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Global survey highlights data classification for resilience
Ransomware

Global survey highlights data classification for resilience

A recent survey by NetApp reveals over 54% of organisations faced cyberattacks in the past year, underlining the urgent need for data classification to enhance recovery.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Dec 2024
Accenture enhances AI cybersecurity for Australia
Supply Chain

Accenture enhances AI cybersecurity for Australia

Accenture has expanded its generative-AI cybersecurity services to strengthen Australian businesses against a surge in advanced digital threats.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Nov 2024
Cyber incidents cost Australia AUD $4.26m per breach in 2024
Digital Transformation

Cyber incidents cost Australia AUD $4.26m per breach in 2024

Cyber incidents in Australia now average AUD $4.26 million per breach, a 27% rise since 2020, highlighting urgent cybersecurity needs.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2024

Global Stories

Business Continuity stories

Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise launches cloud network tool
Network Infrastructure

Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise launches cloud network tool

Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise has unveiled its cloud-based network inventory management tool, Fleet Supervision, enhancing operational efficiency for IT teams.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 12th Dec 2024
Pegasystems unveils AI-driven Pega Smart Investigate update
Robotic Process Automation

Pegasystems unveils AI-driven Pega Smart Investigate update

Pegasystems has unveiled the latest Pega Smart Investigate Enterprise Edition, enhancing banks' capabilities in processing payment exceptions with AI automation.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Dec 2024
TCS unveils 2025 cybersecurity focus areas & strategies
Data Protection

TCS unveils 2025 cybersecurity focus areas & strategies

Tata Consultancy Services has unveiled its 2025 Cybersecurity Outlook, urging organisations to prioritise seven critical areas to combat evolving cyber threats.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Dec 2024
NetApp report reveals evolving cyber threats & solutions
Data Protection

NetApp report reveals evolving cyber threats & solutions

NetApp has released a report revealing that over 54% of organisations faced cyberattacks, underscoring urgent needs for better data management strategies.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Dec 2024
Intellian's compact panels launch for OneWeb's LEO network
Unified Communications

Intellian's compact panels launch for OneWeb's LEO network

Intellian Technologies has launched its Compact Flat Panel Series, enhancing global connectivity for Eutelsat Group's OneWeb LEO network users.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 18th Nov 2024
Cequence Security launches comprehensive API security services
Software-as-a-Service

Cequence Security launches comprehensive API security services

Cequence Security has launched new API Security Assessment Services to enhance organisational security by providing insights into API risks and vulnerabilities.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Sat, 16th Nov 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Business Continuity stories

UK businesses unprepared for 2027 PSTN network switch
Migration

UK businesses unprepared for 2027 PSTN network switch

UK firms are unprepared for the PSTN-to-all-IP switch, risking disruptions in key systems as the 2027 deadline looms, warns Zen Internet research.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Dec 2024
Why companies must rethink their recovery plans
Data Protection

Why companies must rethink their recovery plans

As cyberattacks escalate, a recent survey reveals that many firms struggle to recover fully from data breaches due to inadequate backup strategies.

By Jon Fielding • 5 min read • Thu, 12th Dec 2024
Wirral hospital cyberattack highlights ransomware risks
Ransomware

Wirral hospital cyberattack highlights ransomware risks

The ongoing cyberattack on Wirral University Teaching Hospital has sparked alarm over the vulnerability of healthcare systems to ransomware threats.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Nov 2024
CloudFirst Europe partners with Brightsolid in Scotland
Disaster Recovery

CloudFirst Europe partners with Brightsolid in Scotland

CloudFirst Europe has partnered with Scottish data centre provider Brightsolid to enhance cloud services and expand its UK presence.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 21st Nov 2024
UK firm launches new digital forensics service for cyber
Data Protection

UK firm launches new digital forensics service for cyber

th4ts3cur1ty.company has launched a new Digital Forensics and Incident Response service to help UK businesses tackle rising cyber security threats.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2024
Signal launches AI-powered alert system for threat response
Ransomware

Signal launches AI-powered alert system for threat response

New Zealand startup Signal launches Global Feed, a real-time software service to help businesses monitor potential threats using artificial intelligence.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2024
Cirata launches service to ease cloud data migration
Data Analytics

Cirata launches service to ease cloud data migration

Cirata unveils its Data Migration as a Service, aimed at expediting large-scale data transfers to cloud platforms while minimising disruption for enterprises.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Mon, 18th Nov 2024
Microsoft Cloud Region launch sparks hybrid infrastructure debate in New Zealand
Unified Communications

Microsoft Cloud Region launch sparks hybrid infrastructure debate in New Zealand

Microsoft's launch of a Cloud Region in New Zealand highlights a shift towards hybrid infrastructure, sparking debate on optimal data storage strategies.

By Melania Watson • 6 min read • Mon, 18th Nov 2024