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Australian tech leaders face challenges in rapid evolution
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digital transformation
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A KPMG report reveals 81% of Australian tech leaders struggle to keep pace with industry changes, affecting investment decisions and driving fears of falling behind.
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Emerge secures $12m to revolutionise NZ banking
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New Zealand's challenger bank Emerge has raised USD $12 million in Series A funding to enhance its digital banking services for local businesses.
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Six common causes of major software outages
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firewalls
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ddos
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ransomware
Understanding the top six causes of software outages, from bugs to spikes in demand, is key for organisations to enhance service reliability.
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Halcyon partners with BlackLake to combat ransomware threats
Thu, 26th Sep 2024
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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risk & compliance
Halcyon partners with BlackLake Security to boost ransomware resilience, combining anti-ransomware tech and risk mitigation to protect businesses from disruptions.
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Playbook Partners secures $130m for tech growth fund
Thu, 12th Sep 2024
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digital transformation
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ericsson
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disruption
Playbook Partners secures $130 million in initial fundraising, aims for USD $250 million with green shoe option, to fuel India's tech growth with strategic investments.
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Hackers hit Paris Olympics venues & museums with ransomware
Wed, 14th Aug 2024
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ddos
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
Hackers have attacked Paris’s Grand Palais Olympics venue and museums, blocking financial data systems and demanding cryptocurrency ransom, exacerbating security concerns during Paris 2024.
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Australian startups to vie for tech innovator title in Sydney
Fri, 9th Aug 2024
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disruption
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volution
Five Australian tech startups will vie for the KPMG Australian Tech Innovator 2024 title in Sydney, with the winner advancing to the global finals in Lisbon.
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How Australian organisations should embrace automation to lift competitiveness
Mon, 5th Aug 2024
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cx
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martech
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Australian organisations must prioritise automation to enhance global competitiveness, yet many remain laggards. Embracing hyperautomation can drive efficiency, innovation, and long-term gains.
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Global IT outage disrupts key sectors, spurs calls for reform
Tue, 23rd Jul 2024
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microsoft
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cloud services
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airlines
A major global IT outage has disrupted airlines, media, and banking sectors, exposing reliance vulnerabilities on shared cloud-based platforms.
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Global IT outage sparks chaos, calls for robust cybersecurity
Tue, 23rd Jul 2024
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ai security
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cybersecurity
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A global IT outage triggered by Crowdstrike's software has disrupted sectors like aviation, banking, and retail, prompting experts to call for enhanced disaster recovery plans and heightened cybersecurity measures.
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Here comes crypto: The three stages of disruption
Mon, 22nd Jul 2024
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smartphones
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
Cryptocurrencies are reshaping finance much like Netflix transformed home entertainment, with traditional institutions facing a critical decision: adapt or risk obsolescence.
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CrowdStrike security issue causes global Windows system failures
Sun, 21st Jul 2024
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soc
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ai security
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healthtech
CrowdStrike's Falcon sensor causes global Windows BSOD, hitting emergency, banking, and aviation sectors.
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Crowdstrike update causes global IT outage across industries
Sun, 21st Jul 2024
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dr
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devops
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encryption
A faulty update from Crowdstrike has triggered a global IT outage, disrupting healthcare, broadcasting, and more, raising urgent questions about security dependencies.
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AI Appreciation Day and the age of Gen AI
Mon, 15th Jul 2024
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martech
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cdp
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genai
Generative AI isn't just jargon—it's revolutionising IT. Explore its strategic value, cross-functional implementation, and trust-building transparency.
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SentinelLabs report exposes ransomware strategy of APT groups
Thu, 27th Jun 2024
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
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government
SentinelLabs' latest report exposes how cyberespionage groups, including the Chinese APT group ChamelGang, are strategically using ransomware for disruption and misattribution.
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New survey reveals challenges facing business travel in 2024
Fri, 21st Jun 2024
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fintech
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financial systems
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cleantech
SAP Concur's survey reveals key business travel challenges for 2024 include disruption, safety, sustainability, and unequal opportunities.
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Mastering Mail: Crafting a resilient mail strategy amidst the changing postal landscape
Thu, 20th Jun 2024
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disruption
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cyber resilience
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communication
As Ofcom hints at reduced letter deliveries, businesses must brace for possible mail disruptions and refine their mailing strategies for resilience.
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Exclusive: How Versent sees the virtualization market changing
Tue, 28th May 2024
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virtualisation
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it automation
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casb
Broadcom's acquisition of VMware has disrupted the virtualization market, pushing firms like Versent to help businesses navigate rising costs and modernize their operations.
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Workforce readiness gap found in UK businesses, study shows
Wed, 22nd May 2024
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it training
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ai
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productivity
A new study reveals a workforce readiness gap in UK businesses, with 63% of executives citing unpreparedness and 45% of employees feeling unsupported.
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Finyoz & Currencycloud collaborate for innovative supply chain finance solutions
Tue, 16th Apr 2024
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disruption
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modernisation
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lending
Lendtech platform Finyoz partners with multi-currency specialists Currencycloud, aiming to modernise supply chain financing through innovative solutions.