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Wavelink partners with N-able to offer data protection & security solutions
Data Protection

Wavelink partners with N-able to offer data protection & security solutions

Wavelink has partnered with N-able to enhance tech offerings in Australia, boosting data protection and security solutions in the region.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
Cyber threats in Australian firms prompt zero trust shift
Ransomware

Cyber threats in Australian firms prompt zero trust shift

Research by Zscaler reveals that 48% of Australian firms faced significant cyber breaches in recent months, urging a shift to robust zero trust strategies.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 4th Mar 2025
Teleperformance launches Cloud Campus for remote security
Data Protection

Teleperformance launches Cloud Campus for remote security

With cyber attacks hitting Australian firms every six minutes, Teleperformance unveils Cloud Campus to bolster data security for remote workforces.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Feb 2025

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Rethinking data resilience on World Backup Day 2025
Virtualisation

Rethinking data resilience on World Backup Day 2025

As World Backup Day nears, experts stress that mere data backups are now inadequate amid rising cyber threats, urging a shift to robust resilience strategies.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Sun, 16th Mar 2025
Rubrik unveils upgrades for enhanced cyber resilience
Software-as-a-Service

Rubrik unveils upgrades for enhanced cyber resilience

Rubrik has launched new upgrades to its cyber resilience solutions, enhancing data protection across cloud platforms and ensuring rapid recovery from cyber incidents.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Mar 2025
Observations on the state of cyber readiness
Data Protection

Observations on the state of cyber readiness

As Australia approaches 2025, businesses are shifting focus from data protection to cyber resilience, adapting to the rising threats from ransomware and evolving technologies.

By Gareth Russell • 5 min read • Mon, 10th Mar 2025
Businesses face GBP £500k hourly cost from IT outages
Microsoft

Businesses face GBP £500k hourly cost from IT outages

The recent Microsoft 365 outage has affected thousands globally, emphasising the need for businesses to prepare for costly IT disruptions, warns Bionic.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
Zoom & Mitel launch hybrid communications solution
Unified Communications

Zoom & Mitel launch hybrid communications solution

Zoom and Mitel have unveiled a new hybrid communication solution that merges Zoom's collaboration features with Mitel's telephony systems, catering to enterprises' evolving needs.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
Atos launches Google Cloud Managed Security Services
Semiconductors

Atos launches Google Cloud Managed Security Services

Atos has launched its Google Cloud Managed Security Services portfolio, achieving Security Specialisation to boost cybersecurity for clients in EMEA and North America.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Mon, 3rd Mar 2025
monday.com expands global partnerships & app offerings
Customer Relationship Management

monday.com expands global partnerships & app offerings

monday.com has reported a 24% growth in its partner network over the past year and unveiled new tech alliances aimed at enhancing its product offerings.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Feb 2025
DDoS attacks soar by 82% due to AI & IoT usage in 2024
Software-as-a-Service

DDoS attacks soar by 82% due to AI & IoT usage in 2024

A report by Zayo Group reveals an 82% surge in DDoS attacks from 2023 to 2024, escalating from 90,000 to 165,000 incidents due to AI and IoT advancements.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 26th Feb 2025
Multi-carrier connectivity: The game changer for financial institutions
Customer Experience

Multi-carrier connectivity: The game changer for financial institutions

In an era of increasing connectivity demands, financial institutions are turning to multi-carrier strategies to safeguard against costly network failures.

By Navdeep Singh • 4 min read • Tue, 25th Feb 2025
Versa launches Sovereign SASE, offering full control
Firewalls

Versa launches Sovereign SASE, offering full control

Versa has launched Sovereign SASE, enabling enterprises to customise networking and security services from their own infrastructure, catering to evolving data privacy needs.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Feb 2025
The hidden costs of legacy systems: why mid-market supply chains need modernising in 2025 and beyond
Digital Transformation

The hidden costs of legacy systems: why mid-market supply chains need modernising in 2025 and beyond

Mid-market supply chains are urged to modernise their outdated IT systems, as 97% of professionals acknowledge legacy technology hampers agility and efficiency.

By Siddhesh Parab • 4 min read • Fri, 21st Feb 2025
Quest launches AI tools to simplify IT migration processes
Migration

Quest launches AI tools to simplify IT migration processes

Quest Software has launched innovative AI-powered tools to streamline Active Directory and device migrations, aimed at reducing downtime for IT teams.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Feb 2025
Veeam adds Hyper-V support to data platform premium edition
Virtualisation

Veeam adds Hyper-V support to data platform premium edition

Veeam Software has unveiled orchestration features for Microsoft Hyper-V within its Data Platform Premium, enhancing disaster recovery and migration processes.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Feb 2025

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Trusted Tech boosts cloud solutions with new support service
Microsoft

Trusted Tech boosts cloud solutions with new support service

Trusted Tech has launched Certified Support Services, aimed at enhancing Microsoft technology use with expert support and quick response times, amid rising IT challenges.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Feb 2025