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Cybercriminals shift focus to mobiles & cryptocurrencies
Malware

Cybercriminals shift focus to mobiles & cryptocurrencies

A recent Kaspersky report reveals a staggering rise in mobile banking malware, with incidents soaring 3.6 times in 2024 amidst escalating phishing and crypto scams.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Mar 2025
Palo Alto Networks invests in Asia-Pacific cloud security
Software-as-a-Service

Palo Alto Networks invests in Asia-Pacific cloud security

Palo Alto Networks is investing in cloud infrastructure across Asia-Pacific and Japan, enhancing security and data residency support for regional customers.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 28th Mar 2025
beIN & Planetcast boost sports broadcasts in Asia Pacific
Disaster Recovery

beIN & Planetcast boost sports broadcasts in Asia Pacific

beIN Asia Pacific has partnered with Planetcast to enhance sports programming delivery across Southeast Asia and Australia, integrating advanced cloud-based solutions.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Mar 2025
ETSI launches Covercrypt for post-quantum data security
Data Protection

ETSI launches Covercrypt for post-quantum data security

ETSI has launched Covercrypt, a new post-quantum security standard aimed at protecting critical data and communications from future quantum threats.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 28th Mar 2025
Cyber risk report highlights decline in Australia malware
Ransomware

Cyber risk report highlights decline in Australia malware

A new report by Trend Micro reveals a significant decline in Australia's Cyber Risk Index score, reflecting improved resilience against malware threats.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Mar 2025
Apple Maps updates feature Indigenous lands & cultures
EduTech

Apple Maps updates feature Indigenous lands & cultures

Apple has unveiled initiatives in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand focusing on cultural preservation through updated Indigenous mapping and educational grants.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Mar 2025
Sonic HealthPlus cuts patient effort by 80% with SmartIQ
Digital Transformation

Sonic HealthPlus cuts patient effort by 80% with SmartIQ

Sonic HealthPlus has teamed up with Smart Communications to digitise its health assessments, reducing patient effort by 80% and improving overall efficiency.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Mar 2025
Geotab report highlights rise in sustainable practices
Cartech

Geotab report highlights rise in sustainable practices

Geotab's latest Sustainability and Impact Report reveals a 39% rise in sustainable solution adoption, showcasing economic benefits alongside environmental goals.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Thu, 27th Mar 2025
Healthcare report exposes IoMT device vulnerabilities risks
Ransomware

Healthcare report exposes IoMT device vulnerabilities risks

A recent Claroty report reveals that 89% of healthcare organisations have vulnerable Internet of Medical Things devices, exposing them to ransomware threats.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 27th Mar 2025
AI challenges BFSI data infrastructure security & quality
Storage

AI challenges BFSI data infrastructure security & quality

The rapid rise of artificial intelligence is straining data infrastructures in the banking sector, revealing critical challenges in security and data quality.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Mar 2025
Cloudera appoints Leo Brunnick as Chief Product Officer
Data Analytics

Cloudera appoints Leo Brunnick as Chief Product Officer

Cloudera has appointed seasoned tech executive Leo Brunnick as Chief Product Officer, aiming to boost product innovation in data and AI solutions.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Thu, 27th Mar 2025
Rubrik appoints new field CTO for Asia Pacific & Japan
Data Protection

Rubrik appoints new field CTO for Asia Pacific & Japan

Rubrik has appointed Sathish Murthy as Field Chief Technology Officer for Asia Pacific and Japan, aiming to enhance cyber resilience amid rising threats.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Thu, 27th Mar 2025
AI's application in finance is a conversation CFOs are finally having
Fintech

AI's application in finance is a conversation CFOs are finally having

As CFOs increasingly engage with the potential of AI in finance, a recent webinar highlighted their cautious enthusiasm and the challenges that lie ahead.

By Annexa • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Mar 2025
Media sector leads AI adoption in observability practices
Virtualisation

Media sector leads AI adoption in observability practices

New Relic's latest report reveals that 35% of media and entertainment firms leverage observability to boost AI adoption, aiming for improved content streaming and user engagement.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Mar 2025
Oracle boosts HCM with new employee engagement features
Human Capital Management

Oracle boosts HCM with new employee engagement features

Oracle has introduced new employee engagement features to its Fusion Cloud HCM platform, enhancing internal communication and event management capabilities.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Mar 2025
VistaPrint & Bluethumb launch new print on demand service
Indigenous art

VistaPrint & Bluethumb launch new print on demand service

VistaPrint and Bluethumb have teamed up to launch a Print On Demand service, enabling artists to sell canvas prints and earn passive income while reaching new audiences.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Mar 2025
KPMG adopts AI-driven SAP Joule to enhance consultancy services
DevOps

KPMG adopts AI-driven SAP Joule to enhance consultancy services

KPMG is set to revolutionise consulting with AI-powered SAP Joule tools, enhancing project delivery and decision-making for complex transformations.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Mar 2025
Osmose & Neara partner to enhance utility data accuracy
Data Analytics

Osmose & Neara partner to enhance utility data accuracy

Osmose and Neara have partnered to enhance utilities' asset risk assessments, aiming for improved grid resilience and significant cost savings.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Mar 2025
Oracle unveils AI Agent Studio for enterprise innovation
Internet of Things

Oracle unveils AI Agent Studio for enterprise innovation

Oracle has introduced the AI Agent Studio, enhancing its Fusion Cloud Applications Suite, enabling businesses to create custom AI agents for improved productivity.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 27th Mar 2025