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Arcadis enhances site inspections with Autodesk Build
DevOps

Arcadis enhances site inspections with Autodesk Build

Arcadis has adopted Autodesk Build to streamline site inspections in Australia, cutting reporting times by over 50% for major projects like Western Sydney Airport.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Dec 2024
Australian firms to boost IT investment in sustainability efforts
Artificial Intelligence

Australian firms to boost IT investment in sustainability efforts

IBM's 2024 State of Sustainability Readiness Report reveals 93% of Australian business leaders plan to increase IT investments in sustainability efforts.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Nov 2024
Australian firms underprepared for rising cyber threats
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Australian firms underprepared for rising cyber threats

A Herbert Smith Freehills report reveals rising cyber concerns among Australian organisations, but many remain ill-prepared despite increased threats.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Sep 2024

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Data collection stories

Australian study reveals mistrust in digital advertising
EduTech

Australian study reveals mistrust in digital advertising

New research from Yahoo and Magna highlights a significant misunderstanding among Australians about their data rights, complicating trust in digital advertising.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Feb 2025
DeepSeek models spark global regulatory & privacy debates
Data Privacy

DeepSeek models spark global regulatory & privacy debates

DeepSeek's new models, V3 and R1, have sparked discussions around security and privacy, leading Tenable to issue an FAQ addressing potential concerns.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Feb 2025
DeepSeek faces bans amid security & data privacy woes
Encryption

DeepSeek faces bans amid security & data privacy woes

DeepSeek faces intense scrutiny over significant security flaws and data management practices, prompting bans across multiple countries amidst privacy concerns.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Feb 2025
AI Chrome extensions pose privacy risk, study reveals
Artificial Intelligence

AI Chrome extensions pose privacy risk, study reveals

A study by Incogni reveals that two-thirds of AI-powered Chrome extensions could jeopardise user privacy, with 41% collecting personal data.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Feb 2025
DeepSeek data privacy concerns spark global AI debate
Breach Prevention

DeepSeek data privacy concerns spark global AI debate

Concerns over data privacy and security have intensified following the unprotected database breach linked to the DeepSeek AI programme, exposing sensitive user information.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 31st Jan 2025
KnowBe4 shares data protection tips for 2025 privacy focus
Data Protection

KnowBe4 shares data protection tips for 2025 privacy focus

On Data Privacy Day, KnowBe4 offers vital tips for individuals and organisations to enhance data security and regain control over personal information.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 31st Jan 2025
Kaspersky enhances SIEM solution with AI & new features
Endpoint Protection

Kaspersky enhances SIEM solution with AI & new features

Kaspersky has unveiled major upgrades to its Security Information and Event Management solution, aiming to boost productivity amid escalating cyber threats.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Jan 2025
Exclusive: CCH Integrator's product manager reveals technology's role in CBC reporting
Risk & Compliance

Exclusive: CCH Integrator's product manager reveals technology's role in CBC reporting

Product Manager, Daphne Lee, is transforming multinational tax compliance through advanced technology and client-centric solutions.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
Navigating the supply chain for Scope 3 emissions
Supply Chain

Navigating the supply chain for Scope 3 emissions

With data centres shifting to renewables, Scope 3 emissions now represent the largest GHG contributor, posing significant reporting and management challenges.

By Joe Craparotta • 5 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2024
AI-driven personas to lead market research data by 2025
Data Analytics

AI-driven personas to lead market research data by 2025

A new report by Qualtrics reveals that AI-generated synthetic personas could account for over half of market research data collection by 2025.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Oct 2024
Consumers demand stronger data security against AI risks
Data Protection

Consumers demand stronger data security against AI risks

Research from Cohesity reveals that consumers worldwide are increasingly alarmed about excessive data collection and potential AI threats to their privacy.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Oct 2024
Kaspersky detects over 38 billion web trackers in 2024
Data Analytics

Kaspersky detects over 38 billion web trackers in 2024

Kaspersky reports over 38 billion instances of web trackers harvesting user data in 2024, averaging one million detections per day.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Oct 2024

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Flotilla introduces new tech to aid SMEs in sustainability drive
Digital Transformation

Flotilla introduces new tech to aid SMEs in sustainability drive

Flotilla launches new tech solution suite to aid SMEs in sustainable transformation, focusing on efficient scope 3 carbon data collection and ESG compliance.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Sep 2024
Wolters Kluwer report reveals BEPS Pillar Two compliance trends
Risk & Compliance

Wolters Kluwer report reveals BEPS Pillar Two compliance trends

Wolters Kluwer's latest report reveals that 88% of multinational enterprises have started their journey towards BEPS Pillar Two compliance, marking an 18% increase.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Mon, 9th Sep 2024