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Australian Stories

Resilience stories

Australia leads world in domestic hotel bookings trend
eCommerce

Australia leads world in domestic hotel bookings trend

Australia is set to lead global hotel bookings in 2024, with 86% made by Australians, as direct website reservations hit an average of AUD $778.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
Amazon & Temu rivalry heats up in Australian eCommerce
Digital Transformation

Amazon & Temu rivalry heats up in Australian eCommerce

The eCommerce landscape in Australia is set for upheaval as Amazon introduces its budget-focused Haul storefront to compete with Temu's swift rise.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
Australian SMEs struggle with cash flow & profits drop
Commonwealth Bank of Australia

Australian SMEs struggle with cash flow & profits drop

A CommBank survey reveals almost 80% of Australian small to medium businesses struggled with cash flow last year, prompting various strategies for relief.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Wed, 22nd Jan 2025
Blue Connections IT earns prestigious ISO 27001:2022 status
Data Protection

Blue Connections IT earns prestigious ISO 27001:2022 status

Blue Connections IT has achieved ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification, highlighting its commitment to robust information security practices and resilience amid evolving threats.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Jan 2025

Global Stories

Resilience stories

CISOs gain greater influence in corporate boardrooms
Security Information and Event Management

CISOs gain greater influence in corporate boardrooms

A global study reveals a significant shift in the role of Chief Information Security Officers, with 82% now reporting to CEOs and active in board meetings.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 27th Jan 2025
Palo Alto unveils quantum random number generation API
Unified Communications

Palo Alto unveils quantum random number generation API

Palo Alto Networks has unveiled a new Open API for quantum random number generation, partnering with Quantinuum to bolster cybersecurity as quantum tech evolves.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
AI reshapes cybersecurity, drives 2025 hyper-automation
Biometrics

AI reshapes cybersecurity, drives 2025 hyper-automation

The 2024 surge in AI-driven cybersecurity has transformed threat detection, but emerging AI-led attacks pose new risks as firms brace for 2025 advancements.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
Elastic completes IRAP certification for Elastic Cloud
Data Protection

Elastic completes IRAP certification for Elastic Cloud

Elastic has achieved the Protected level IRAP certification for Elastic Cloud, ensuring compliance with Australian government security requirements.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
Trustwave outlines 80% rise in ransomware by 2025
Data Protection

Trustwave outlines 80% rise in ransomware by 2025

Trustwave's 2025 cybersecurity threat report reveals a staggering 80% rise in ransomware attacks targeting the energy and utilities sector, highlighting urgent security concerns.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
The AI revolution – security challenges and the critical role of zero trust
Digital Transformation

The AI revolution – security challenges and the critical role of zero trust

As AI technology accelerates in 2025, firms face pressing security challenges, prompting a shift towards Zero Trust strategies to safeguard systems and operations.

By Michael Adjei • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Jan 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Resilience stories

Puerto Rico receives $584.5 million for energy boost
Storage

Puerto Rico receives $584.5 million for energy boost

The US Department of Energy has granted a $584.5 million loan guarantee to support solar and battery projects in Puerto Rico, enhancing energy resilience.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Jan 2025
Empowering automation: Unlocking the power of intelligent workflows with ERP
Data Protection

Empowering automation: Unlocking the power of intelligent workflows with ERP

As the UK embraces digital transformation, intelligent automation through ERP systems is set to surge, with a projected market growth of 5.31% from 2024-2029.

By Amol Vedak • 5 min read • Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
Halcyon partners with Distology for UK ransomware fight
Ransomware

Halcyon partners with Distology for UK ransomware fight

Halcyon has expanded its Revolution Partner Program to the UK, teaming up with cybersecurity distributor Distology to bolster ransomware defences.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 22nd Jan 2025
European professionals show low confidence in data privacy
Data Protection

European professionals show low confidence in data privacy

A recent ISACA report reveals that only 38% of European professionals trust their organisations to protect sensitive data, highlighting severe privacy concerns.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Jan 2025
Azul ensures Java solutions comply with DORA EU standards
Risk & Compliance

Azul ensures Java solutions comply with DORA EU standards

Azul has confirmed that its Java solutions now meet the European Union's Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) requirements, aiding financial institutions in compliance.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Jan 2025
BDx opens fifth data centre in Indonesia's Jakarta
Digital Transformation

BDx opens fifth data centre in Indonesia's Jakarta

BDx Data Centers has unveiled its fifth facility in Indonesia, the CGK 3A campus, aiming to bolster the region's digital infrastructure and support the growing economy.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Jan 2025
BT urges CNI to switch from copper to digital by 2025
Network Infrastructure

BT urges CNI to switch from copper to digital by 2025

BT is calling on UK's Critical National Infrastructure providers to shift from outdated analogue systems to digital by December 2025 to safeguard essential services.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Jan 2025