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How to secure Gen AI prompt fields: Battling a new cyber frontier
Mon, 24th Feb 2025
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firewalls
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advanced persistent threat protection
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breach prevention
As hackers exploit vulnerabilities in Gen AI prompt fields, organisations face mounting security challenges and must adopt innovative measures to safeguard their systems.
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BT & Equinix expand to boost global interconnectivity
Mon, 24th Feb 2025
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uc
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network infrastructure
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hyperscale
BT and Equinix have unveiled an expansion of their partnership, enhancing global interconnectivity for multinational customers via BT's Global Fabric platform.
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Case Study: SAHMRI leverages CommScope’s advanced network infrastructure
Mon, 24th Feb 2025
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network infrastructure
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healthtech
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data management
The South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute has partnered with CommScope to enhance its network infrastructure, boosting research capabilities and data security.
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Tech risks dominate finance compliance, eflow survey finds
Sat, 22nd Feb 2025
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data analytics
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data privacy
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ai
A survey by eflow Global reveals 64% of finance executives see technology-driven risks, especially AI, as key compliance challenges for 2024.
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Microsoft unveils Majorana 1 in quantum computing leap
Sat, 22nd Feb 2025
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quantum computing
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microsoft
Microsoft has unveiled Majorana 1, a groundbreaking quantum computing chip utilising the first topoconductor, paving the way for advanced quantum technology.
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Medallia unveils Fabrice Martin as new Chief Product Officer
Sat, 22nd Feb 2025
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saas
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cx
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martech
Medallia has appointed Fabrice Martin as Chief Product Officer, bringing over 30 years of experience to enhance its customer experience solutions.
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AI to drive business growth in UK & USA, survey reveals
Fri, 21st Feb 2025
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ai
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investment
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data management
The 2025 VivaTech Confidence Barometer shows high optimism among American and UK business leaders regarding technology, with 87% confident in its potential.
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StructureFlow expands with acquisition of Blue J Diagramming
Fri, 21st Feb 2025
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business transformation
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structureflow
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norton
StructureFlow has acquired Blue J Diagramming to broaden its reach into the tax sector and enhance its visual modelling platform for professionals.
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Technical documentation errors plague industrial sites
Fri, 21st Feb 2025
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digital transformation
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ai
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asset management
Industrial firms face a daunting 30% deficiency in technical documentation, risking efficiency and safety, warns AI specialist Samp.
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Tech executives prioritise AI, face privacy & eco concerns
Fri, 21st Feb 2025
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ai
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cybersecurity
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misinformation
The VivaTech Confidence Barometer shows 85% of tech firms prioritising AI investment, with US executives most optimistic about national competitiveness.
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Alteryx strengthens leadership with key executive hires
Fri, 21st Feb 2025
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data analytics
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ai
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sap
Analytics platform provider Alteryx has appointed Jon Pexton as Chief Financial Officer and Steven Birdsall as Chief Revenue Officer to strengthen its leadership team.
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Ken Cheung named chairman for Asia Pacific at CCV
Fri, 21st Feb 2025
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physical security
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investment
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intellectual property
Ken Cheung has been appointed Chairman for Asia Pacific at Creative Capital Ventures, signalling a strong push into the region with a new €50 million fund.
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Human-centred design essential in software development
Fri, 21st Feb 2025
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digital transformation
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software development
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design thinking
Alex Avery, Founder of Notitia, insists that human-centred design is crucial in software development, ensuring solutions meet user needs, not just technological goals.
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JAVLN appoints new leaders to tackle data integration issues
Fri, 21st Feb 2025
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saas
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software development
JAVLN has appointed Ben Rees as Head of Engineering, James Brading as Head of Product, and Shelley Cox as Head of Customer Success to tackle industry data challenges.
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Zoom enhances productivity with new automation tools
Fri, 21st Feb 2025
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rpa
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collaboration
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productivity
Zoom has unveiled new automation tools, including Zoom Workflow Automation, to boost productivity and streamline workflows within its platform and beyond.
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Email security gaps leave Asia Pacific firms vulnerable
Fri, 21st Feb 2025
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
Research by Proofpoint reveals only 12% of Asia Pacific firms use essential email authentication, exposing them to a surge in phishing attacks.
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Cryptocurrency adoption in Australia hits record high
Fri, 21st Feb 2025
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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bitcoin
A record 32.5% of Australians now own cryptocurrency, according to the 2025 IRCI, signalling a significant shift in the nation's digital asset landscape.
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New fellowship for internet research in Australia launched
Fri, 21st Feb 2025
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r&d
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auda
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extend
auDA has teamed up with The Winston Churchill Memorial Trust to fund new fellowships that promote digital research and development in Australia.
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The State of Java in 2025: Oracle’s dominance is over
Fri, 21st Feb 2025
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ai
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software development
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oracle
In a significant shift, 90% of Australian firms are eyeing alternatives to Oracle Java, citing concerns over its pricing and cloud inefficiencies, according to a new survey.
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Starburst reports record revenues with AI-driven growth
Fri, 21st Feb 2025
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virtualisation
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network infrastructure
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data analytics
Starburst reports record financial results for FY25, fuelled by a 94% surge in cloud product adoption and a 20% increase in net new customers.