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Australian Stories

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Robotic Process Automation: Six common mistakes and how to avoid them

As Australian companies race to adopt Robotic Process Automation (RPA), they must avoid six key mistakes to realise significant improvements in efficiency.

By Jordan Griffiths • 5 min read • Tue, 6th Mar 2018

Global Stories

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Cost of cyber attacks up 62% in five years - report

Cyber attacks are costing businesses more than ever, with a global average of USD $11.7 million per organisation, up 62% in five years, says a new report.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Tue, 3rd Jul 2018

Surveillance

What's holding businesses back from adopting facial recognition?

Aussie execs predict AI to join workforce soon, boosting revenues; facial recognition tech poses privacy concerns.

By Jordan Cullis • 6 min read • Thu, 21st Jun 2018

Accenture

The changing role of the CIO, and what they need to know

As organisations prioritise digital transformation, CIOs now drive revenue and set business agendas, highlighting an evolving executive role beyond IT.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 5 min read • Mon, 11th Jun 2018

Partner Programmes

SAP looks to bolster S/4HANA cloud adoption with expanded partnerships

SAP says the new partnership arrangements will lead to new 'innovative solutions' designed to deliver on the promise of the intelligent enterprise.

By Patrick Martlew • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Jun 2018

Robotics

Accenture: Data is king in age of disruption

To survive and thrive, companies need to make the most of their data to see trends and act quickly, just as digital disruptors do.

By Suraj Sowki • 4 min read • Tue, 22nd May 2018

Data Analytics

Accenture: The importance of trust in data

As businesses continue to use more and more data, how can they improve the accuracy and legitimacy of their data?.

By Peter Vakkas • 5 min read • Thu, 3rd May 2018

Unified Communications

Media & entertainment industry data centres being pushed to the edge

Schnedier Electric's Russel Senesac says there are a number of factors behind the growing need for the industry to be powered by edge computing.

By Ashton Young • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Apr 2018

Marketing Technologies

How to stop the business performance blame game

Complex software-defined supply chains are leading to a maze of blame and hazard. Here are a few ways to avoid it.

By Simon Horrocks • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Apr 2018

DevOps

CyberArk expands privileged account security offering for MSSPs

CyberArk expands its security suite for MSSPs, allowing them to offer enhanced privileged access protections with a flexible, consumption-based pricing model.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Apr 2018

Data Analytics

ASEAN-Australia codeathon brings innovation to the fight against cybercrime

The ASEAN-Australia Codeathon saw over 100 tech experts creatively counter cybercrime in just 32 hours, with Project Iceberg securing the top prize.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 20th Mar 2018

Data Protection

US healthcare workers willing to sell confidential data for as little as $500

The survey found that 18% of the 912 respondents would be willing to sell confidential data for between $500-$1000 - and they have the means to do so.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Mar 2018

Artificial Intelligence

A definitive look at whether AI is a job creator, enabler or destroyer

AI isn't taking your job—it's transforming it. Increased AI and automation in enterprises shift roles from repetitive tasks to high-value strategic work.

By Patrick Martlew • 4 min read • Fri, 2nd Mar 2018

Cybersecurity

WhiteHawk hires top cyber talent to develop online security marketplace

WhiteHawk has expanded its team, hiring top cyber talent and promoting Antonio Crespo to chief information officer.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Feb 2018

Data Analytics

5 trends ripe for the channel to leverage - Accenture

Rapidly advancing technology is fueling intelligent enterprises but requires a fundamental shift, according to Accenture Technology Vision 2018.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Tue, 20th Feb 2018

EduTech

RMIT launches blockchain strategy course to educate business leaders

The 8-week online course starts on March 19 and was developed by the University's Blockchain Innovation Hub, Stone and Chalk, and Accenture.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Tue, 20th Feb 2018

Stories from Other Regions

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Cloud Security

Busting the top five myths and mistruths about cloud security

With growing data breaches and pending mandatory breach reporting, NZ companies scrutinise cloud security, busting myths for safer data management.

By Suraj Sowki • 4 min read • Tue, 26th Jun 2018

Encryption

Building customer trust is paramount as data breaches become more common

As data breaches become more common, building customer trust is pivotal. Firms must prioritise transparency, ethical standards, and robust data protection.

By Mary-Anne McCarthy • 3 min read • Tue, 8th May 2018