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NEC Australia, Exabeam partner for advanced security services
Digital Signage

NEC Australia, Exabeam partner for advanced security services

NEC Australia has partnered with Exabeam to offer a threat detection and response service to the Australian market.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Mar 2023

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From Basic to Modern Authentication: Implications for security and migrations
Migration

From Basic to Modern Authentication: Implications for security and migrations

Basic Authentication has been around for more than 25 years. Given the current state of cybersecurity threats, its continued use is almost unconscionable.

By Stacey Farrar • 5 min read • Wed, 15th Mar 2023
Exclusive: How Pioneer Computers lives up to its name in ANZ
Internet of Things

Exclusive: How Pioneer Computers lives up to its name in ANZ

Pioneer Computers specialises in the design, development and manufacture of a range of ICT and IoT equipment and devices.

By Zach Thompson • 5 min read • Wed, 15th Mar 2023
Former Northrop Grumman Executive Joins QuSecure Leadership Team
Space Technologies

Former Northrop Grumman Executive Joins QuSecure Leadership Team

QuSecure has named former Northrop Grumman executive Aaron Moore as EVP, Head of Engineering to lead its engineering and software development.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Mar 2023
Norton's 11 tips to help protect your privacy online
Cybersecurity

Norton's 11 tips to help protect your privacy online

Governments, businesses, and individuals can buy information about you that's been gathered online, like your health status, contact details and your location.

By Mark Gorrie • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Mar 2023
Flexible payment options vital in boosting eCommerce sales
Buy Now Pay Later

Flexible payment options vital in boosting eCommerce sales

With the cost-of-living crisis putting pressure on household incomes, the need for flexible payment options has never been more urgent.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Mar 2023
Check Point reveals top threats and targeted industries for February 2023
Malware

Check Point reveals top threats and targeted industries for February 2023

Check Point Software Technologies has released its Global Threat Index for February 2023, highlighting the return of the Remcos Trojan to the top ten list.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Wed, 15th Mar 2023
Aussie businesses to maximise brand revenue via retail
Marketing

Aussie businesses to maximise brand revenue via retail

Brands and retailers are increasingly evaluating their channel mix, especially as recession looms, according to a new report.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 13th Mar 2023
Acer Australia & New Zealand announces new business model & senior appointments
Acer

Acer Australia & New Zealand announces new business model & senior appointments

Acer Australia and New Zealand introduces a new business model featuring three distinct units, and appoints senior leaders as part of its growth plan.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 10th Mar 2023
2023, a crucial year for battery-electric vehicles: Gartner
Semiconductors

2023, a crucial year for battery-electric vehicles: Gartner

Some important considerations are rising electricity prices, introduction of EV taxation, unreliable global charging infrastructure, and poor service quality.

By Gaurav Sharma • 4 min read • Fri, 10th Mar 2023
Deep observability required to fight sophisticated security threats - report
Ransomware

Deep observability required to fight sophisticated security threats - report

Gigamon's new research study reveals the importance of deep observability in driving performance, protection, and productivity in digital infrastructures.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 10th Mar 2023

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CFOs prepare to automate their way through a challenging future
IT Automation

CFOs prepare to automate their way through a challenging future

After a year of unexpected challenges for CFOs, they are looking increasingly to automation and technology to manage what comes their way.

By Laurent Descout • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Mar 2023
67% rise in fraud losses in the UK in 2022, says money.co.uk
Fintech

67% rise in fraud losses in the UK in 2022, says money.co.uk

The personal finance experts at money.co.uk, in their 2022 Fraud Report, have revealed the average monthly losses to fraudsters in 2022 to be over £333 million.

By Gaurav Sharma • 7 min read • Wed, 15th Mar 2023
Why fraud teams are investing in AI-powered ID checks
Fintech

Why fraud teams are investing in AI-powered ID checks

Despite recent layoffs in the tech sector and increasing concerns over a lack of funding, fintech companies are taking proactive measures to combat fraud.

By Russ Cohn • 5 min read • Tue, 14th Mar 2023
2023 will see increase in cloud investment in Asia: Alibaba
Hybrid Cloud

2023 will see increase in cloud investment in Asia: Alibaba

As security, local support and pricing continue to drive public cloud adoption, four in five businesses in Asia are planning a complete cloud migration by 2024.

By Gaurav Sharma • 4 min read • Tue, 14th Mar 2023
Snom delivers more value to partners with innovations
Unified Communications

Snom delivers more value to partners with innovations

Despite ongoing inflation across Europe, Snom has continuously delivered value to its sales partners, with an unchanged pricing policy since November 2021.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Mar 2023
FarmByte Food Hub aims to transform agrifood sector
Agricultural Technology

FarmByte Food Hub aims to transform agrifood sector

FarmByte Food Hub launched in Johor to strengthen the agrofood sector, increase agricultural output, and uplift farmers' livelihoods.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 13th Mar 2023