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Blue Connections IT appoints new Head of Microsoft and Cloud
Digital Transformation

Blue Connections IT appoints new Head of Microsoft and Cloud

Blue Connections IT appoints Katrina Marques as Head of Microsoft and Cloud, aiming to strengthen cloud solutions in response to surging demand.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Dec 2024
Key strategic IT investments shaping business transformation
Data Protection

Key strategic IT investments shaping business transformation

Australian businesses must prioritise foundational data management over AI and cybersecurity to secure competitive advantages in digital transformation.

By John Harding • 4 min read • Mon, 9th Dec 2024
Global survey highlights data classification for resilience
Ransomware

Global survey highlights data classification for resilience

A recent survey by NetApp reveals over 54% of organisations faced cyberattacks in the past year, underlining the urgent need for data classification to enhance recovery.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Dec 2024
Don't let your company make headlines for all the wrong reasons
Data Protection

Don't let your company make headlines for all the wrong reasons

New APRA regulations demand Australian financial firms enhance cybersecurity measures or face hefty penalties, after rising data breaches affect millions.

By Andy Milburn • 4 min read • Wed, 4th Dec 2024
Seven must-know technology trends for 2025
DevOps

Seven must-know technology trends for 2025

As technological innovation reshapes competition, businesses must adapt to seven key trends, including enhanced cybersecurity and scaling AI by 2025.

By Anthony Woodward • 5 min read • Tue, 3rd Dec 2024
Revenite appoints Jonathon Wetton as chief technology officer
Data Analytics

Revenite appoints Jonathon Wetton as chief technology officer

Revenite has appointed Jonathon Wetton as its new Chief Technology Officer to boost data innovation and enhance AI capabilities for clients.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Dec 2024

Global Stories

Rise in cybercrime during holiday shopping season alerts
Data Protection

Rise in cybercrime during holiday shopping season alerts

With the festive season nearing, a 30% rise in ransomware attacks threatens consumers, as cybercriminals exploit holiday shopping anxieties.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Dec 2024
Cloudera unveils no-code AI chatbot solution for business
Hybrid Cloud

Cloudera unveils no-code AI chatbot solution for business

Cloudera has unveiled its no-code RAG Studio, enabling firms to swiftly deploy custom AI chatbots that leverage real-time enterprise data for improved efficiency.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Dec 2024
Varonis expands data security support to include Databricks
Data Protection

Varonis expands data security support to include Databricks

Varonis expands its data security capabilities to include Databricks, enhancing protection for enterprise data used by 60% of Fortune 500 companies.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 9th Dec 2024
AWS unveils next-gen SageMaker for unified AI solutions
Data Analytics

AWS unveils next-gen SageMaker for unified AI solutions

Amazon Web Services has unveiled a new generation of its SageMaker platform, enhancing data access and AI capabilities for users like NatWest Group.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Dec 2024
Kiteworks predicts key cybersecurity trends for 2025
Data Protection

Kiteworks predicts key cybersecurity trends for 2025

Kiteworks forecasts 12 key cybersecurity trends for 2025, highlighting the urgency of protecting sensitive data amid rising threats and regulatory pressures.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Dec 2024
Trustwave launches new Microsoft Security Accelerators
Data Protection

Trustwave launches new Microsoft Security Accelerators

Trustwave has unveiled two new Microsoft Security Accelerators designed to enhance security maturity and reveal cost-saving opportunities for businesses.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Wed, 4th Dec 2024
Before AI delivers results, CFOs need to rethink their data strategies
Data Analytics

Before AI delivers results, CFOs need to rethink their data strategies

As CFOs consider AI integration, they must address data challenges to ensure accuracy and reliability for effective decision-making in finance.

By Annexa • 5 min read • Wed, 4th Dec 2024
Snowflake unveils new AI platform to simplify data use
Data Analytics

Snowflake unveils new AI platform to simplify data use

Snowflake has launched Snowflake Intelligence, a new platform that simplifies user interaction with enterprise data and enhances AI capabilities.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Dec 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Wasabi expands UK data storage with IBM Cloud London centre
Storage

Wasabi expands UK data storage with IBM Cloud London centre

Wasabi Technologies expands its UK data storage by adding IBM Cloud's London data centre, boosting AI support and meeting evolving regulatory needs.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 4th Dec 2024
Chulalongkorn University unveils AI project with Google Cloud
Unified Communications

Chulalongkorn University unveils AI project with Google Cloud

Chulalongkorn University and Google Cloud have launched ChulaGENIE, a generative AI tool for research and academic support, enhancing learning capabilities.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Mon, 2nd Dec 2024
Exclusive: Confluent's approach to revolutionising data management
Data management

Exclusive: Confluent's approach to revolutionising data management

Confluent's Andrew Foo champions a shift-left strategy in data management, advocating for real-time streaming to counter outdated practices and enhance decision-making.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Fri, 29th Nov 2024