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Customer Science Group marks 10 years with growth surge
Digital Transformation

Customer Science Group marks 10 years with growth surge

Sydney's Customer Science Group celebrates a decade of success with a 50% revenue increase, marking its place in The Australian Financial Review's Fast 100 for 2024.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Dec 2024

Global Stories

Security stories

Experts warn of cyber risks as Black Friday approaches
Endpoint Protection

Experts warn of cyber risks as Black Friday approaches

As Black Friday and Cyber Monday approach, experts warn shoppers to be vigilant against rising cyber threats like malvertising and online fraud.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Nov 2024
AI in enterprise shifts focus to practical applications
Malware

AI in enterprise shifts focus to practical applications

As 2025 nears, enterprises are pivoting towards pragmatic AI applications, focusing on efficiency rather than the anticipated sweeping changes.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Nov 2024
SentinelOne ranks 145th on Deloitte's Fast 500 List
Unified Communications

SentinelOne ranks 145th on Deloitte's Fast 500 List

SentinelOne has secured a place on the Deloitte Technology Fast 500 List for the sixth year running, achieving a remarkable 808% revenue growth since 2019.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Nov 2024
Thomas launches secure touch screens for industrial labs
Cybersecurity

Thomas launches secure touch screens for industrial labs

Thomas Instrumentation has launched high-brightness touch screens for industrial and medical use, prioritising security and reliability in demanding environments.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
Data quality key to AI success over generative tech by 2025
Data Analytics

Data quality key to AI success over generative tech by 2025

As the adoption of AI accelerates towards 2025, experts stress the importance of data quality and governance over generative technologies in industry.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
SUSE launches new AI platform for secure GenAI management
Data Protection

SUSE launches new AI platform for secure GenAI management

SUSE has launched SUSE AI, a platform aimed at helping businesses manage GenAI applications securely while tackling compliance challenges.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
Geyser Data launches Tape-as-a-Service for cloud storage
Storage

Geyser Data launches Tape-as-a-Service for cloud storage

Geyser Data has unveiled its Tape-as-a-Service solution, offering businesses a cost-effective cloud storage option without the need for expensive hardware.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
Seagate unveils budget-friendly archive tier for Lyve Cloud
Storage

Seagate unveils budget-friendly archive tier for Lyve Cloud

Seagate has launched a budget-friendly archive tier for its Lyve Cloud service, allowing enterprises to store infrequently accessed data at $3.75 per terabyte.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
New Relic report: Observability quadruples retail ROI
Artificial Intelligence

New Relic report: Observability quadruples retail ROI

New Relic's latest report reveals that investing in observability solutions can deliver a fourfold return for retail businesses by enhancing customer interactions.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Nov 2024
Medallia named leader in Forrester's customer feedback wave
Data Analytics

Medallia named leader in Forrester's customer feedback wave

Medallia has been named a Leader in Forrester's Q4 2024 Customer Feedback Management Solutions evaluation, achieving top scores in key categories.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Nov 2024
GitHub launches AUD $1.91m fund for open source security
Unified Communications

GitHub launches AUD $1.91m fund for open source security

The GitHub Secure Open Source Fund has launched with AUD $1.91 million to boost security in 125 open source projects, offering financial support and education.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Nov 2024
Microsoft 365 Copilot enhanced with AI & new features
Unified Communications

Microsoft 365 Copilot enhanced with AI & new features

Microsoft unveils major enhancements to Microsoft 365 Copilot, aiming to revolutionise business processes and boost productivity for firms globally.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Nov 2024

Stories from Other Regions

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Rob Purdy appointed national sales director at Westcon-Comstor
Cloud Services

Rob Purdy appointed national sales director at Westcon-Comstor

Westcon-Comstor has appointed Rob Purdy as the new National Sales Director for New Zealand, reflecting strong growth in revenue.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Fri, 29th Nov 2024
Business Next launches AI platform for India's BFSI sector
Customer Relationship Management

Business Next launches AI platform for India's BFSI sector

Business Next has launched AGENTNEXT, India's first AI agent platform, to modernise banking and financial services, aiming for 60-70% task automation.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
Merck partners with NTU to boost digital trust technologies
Digital Transformation

Merck partners with NTU to boost digital trust technologies

Merck has partnered with Nanyang Technological University to advance digital trust technologies, boosting Singapore's role in the Industrial Internet of Things.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
Adyen debuts Tap to Pay on iPhone for NZ retailers
Crypto

Adyen debuts Tap to Pay on iPhone for NZ retailers

Adyen has launched Tap to Pay on iPhone in New Zealand, enabling retailers like Lorna Jane to accept secure contactless payments without extra hardware.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Nov 2024