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MediSecure breach highlights need for third-party security
Software-as-a-Service

MediSecure breach highlights need for third-party security

A data breach linked to MediSecure highlights the critical need for improved third-party risk management, affecting over a million Australians' data.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 21st May 2024

Global Stories

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Kore.ai appoints Paul Rilstone as VP for Australia & New Zealand
Customer Experience

Kore.ai appoints Paul Rilstone as VP for Australia & New Zealand

Kore.ai appoints industry veteran Paul Rilstone as Vice President for Australia and New Zealand, aiming to boost its presence and accelerate growth in the region.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Wed, 24th Apr 2024
Exclusive: How SAS is tackling risk management and compliance
Risk & Compliance

Exclusive: How SAS is tackling risk management and compliance

Innovative analytics and AI company, SAS, led by Chris Schaub, is revolutionising risk management and compliance practices in Australia and New Zealand.

By Tom Raynel • 4 min read • Tue, 23rd Apr 2024
Unearthing mining's data and AI potential: Why It's overlooked and how to start
Data Analytics

Unearthing mining's data and AI potential: Why It's overlooked and how to start

Despite the proven benefits, the untapped potential of data and AI within the mining industry remains overlooked due to traditional mindset, uncertain ROI and a lack of skills and expertise.

By Patrick Bangert and Andrew Kirk • 4 min read • Fri, 19th Apr 2024
Semarchy launches Data Intelligence solution as UKI team doubles
Data Analytics

Semarchy launches Data Intelligence solution as UKI team doubles

Semarchy unveils a pioneering Data Intelligence solution, set to boost data impact and governance in businesses, amid a 50% rise in annual recurring revenue and a doubling of its UKI team.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Mar 2024
Fivetran reaches landmark with over 500 data connectors offered
Data Analytics

Fivetran reaches landmark with over 500 data connectors offered

Fivetran breaks record with 500 data connectors, offering the largest number in the field to aid enterprises in centralising data for AI, predictive analytics and operational use.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Mar 2024
Factors to consider before undertaking an AI deployment
Data Protection

Factors to consider before undertaking an AI deployment

As AI advancements continue, businesses grapple with factors such as data security, workflow changes and employee impact, while exploring beneficial AI opportunities.

By Petar Bielovich • 4 min read • Tue, 12th Mar 2024
Silobreaker launches integration with MITRE ATT&CK
Malware

Silobreaker launches integration with MITRE ATT&CK

Security firm Silobreaker launches a groundbreaking integration with MITRE ATT&CK to streamline threat analysis and response, boosting cyber defence across numerous sectors.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Mon, 11th Mar 2024
Teradata's ClearScape Analytics boosts profitability, study reveals
Artificial Intelligence

Teradata's ClearScape Analytics boosts profitability, study reveals

Teradata's ClearScape Analytics showed a massive profitability increase, backed by data scientist productivity, quicker market access, and AI/ML model scalability.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Mar 2024
ServiceNow, NVIDIA debut AI solutions for telecoms service management
Generative AI

ServiceNow, NVIDIA debut AI solutions for telecoms service management

ServiceNow and NVIDIA have teamed up to deliver GenAI-powered solutions designed to boost telecoms management.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Mar 2024
AI, automation, and data proving: A potent mix for early adopters
Generative AI

AI, automation, and data proving: A potent mix for early adopters

Businesses increasingly integrate AI and automation tools into their workflows, discovering practical benefits and maximising value by utilising the right AI tool, automation, and reliable data.

By Shaun Leisegang • 4 min read • Wed, 28th Feb 2024
Why Data Readiness is critical for winning AI Deployments
Data Analytics

Why Data Readiness is critical for winning AI Deployments

Firms honing AI strategies realise the vital importance of data readiness in leveraging AI's potential, requiring a business-centric approach and a rethink of data integration.

By David Griffith • 4 min read • Wed, 21st Feb 2024
Outdated tech & board ignorance stifle business data potential
Customer Experience

Outdated tech & board ignorance stifle business data potential

Outdated technology and a lack of Board-level understanding is causing companies to miss transformational opportunities, according to new global research from IFS and IDC.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 12th Feb 2024
The role of Privilege Access Management in achieving robust cybersecurity
Ransomware

The role of Privilege Access Management in achieving robust cybersecurity

Privilege Access Management (PAM), with its ability to control key digital accounts, is proving crucial in combating rising cybersecurity threats posed by misuse of digital identities, a key source of business disruption.

By Nick Turnbull • 4 min read • Mon, 5th Feb 2024
Sydney ranks fourth in interconnection bandwidth in new Equinix report
Unified Communications

Sydney ranks fourth in interconnection bandwidth in new Equinix report

Sydney was named Asia-Pacific's fourth-largest core metro for interconnection bandwidth as per the 2024 Global Interconnection Index (GXI) report.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Wed, 31st Jan 2024

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Mnaara.com launches as world's first fintech for Shariah-conscious investors
Fintech

Mnaara.com launches as world's first fintech for Shariah-conscious investors

London-based fintech, Mnaara, provides the world's first platform in accordance with specialised finance principles, granting direct access to global private equity funds.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Apr 2024
Snowflake announcing new CEO Sridhar Ramaswamy, ex-chief retires
Marketing Technologies

Snowflake announcing new CEO Sridhar Ramaswamy, ex-chief retires

Data Cloud company Snowflake moves on from CEO Frank Slootman, appointing Sridhar Ramaswamy, ex-Googler and AI specialist, as his successor to steer its AI-driven innovation.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Mar 2024