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Cloud technology key to solving insurance industry issues
Software-as-a-Service

Cloud technology key to solving insurance industry issues

Cloud technology is revolutionising the insurance sector, with nearly 77% of Australian brokers feeling unprepared to boost productivity, warns JAVLN.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Oct 2024
DAS launches geospatial crop insurance solution in Australia
Artificial Intelligence

DAS launches geospatial crop insurance solution in Australia

DAS has launched a geospatial crop insurance solution in Australia, tackling a USD $113 billion crop protection gap and enhancing policy accuracy.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Oct 2024
Katie Wilson appointed new Head of Policy at FinTech Australia
Government

Katie Wilson appointed new Head of Policy at FinTech Australia

FinTech Australia appoints former Meta exec Katie Wilson as its new Head of Policy, aiming to bolster industry relations and shape key fintech regulations.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Mon, 19th Aug 2024
Tesserent to lead Victorian Cyber Security Showcase in July
Ransomware

Tesserent to lead Victorian Cyber Security Showcase in July

Tesserent will lead the Victorian Cyber Security Showcase on 23 July in Melbourne, uniting government and private sectors to address evolving cyber threats.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Jul 2024
Data Army unveils new dataset for property market insights
Unified Communications

Data Army unveils new dataset for property market insights

Data Army has launched the Australia Post Movers Statistics dataset on Snowflake, aiding real estate firms in strategic planning and decision-making with enriched data insights.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Mon, 20th May 2024
From investment to impact: Unlocking cybersecurity value
Firewalls

From investment to impact: Unlocking cybersecurity value

Three small steps can enable organisations to realise significant gains from their existing tools, and to substantially improve their security posture.

By Wayne Phillips • 5 min read • Thu, 14th Mar 2024

Global Stories

Policy stories

FireMon study reveals trend towards AI in cybersecurity
Firewalls

FireMon study reveals trend towards AI in cybersecurity

A recent IDC report reveals the growing significance of automation and AI in firewall policy management, predicting a $15.3 billion market by 2028.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
Auror raises AUD $72.6m to tackle retail crime globally
Physical Security

Auror raises AUD $72.6m to tackle retail crime globally

Auror has raised AUD $72.6 million in Series C funding to enhance its retail crime-fighting technology and expand into North America and the UK.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Nov 2024
TikTok to join content authenticity initiative in fight against deepfakes
EduTech

TikTok to join content authenticity initiative in fight against deepfakes

TikTok pioneers digital transparency by joining the Content Authenticity Initiative and Coalition for Content Provenance and Authenticity.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Fri, 10th May 2024
The role of change management in cybersecurity awareness education
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

The role of change management in cybersecurity awareness education

Imparting cybersecurity awareness as part of a wider change-management process can turn workers into robust defences against evolving threats.

By Ilan Rubin • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Harmony & flexibility: A blueprint for female leadership in fintech
EduTech

IWD 2024: Harmony & flexibility: A blueprint for female leadership in fintech

Amid a growing need for work-life balance, female leaders in fintech are ushering in a new approach, centred on harmony and flexibility, leading to more sustainable, inclusive, and creative workplaces.

By Sumedha Dutta • 6 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Policy stories

FloQast achieves ISO 42001 certification for AI systems
Risk & Compliance

FloQast achieves ISO 42001 certification for AI systems

FloQast has achieved ISO 42001 certification, joining a select group of firms committed to ethical AI governance and robust management systems.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Jan 2025
PanIIT summit 2025 concludes with over 3,500 delegates
EduTech

PanIIT summit 2025 concludes with over 3,500 delegates

The PanIIT World of Technology Summit 2025 in Mumbai attracted over 3,500 delegates, focusing on digital transformation and innovation across industries.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
Concerns raised over accuracy of UK digital identity data
Data Protection

Concerns raised over accuracy of UK digital identity data

Human-rights charity Sex Matters warns that inaccuracies in UK government records about sex could jeopardise the Data Use and Access Bill's integrity.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Nov 2024
AI drives productivity with minimal job loss in New Zealand
Generative AI

AI drives productivity with minimal job loss in New Zealand

AI is boosting productivity with minimal job loss in New Zealand, reveals new research by AI Forum NZ, Victoria University, and Callaghan Innovation.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Sep 2024
Why your AI policy must fit the needs of your company
Generative AI

Why your AI policy must fit the needs of your company

As AI technology permeates workplaces, businesses must tailor AI policies to their unique needs, ensuring compliance with emerging laws and ethical standards.

By Alastair Miller • 6 min read • Tue, 13th Aug 2024
Calls intensify for AI integration in national curriculum
EduTech

Calls intensify for AI integration in national curriculum

Experts are calling for AI integration in the national curriculum, highlighting its necessity to prepare Generation Alpha for future digital landscapes.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Jul 2024