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Creating a lead generation flywheel with AI and data at the core
Customer Relationship Management

Creating a lead generation flywheel with AI and data at the core

AI-driven lead qualification is transforming sales, enabling brands like Driva to boost conversion rates by 5% and streamline customer interactions.

By Twilio • 5 min read • Fri, 4th Apr 2025

Global Stories

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Just-in-time access emerges as key to mitigating risk
Software-as-a-Service

Just-in-time access emerges as key to mitigating risk

As organisations increasingly turn to cloud solutions, Just-in-Time access emerges as a vital strategy to mitigate security risks linked to access privileges.

By Scott Hesford • 4 min read • Mon, 7th Apr 2025
The unseen challenge of AI storage
Storage

The unseen challenge of AI storage

As AI technologies advance, the overlooked challenge of data storage is critical, with costs and management complexities escalating alongside growing data demands.

By Avec Global • 3 min read • Mon, 7th Apr 2025
Strengthening operational risk and third-party management – navigating the new APRA Standards
Risk & Compliance

Strengthening operational risk and third-party management – navigating the new APRA Standards

APRA-regulated entities in Australia must prepare for the upcoming CPS230 deadline, a shift aimed at enhancing operational and third-party risk management.

By Andy Milburn • 3 min read • Mon, 7th Apr 2025
The impact of cost-cutting on technology vendors: Why scaling back on PR and marketing is a risky move
Fintech

The impact of cost-cutting on technology vendors: Why scaling back on PR and marketing is a risky move

Amid economic pressures, tech vendors risk significant revenue loss by slashing PR and marketing budgets, jeopardising visibility and market relevance.

By Louise Roberts • 4 min read • Mon, 7th Apr 2025
The role of smart labels in this new trade world
Internet of Things

The role of smart labels in this new trade world

As international trade grows more complex, smart labels are revolutionising the import process by providing real-time tracking and data sharing capabilities.

By Sharath Muddaiah • 4 min read • Mon, 7th Apr 2025
AI PCs: A paradigm shift in the modern workplace
Digital Transformation

AI PCs: A paradigm shift in the modern workplace

As AI transforms the workplace, IT leaders must rethink PC infrastructure, with 82% planning to adopt AI PCs by 2025 to enhance productivity and security.

By Rahul Tikoo • 4 min read • Fri, 4th Apr 2025
A step ahead: How Gallagher's Security Readiness Guide empowers Defence SMEs
Data Protection

A step ahead: How Gallagher's Security Readiness Guide empowers Defence SMEs

Gallagher has unveiled its Security Readiness Guide, providing essential support for defence SMEs to enhance security measures against evolving threats.

By Karl Harris • 4 min read • Fri, 4th Apr 2025
The evolving role of CIOs: balancing innovation and commercial impact
Digital Transformation

The evolving role of CIOs: balancing innovation and commercial impact

In a landscape where technology drives growth, a new report reveals 88% of CIOs must directly contribute to revenue, balancing innovation with business demands.

By Bob Bailkoski • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Apr 2025
The bot battle: How to defend against scraping attacks
Ransomware

The bot battle: How to defend against scraping attacks

In an era where data is invaluable, organisations face a surge in sophisticated scraping attacks, with bad bots accounting for 71% of all bot traffic in 2024.

By Karthik Raju • 4 min read • Thu, 3rd Apr 2025
Harmony or havoc? The challenge of managing network security complexity
Firewalls

Harmony or havoc? The challenge of managing network security complexity

As businesses expand their digital operations, managing network security complexity resembles conducting an orchestra, where harmony is vital for protection.

By David Brown • 5 min read • Thu, 3rd Apr 2025
All organizations are vulnerable to browser ransomware. Here's why
Cloud Security

All organizations are vulnerable to browser ransomware. Here's why

Browser ransomware exploits OAuth flaws, third-party apps, and phishing, targeting cloud SaaS data with no malware, bypassing traditional endpoint defenses.

By Dakshitaa Babu • 4 min read • Wed, 2nd Apr 2025
Outpacing AI-Driven cyber attacks: Strategies for modern defenders
Data Protection

Outpacing AI-Driven cyber attacks: Strategies for modern defenders

In a world where AI empowers both defenders and cybercriminals, Australian firms are set to invest AUD $6.2 billion in cybersecurity to combat evolving threats.

By Chris Fisher • 5 min read • Wed, 2nd Apr 2025
Why independent MSSPs are vital for strong cyber defence today
Cloud Security

Why independent MSSPs are vital for strong cyber defence today

As cyber threats escalate, experts argue that opting for Managed Security Services Providers (MSSPs) ensures vital independence and enhanced accountability in defence.

By Nick Marrett • 5 min read • Wed, 2nd Apr 2025

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How AI feedback can strain agency relationships
Generative AI

How AI feedback can strain agency relationships

Recent trends show clients increasingly relying on AI for PR feedback, risking the vital human touch that underpins successful agency relationships.

By Mark Devlin • 5 min read • Mon, 7th Apr 2025
From holidays to shopping sprees: How commercial events fuel mobile app growth
Valentine's Day

From holidays to shopping sprees: How commercial events fuel mobile app growth

Commercial events like Valentine's Day and Christmas boost mobile app installs and engagement across dating, entertainment and food delivery sectors.

By Ender Ozcan • 4 min read • Fri, 4th Apr 2025
How will the collective integration of Smart labels, IoT & AI boost enterprise efficiency and innovation?
Data Analytics

How will the collective integration of Smart labels, IoT & AI boost enterprise efficiency and innovation?

The adoption of IoT and smart labels is set to revolutionise efficiency in enterprises, with global active IoT devices projected to reach 39.9 billion by 2033.

By Sharath Muddaiah • 5 min read • Wed, 2nd Apr 2025