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Cryptocurrrency: The next big thing Australia's banks need to keep an eye on
Crypto

Cryptocurrrency: The next big thing Australia's banks need to keep an eye on

Banks should keep a finger on the pulse of the growing demand for cryptocurrency services, according to a global study by Visa.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 13th Dec 2021
Telstra Purple launches next gen hybrid cloud offering
Hybrid Cloud

Telstra Purple launches next gen hybrid cloud offering

Telstra Purple unveils the next generation Telstra Hybrid Cloud, a flexible and secure managed public and private cloud solution.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Dec 2021

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How to ensure your business isn't scammed this Christmas
Software-as-a-Service

How to ensure your business isn't scammed this Christmas

Australian and New Zealand businesses face increased risk of fraud this festive season due to distractions and increased activity, warns SAP Concur.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 4 min read • Tue, 14th Dec 2021
Soul Machines and Microsoft partner to enhance AI solutions
Customer Relationship Management

Soul Machines and Microsoft partner to enhance AI solutions

Soul Machines signs five-year deal with Microsoft, using Azure technology to create personalised AI experiences. Opportunities for growth in service AI.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Dec 2021
Auth0 launches Identity Platform on Microsoft Azure
Customer Relationship Management

Auth0 launches Identity Platform on Microsoft Azure

The Auth0 Identity Platform has launched on Microsoft Azure, offering customers a private cloud deployment option.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 13th Dec 2021
Review prompts police to halt plans to use facial recognition technology
Surveillance

Review prompts police to halt plans to use facial recognition technology

Police are pressing pause for now on using facial recognition technology to identify people off live camera feeds, but will still use it on stored footage.

By RNZ • 5 min read • Mon, 13th Dec 2021
Retail giants abandon paper receipts this Christmas
Digital Transformation

Retail giants abandon paper receipts this Christmas

Slyp partners with leading fashion retailers including Scotch - Soda, Converse, Hurley, and Peter Sheppard for sustainable smart receipts.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Fri, 10th Dec 2021
Claroty raises $400m, announces intent to acquire Medigate
Internet of Things

Claroty raises $400m, announces intent to acquire Medigate

Claroty secures $400m in funding and acquires Medigate to become the most well-funded cybersecurity firm in OT, IoMT, and enterprise IoT sectors.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 10th Dec 2021
Microsoft and Objective help government agencies balance collaboration with information governance
Unified Communications

Microsoft and Objective help government agencies balance collaboration with information governance

Microsoft and Objective Corporation have teamed up to help government and regulated industries balance digital collaboration with data governance.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 10th Dec 2021
Enabling seamless transitions to the cloud
Virtualisation

Enabling seamless transitions to the cloud

The last two years have seen unprecedented business upheaval – not just in Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) but also globally.

By Ravi Shankar • 3 min read • Fri, 10th Dec 2021
How to keep data off the Dark Web, even though it's growing darker
Malware

How to keep data off the Dark Web, even though it's growing darker

Let's delve deeper into a Dark Web investigation which discusses the rapid growth of Dark Web activity and suggests ways to protect an organisation's data.

By Mike Schuricht • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Dec 2021
Rubrik delivers cyber threat hunting in battle against ransomware
Malware

Rubrik delivers cyber threat hunting in battle against ransomware

Rubrik has announced new enhancements to its cyber resilience solutions to help better equip customers in the fight against ransomware.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Thu, 9th Dec 2021
Australia prioritises IT hardware manufacturing on the road to digital sovereign resilience
Manufacturing

Australia prioritises IT hardware manufacturing on the road to digital sovereign resilience

Australia's new computer hardware manufacturing facility aims to enhance sovereign resilience in IT infrastructure.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Thu, 9th Dec 2021
Delivery delays during holiday season could damage brands' reputation - survey
Supply Chain

Delivery delays during holiday season could damage brands' reputation - survey

Businesses need to ensure consumers are aware of the cutoff points for package deliveries before the holiday season, or they risk losing customers.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 9th Dec 2021
Rubrik enhances cyber resilience solutions to protect against ransomware
Malware

Rubrik enhances cyber resilience solutions to protect against ransomware

Rubrik has announced new enhancements to its cyber resilience solutions, designed to help equip customers protect against ransomware.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Dec 2021

Stories from Other Regions

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New Mastercard research focuses on safer shopping and spending habits
EduTech

New Mastercard research focuses on safer shopping and spending habits

NZ consumers shift towards spending on experiences after lockdown, with the average Kiwi saving $3,000, says Mastercard research.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Dec 2021
How a major NZ seafood company modernised operations across land, ocean, and the cloud
Microsoft

How a major NZ seafood company modernised operations across land, ocean, and the cloud

Sealord transforms its workforce with cloud solutions from Microsoft, improving collaboration and connectivity.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Dec 2021