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Drones aid bushfire monitoring in ground-breaking NSW trial

Tue, 2nd Apr 2024
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Advanced drone technology facilitates safer bushfire monitoring across Western NSW in a landmark trial, proving critical in both early detection and rapid response.
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Cybersecurity providers failing most professional services firms

Fri, 29th Mar 2024
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New research reveals that 70% of professional services firms are hindered by underperforming cyber security providers, intensifying the urgency for superior cyber defence strategies.
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Network analysers market to hit USD $800m with 4.8% CAGR by 2033

Wed, 27th Mar 2024
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wireless devices
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demand
Global demand for network analysers, essential for evaluating electrical network properties, is set to grow, with a predicted market value of USD $800m by 2033, according to Fact.MR.
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Asia-Pacific businesses set to invest USD $3.4bn in GenAI

Mon, 25th Mar 2024
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data privacy
Generative AI (GenAI) investments in the Asia-Pacific are projected to accelerate at a staggering rate of 140%, the fastest globally, with spending expected to reach USD $3.4 billion across key nations, according to Infosys Knowledge Institute's research.
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AI could boost Australian workers' salaries by 29%

Thu, 21st Mar 2024
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New AWS research highlights potential for AI proficiency to boost Australian workers' salaries by 29%, with IT and business sectors standing to gain the most.
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Encompass Corporation named 'One to Watch' in FCC50 list by Chartis Research

Tue, 19th Mar 2024
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digital transformation
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risk & compliance
Specialist in compliance technology, Encompass Corporation, earns 'One to Watch' status from Chartis Research's FCC50 list, highlighting performance in battling financial crime.
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Aras unveils advanced digital solutions at ACE 2024 conference

Wed, 13th Mar 2024
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digital transformation
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supply chain
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clean technologies
Aras, a key player in product lifecycle management, unveils enhancements to its platform, including advanced 3D capabilities and supplier management solutions, at its annual user conference.
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IWD 2024: Never be discouraged - my journey into tech and telecommunications

Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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On International Women's Day 2024, a tech veteran reflects on her journey in the male-dominated sectors of technology and telecommunications, advocating for perseverance and determination.
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Poor data foundations stunting generative AI potential, study reveals

Tue, 5th Mar 2024
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Poor data foundations hinder full potential of Generative AI, warns Syniti and HFS Research, advising companies to enforce reliable management and quality strategies.
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APIs become the leading attack vector, cybersecurity research shows

Wed, 28th Feb 2024
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Cybersecurity firm Imperva has found that 71% of last year's web traffic was linked to APIs, acting as a major attack vector due to organisations' insufficient visibility, leading to a sharp rise in targeted attacks.
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AI deepfake scams surge with celebrity voice cloning on social media

Wed, 28th Feb 2024
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healthtech
Rise in advanced AI voice cloning scams impersonating celebrities like Oprah and Elon Musk on social media are duping victims in phoney giveaways, reveals security firm Bitdefender.
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Gallagher Security wins top OSPA award for second year running

Wed, 28th Feb 2024
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firewalls
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devops
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network security
Warwick-based Gallagher Security has won the Outstanding Security Equipment Manufacturer Award for the second year at the 2024 OSPAs, recognised for its innovative approach to global security solutions.
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Anthology launches AI policy framework for universities

Wed, 28th Feb 2024
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physical security
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Education solutions firm Anthology unveils an AI Policy Framework to aid higher education institutes in the ethical use of artificial intelligence, with principles drawn from international standards.
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Gartner outlines six trends to shape cybersecurity by 2024

Thu, 22nd Feb 2024
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Gartner's report projects six emerging trends, including GenAI and behavioural changes, expected to shape the cybersecurity landscape by 2024, aiming for stronger organisational resilience.
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Confronting fears is the first step to enterprise AI adoption

Thu, 15th Feb 2024
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IT leaders globally strive to overcome concerns over bias, governance and accuracy, whilst under pressure to rapidly adopt AI to stay competitive, a Juniper Networks survey reveals.
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Mandiant uncovers new findings on Ivanti zero-day exploits

Fri, 2nd Feb 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ivanti
Mandiant uncovers dramatically expanded threat activity exploiting Ivanti's security vulnerabilities with fresh malware variants and new mitigation-bypassing techniques emerging.
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Brands need to work harder to impress the 'Application Generation'

Wed, 31st Jan 2024
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cisco
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shopping
In light of soaring expectations for digital experiences, brands need to significantly improve their applications to win over the discerning and demanding 'Application Generation', warns a new study from Cisco.
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Australian firms breach no-payment policies due to cyberattacks

Wed, 31st Jan 2024
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data protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
Research by AI data security firm Cohesity reveals escalating cyberattacks are forcing companies into paying ransoms, contradicting no-payment strategies, with difficulties in data recovery exacerbating the issue.
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Cognizant partners with ServiceNow to enhance AI in workplace solutions

Tue, 30th Jan 2024
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
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genai
Cognizant teams up with ServiceNow to enhance its WorkNEXTÔ modern workplace services, aiming for improved AI adoption, streamlined self-services, and a shift to a 'total experience' model.
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Straker reports stable Q3 revenue & record gross margins

Mon, 29th Jan 2024
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Despite a slight year-on-year dip, Straker reports secure Q3 FY24 outcomes with benchmark gross margins boosted by AI-driven services, hinting at market stabilisation.