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Resilience stories

Australian SMEs struggle with cash flow & profits drop
Small Business

Australian SMEs struggle with cash flow & profits drop

A CommBank survey reveals almost 80% of Australian small to medium businesses struggled with cash flow last year, prompting various strategies for relief.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Wed, 22nd Jan 2025
Blue Connections IT earns prestigious ISO 27001:2022 status
Data Protection

Blue Connections IT earns prestigious ISO 27001:2022 status

Blue Connections IT has achieved ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification, highlighting its commitment to robust information security practices and resilience amid evolving threats.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Jan 2025
Five key trends that will determine the next chapter of observability
Data Analytics

Five key trends that will determine the next chapter of observability

As Australian businesses grapple with complex IT landscapes, observability emerges as a key factor for enhancing IT operations and sustainability in 2025.

By Bernd Greifeneder • 6 min read • Tue, 21st Jan 2025

Global Stories

Resilience stories

Trustwave outlines 80% rise in ransomware by 2025
Data Protection

Trustwave outlines 80% rise in ransomware by 2025

Trustwave's 2025 cybersecurity threat report reveals a staggering 80% rise in ransomware attacks targeting the energy and utilities sector, highlighting urgent security concerns.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
The AI revolution – security challenges and the critical role of zero trust
Digital Transformation

The AI revolution – security challenges and the critical role of zero trust

As AI technology accelerates in 2025, firms face pressing security challenges, prompting a shift towards Zero Trust strategies to safeguard systems and operations.

By Michael Adjei • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Jan 2025
DigiCert strengthens EMEA & APAC teams with new VPs
Data Protection

DigiCert strengthens EMEA & APAC teams with new VPs

DigiCert has appointed Paul Holt and James Cook as EMEA and APAC Group Vice Presidents respectively, aiming to enhance digital trust services across both regions.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Wed, 22nd Jan 2025
Closing the gap between intention and action regarding ESG
Partner Programmes

Closing the gap between intention and action regarding ESG

Australian businesses are increasingly keen to integrate Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices into procurement, yet face implementation challenges.

By Brynn Beetge • 5 min read • Tue, 21st Jan 2025
AI & automation drive advertising shifts in 2025 report
Digital Transformation

AI & automation drive advertising shifts in 2025 report

Mediaocean's latest Advertising Outlook Report reveals a significant shift towards digital channels, with 63% of marketers prioritising generative AI in their strategies.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Jan 2025
Zyxel Networks wins 2024 award for firewall innovation
Firewalls

Zyxel Networks wins 2024 award for firewall innovation

Zyxel Networks has won the 2024 Cyber Security Award for Innovation for its USG FLEX 200HP Security Firewall, enhancing global digital resilience.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 21st Jan 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Resilience stories

European professionals show low confidence in data privacy
Data Protection

European professionals show low confidence in data privacy

A recent ISACA report reveals that only 38% of European professionals trust their organisations to protect sensitive data, highlighting severe privacy concerns.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Jan 2025
Azul ensures Java solutions comply with DORA EU standards
Risk & Compliance

Azul ensures Java solutions comply with DORA EU standards

Azul has confirmed that its Java solutions now meet the European Union's Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) requirements, aiding financial institutions in compliance.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Jan 2025
BDx opens fifth data centre in Indonesia's Jakarta
Digital Transformation

BDx opens fifth data centre in Indonesia's Jakarta

BDx Data Centers has unveiled its fifth facility in Indonesia, the CGK 3A campus, aiming to bolster the region's digital infrastructure and support the growing economy.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Jan 2025
BT urges CNI to switch from copper to digital by 2025
Network Infrastructure

BT urges CNI to switch from copper to digital by 2025

BT is calling on UK's Critical National Infrastructure providers to shift from outdated analogue systems to digital by December 2025 to safeguard essential services.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Jan 2025
LogicMonitor teams with OpenAI to enhance IT operations
Digital Transformation

LogicMonitor teams with OpenAI to enhance IT operations

LogicMonitor has unveiled a partnership with OpenAI to enhance its IT operations through advanced AI, aiming to redefine data centre management and efficiency.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Jan 2025
Edge Total Intelligence secures CAD $5m private placement
Digital twins

Edge Total Intelligence secures CAD $5m private placement

Edge Total Intelligence has successfully raised CAD $4,999,490 through a private placement, aiming to enhance its AI-powered Digital Twins technology.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Tue, 21st Jan 2025
UK businesses optimistic on growth, investing in AI tech
Data Analytics

UK businesses optimistic on growth, investing in AI tech

A recent Capgemini report reveals that 60% of UK businesses remain optimistic for 2025, planning increased investments despite fears of trade wars and supply chain issues.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Jan 2025
European cybersecurity market sees 2% growth in 2024
Software-as-a-Service

European cybersecurity market sees 2% growth in 2024

The European cybersecurity distribution market grew by 2% in 2024, with France leading at 12%, while Italy faced an 8% decline amid corruption issues.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Jan 2025