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Cybersecurity disconnect: Australian IT leaders vs C-suite
Hyperscale

Cybersecurity disconnect: Australian IT leaders vs C-suite

A Trend Micro report reveals a significant disconnect between Australian IT security leaders and C-suite executives on the severity of cyber risks, prompting concern over inadequate senior-level response.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 21st May 2024
Complex hiring processes deter 70% of Australian job seekers
Human Capital Management

Complex hiring processes deter 70% of Australian job seekers

New research shows nearly 70% of Australian job applicants abandon applications due to complex hiring processes, creating a hiring crisis amid a 4.1% unemployment rate.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 20th May 2024

Global Stories

Communication stories

Cirata unveils MultiSite tool to boost global code collaboration
Unified Communications

Cirata unveils MultiSite tool to boost global code collaboration

Cirata has launched an enhanced version of its Gerrit MultiSite solution, improving global development team collaboration by streamlining data replication.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd May 2024
Diligent unveils ERM dashboard with Moody's market data integration
Risk & Compliance

Diligent unveils ERM dashboard with Moody's market data integration

Diligent unveils an innovative ERM dashboard powered by Moody's market data, offering CROs, CFOs, and risk professionals a holistic view of external risks.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 17th May 2024
AI adoption soars as APAC social media teams face resource gaps
Artificial Intelligence

AI adoption soars as APAC social media teams face resource gaps

Businesses in APAC are relying more on AI to handle social media, with 55% viewing it as essential amidst resource limitations, says a Meltwater report.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 15th May 2024
Satellite potential vastly underutilised, says GSA report
Unified Communications

Satellite potential vastly underutilised, says GSA report

Satellites' potential to bolster terrestrial networks is underutilised, says a Global mobile Suppliers Association report showing a surge in tie-ups between operators and satellite vendors for rural coverage.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Apr 2024
Mitel bolsters growth with enhanced business communication strategy
Hybrid Cloud

Mitel bolsters growth with enhanced business communication strategy

Mitel, a global business communications leader, unveils strategic enhancements in hybrid cloud solutions, deep vertical integrations, and multimodal capabilities, set to propel company growth and increase customer value.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Apr 2024
How esports is improving career prospects for growing numbers of students
EduTech

How esports is improving career prospects for growing numbers of students

Esports' integration into curricula is elevating students' career prospects by equipping them with crucial transferrable skills like teamwork, communication, and critical thinking, and exposing them to a myriad of job opportunities.

By Dan Martinez • 5 min read • Wed, 17th Apr 2024
Why human-centric designed workspaces are key to driving business success
Partner Programmes

Why human-centric designed workspaces are key to driving business success

Companies needing to retain talent and boost productivity are redesigning office spaces to cater to a hybrid workforce, as per PWC research, indicating this trend is here to stay.

By Jason MacBride • 7 min read • Tue, 16th Apr 2024
RingCentral unveils RingEX, an AI-integrated business phone system
Customer Experience

RingCentral unveils RingEX, an AI-integrated business phone system

RingCentral introduces RingEX, an innovative business phone system utilising their proprietary RingSense AI tech, aiming to enhance workplace productivity and streamline communications.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Mar 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Communication stories

Empowering partnerships: Nurturing relationships in a high-tech world
Artificial Intelligence

Empowering partnerships: Nurturing relationships in a high-tech world

T4 Group's commitment to transparent, adaptable, and flexible partnerships empowers clients to thrive in an ever-evolving high-tech world.

By Jason Porter • 3 min read • Tue, 28th May 2024
NHS at crossroads: embracing digital transformation challenges
Platform-as-a-Service

NHS at crossroads: embracing digital transformation challenges

The NHS stands at a pivotal moment in its digital transformation journey. A recent BT-hosted roundtable identified key barriers and potential solutions for adopting advanced technologies to improve patient care.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd May 2024
Email spam hits new high, increasing nuisance communication by 31%
Email

Email spam hits new high, increasing nuisance communication by 31%

Surge in spam and nuisance communications, particularly via email and digital platforms, revealed in latest Freedom of Information data from the ICO, raising concerns about consumer trust erosion.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Apr 2024
Toshiba & Single Quantum double QKD transmission range
Unified Communications

Toshiba & Single Quantum double QKD transmission range

Toshiba Europe and Single Quantum collaborate to double the transmission range of Quantum Key Distribution, potentially revolutionising secure communications in remote areas.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Apr 2024
Four-day week could become standard by 2029 – report
FWA

Four-day week could become standard by 2029 – report

One third of Singapore's workforce predicts a four-day work week to be standard by 2029, according to a recent survey.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Apr 2024
UK gamers credit video gaming for honed workplace skills
Gaming

UK gamers credit video gaming for honed workplace skills

Nearly half of UK gamers see their hobby as a source for professional skill-building, including communication and problem-solving, according to a recent Currys study.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Apr 2024
Advanced malware AcidPour disrupts Ukrainian telecoms amid Russian invasion
Malware

Advanced malware AcidPour disrupts Ukrainian telecoms amid Russian invasion

New research by SentinelLabs reveals AcidPour, a destructive wiper malware linked to the Russian military intelligence, disrupting Ukrainian telecom networks amidst ongoing cyber conflict.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Mar 2024