001 making big waves in strengthening data security

ISO 27001 certification is boosting data security across various sectors, ensuring information remains confidential and secure, whether on paper or electronically.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Sep 2024
Westcon-Comstor's Tech Xpert community now boasts 3,000 members
Cybersecurity

Westcon-Comstor's Tech Xpert community now boasts 3,000 members

Westcon-Comstor's Tech Xpert community hits 3,000 members, offering technical pros a no-sales-pressures platform for peer learning and collaboration.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 27th Sep 2024
Exclusive: Yubico finds majority still using outdated methods to secure data
Multi-factor authentication

Exclusive: Yubico finds majority still using outdated methods to secure data

Despite increasing cyber threats, Yubico's survey reveals 39% still rely on just usernames and passwords. Regional VP Geoff Schomburgk calls for urgent cybersecurity reforms.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Thu, 26th Sep 2024
Certinia joins Salesforce's Agentforce for advanced AI solutions
Marketing Technologies

Certinia joins Salesforce's Agentforce for advanced AI solutions

Certinia has teamed up with Salesforce's Agentforce Partner Network to enhance AI capabilities for customers, promising efficiency and improved business outcomes.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Sep 2024
Project Management Institute reveals 2024's Most Influential Projects
EduTech

Project Management Institute reveals 2024's Most Influential Projects

The Project Management Institute has revealed 2024's Most Influential Projects, celebrating global initiatives tackling UN Sustainable Development Goals.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Sep 2024
Nearly half of security pros see AI as top threat, survey finds
Marketing Technologies

Nearly half of security pros see AI as top threat, survey finds

Nearly half of security profesionals view AI as the top security risk, with 68% advocating for external AI security reviews, HackerOne reveals.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Sep 2024
Jamie McNulty wins SmartBear's Q3 Women in Tech Award
Clean technologies

Jamie McNulty wins SmartBear's Q3 Women in Tech Award

SmartBear has awarded Jamie McNulty of Lumen Technologies its Q3 Women in Tech Award for her remarkable contributions to API Platforms and SwaggerHub enhancement.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Sep 2024
Chronos Agency partners with HubSpot to expand ANZ services
Customer Relationship Management

Chronos Agency partners with HubSpot to expand ANZ services

Chronos Agency teams up with HubSpot to expand services in ANZ, marking a significant growth into new industries beyond ecommerce and boosting regional presence.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Sep 2024
New Relic appoints Crandall as Channel Chief, VP Partners & Alliances
Virtualisation

New Relic appoints Crandall as Channel Chief, VP Partners & Alliances

New Relic appoints Larissa Crandall as Channel Chief and VP of Partners and Alliances to spearhead global partner strategy amid a surging demand for cloud services and AI.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Sep 2024
inTechnology ramps up pager security with new documentation protocol
Supply Chain

inTechnology ramps up pager security with new documentation protocol

inTechnology Distribution launches a new Chain of Custody protocol for its pagers, enhancing security and traceability following recent global pager-related explosions.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Mon, 23rd Sep 2024
How first-party data supports Australia's current spotlight on privacy
Marketing Technologies

How first-party data supports Australia's current spotlight on privacy

Australia's Privacy Reform ushers in an era prioritizing first-party data, as brands adapt to ethical, personalised marketing within stricter privacy laws.

By Ben Chamlet • 4 min read • Mon, 23rd Sep 2024

Stories from Other Regions

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'How much crypto users buy' is the wrong success metric for a crypto exchange
Multi-factor authentication

'How much crypto users buy' is the wrong success metric for a crypto exchange

Easy Crypto reveals it returned NZD $2.7M to customers affected by fraud, shifting focus from trading volume to security and user protection in the crypto space.

By Janine Grainger • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Sep 2024
Trend Micro reveals cybersecurity gaps in UK organisations
Cybersecurity

Trend Micro reveals cybersecurity gaps in UK organisations

Research highlights critical cybersecurity gaps in business, citing insufficient staffing, inadequate attack surface management, and weak leadership commitment.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Sep 2024
Synergy approved for NZ Govt supplier marketplace Pae Hokohoko
Customer Experience

Synergy approved for NZ Govt supplier marketplace Pae Hokohoko

Synergy Enterprise Solutions joins Pae Hokohoko, enhancing New Zealand government services with advanced CX solutions through its Zendesk partnership.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Tue, 24th Sep 2024
Radware signs deal for enhanced DDoS defences with European stock exchange
Firewalls

Radware signs deal for enhanced DDoS defences with European stock exchange

Radware secures a multimillion-euro deal with a leading European stock exchange for its AI-powered DDoS protection services amid a 265% surge in attacks.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Sep 2024