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Zyxel Networks' firewall solutions win top PUR survey accolade

Wed, 19th Jun 2024
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Zyxel Networks' firewall solutions have topped the latest Professional User Ratings survey by techconsult, winning Champion status for superior security, user-friendliness, and reliability among SMBs.
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AI adoption among Australian SMEs to surge by 2026, survey finds

Fri, 14th Jun 2024
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A survey by Small Business Loans Australia reveals 25% of SMEs are using AI, with 60% planning adoption by 2026. NSW leads, while medium-sized businesses show the highest uptake.
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Australian executives predict AI-driven business growth in 2024

Tue, 11th Jun 2024
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A new survey by OpenText Cybersecurity reveals that 92.5% of Australian executives in MSPs and MSSPs foresee significant business growth driven by AI investments in the next year.
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US consumers spend USD $331.6 billion online in first quarter 2024

Thu, 30th May 2024
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US consumers spent USD $331.6 billion online in Q1 2024, with groceries, electronics, and apparel driving growth, Adobe Analytics reveals.
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Pattern study reveals trust gap in Australian online shopping

Tue, 28th May 2024
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Australian shoppers trust Amazon far more than emerging rivals Temu and Shein, reveals a Pattern study. Only 7% vouch for Temu's product quality.
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Corporate treasurers frustrated by outdated bank onboarding methods

Tue, 14th May 2024
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Research by Encompass Corporation reveals that 87% of corporate treasurers in the UK and US abandon banking applications due to outdated onboarding processes.
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Executives plan to boost generative AI investments, Accenture survey shows

Thu, 9th May 2024
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Nearly 90% of executives managing supply chains and production seek to ramp up investment in generative AI, but there's a recognised need for advanced training and comprehension of the technology, Accenture's 'Pulse of Change' survey reveals.
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ANZ small businesses weigh increased marketing amid economic concerns

Thu, 9th May 2024
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Despite economic concerns, 46% of Australian and New Zealand SMBs plan to increase marketing spend in a bid to survive, with 48% set to raise their budgets by at least 10%, finds survey.
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Kore.ai research finds AI preference among contact centre agents & consumers

Wed, 8th May 2024
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New research by Kore.ai shows a shift towards AI-driven solutions in customer service, with agents prioritising AI tech over fair pay, and consumers applauding AI's precision and reliability.
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Check Point report shows 154% rise in cloud security incidents in 2024

Tue, 7th May 2024
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Check Point's 2024 Cloud Security Report reveals a dramatic 154% rise in cloud security incidents in a single year amid escalating cyber threats, showing an urgent need for AI-driven security solutions.
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Australian firms hindered by internal comms in tackling cyber threats

Mon, 6th May 2024
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Poor internal communication and a disconnect between security teams and C-suite executives are leaving Australian businesses vulnerable to cyber threats, a Dynatrace survey reveals.
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Australian firms struggle to understand CISO role, says Fastly

Thu, 2nd May 2024
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A recent survey by Fastly reveals 81% of Australian businesses have a CISO role, but there remains significant confusion around the role's responsibilities and value.
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New Relic report uncovers ongoing trends in Java adoption

Wed, 1st May 2024
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New Relic's fourth annual State of the Java Ecosystem report reveals latest trends in Java development and adoption, highlighting significant growth in Java 21's uptake and shifts in preferred Java Developer Kits.
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Australian firms at risk due to evolving cybercriminal sophistication

Wed, 1st May 2024
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Growing sophistication of cybercriminal identities threatens Australian enterprises, as only over one-third implement multi-factor authentication, leaving them vulnerable to AI-driven attacks, reports Ping Identity.
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Aussies sceptical about AI banking, prefers human interaction - study

Wed, 1st May 2024
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Despite a surge in digital banking, 58% of Australians remain uncertain about AI-enhanced services due to job loss fears, data security concerns, and a preference for human interaction, says a Publicis Sapient study.
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Australians largely in the dark about Open Banking, Waave study reveals

Wed, 1st May 2024
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Despite the introduction of Consumer Data Right (CDR) five years ago, 68% of Australians remain unaware of the Open Banking concept, according to a survey by payment tech company, Waave.
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AI disruption triggers change in data analytics in 61% of organisations

Wed, 1st May 2024
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AI-driven disruption induces pivotal alterations within data and analytics operations across 61% of businesses, as revealed by Gartner's global CDAO survey.
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Thomson Reuters reveals fresh AI insights in new professionals report

Wed, 17th Apr 2024
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Thomson Reuters' debut Asia and Emerging Markets 'Future of Professionals Report' reveals AI's potential, with 89% of professionals forecasting AI-stimulated creation of novel careers.
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Angel investors seek positive impact, warns of startup overvaluations

Tue, 2nd Apr 2024
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Angel Investment Network's 2024 survey reveals that Angel investors' motivations shift towards positive impact over financial gain, highlighting new trends and potential pitfalls for start-ups.
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Australians see AI as crucial for future business decisions

Thu, 22nd Feb 2024
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Nearly two-thirds of Australian professionals believe that AI will play a pivotal role in future business decisions and overcoming project management challenges, a GetApp survey reveals.