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Genetec to open new R&D hubs & Experience Centres worldwide

Thu, 30th May 2024
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Genetec is expanding globally with new R&D hubs in Vienna, Krakow, and Orléans, alongside new Experience Centres in Washington D.C., Sydney, and Dubai.
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HR & IT emails top phishing attacks, KnowBe4 report reveals

Tue, 28th May 2024
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Emails related to human resources and IT dominate phishing scams, accounting for 72% of attacks, according to KnowBe4's latest Q1 2024 report.
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Australian firms struggle to attract skilled talent

Wed, 22nd May 2024
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New research from Robert Half reveals growing concerns among Australian employers about attracting skilled talent in 2024.
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Cyber attacks impact 60% of mid-sized Australian businesses

Wed, 22nd May 2024
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A MYOB survey reveals that three in five mid-sized Australian businesses have faced cyber attacks, with the highest rates in finance and insurance sectors.
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Remote appoints John Kelly as new Chief Revenue Officer

Fri, 17th May 2024
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Global HR firm Remote appoints John Kelly as CRO to spearhead revenue growth, as they continue their market expansion and mission to transform global employment.
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Data democratisation is a balance between empowerment and best practice

Fri, 3rd May 2024
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Data Democratisation offers the potential for self-service solutions, but risks of misuse call for a careful balance between user empowerment and proper data management practices.
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Building the cyber defences needed to ward off attacks

Thu, 18th Apr 2024
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A surge in cyberattacks prompts Australia to strengthen their digital defence, aiming to utilise education and a 'human factor' to thwart attacks amid rising hacker innovation.
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The role of change management in cybersecurity awareness education

Thu, 21st Mar 2024
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Imparting cybersecurity awareness as part of a wider change-management process can turn workers into robust defences against evolving threats.
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Five ways AI is already strengthening cyber-defences

Tue, 12th Mar 2024
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While attackers leverage AI for phishing and automated attacks, it also bolsters defenders' toolkit with enhanced threat detection, email security, training, response, and application security.
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Why companies are 'democratising' employee share plans in tough times

Sat, 9th Mar 2024
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In light of increasing costs and dwindling margins, companies are shifting towards democratising employee share plans, offering equity ownership to a wider workforce as a strategic method of cost reduction and employee motivation.
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70% of Rackspace Technology employees trained in Gen AI

Tue, 5th Mar 2024
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Rackspace Technology, a top managed cloud services provider, has reported that a remarkable 70% of its workforce has completed training in Gen AI, marking a significant stride in its wider FAIR initiative.
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How AI is transforming the Australian workforce

Fri, 23rd Feb 2024
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Generative AI is reshaping Australia's workforce, with technology skills now integral to the economy. Embracing AI could unlock billions of dollars by 2030, but requires an understanding of its intricacies and a stronger pipeline of tech workers.
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Australian employees raise concerns over use of Gen AI at work

Wed, 21st Feb 2024
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Veritas Technologies reveals vast flaws in Australian enterprises' handling of generative AI use, with uncertainties causing discord among staff.
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BeyondTrust strengthens Asia Pacific expansion with key appointments

Thu, 15th Feb 2024
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BeyondTrust strengthens its expansion in the Asia Pacific with key appointments; Sami Toivonen as ANZ Regional Sales Director, and Charlie Wood as Asia Regional Sales Director.
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Who the backers back: Why diversity in Australian VC funding portfolios should be made public

Tue, 30th Jan 2024
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Diverse companies outperform less diverse peers, McKinsey report shows, prompting calls for Australian venture capital funds to publicly disclose diversity levels within their investment portfolios.
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A new kind of PC is coming: From personal computer to innovation enabler

Wed, 24th Jan 2024
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Generative AI is transforming personal computers (PCs) from mere consumer technology to platforms for innovation, set to revolutionise the way we live and work.
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IT leaders are under pressure from all sides; Here is what they can do about it

Thu, 11th Jan 2024
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Amid escalating digital demands, IT leaders grapple to balance employee satisfaction and business objectives; leveraging user-centric design and flexible solutions could be key.
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Fortinet teams up with Torrens University for cybersecurity scholarship

Thu, 14th Dec 2023
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Fortinet and Torrens University partner with the American Chamber of Commerce in Australia to offer a cybersecurity scholarship.
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Europcar adopts NICE CXone to standardise global customer service

Wed, 13th Dec 2023
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Europcar Mobility Group implements NICE CXone to unify their global contact centre infrastructure, improving customer service.
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B&R Enclosures sees huge benefits from SYSPRO ERP software implementation

Tue, 12th Dec 2023
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B&R Enclosures reaps substantial benefits from SYSPRO's ERP software, boosting operational efficiency and expansion plans.