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CrowdStrike's major IT outage prompts call for infrastructure investment
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investment
An IT outage caused by a faulty update from CrowdStrike halted 8.5 million Windows PCs, disrupting airlines and the NHS; a fix and reboot are now advised.
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Unlocking the ingenuity of the crowd: Winning the war on cybercrime
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digital transformation
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cybersecurity
Enterprises are prioritising security over digital transformation as cybercrime's global cost approaches USD $9.5 trillion. Is crowdsourced security the answer?.
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Cybersecurity fears rise ahead of 2024 Paris Olympics
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firewalls
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
As the 2024 Paris Olympics near, cybersecurity warnings from Radware, Mandiant, Tenable, and Palo Alto Networks highlight AI-enhanced threats and the need for robust defence strategies.
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Most Oracle Java users migrate to alternatives, says survey
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migration
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software development
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licensing
Being written now.
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TeamViewer leads connected worker platforms with AR solutions
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digital transformation
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ar, vr & metaverse
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digitalisation
TeamViewer dominates the AR-connected worker platform space, topping the PAC Innovation Radar 2024, showcasing robust strategies and industry partnerships.
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OpenAI tests new SearchGPT merging AI & real-time web data
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openai
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users
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commerce
OpenAI is trialling SearchGPT, a new AI that merges real-time web data with its models to offer users timely and sourced answers, enhancing search experiences.
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Veeam & Splunk enhance backup security with new integration
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dr
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ransomware
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Veeam Software launches a new extension for Splunk, offering Data Platform users free tools to enhance the security and monitoring of their backup infrastructure.
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STRYDE highlights a growing global influence of seismic data processing
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endpoint protection
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power / energy
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edr
STRYDE has secured 11 new seismic data processing contracts across diverse sectors and six countries since July 2023, indicating a growing influence.
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Appdome enhances geo-fraud detection with new security features
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vpns
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risk & compliance
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Appdome has bolstered its Geo-Fraud Detection service with Geo-Location Fencing and Geo Desync Attack Detection to better protect mobile apps from location-based fraud.
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Alibaba Cloud & OBS launch OBS Cloud 3.0 for the Paris 2024 Games
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broadcasting
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olympic games
Alibaba Cloud and Olympic Broadcasting Services unveil OBS Cloud 3.0 for Paris 2024, enabling AI-driven live cloud broadcasting for the first time in Olympic history.
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Digital Workplace Conference Australia 2024 returns to Sydney
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digital transformation
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microsoft
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industry experts
One of the most anticipated conferences, The Digital Workplace Conference Australia, is returning to Sydney, from 31 July to 1 August.
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Three ways CISOs can use Microsoft Copilot for security to strengthen defences
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it training
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cybersecurity
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threat intelligence
As the cybersecurity landscape intensifies, Microsoft Copilot for Security emerges as a CISO ally by enhancing incident reporting, threat prevention, and team upskilling.
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Hitachi Vantara unveils new AI-ready infrastructure & services
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storage
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partner programmes
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ai
Hitachi Vantara's new Hitachi iQ portfolio, featuring AI-ready infrastructure and solutions, is now available worldwide.
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Exclusive: Outsized's Sarah Kahlau on ANZ's flexible talent solutions
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insurance
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recruitment
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nz
Sarah Kahlau, MD of Outsized ANZ, discusses the firm's strategic expansion, flexible talent solutions, and unique human-first approach in a high-growth region.
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Qualys unveils AI-powered API security in new WAS upgrade
2 days ago
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digital transformation
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cyber threats
Qualys unveils AI-driven API security features in Web Application Scanning, addressing complex vulnerabilities and offering a free 30-day Beta trial to businesses.
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AI data boom revealed in Domo's new Data Never Sleeps study
2 days ago
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ai
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turnitin
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automation
Domo's latest Data Never Sleeps study reveals every 60 seconds, USD $293,000 is spent globally on AI, highlighting its growing impact business.
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V2 Digital report highlights AI adoption challenges in Australia
2 days ago
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digital transformation
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ai
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ai adoption
V2 Digital's State of AI in Australia report highlights significant gaps in AI adoption among Australian firms, stressing the need for better training and strategic prioritisation.
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Exabeam, LogRhythm merge to form AI-driven security giant
2 days ago
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advanced persistent threat protection
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siem
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ueba
Exabeam and LogRhythm merge to form an AI-driven cybersecurity powerhouse, bolstering security and enhancing threat detection capabilities.
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SolarWinds celebrates multiple awards for products & execs
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data analytics
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multi-cloud
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big data
SolarWinds garnered multiple accolades in early 2024 for its innovative IT management solutions, celebrating executives and product advancements.
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University of Sydney adopts mobile credentials for campus access
2 days ago
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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nfc
The University of Sydney teams up with Gallagher Security and Transact Campus to launch a mobile credential system.