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Adatree launches Insights to enhance fraud prevention in finance
Fintech

Adatree launches Insights to enhance fraud prevention in finance

Adatree launches 'Insights' product suite to boost fraud prevention and operational efficiency, leveraging Open Banking.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Aug 2024
Zurich Australia & Tesla launch exclusive EV insurance programme
Cartech

Zurich Australia & Tesla launch exclusive EV insurance programme

Zurich Australia partners with Tesla to provide exclusive insurance for EV customers via the InsureMyTesla product, integrated directly into the Tesla app.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Aug 2024
Arctic Wolf expands free Cyber JumpStart Portal for all businesses
Cybersecurity

Arctic Wolf expands free Cyber JumpStart Portal for all businesses

Arctic Wolf's Cyber JumpStart Portal is now available to businesses of all sizes. It offers free tools to manage cyber risk and enhance insurability.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Aug 2024
Australia ranks fourth globally in GenAI maturity & usage
Unified Communications

Australia ranks fourth globally in GenAI maturity & usage

Australia ranks fourth globally in GenAI adoption, trailing only China, the UK, and the US, with 63% of local organisations embracing the technology.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 25th Jul 2024
Monoova & Guidewire join forces to modernise Aus insurance
Payment Technologies

Monoova & Guidewire join forces to modernise Aus insurance

Monoova partners with Guidewire to modernise Australian insurance payments, introducing new methods like PayTo to replace direct debits by 2030 and enhance client satisfaction.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Jul 2024

Global Stories

Insurance stories

Hyperview partners with Novem Digital to boost risk management
Data Analytics

Hyperview partners with Novem Digital to boost risk management

Hyperview partners with Novem Digital to enhance risk management for property owners and insurers, integrating cloud-based DCIM with digital expertise for better outcomes.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2024
Private vs Public AI: Appian urges companies to know the difference
Low code & No code

Private vs Public AI: Appian urges companies to know the difference

Australian companies are being urged to grasp the difference between private and public AI to leverage AI benefits while safeguarding sensitive data.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Tue, 27th Aug 2024
Exclusive: How Verint's customer experience is thriving with Open AI
Unified Communications

Exclusive: How Verint's customer experience is thriving with Open AI

Verint leverages its open AI platform to revolutionise customer experience, integrating real-time data and ensuring security while leading market innovation.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Wed, 21st Aug 2024
Fabric Cryptography raises $33m for VPU chip innovation
Blockchain

Fabric Cryptography raises $33m for VPU chip innovation

Fabric Cryptography raises USD $33 million in Series A funding co-led by Blockchain Capital and 1kx to develop Verifiable Processing Unit chips for cryptography.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 20th Aug 2024
Malwarebytes launches new unified cyber protection platform
Unified Communications

Malwarebytes launches new unified cyber protection platform

Malwarebytes launches a new cyber protection platform, featuring an all-in-one dashboard with real-time guidance, as consumer threats hit unprecedented highs.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Aug 2024
AI-driven cyber threats dominate new Palo Alto Networks report
Unified Communications

AI-driven cyber threats dominate new Palo Alto Networks report

Palo Alto Networks' '2024 Unit 42 Report' reveals rising cybersecurity threats driven by AI, with sectors like insurance and pharmaceuticals facing heightened vulnerabilities.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Aug 2024
Insurwave partners with Ambrey for maritime risk solution
Risk & Compliance

Insurwave partners with Ambrey for maritime risk solution

Insurwave and Ambrey join forces to integrate advanced specialty insurance tech with maritime risk management, promising real-time threat alerts and enhanced security.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Aug 2024
Exclusive: Outsized's Sarah Kahlau on ANZ's flexible talent solutions
Insurance

Exclusive: Outsized's Sarah Kahlau on ANZ's flexible talent solutions

Sarah Kahlau, MD of Outsized ANZ, discusses the firm's strategic expansion, flexible talent solutions, and unique human-first approach in a high-growth region.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Fri, 26th Jul 2024

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Insurance stories

Ransomware trends: A threat to insurance business continuity
Malware

Ransomware trends: A threat to insurance business continuity

The evolving ransomware threat is jeopardising business continuity, prompting firms to reassess their cybersecurity and insurance strategies amidst rising attacks.

By Raj Sivaraju • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Aug 2024
Report reveals 95% of UK, US firms struggle with data issues
Partner Programmes

Report reveals 95% of UK, US firms struggle with data issues

A staggering 95% of UK and US firms struggle with data issues, as revealed by esynergy, with ineffective governance undermining business operations and decision-making.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Jul 2024
Crowdstrike update causes global IT outage across industries
Disaster Recovery

Crowdstrike update causes global IT outage across industries

A faulty update from Crowdstrike has triggered a global IT outage, disrupting healthcare, broadcasting, and more, raising urgent questions about security dependencies.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sun, 21st Jul 2024
Fidelity Life launches enhanced E-App with UnderwriteMe
Unified Communications

Fidelity Life launches enhanced E-App with UnderwriteMe

Fidelity Life teams with UnderwriteMe to launch E-App, transforming life insurance applications in New Zealand by streamlining the underwriting process.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jul 2024