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Immutability is the cornerstone of a safe enterprise
Mon, 29th Jul 2024
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data protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
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physical security
Immutability is vital for Australian enterprises, ensuring data integrity, compliance, and trust amidst rising cyber threats and stringent regulations.
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30% of GenAI projects to be abandoned by 2025 says Gartner
Mon, 29th Jul 2024
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At least 30% of generative AI (GenAI) projects will be abandoned after proof of concept by the end of 2025, due to poor data quality, inadequate risk controls.
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CISOs face AI risks while managing innovation & security
Mon, 29th Jul 2024
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application security
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Checkmarx's global study reveals that 99% of development teams utilise AI for code generation yet face significant security concerns.
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Survey reveals gaps in Gen AI use among professionals
Mon, 29th Jul 2024
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digital transformation
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A WalkMe survey uncovers significant gaps in Generative AI adoption among professionals, with over half of surveyed companies reporting minimal or no use of the technology.
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AI to transform customer service, predicts Zendesk report
Mon, 29th Jul 2024
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cx
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martech
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AI is set to overhaul customer service, according to Zendesk's latest report, which foresees radical industry changes driven by advanced AI within three years.
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Report highlights obstacles to AI adoption in Australia
Mon, 29th Jul 2024
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it training
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government
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public sector
V2 Digital's first State of AI in Australia report highlights early stages of AI adoption, barriers, and potential for business growth, with only 21% showing AI maturity.
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Data recovery gaps found in financial systems & business tools
Mon, 29th Jul 2024
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data protection
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dr
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financial systems
New research by Foundry and Keepit reveals that 30% of firms lack data recovery plans for financial systems, exposing critical vulnerabilities in enterprise IT.
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Cevo appoints Mark Badenach as new Sales Director
Mon, 29th Jul 2024
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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partner programmes
Cevo appoints industry veteran Mark Badenach as Sales Director, aiming to bolster cloud services growth across Australia and deepen ties with AWS.
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Genetec's Sydney Experience Centre a significant commitment
Mon, 29th Jul 2024
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extend
Genetec celebrated the opening of its Sydney Experience Centre, its eighth globally, emphasising investment and growth in the Oceania region.
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Tenable warns of cyber-attack risks for Paris Olympics 2024 sponsors
Mon, 29th Jul 2024
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ransomware
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surveillance
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mfa
As Paris 2024 approaches, Tenable warns of heightened cyber-attack risks targeting key sponsors, emphasising the urgent need for robust cybersecurity measures.
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Paris 2024 Olympics face rising cybersecurity threats reports suggest
Mon, 29th Jul 2024
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firewalls
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ransomware
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email security
As the 2024 Paris Olympics approach, Palo Alto Networks warns of heightened cybersecurity threats, urging enterprises to adopt robust security measures.
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Exclusive: Cohesity reveals three pillars driving its success
Mon, 29th Jul 2024
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dr
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
Cohesity's James Blake has revealed the company's strategy for data resilience and cybersecurity, with a focus on countering cyber threats.
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Lenovo names Tolga Kurtoglu as new CTO, forms tech group
Sat, 27th Jul 2024
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Lenovo names Dr. Tolga Kurtoglu as new CTO, succeeding Dr. Yong Rui, who will head the new Emerging Technology Group to drive AI and innovation forward.
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CrowdStrike's major IT outage prompts call for infrastructure investment
Sat, 27th Jul 2024
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ai security
An IT outage caused by a faulty update from CrowdStrike halted 8.5 million Windows PCs, disrupting airlines and the NHS; a fix and reboot are now advised.
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Unlocking the ingenuity of the crowd: Winning the war on cybercrime
Sat, 27th Jul 2024
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devops
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digital transformation
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apm
Enterprises are prioritising security over digital transformation as cybercrime's global cost approaches USD $9.5 trillion. Is crowdsourced security the answer?.
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Cybersecurity fears rise ahead of 2024 Paris Olympics
Fri, 26th Jul 2024
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firewalls
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ransomware
As the 2024 Paris Olympics near, cybersecurity fears rise, with experts warning of imminent threats, including AI-driven DDoS attacks and hacktivism.
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Most Oracle Java users migrate to alternatives, says survey
Fri, 26th Jul 2024
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migration
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software development
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developers
A recent survey by Azul reveals that 86% of Oracle Java users are migrating to alternatives due to cost concerns and a shift towards open-source solutions.
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TeamViewer leads connected worker platforms with AR solutions
Fri, 26th Jul 2024
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digital transformation
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ar, vr & metaverse
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deloitte
TeamViewer dominates the AR-connected worker platform space, topping the PAC Innovation Radar 2024, showcasing robust strategies and industry partnerships.
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OpenAI tests new SearchGPT merging AI & real-time web data
Fri, 26th Jul 2024
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ai models
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users
OpenAI is trialling SearchGPT, a new AI that merges real-time web data with its models to offer users timely and sourced answers, enhancing search experiences.
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Veeam & Splunk enhance backup security with new integration
Fri, 26th Jul 2024
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Veeam Software launches a new extension for Splunk, offering Data Platform users free tools to enhance the security and monitoring of their backup infrastructure.