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Professional firms face long M&A integrations due to old systems
Cybersecurity

Professional firms face long M&A integrations due to old systems

A study reveals 86% of Professional Services firms find mergers slow due to outdated finance systems, urging tech upgrades for smoother integration and growth.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Apr 2025
Organisations increasingly refuse ransom demands, says DBIR report
Malware

Organisations increasingly refuse ransom demands, says DBIR report

The Verizon DBIR reveals ransomware remains prevalent in 44% of breaches, yet 64% of firms now refuse to pay ransoms amid evolving cyberthreat tactics.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Apr 2025
ATO reporting changes from 1 Jan 2025: Streamlining Australian Local File process
Finance

ATO reporting changes from 1 Jan 2025: Streamlining Australian Local File process

From 1 Jan 2025, Australian CbCREs must use ATO's streamlined LCMSF V 4.0 for local file reporting, enhancing consistency and risk detection in tax compliance.

By Wolters Kluwer CCH Integrator • 4 min read • Fri, 25th Apr 2025
Amplifier Security secures USD $5.6 million for AI platform
Firewalls

Amplifier Security secures USD $5.6 million for AI platform

Amplifier Security raises USD $5.6 million seed round to launch AI-driven tools automating user engagement and plugging real-time security gaps.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Fri, 25th Apr 2025
Ericsson debuts clientless ZTNA for third-party access
Firewalls

Ericsson debuts clientless ZTNA for third-party access

Ericsson expands NetCloud SASE with clientless Zero Trust Network Access, enhancing secure BYOD and third-party user connections without VPNs or clients.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Apr 2025
Why the model context protocol is not just an IT project
Artificial Intelligence

Why the model context protocol is not just an IT project

The Model Context Protocol is transforming AI use beyond IT, empowering employees to customise tools for unique business challenges, reshaping workplace technology.

By Harry Verity • 4 min read • Thu, 24th Apr 2025
Redefining workforce management: Empowering the frontline in a post-pandemic era
Digital Transformation

Redefining workforce management: Empowering the frontline in a post-pandemic era

Post-pandemic, frontline workers demand more than pay: engagement and flexibility drive modern workforce management, empowering Australia's essential sectors.

By Andy Nicholas • 4 min read • Thu, 24th Apr 2025
Zenity secures ChatGPT Enterprise use with expanded AI oversight
AI Security

Zenity secures ChatGPT Enterprise use with expanded AI oversight

Zenity expands its AI security platform with ChatGPT Enterprise integration, enhancing oversight and governance of AI agents for Fortune 500 firms.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Apr 2025
Gartner names Apromore a leader in 2025 process mining report
Data Analytics

Gartner names Apromore a leader in 2025 process mining report

Melbourne's Apromore leads Gartner's 2025 Magic Quadrant for Process Mining Platforms, ranked among the top three global vendors for the third year running.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Apr 2025
Law firms advised to strengthen tech basics before embracing AI
Generative AI

Law firms advised to strengthen tech basics before embracing AI

Legal professionals worldwide prioritise robust document management systems over AI, aiming to boost efficiency before adopting advanced legal technology, finds iManage report.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Apr 2025
Most firms unprepared for GenAI surge despite competitiveness
Digital Transformation

Most firms unprepared for GenAI surge despite competitiveness

A global study reveals 60% of multinational firms lack confidence in their data readiness to harness generative AI's business value despite its potential.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 24th Apr 2025
Hitachi Vantara report shows drive for lower data centre emissions
Storage

Hitachi Vantara report shows drive for lower data centre emissions

Hitachi Vantara's FY2024 Sustainability Report highlights strides in reducing emissions, boosting energy efficiency, and advancing eco-friendly tech in data centres.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 24th Apr 2025
OVHcloud launches all-in-one data platform for analytics & AI
Virtualisation

OVHcloud launches all-in-one data platform for analytics & AI

OVHcloud launches its Data Platform, a cloud service enabling organisations to analyse data with AI while ensuring compliance, cost control, and data sovereignty.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Apr 2025
Datadog acquires Metaplane to boost AI-ready data monitoring
Software-as-a-Service

Datadog acquires Metaplane to boost AI-ready data monitoring

Datadog has acquired Metaplane to enhance AI-ready data monitoring, expanding end-to-end data observability across the entire data lifecycle for organisations.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Apr 2025
Hybrid work boosts productivity for most employees, survey finds
Digital Transformation

Hybrid work boosts productivity for most employees, survey finds

New research finds 63% of Australian employees cite hybrid work as boosting productivity, while nearly 40% of employers mandate more in-office days by 2025.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 24th Apr 2025
Fintech leaders urge action on reform to ease cost pressures
Fintech

Fintech leaders urge action on reform to ease cost pressures

Over 100 fintech leaders urge Australian parties to end policy inertia and finalise reforms aimed at easing cost of living pressures and boosting the sector.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Thu, 24th Apr 2025
Cybercrime losses soar to USD $16.6 billion in 2024, outpacing US box office
Multi-factor authentication

Cybercrime losses soar to USD $16.6 billion in 2024, outpacing US box office

Cybercrime surged to USD $16.6 billion in 2024, outpacing major US industries and spotlighting social engineering and older victims as prime targets.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 24th Apr 2025
Phishing attacks thrive on human behaviour, not lack of skill
Data Protection

Phishing attacks thrive on human behaviour, not lack of skill

Phishing attacks remain a top cyber threat, costing USD $4.76 million per breach, as even savvy professionals fall prey to sophisticated social engineering.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 24th Apr 2025
Azul launches JVM Inventory to accelerate Oracle Java migration
Software Development

Azul launches JVM Inventory to accelerate Oracle Java migration

Azul launches JVM Inventory on its Intelligence Cloud to streamline Oracle Java migrations, easing compliance and cutting costs for enterprises.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Thu, 24th Apr 2025