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Averlon exits stealth with USD $8 million boost for AI security
Tue, 28th May 2024
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cloud security
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risk & compliance
Averlon has come out of stealth mode, securing USD $8 million to advance its AI-driven cloud security platform, backed by Voyager Capital and others.
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MYOB Digital Challenge opens registrations with NZD $10,000 prize
Tue, 28th May 2024
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financial systems
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MYOB invites tech students from Australia and New Zealand to compete for NZD $10,000 in the 10th annual Digital Challenge. Registrations now open.
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Aussie businesses boost green asset investment amidst slowdown
Tue, 28th May 2024
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sustainability
Australian businesses have boosted investment in assets by 22%, particularly in green technologies like electric vehicles, despite a slowing economy, reports the Commonwealth Bank.
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Why strong passwords are still the first line of defence against cyber threats
Mon, 27th May 2024
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Despite advancements in cybersecurity, many breaches still involve stolen credentials due to weak passwords. Businesses must enforce robust password policies to mitigate risks.
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Commvault appoints Russell as CTO for APAC to boost cyber resilience
Mon, 27th May 2024
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ransomware
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digital transformation
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advanced persistent threat protection
Commvault strengthens its cyber resilience team by appointing Gareth Russell as Field CTO, Security for APAC, amid escalating ransomware threats.
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Illumio & Netskope join forces to bolster Zero Trust security
Mon, 27th May 2024
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sase
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zero trust security
Illumio teams up with Netskope to bolster enterprise defences against cyberattacks by integrating Zero Trust solutions, enhancing visibility and dynamic security policies.
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Bitdefender launches AI scam detector Scamio on WhatsApp in Australia
Mon, 27th May 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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Bitdefender has unveiled Scamio on WhatsApp in Australia, offering an AI-powered tool to tackle online fraud, responding to a high occurrence of scams.
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Over 300 million children face online sexual abuse annually
Mon, 27th May 2024
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children
Conducted by the Childlight Global Child Safety Institute and UNSW, the report highlights a growing public health crisis.
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Gallagher Security launches AR training platform in Australia
Mon, 27th May 2024
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ai
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cloud services
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virtual classroom
Gallagher Security, in partnership with Altoura, has launched an Augmented Reality training platform in Australia.
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Converging identity management and fraud prevention for optimal security
Mon, 27th May 2024
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
As AI-enhanced scams become more sophisticated, Australians lost AUD $2.74 billion to scams in 2023. Experts advocate integrating identity management with fraud prevention to bolster security.
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Slow adoption of enterprise browsers: A closer look at barriers
Mon, 27th May 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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hybrid & remote work
Despite advances in enterprise browsers, adoption remains low at just 25% over five years due to deployment complexity and security concerns.
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Zurich & UTS AI partnership transforms underwriting process
Mon, 27th May 2024
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Zurich and UTS have developed AI models to streamline life insurance underwriting, significantly cutting the time for decisions on mental health disclosures from 22 days to instant approvals.
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Turn/River Capital invests in Paessler to fuel global growth
Mon, 27th May 2024
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software development
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Turn/River Capital invests in Paessler AG to fuel growth and global expansion of its IT and OT monitoring solutions, marking a significant milestone for the company.
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Canva unveils major expansion of enterprise offerings
Mon, 27th May 2024
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it training
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Canva unveils its biggest platform upgrade in a decade at LA's Canva Create event, expanding enterprise services with new tools for productivity and creativity.
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IFS tops EAM market for third year with US$452 million revenue
Mon, 27th May 2024
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crm
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cx
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dei
IFS has secured its third consecutive year as the market leader in Enterprise Asset Management software, achieving a 20.3% share and US$452 million in revenue.
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Chook earns global acclaim at Webbys & Australian Web Awards
Mon, 27th May 2024
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personal computing devices
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apple
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hoyts
Strategy and design agency Chook have been honoured at the 28th Annual Webby Awards and the Australian Web Awards for their transformative work on HOYTS websites.
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NTT revolutionises fan experience at Indianapolis 500 with AI
Mon, 27th May 2024
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ai
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ntt
NTT enhances fan experience at Indianapolis 500 with AI innovations, including the Race Like the Pros simulator and Smart Venue technology for seamless event management.
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Satcom Infotech partners with iboss to enhance cybersecurity solutions
Mon, 27th May 2024
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data protection
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
Satcom Infotech partners with iboss to enhance global cybersecurity solutions, leveraging Zero Trust Edge cloud security to improve organisations' protection and productivity.
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Wavelink certified to offer Fortinet cybersecurity training in AUS
Mon, 27th May 2024
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firewalls
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it training
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breach prevention
Wavelink has earned Fortinet’s Authorised Training Centre certification, allowing it to deliver Fortinet-certified cybersecurity training across Australia.
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ECI Software Solutions' JobBoss² wins 2024 Top Rated Award from TrustRadius
Mon, 27th May 2024
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crm
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data analytics
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bi
ECI Software Solutions' JobBoss² wins TrustRadius's 2024 Top Rated Award, reflecting strong customer satisfaction and real-world success in job shop management.