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Check Point Research reveals how hackers run token scams and 'Rug Pull' money - and how to avoid them
Tue, 25th Jan 2022
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blockchain
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cryptocurrency
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phishing
Scammers are altering smart contracts to create fraudulent tokens and stealing money from unsuspecting individuals, warns Check Point Research.
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Electronic signatures are the future of business – we just need regulation to catch up
Tue, 25th Jan 2022
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esignature
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covid-19
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regulation
Australian businesses face uncertainty over the validity of electronic signatures, as relief measures are set to expire.
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Why network visibility must be the foundation of Zero Trust architecture
Tue, 25th Jan 2022
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bi
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big data
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malware
US Presidential Executive Order 14028 directs federal agencies to transition to a Zero Trust Architecture for cybersecurity.
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The skills all aspiring IT professionals need in 2022
Tue, 25th Jan 2022
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wfh
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skills gap
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certification
IT professionals need to prioritize soft skills, upskilling and certification as the industry rapidly evolves in 2022.
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WHSmith chooses Epson heat-free technology printing solutions
Tue, 25th Jan 2022
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printing
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network infrastructure
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cloud services
WHSmith has partnered with Epson to revamp their in-house printing operations, improving efficiency and reducing costs.
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Australia’s DESE’s adopts Qlik data analytics in digital transformation
Tue, 25th Jan 2022
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big data
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bi
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data analytics
The Department of Education, Skills and Employment in Australia is using Qlik's analytics platform to improve data insights and decision-making.
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$729.1b opportunity for global eCommerce logistics market says analyst firm
Tue, 25th Jan 2022
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inventory management systems
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analyst report
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covid-19
eCommerce logistics market set to reach $729.1 billion by 2027 and transform post-COVID marketplace, says report.
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Ireland fintech firm Wayflyer eyes up Aussie eCommerce market boom
Tue, 25th Jan 2022
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fintech
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financing
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wayflyer
The company points to research from GlobalData, which pegs Australia’s eCommerce market to be worth US$70 billion (AU$100 billion) by 2025.
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Embracing the Metaverse: Accenture's critical insight in Fjord Trends 2022 report
Tue, 25th Jan 2022
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network management
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network infrastructure
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vr
Employers must prepare for the transformative power of the Metaverse, says Accenture's Fjord Trends 2022 report.
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Global mobile calling traffic declines for the first time in ever
Tue, 25th Jan 2022
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voice analytics
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market research
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telco
New report shows that international call traffic declined by 7% in 2020, continuing a downward trend since 2015.
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Omicron-led spike in COVID-19 test-related phishing poses threat to businesses
Mon, 24th Jan 2022
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firewall
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phishing
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email security
Massive Omicron-led spike in COVID-19 test-related phishing attacks poses serious threat to businesses, says Barracuda Networks.
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The aftermath of Log4j - What can be done to protect businesses?
Mon, 24th Jan 2022
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open source
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cybersecurity
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synopsys
Last year's Apache Log4j vulnerability created a lot of chaos, so what can be done to protect companies from the security implications?.
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Global IT company named best employer in Australia and 16 other countries
Mon, 24th Jan 2022
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cloud services
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hcl
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awards
A global internet technology company has taken the top spot as the best employer in Australia and 16 other countries.
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Disaster recovery: Are you prepared for the cloud to clear?
Mon, 24th Jan 2022
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dr
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cloud services
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iaas
Most of us live with our heads (and devices) in the cloud, but have we considered the potential risks? It's time to think about a cloud backup plan.
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Kaspersky maps out supply chain resilience plans in APAC
Mon, 24th Jan 2022
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inventory management systems
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cybersecurity
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kapersky lab
Asia-Pacific region experiences a surge in digitalization but weak cybersecurity measures leave ICT supply chains vulnerable to cyber attacks, says Kaspersky.
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Telstra deploys industry-first Ericsson Private 5G for enterprise
Mon, 24th Jan 2022
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5g
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wireless networks
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lte
Telstra and Ericsson announce the first-ever deployment of on-premise dedicated 5G network for enterprise. AgriFood Connect to benefit.
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Empowering security teams to be UX innovators
Mon, 24th Jan 2022
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devops
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project management
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application security
When development, security and operations teams collaborate, they can deliver system reliability and exceed customer expectations.
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Putting the best price forward
Mon, 24th Jan 2022
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attain
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abandoned cart
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discount codes
The infamous abandon cart issue has plagued the eCommerce sector since its birth. Items sit awaiting purchase, and if left long enough, never purchased at all.
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Vital assets: Why modernising your organisation’s finance function has never been more important
Mon, 24th Jan 2022
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digital transformation
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finance, leasing & rental
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blackline
COVID-19 has highlighted the need for finance teams to adapt and invest in digital transformation, as outdated tools hinder growth and deter top talent.
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Deloitte calls on Exabeam as vendor for managed XDR
Mon, 24th Jan 2022
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managed services
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partner programmes
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ueba
Exabeam expands alliance with Deloitte, providing cybersecurity services and its XDR solution to strengthen Deloitte's managed security services.
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Confluent launches new technology initiatives for data silos
Mon, 24th Jan 2022
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cloud services
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video
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digital entertainment
Open source data streaming company Confluent has launched its expansion of new connectors and on-demand scaling to break down data silos.
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Why AI’s breakthrough use case for enterprise is to aid API development
Mon, 24th Jan 2022
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devops
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app development
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apm
APIs already power most of our favourite web-based applications, and will only become more important into the future.
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Zoom's Sydney office pilots 'employee-led' approach to the future of work
Mon, 24th Jan 2022
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wfh
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remote working
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future of business
Just 1% of Zoom's workforce wanted to work full time in an office in 2021. Now the company is piloting new 'workstyles' to improve employee satisfaction.
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Proceedings filed against government software provider
Mon, 24th Jan 2022
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commerce commission
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software
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government
The NZ Commerce Commission has now filed proceedings against digital government software company Objective Corporation Limited (Objective).