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Illegal streaming triples cybercrime risk for Australians
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A new survey reveals that Australians using illegal streaming sites are three times more likely to fall victim to cybercrime, sparking health concerns.
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AI presents opportunities for SMBs, but demands careful execution
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Elise Balsillie of Thryv advises small businesses on integrating AI, highlighting data quality and the importance of balancing automation with human interaction.
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Report reveals gaps in supplier management for SaaS firms
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saas
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supply chain & logistics
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financial institutions
A new report reveals that over 32% of financial institutions lack clarity in supplier management, increasing their risk amid tightening regulations.
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Australian workers not fully utilising mental health support
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mental health
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workplace culture
A report by ELMO reveals that 39% of Australian employees are unaware of mental health resources, despite 84% believing they are offered at work.
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Globant unveils AI tool with Google Cloud for video search
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Globant has unveiled its innovative AI-powered Advanced Video Search tool, transforming video content management with instant search capabilities.
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Trend Micro study reveals cybersecurity gaps in Australia
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firewalls
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network security
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advanced persistent threat protection
A Trend Micro study highlights alarming cybersecurity gaps in Australia, with only 37% of organisations having adequate staffing for 24/7 coverage.
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WesTrac expands training centre with $1m state boost
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it training
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westrac
WesTrac is set to enhance its Technology Training Centre in Collie with new facilities, bolstered by a AUD $1 million contribution from the State Government.
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Security practitioners embrace AI amidst tool distrust
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advanced persistent threat protection
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soc
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ai security
A report by Vectra AI reveals 71% of SOC practitioners fear missing genuine threats among rising security alerts amid growing dissatisfaction with traditional tools.
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Fortinet launches Lacework FortiCNAPP for cloud security
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firewalls
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cloud security
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multi-cloud
Fortinet has launched Lacework FortiCNAPP, a new AI-driven platform aimed at enhancing cloud security by integrating multiple protection tools.
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DoxAI appoints Microsoft CTO Sarah Carney to board
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ai
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ai adoption
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DoxAI has appointed Sarah Carney, National Chief Technology Officer at Microsoft, to its board, enhancing its focus on AI innovation and ethics.
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Exclusive: DataKrypto's CEO champions data privacy as a human right
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data protection
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encryption
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data privacy
Ravi Srivatsav, CEO of DataKrypto, asserts that data privacy is a human right, as the firm pioneers transformative encryption technologies.
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Commvault launches Cloud Rewind for enhanced resilience
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data protection
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dr
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ransomware
Commvault has launched its innovative Cloud Rewind solution, aimed at enhancing cyber resilience for cloud-first organisations post-cyberattack.
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Commvault launches cyber resilience platform on AWS
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saas
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malware
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data protection
Commvault has launched its Cloud cyber resilience platform on AWS, introducing features aimed at strengthening data protection for customers.
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AI increasingly shapes global consumer purchasing trends
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data analytics
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ai
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shopping
NielsenIQ's report shows 40% of global consumers embrace AI for shopping, highlighting a surge in online sales by 11.6% driven by social commerce.
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NetApp appoints Ganesan Arumugam as APAC Senior Director
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it automation
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vmware
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symantec
NetApp has appointed Ganesan Arumugam as Senior Director for APAC Channel Sales & Alliances, aiming to enhance its partner strategy across the region.
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Commvault expands with new cloud backup for Google Workspace
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saas
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storage
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data protection
Commvault expands its collaboration with Google Cloud, launching a new Cloud Backup & Recovery solution for Google Workspace, enhancing data protection.
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October Patch Tuesday has revealed 118 Vulnerabilities
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open source
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
Microsoft has addressed 118 vulnerabilities in its October 2024 Patch Tuesday, including five with evidence of exploitation, amid ongoing security concerns.
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Commvault & Pure Storage unveil cyber readiness solution
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storage
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data protection
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ransomware
Commvault and Pure Storage have launched a joint cyber readiness solution to help financial institutions meet the EU's DORA regulations by 2025.
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Queensland councils enhance digital tools with Granicus
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digital transformation
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housing
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local government
The Local Government Association of Queensland has teamed up with Granicus to boost digital tools aimed at enhancing community liveability across the state.
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Deliver when it matters most: Retention and revenue this peak season
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cx
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As Cyber Weekend approaches, Australian retailers face increased pressure to enhance delivery services amid subdued spending and rising consumer expectations.