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Record rise in zero-day vulnerabilities exposed in Google-Mandiant report
Tue, 2nd Apr 2024
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smartphones
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advanced persistent threat protection
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personal computing devices
Google and Mandiant's cybersecurity report reveals a 50% rise in exploited zero-day vulnerabilities in 2023, with China being the leading perpetrator.
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Exclusive: How Sportradar is fighting back against match fixing
Tue, 2nd Apr 2024
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ai
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collaboration
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sports
Sportradar is battling match-fixing worldwide, utilising advanced AI in corruption detection and fostering partnerships with over 30 sporting bodies.
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LogRhythm's Axon revolutionises security updates with latest release
Tue, 2nd Apr 2024
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siem
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soc
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ai security
LogRhythm upgrades its cloud-native SIEM platform, LogRhythm Axon, with features to enhance security information sharing, streamline auditing for compliance and improve operational efficiency.
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Data Army & Hightouch team up to transform data solutions
Tue, 2nd Apr 2024
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martech
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omnichannel
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cdp
Data Army has partnered with Hightouch, a global Composable Customer Data Platform, to provide Australian businesses with innovative data solutions.
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Radware unveils latest version of AI-based Bot Manager
Tue, 2nd Apr 2024
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firewalls
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partner programmes
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breach prevention
Cybersecurity firm Radware introduces a new Bot Manager to proactively mitigate advanced bot attacks whilst ensuring genuine user experience.
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Drones aid bushfire monitoring in ground-breaking NSW trial
Tue, 2nd Apr 2024
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drones
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cleantech
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cloud services
Advanced drone technology facilitates safer bushfire monitoring across Western NSW in a landmark trial, proving critical in both early detection and rapid response.
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Neat appoints Jason MacBride as its Oceania Regional Director
Tue, 2nd Apr 2024
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edutech
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hybrid & remote work
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collaboration
Neat appoints Jason MacBride as their new Regional Director for Australia and New Zealand, placing him at the helm of the company's growth strategy across the Oceania region.
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ShipStation boosts retailers with major platform upgrades
Tue, 2nd Apr 2024
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cx
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martech
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ecommerce
ShipStation unveils a suite of features for Australian retailers, including Checkout Rates and Custom Labels, to bolster operational efficiency amidst rising eCommerce demands.
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Australian group formed to ease 3G to 4G transition concerns
Tue, 2nd Apr 2024
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4g technology
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telstra
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3g
The planned transition from 3G to 4G has prompted Australia's Communications Minister to establish a workgroup focused on ensuring a smooth shift.
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BLUETTI AC240 arrives in Australia - Rugged outdoor power
Tue, 2nd Apr 2024
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power / energy
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solar power
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generator
The BLUETTI AC240, a reliable outdoor power source proficient in weathering Australia's diverse climates, has officially launched with an IP65 water resistance and dust proofing rating.
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Qlik selects Solace's PubSub+ for real-time data solutions
Tue, 2nd Apr 2024
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saas
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hyperscale
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public cloud
Leading real-time data analytics provider, Qlik, opts for Solace's PubSub+ Platform to enhance delivery speed and scalability, ensuring low-latency experience across environments.
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Exclusive: Why Syniti believes data has infinite potential
Tue, 2nd Apr 2024
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digital transformation
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genai
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ai
Syniti CEO, Kevin Campbell, explains the firm's commitment to leveraging data for transformative business outcomes and their growth plans for ANZ region.
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Exclusive: Barracuda's insights for World Backup Day
Tue, 2nd Apr 2024
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firewalls
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dr
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breach prevention
Ahead of World Backup Day, Barracuda's Matt Caffrey discusses the vital role of data backup, ever-growing cybersecurity threats and significance of immutable backups in an exclusive.
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Applause survey reveals prevalent use & concerns about Gen AI
Tue, 2nd Apr 2024
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uc
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genai
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data privacy
A survey by Applause reveals consumers increasingly use AI-powered chatbots for everyday tasks, despite growing data privacy concerns and frequent inaccuracies.
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Financial institutions increasingly deploy AI in fight against fraud
Tue, 2nd Apr 2024
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risk & compliance
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ai
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ml
Amid growing fraud concerns, a study reveals 70% of financial institutions are turning to AI and machine learning to bolster defenses, marking a notable shift towards tech innovation.
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Westcon-Comstor unveils 'Partner Insights' data analysis tool
Tue, 2nd Apr 2024
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data analytics
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bi
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big data
Westcon-Comstor unveils 'Partner Insights', a data analysis tool that enables a detailed overview of transactional data to bolster partner growth, optimise operations, and track trends.
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Angel investors seek positive impact, warns of startup overvaluations
Tue, 2nd Apr 2024
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fintech
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financial systems
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accounting systems
Angel Investment Network's 2024 survey reveals that Angel investors' motivations shift towards positive impact over financial gain, highlighting new trends and potential pitfalls for start-ups.
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Commercetools recognises 65% ARR growth, credits B2B expansion
Tue, 2nd Apr 2024
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martech
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commerce systems
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cartech
Commercetools sees 65% growth in ARR, attributing success to B2B expansion including prominent partnerships with Fortune 500 companies like Volkswagen and BMW.
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Juniper Research opens entries for 2024 Future Digital Awards
Tue, 2nd Apr 2024
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smart cities
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quantum computing
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ai
Juniper Research launches entry submission for the 2024 Future Digital Awards for Smart Cities and IoT Innovation, aimed at highlighting tech organisations pushing boundaries in connected, sustainable development.
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Databricks sees impressive 70% growth in Australia & New Zealand
Mon, 1st Apr 2024
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atlassian
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nvidia
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nab
Databricks announces a 70% YoY growth in Australia and New Zealand, fuelled by increased local business adoption of its data and AI capabilities.