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Over half of enterprises investing in Generative AI
Thu, 2nd May 2024
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martech
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genai
More than 50% of enterprises are investing in Generative AI to facilitate integration and automation, enhancing productivity and customer experience.
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The remote desktop tools most targeted by attackers in the last year
Thu, 2nd May 2024
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malware
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virtualisation
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uc
Virtual Network Computing (VNC) was the most targeted remote desktop tool in the past year, clouds over a new Barracuda data report.
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Let’s dive in! Amperity’s CTO on Gen AI as catalyst for digital transformation
Thu, 2nd May 2024
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Amperity's CTO, Derek Slager, advocates for Gen AI as a game changer for digital transformation and urges companies to fully embrace this technology or risk lagging behind.
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Ip.Glass first in Australia to achieve all Fortinet specialisations
Thu, 2nd May 2024
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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digital transformation
Ip.Glass becomes the first Australian partner to achieve all eight specialisations in Fortinet's Engage Partner Program.
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Cloudera & Aboitiz Data's pioneering AI partnership for APAC
Thu, 2nd May 2024
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data science
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genai
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ai
Cloudera forms a strategic partnership with Aboitiz Data Innovation to deliver enhanced data science and AI solutions across the Asia Pacific financial services and industry sectors.
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Australian firms struggle to understand CISO role, says Fastly
Thu, 2nd May 2024
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fintech
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financial systems
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cybersecurity
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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GapMaps launches premium POI and demographic datasets on AWS
Thu, 2nd May 2024
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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cloud services
GapMaps enhances global location strategies with the launch of its premium POI and demographics datasets on the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Data Exchange platform.
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Qualtrics unveils AI tools to boost large-scale customer experiences
Thu, 2nd May 2024
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cx
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motorola solutions
Qualtrics unveils AI-empowered tools, set to personalise customer experiences across multiple channels, potentially impacting customers of major firms such as Hilton and Motorola Solutions.
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Are we really using our Human Resources data properly?
Thu, 2nd May 2024
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hcm
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outsourcing
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payroll systems
A lot of firms grapple with optimising data use amidst HR challenges, risking invaluable insights and modern efficiencies.
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Harnessing Ververica Cloud for e-commerce success
Thu, 2nd May 2024
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cx
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martech
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digital footprint
Ververica Cloud uses real-time analytic capabilities powered by their VERA technology to revolutionise e-commerce and optimise user experience.
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Govt sector leads in daily high-severity cyber incidents in 2023
Thu, 2nd May 2024
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cybersecurity
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kaspersky
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social engineering
Kaspersky's 2023 MDR Analyst Report reveals a daily trend of over two high-severity cybersecurity incidents, with the government sector being the most affected.
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Australian SMEs risk efficiency due to slow tech adoption
Thu, 2nd May 2024
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ai
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telstra
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digital adoption
Australian SMEs risk falling behind in the ever-evolving tech landscape due to reluctance in adopting digital technologies.
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Aussie businesses lag in AI adoption compared to APAC peers
Thu, 2nd May 2024
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ai
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employment
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ai adoption
Australian businesses are trailing behind Asia-Pacific counterparts in AI adoption, with 33% having no AI usage or plans to implement.
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Scott Chasin takes helm as CEO of cloud commerce giant Pax8
Thu, 2nd May 2024
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agentic ai
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copilots
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microsoft
Scott Chasin assumes position as Chief Executive Officer at Pax8, the cloud commerce market's dominant force, succeeding founder John Street who becomes Chairman of the Board.
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Lenovo launches AI-centric infrastructure to drive hybrid AI innovation
Thu, 2nd May 2024
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ai
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healthtech
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microsoft
Lenovo announces suite of AI-centric infrastructure systems and solutions to boost hybrid AI innovation for data-heavy sectors.
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Concerns over election-influencing deepfakes soaring
Wed, 1st May 2024
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casb
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cybersecurity
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elections
Australians' concerns over AI-generated deepfakes and their possible impact on elections have surged by 66% in the past year.
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Amazon Q's AI increases business productivity by almost 50%
Wed, 1st May 2024
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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public cloud
Amazon Web Services launches Amazon Q, an AI assistant designed to boost employee productivity by up to 49%, as businesses continue to adopt digital transformation.
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Ransomware attack costs on Australian firms soar, reveals Sophos
Wed, 1st May 2024
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firewalls
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encryption
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network security
Ransomware attacks on Australian businesses drop by 14%, yet the financial fallout escalates, with average ransom payments seeing a staggering 297% surge.
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IoT Analytics unveils six key trends in edge AI at Embedded World 2024
Wed, 1st May 2024
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robots
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edge computing
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healthtech
Hamburg's IoT Analytics reveals six key developments dominating the edge AI sector, following their thorough analysis at the Embedded World 2024 Event.
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Baidam Solutions, Google partners for cybersecurity diversity
Wed, 1st May 2024
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cybersecurity
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google
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baidam solutions
Brisbane's Baidam Solutions and Google partner up to boost representation in the cybersecurity sector, fostering diversity and reaching out to underrepresented communities globally.