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How to keep public trust when systems go down

Fri, 2nd May 2025
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Effective communication during cyberattacks is vital to maintain public trust and protect reputations, warns PR experts from Impact PR Auckland.
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IDeaS Cruise RMS wins top TravelTech award for innovation

Fri, 2nd May 2025
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IDeaS has won the TravelTech Breakthrough Award for its Cruise Revenue Management System, boosting cruise lines' profitability through advanced data analytics.
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Zoho unveils advanced AI for Creator, boosts privacy focus

Fri, 2nd May 2025
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Zoho unveils ten new AI-powered features for its low-code platform, boosting app development speed and privacy without extra cost to users.
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Kaspersky study: 71% in Asia Pacific back Cyber Immunity

Fri, 2nd May 2025
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Seventy-one per cent of Asia Pacific cybersecurity experts back Cyber Immunity as an effective defence, says Kaspersky's study of 850 professionals.
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Vistar Media brings Adstruc OOH planning software to ANZ

Thu, 1st May 2025
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Vistar Media launches Adstruc in Australia and New Zealand, streamlining out-of-home ad planning and saving agencies over 30% of weekly time.
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Thoughtworks helps carsales boost customer service with AI tools

Wed, 30th Apr 2025
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Thoughtworks has aided carsales in Australia to boost engineering and launch an AI-powered car recommendation tool, enhancing customer experience and delivery speed.
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Logitech enhances ACCIONA collaboration with new video tools

Tue, 29th Apr 2025
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Logitech has equipped over 4,500 ACCIONA staff in Australia and New Zealand with advanced video tools to boost collaboration on major infrastructure and renewable projects.
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Commvault unveils enhanced Cleanroom Recovery to cut downtime

Tue, 29th Apr 2025
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Commvault launches enhanced Cleanroom Recovery with 'Factory Reset' to accelerate infrastructure restoration and reduce downtime post-cyberattacks.
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Kaspersky report warns of rising cyber risks in digitalisation

Mon, 28th Apr 2025
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Nearly 40% of global industrial firms, rising to 45% in APAC, cite cybersecurity as a major hurdle in the digitalisation of Operational Technology environments.
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SquareX raises USD $20M to boost enterprise browser security

Fri, 25th Apr 2025
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SquareX raises USD $20 million in Series A funding to enhance enterprise browser security with its Browser Detection and Response technology.
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AI use in enterprises soars but brings surge in cyber risks

Thu, 24th Apr 2025
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Enterprise AI use has surged over 3,000%, with ChatGPT dominating but also being the most-blocked app due to security concerns, says Zscaler report.
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Mandiant report finds rise in financially motivated cyber attacks

Thu, 24th Apr 2025
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Mandiant's 2024 report reveals a rise in financially motivated cyber attacks, with 55% of threat groups seeking profit, while detection remains a major challenge globally.
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Hotwire launches AI-powered Spark tool & global AI Lab

Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
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Hotwire Global launches Hotwire Spark, an AI tool to boost brand visibility on AI search platforms alongside a new global AI Innovation Lab.
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SAP appoints new Southeast Asia lead amid regional cloud focus

Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
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SAP appoints Liher Urbizu as President for Southeast Asia, focusing on AI and cloud innovation, while Verena Siow shifts to regional APAC leadership role.
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Enabling a greener tomorrow through innovation with Acer

Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
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Acer ranks in the top 5% of the 2024 S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook, advancing eco-friendly tech with recycled materials and circular economy focus.
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iWorkplace Elements launched in Australia to aid 365 compliance

Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
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Professional Advantage launches iWorkplace Elements in Australia, a digital workspace solution for SMBs using Microsoft 365 to improve information management and compliance.
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AI in ANZ finance faces growth gap due to team silos

Tue, 22nd Apr 2025
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Finance leaders in Australia and New Zealand are adopting AI for efficiency but miss growth potential due to limited collaboration between finance and IT teams.
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Shipping industry urged to boost AI adoption for growth

Fri, 18th Apr 2025
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document management
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martech
The global shipping industry is urged to adopt artificial intelligence to enhance productivity, with only 28% currently utilising the technology, warns Brian Hack.
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Quanton appoints Chris Wyman to lead Australia growth push

Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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Quanton appoints Chris Wyman as Head of Growth in Australia to boost AI and automation services, aiding businesses in saving five million hours annually.
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Australians warned of rising election scams as poll nears

Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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email security
Cyber experts warn Australian voters to beware election scams ahead of the federal poll, predicting tactics similar to those seen in the US as threats rise.