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How to unlock efficiency dividends in digitally-minded Australian organisations
Digital Transformation

How to unlock efficiency dividends in digitally-minded Australian organisations

As Australian organisations seek greater efficiency, automation in IT infrastructure emerges as a vital strategy to boost productivity and reduce manual tasks.

By Uros Zajc • 5 min read • Thu, 17th Oct 2024
Protecting against the cost and impact of cyber crime
Firewalls

Protecting against the cost and impact of cyber crime

Australian companies face a rising tide of cybercrime, with 47% hit by attacks last year, costing an average of AUD $4.1 million in damages and disruptions.

By Matt Caffrey • 4 min read • Wed, 31st Jul 2024

Global Stories

Aussie & Kiwi firms lag in post-quantum crypto readiness
Cybersecurity

Aussie & Kiwi firms lag in post-quantum crypto readiness

A new survey reveals a worrying disconnect in Australia and New Zealand between awareness and readiness for post-quantum cryptography, despite rising concerns.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Oct 2024
Expel to create 50 remote cybersecurity jobs in Ireland
Hybrid & Remote Work

Expel to create 50 remote cybersecurity jobs in Ireland

Expel plans to establish a fully remote workforce in Ireland, creating 50 cybersecurity jobs over the next three years, supported by IDA Ireland.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Oct 2024
Deepfake threat worries 94% of IT professionals, report finds
Data Protection

Deepfake threat worries 94% of IT professionals, report finds

A report from IRONSCALES reveals that over 94% of IT professionals are concerned about deepfake technologies threatening cybersecurity amid a pivotal election year.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 9th Oct 2024
Research shows workplace AI use outpaces security measures
Virtual Private Networks

Research shows workplace AI use outpaces security measures

Ivanti's report reveals a disconnect as 81% of employees using Gen AI lack training, raising security concerns; only 13% of security pros prioritise user experience.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Oct 2024
UiPath report reveals 90% of automation pros adopting AI
IT Automation

UiPath report reveals 90% of automation pros adopting AI

A recent report from UiPath reveals that 90% of automation professionals are now integrating AI into their workflows, driven by a surge in productivity.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Sep 2024
Generative AI sparks new cloud & edge security concerns
Cloud Security

Generative AI sparks new cloud & edge security concerns

SUSE's Securing the Cloud report reveals growing security challenges with 70% of IT leaders facing cloud incidents whilst edge security worsens amid generative AI threats.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2024
SolarWinds named a leader in 2024 GigaOm Radar Reports
Platform-as-a-Service

SolarWinds named a leader in 2024 GigaOm Radar Reports

SolarWinds named a Leader in GigaOm's 2024 Radar Reports for Network and Cloud Observability, praised for full-stack visibility and scalability.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Aug 2024
Hexaware partners with upGrad to train employees in Gen AI
eLearning

Hexaware partners with upGrad to train employees in Gen AI

Hexaware Technologies partners with upGrad Enterprise to train 100+ employees in generative AI, aiming to enhance its AI-first strategy and bolster workforce skills.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Aug 2024
Pure Storage report highlights shift to cloud-native platforms
Storage

Pure Storage report highlights shift to cloud-native platforms

A new report by Pure Storage and Dimensional Research indicates a major shift towards cloud-native platforms, with 80% of IT pros planning new app builds in this realm.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Aug 2024
Cybersecurity budgets surge but confidence gaps persist
Artificial Intelligence

Cybersecurity budgets surge but confidence gaps persist

A report by Ivanti reveals a rise in cybersecurity budgets for 2024 as 71% of security experts navigate widening confidence gaps with non-IT leaders.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Jul 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Business secretary supports remote work amid push for office return
Cybersecurity

Business secretary supports remote work amid push for office return

Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds champions remote work for its productivity benefits, opposing big firms like Santander and Amazon.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Sep 2024
HireHunch launches HunchScore to boost tech candidates' skills
Software-as-a-Service

HireHunch launches HunchScore to boost tech candidates' skills

HireHunch, a Bangalore-based B2B SaaS firm, has launched HunchScore to help tech graduates and professionals ace interviews and boost their career prospects.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Aug 2024
IT professionals in Europe wary of AI misinformation risks
EduTech

IT professionals in Europe wary of AI misinformation risks

A survey by ISACA reveals that while European IT professionals see AI's potential benefits, significant concerns about detecting AI misinformation persist.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Aug 2024
Vertiv celebrates partners & launches AI hub at Asia summit
Unified Communications

Vertiv celebrates partners & launches AI hub at Asia summit

Vertiv celebrated its partners and launched a new AI Hub, fostering innovation and collaboration, at its Asia Channel Summit in Cambodia.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Jul 2024
IT professionals urged to secure networks before summer holidays
Firewalls

IT professionals urged to secure networks before summer holidays

As summer holidays approach, IT experts are urged to bolster network security by shutting down unused devices and boosting protections against cyber threats.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Jul 2024