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New study exposes flaw-riddled corporate web applications
Yesterday
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cryptocurrency
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insurance
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telecommunications
Kaspersky study unveils that between 2021-2023, access control and data protection flaws were found in numerous corporate web applications.
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South Australian Government adopts Oracle for financial transformation
Last week
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bi
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digital transformation
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erp
The South Australian Government adopts Oracle's Cloud ERP and Fusion ERP analytics to boost productivity, cut costs and meet evolving legislation across its 51 state agencies.
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Raj Varaham named Gallagher Security's southern India manager
This month
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sales
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aviation
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government
Raj Varaham has been announced as the new Regional Sales Manager for Gallagher Security India’s southern region, bringing with him extensive experience from his previous endeavour at access control system leader, Dormakaba.
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Exclusive: How Neat is shaping the future of videoconferencing
This month
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nz
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atlassian
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government
Norwegian startup Neat is revolutionising video conferencing, merging AI and user-focused design to improve global workplace communication.
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Radware reveals surge in cyber attacks in 2024 report
This month
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managed services
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russia
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hackers
Radware's 2024 threat analysis shows a worrying 171% increase in malicious web activity, driven by escalating Layer 7 Web DDoS attacks.
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IWD 2024: Funding - The key to empowering female entrepreneurs in the UK
This month
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dei
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iwd
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investment
As mere 2p in every £1 invested in early-stage UK businesses goes to women, the IWD 2024 focus is on addressing the disparity in funding for female entrepreneurs.
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Lenovo report explores AI adoption & trends in ANZ
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devops
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cx
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japan
Lenovo's latest report highlights a 46% CAGR in ANZ's AI market, with 83% of CIOs confident about its competitive advantage; however, they note GenAI's significant data reliance and AI skill shortage as challenges.
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Sharon White named HCLTech's AVP for data, analytics & AI in Australasia
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digital transformation
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bi
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ai
Sharon White, an experienced data expert, is revealed as HCLTech's new AVP of Next Generation Data, Analytics and AI, bolstering its AI capabilities in Australia and New Zealand.
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IWD 2024: Breaking barriers: Building a brighter future for women in technology
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edutech
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women in technology
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government
Despite improvements in attitudes towards equality, vast disparities persist in the tech industry's treatment of women, demanding urgent attention to investment, education, and mentorship.
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NetApp leads with AI-powered ransomware protection in Australia
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ml
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ai
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cybersecurity
As Australia faces a surge in data breaches, NetApp introduces innovative AI-driven solutions to enhance cyber-resilience, aiming to protect vital infrastructures and restore operational normality swiftly following ransomware attacks.
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LockBit ransomware gang dismantled by global task force
Last month
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edutech
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encryption
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cybersecurity
The notorious LockBit ransomware gang, linked to over £120m in extortion and impacting 2000+ victims globally, has been dismantled by an international task force led by the UK and US.
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How AI is transforming the Australian workforce
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it training
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payroll systems
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ml
Generative AI is reshaping Australia’s workforce, with technology skills now integral to the economy. Embracing AI could unlock billions of dollars by 2030, but requires an understanding of its intricacies and a stronger pipeline of tech workers.
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Genetec announces Security Center SaaS to revolutionise physical security industry
Last month
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edutech
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nac
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cybersecurity
Genetec has unveiled Security Center SaaS, an enterprise-grade solution expected to redefine cloud-based physical security with its comprehensive capabilities and cybersecurity measures.
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Half-year surge in cyber attacks on infrastructure, says Dragos
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ransomware
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telecommunications
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government
Worldwide cybersecurity expert Dragos reports a 50% surge in politically motivated cyberattacks and new threat clusters targeting critical infrastructure.
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Australia's digital health sector yields record-breaking economic returns
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it in healthcare
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productivity
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government
Australia's digital health investment yields $19.70 in capital, 56 jobs and AUD 4.2m in gross economic value for every AUD $1m invested, according to a landmark report.
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Secure State joins archTIS program to enhance Aussie cybersecurity
Last month
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partner programmes
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compliance
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cybersecurity
Indigenous cybersecurity firm Secure State has become a Silver Partner in the archTIS Channel Partner Program, enhancing its security solution offerings.
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New Notitia branch amid rising demand for tech services
Last month
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bi
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big data
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data analytics
Australian tech firm Notitia is to open a third office in Canberra, driven by rising demand for data and tech consulting.
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Quorum Cyber predicts major cyber threats for 2024
Last month
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edutech
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dark web
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advanced persistent threat protection
Quorum Cyber's 2024 report forecasts AI weaponisation and intensified threats from Russia, China, Iran and North Korea as major cybersecurity concerns.
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Entrust moves towards acquisition of London firm Onfido
Last month
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cloud services
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ml
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ai
Minneapolis-based Entrust is in exclusive talks to acquire London's AI-powered identity verification tech leader, Onfido.
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Zadara completes IRAP process, expands availability in Australia
Last month
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storage
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servers
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cybersecurity
Zadara, an international cloud service provider, completes Australia's Information Security Registered Assessors Program (IRAP), enhancing its expansion into the country.
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SoftIron revolutionises cloud with HyperCloud system
Last month
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cloud services
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storage
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edutech
SoftIron revolutionises private cloud infrastructure with its new HyperCloud offering, promising universal scalability.
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HID & Olea Kiosks launch collaboration on facial recognition tech
Fri, 26th Jan 2024
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cloud services
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biometrics
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nac
HID and Olea Kiosks, provider of self-service kiosks, collaborate on an initiative to revolutionise user experience for multi-industry access control.
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HID & Olea Kiosks merge for advanced facial recognition solutions
Thu, 25th Jan 2024
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cloud services
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biometrics
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it in healthcare
HID teams up with Olea Kiosks to offer a revolutionary user experience by integrating facial recognition technology in access control and authentication across various industries.
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Unprecedented surge in critical infrastructure cyberattacks
Thu, 25th Jan 2024
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network infrastructure
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iot
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cybersecurity
A shocking 30% increase in attacks on critical infrastructures was recorded in 2023, resulting in over 420 million incidents.