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Bloated business profits make up 60% of inflation
Fri, 9th Sep 2022
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government
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inflation
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sparrow loans
A change to government policy rather than an oversimplified approach of raising the cash rate will be needed to address the current bout of inflation.
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Ransomware ravages retail sector, with 75% increase in attacks
Thu, 8th Sep 2022
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malware
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
Globally, 77% of retail organisations surveyed experienced a 75% increase from 2020. This is also 11% more than the cross-sector average attack rate of 66%.
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Online shopping delivers unhappy returns to fashion retailers
Thu, 8th Sep 2022
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open source
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ecommerce
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online shopping
Consumers now demand greater freedom and flexibility as their browsing, shopping and purchase activities have shifted from in-store to primarily online.
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Global retailer overhauls cybersecurity posture with Check Point
Thu, 8th Sep 2022
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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endpoint protection
Check Point has helped global shoe company Clarks overhaul its cybersecurity with a consolidated approach, improving security and saving costs.
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OrionVM and Blaize parter to create new AIaaS offering
Thu, 8th Sep 2022
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iaas
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partner programmes
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ai
This partnership aims to empower organisations to launch their AI solutions more quickly and efficiently, including machine learning across vast data sets.
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Aussie businesses' supply chains compromised by ransomware
Thu, 8th Sep 2022
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malware
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ransomware
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supply chain & logistics
Australian organisations are increasingly at risk of ransomware compromise via their extensive supply chains, according to Trend Micro.
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Businesses facing cost crisis for collaboration tools - Veritas
Wed, 7th Sep 2022
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storage
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uc
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data protection
Veritas Technologies is warning that businesses are facing a cost crisis for collaborative working tools due to COVID instigated working practices.
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Generation Australia addresses skills shortage with new program
Wed, 7th Sep 2022
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Generation Australia launches Data Analyst Program to address skills shortage in business intelligence, offering free 13-week training.
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The promise and reality of the Customer Data Platform
Wed, 7th Sep 2022
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data analytics
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cx
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martech
The value of Customer Data Platforms (CDPs) in optimising customer experiences and driving revenue is explored in a new report.
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Muswellbrook Pumped Hydro to provide better electricity in NSW
Wed, 7th Sep 2022
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datacentre infrastructure
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partner programmes
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power / energy
Idemitsu Australia signs AU$9.45m funding agreement with NSW Government's Energy Corporation for Muswellbrook Pumped Hydro project.
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Four imperatives to achieving successful cloud-based transformation in banking
Wed, 7th Sep 2022
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migration
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digital transformation
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fintech
Banks are slow to adopt cloud technology, hindering their ability to fully realize its transformative potential, according to a new study.
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Apathetic Kiwis a mouthwatering prospect for cybercriminals
Wed, 7th Sep 2022
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cybersecurity
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security vulnerabilities
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cyber attacks
The most significant and most exploited cybersecurity vulnerability of any New Zealand organisation is its people.
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Blue Yonder improves PETstock’s supply chain as pet adoption increases
Wed, 7th Sep 2022
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saas
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supply chain & logistics
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inventory management systems
PETstock has successfully implemented Blue Yonder’s category management solution, improving efficiency and right-sizing space allocations across stores.
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SD-WAN security market to exceed $16.9 billion by 2032 - report
Tue, 6th Sep 2022
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ddos
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network infrastructure
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sd-wan
A new report from Future Market Insights finds that the SD-WAN security market is set to surpass US $16.9 billion in the next decade.
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The most common types of identity theft and top ten ways to avoid it
Tue, 6th Sep 2022
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endpoint protection
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physical security
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edr
1 in 5 New Zealanders have experienced identity theft, with 5% impacted in the past year. Learn the most common types and how to prevent it.
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Versent achieves AWS Service Delivery designation for Transfer Family
Tue, 6th Sep 2022
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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cloud services
Versent has achieved the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Service Delivery designation for AWS Transfer Family, recognising its best practices.
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Game review: The Last of Us Part 1 Remake (PlayStation 5)
Tue, 6th Sep 2022
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
2022 comes around, and The Last of Us has been re-released again. Now you can play The Last of Us Part 1 remake exclusively for the PlayStation 5 console.
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What does it take to build a thriving enterprise marketplace?
Tue, 6th Sep 2022
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branding
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online shopping
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growth
Enterprise Marketplaces are proving to be an essential priority for retailers and brands looking to capitalise on expansive growth in consumer eCommerce.
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How a major electronics retailer ended the bot menace on its portal
Tue, 6th Sep 2022
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online shopping
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bots
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cyber attacks
A large electronic goods retailer is facing a major bot problem, with eight million visits in a week to scrape pricing and product info without permission.
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Boomi expands global partner program with new opportunties
Mon, 5th Sep 2022
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it training
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partner programmes
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customers
Boomi has announced it has expanded its global partner program to include new opportunities for its approximately 800 partners worldwide.