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Unlocking unused customer data: A wake up call for travel and hospitality
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martech
A report reveals 57% of travel firms struggle to unify customer data, hindering marketing strategies and customer experiences in a competitive industry.
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Rise in AI-driven phishing sites targets crypto users
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malware
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
Kaspersky's experts warn that cybercriminals are increasingly using Large Language Models to create sophisticated phishing schemes targeting cryptocurrency users.
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AI tools struggle with layperson medical symptom queries
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genai
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ai
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chatgpt
A recent study by ConfidenceClub reveals AI tools struggle to diagnose symptoms accurately for everyday users, achieving below 50% accuracy on layperson queries.
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Australian shoppers brace for record Black Friday sales
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mfa
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ecommerce
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cybersecurity
As Australians gear up for a record-breaking shopping season, concerns about online scams heighten, with potential spending surpassing $69.7 billion.
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Australian entrepreneurs thrive without degrees, GoDaddy finds
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edutech
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ai
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higher education
Research by GoDaddy reveals that 20% of Australian entrepreneurs without a degree earn over AUD $180,000 annually, nearly matching their educated peers.
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Australian employers prioritise basic over advanced digital skills
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digital transformation
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supply chain & logistics
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ai
A new Indeed analysis reveals that 11.6% of Australian job postings prioritise basic digital skills, overshadowing AI expertise at just 2.2%.
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NTT DATA & Google Cloud expand AI partnership in APAC
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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genai
NTT DATA and Google Cloud are bolstering their strategic partnership to advance cloud-based data analytics and generative AI solutions across the Asia Pacific.
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Blue Connections IT celebrates second year of carbon neutrality
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datacentre infrastructure
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cartech
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power / energy
Blue Connections IT marks its second consecutive year of carbon neutrality, showcasing sustainable practices in partnership with Schneider Electric.
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Fujitsu partners with Linius to enhance video analysis
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surveillance
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Fujitsu has partnered with Linius Technologies to enhance global video data analysis, aiming to transform how businesses harness video insights.
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Console Connect unveils open-source LSO API adaptor on GitHub
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network infrastructure
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devops
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sdn
Console Connect has launched an open-source LSO API Adaptor to promote faster adoption of standards-based APIs for developers worldwide.
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Major retailer's IT flaw exposes sensitive data, now fixed
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apm
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
Cequence Security has uncovered a major vulnerability in a leading food and drug retailer's IT systems, exposing sensitive data across four subdomains.
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The security challenges posed by increasing use of generative AI
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risk & compliance
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genai
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data privacy
The rise of generative AI tools brings significant productivity gains but also demands urgent attention to emerging security and governance challenges.
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ABBYY unveils AI tools to enhance document processing
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digital transformation
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slm
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ai
ABBYY unveils new AI tools to enhance document processes, including Phoenix, a multi-modal learning approach, aimed at revolutionising business operations.
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Alipay+ teams with Windcave for ANZ mobile payments
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fintech
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the warehouse group
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foodstuffs
Alipay+ has teamed up with Windcave to simplify cross-border mobile payments for over 10,000 merchants in Australia and New Zealand.
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Join the fight against cyber crime: Enrol in Cyber Wardens training for free
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phishing
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physical security
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email security
Small businesses facing increased cyber threats can now access free training through COSBOA's Cyber Wardens program to enhance their security skills.
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Salesforce unveils Agentforce to revolutionise AI agents
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cx
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martech
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cdp
Salesforce has unveiled Agentforce, a groundbreaking AI platform enabling businesses to deploy autonomous agents for enhanced efficiency and customer satisfaction.
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Igel enhances security with Microsoft solutions support
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saas
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ransomware
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daas
IGEL enhances its secure endpoint operating system by supporting Microsoft Entra ID, Intune, and Edge for Business, boosting security for Linux users.
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Automation: An opportunity for Australia’s clean energy future
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dei
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ai
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cleantech
Australia's government momentum for a clean energy future hinges on AI-powered automation, promising efficiency and sustainability despite significant challenges.
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AI drives Tea Industries' success in Australian market
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supply chain & logistics
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ai
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schools
Brisbane entrepreneur Alexa Stathakis has leveraged AI to rapidly scale her healthy drinks brand, securing over 1,000 school orders in just a week.
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BlueVoyant report shows decline in supply chain breaches
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data protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
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risk & compliance
A new study by BlueVoyant reveals 81% of organisations faced supply chain breaches last year, despite advances in third-party risk management efforts.