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Australian councils urged to invest in tech for trust boost
EduTech

Australian councils urged to invest in tech for trust boost

New Datacom research reveals that 70% of Australians would increase their confidence in local councils through tech investments, yet only 37% see councils as tech-savvy.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Sep 2024

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Transparency stories

Consumers demand stronger data security against AI risks
Data Protection

Consumers demand stronger data security against AI risks

Research from Cohesity reveals that consumers worldwide are increasingly alarmed about excessive data collection and potential AI threats to their privacy.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Oct 2024
Adobe launches app to protect & attribute digital content
Marketing Technologies

Adobe launches app to protect & attribute digital content

Adobe has unveiled a free web app, Content Authenticity, to help creators protect their work and ensure accurate attribution in the digital landscape.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Oct 2024
ReliaQuest launches AI agent to revolutionise cybersecurity
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

ReliaQuest launches AI agent to revolutionise cybersecurity

ReliaQuest launches the first autonomous AI agent, automating 98% of security alerts and reducing threat containment time to under five minutes.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Sep 2024
New ISO 42001 standard paves the way for AI accountability
Unified Communications

New ISO 42001 standard paves the way for AI accountability

The newly launched ISO 42001 standard offers a structured framework for AI accountability, promoting transparency and trust in sectors from healthcare to automotive.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Sep 2024
Zendesk introduces outcome-based pricing for AI solutions
Customer Experience

Zendesk introduces outcome-based pricing for AI solutions

Zendesk pioneers Outcome-Based Pricing for AI agents, letting businesses pay only for fully resolved issues, aligning costs directly with value delivered.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Sep 2024
How to build a performance culture that empowers people and AI in tandem
EduTech

How to build a performance culture that empowers people and AI in tandem

Building a performance culture integrating AI and human talent is key to organisational success, boosting efficiency and employee satisfaction, says LogicMonitor.

By Karthik Sj • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Sep 2024
Ping Identity survey finds Aussies distrust identity security
Biometrics

Ping Identity survey finds Aussies distrust identity security

A Ping Identity survey reveals 87% of Australians worry about identity fraud and AI's impact on security, with only 7% fully trusting organisations with their data.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Sep 2024
TRST01 revamps sustainability with blockchain technology
Blockchain

TRST01 revamps sustainability with blockchain technology

TRST01 is revolutionising sustainability with blockchain tech, enhancing transparency, ESG reporting, and carbon management for global supply chains.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Sep 2024
Exclusive: Diligent's Simon Berglund on how AI is changing the GRC landscape
Risk & Compliance

Exclusive: Diligent's Simon Berglund on how AI is changing the GRC landscape

Simon Berglund of Diligent highlights the transformative role of AI in Governance, Risk, and Compliance, emphasizing opportunities, risks, and ethical considerations.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Tue, 24th Sep 2024
inTechnology ramps up pager security with new documentation protocol
Supply Chain

inTechnology ramps up pager security with new documentation protocol

inTechnology Distribution launches a new Chain of Custody protocol for its pagers, enhancing security and traceability following recent global pager-related explosions.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Mon, 23rd Sep 2024
Industrial blockchain revolutionising transparency & security
Supply Chain

Industrial blockchain revolutionising transparency & security

Blockchain technology is revolutionising the industrial sector by enhancing transparency, security, and efficiency. Companies like IBM and Power Ledger lead the way.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Sat, 21st Sep 2024
Adobe study shows rising concerns over election misinformation
Marketing Technologies

Adobe study shows rising concerns over election misinformation

A study by Adobe reveals 94% of US consumers worry about election misinformation, urging transparency and tools to verify digital content authenticity.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Sep 2024
Climate X report: most top banks fail climate adaptation tests
Application Performance Monitoring

Climate X report: most top banks fail climate adaptation tests

Climate X's report reveals that most major banks are ill-prepared for climate risks, with only 7 of 50 meeting over half the criteria.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Sep 2024
Upskilling for a GenAI-driven future
Unified Communications

Upskilling for a GenAI-driven future

As generative AI transforms industries, the focus shifts from fear of job loss to the need for workforce upskilling. Organisations must prepare staff to harness GenAI's potential.

By Luke Power • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Sep 2024

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Transparency stories

Trust crisis costs UK tech SMBs GBP £102k each year, finds study
Transparency

Trust crisis costs UK tech SMBs GBP £102k each year, finds study

A study by B2B Stars reveals UK tech SMBs lose GBP £102,000 annually due to an online trust crisis, with 33% struggling to trust new contacts.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Sep 2024
Ur.co.uk unveils urBusiness, reshaping refurbished handset market
Customer Experience

Ur.co.uk unveils urBusiness, reshaping refurbished handset market

Ur.co.uk launches urBusiness, a game-changing venture in the refurbished handset market, ensuring quality, reliability, and sustainability for B2B customers.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Sep 2024