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Action Initiation Bill marks milestone for consumer data rights & actions
Unified Communications

Action Initiation Bill marks milestone for consumer data rights & actions

Australia's Senate has passed the Action Initiation Bill, empowering consumers to share data and initiate service actions through accredited providers, boosting competition.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Aug 2024

Global Stories

NZ finance leaders struggle with outdated data & AI challenges
Artificial Intelligence

NZ finance leaders struggle with outdated data & AI challenges

An international study reveals that 94% of New Zealand's financial leaders struggle to extract insights from outdated data, hindering AI adoption.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Sep 2024
Okta boosts security with new identity management tools
Firewalls

Okta boosts security with new identity management tools

Okta has launched new identity management tools, including Identity Security Posture Management, aimed at enhancing security for financial services amid escalating cyber threats.

By Imee Dequito • 4 min read • Fri, 30th Aug 2024
Southeast Asia's financial sector faces major cybersecurity risks
Encryption

Southeast Asia's financial sector faces major cybersecurity risks

Tenable's new research unveils over 26,500 vulnerable internet-facing assets within Southeast Asia's BFSI sector, highlighting critical cybersecurity gaps.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2024
Vultr & SQream partner to enhance cloud AI capabilities
Private Cloud

Vultr & SQream partner to enhance cloud AI capabilities

Vultr and SQream announce partnership to enhance cloud computing capabilities, aiming to support AI-driven enterprises in finance, healthcare, and telecom sectors.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2024
Private vs Public AI: Appian urges companies to know the difference
Low code & No code

Private vs Public AI: Appian urges companies to know the difference

Australian companies are being urged to grasp the difference between private and public AI to leverage AI benefits while safeguarding sensitive data.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Tue, 27th Aug 2024
Financial services lead in global AI readiness, says GenAI report
Supply Chain

Financial services lead in global AI readiness, says GenAI report

Financial services lead in AI readiness, with 70% actively using AI, while the retail sector lags at 30%, according to GenAI's latest report.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
Fastly report shows 91% of cyberattacks target multiple firms
Threat intelligence

Fastly report shows 91% of cyberattacks target multiple firms

Fastly's latest report reveals a staggering 91% of cyberattacks targeted multiple customers this quarter, up from 69% in 2023, indicating a rise in mass scanning techniques.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
Exclusive: WorldFirst discusses SME success in cross-border payments
Supply Chain

Exclusive: WorldFirst discusses SME success in cross-border payments

WorldFirst, led by Jim Vrondas in Australia and New Zealand, is empowering SMEs with innovative cross-border payment solutions, revolutionising global trade.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
Trustifi launches automated data loss prevention tool for MSPs
EduTech

Trustifi launches automated data loss prevention tool for MSPs

Trustifi launches an automated DLP tool for MSPs, offering pre-configured rules to streamline email security across industries like healthcare and finance.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 21st Aug 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Hexaware & Earnix partner to revolutionise insurance pricing
Software-as-a-Service

Hexaware & Earnix partner to revolutionise insurance pricing

Hexaware has teamed up with Earnix to enhance insurance pricing through advanced AI, aiming to improve strategies, customer satisfaction, and competitive positioning.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Wed, 4th Sep 2024
David Tuck joins Waracle as new CEO amid significant growth
Digital Transformation

David Tuck joins Waracle as new CEO amid significant growth

David Tuck Takes Helm as Waracle CEO, Succeeding Chris Martin; Aims for Growth, Innovation in Data and AI. Waracle Recently Acquired Screenmedia.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2024
New Zealand fintech Debut eyes first local AI-based open bank
Fintech

New Zealand fintech Debut eyes first local AI-based open bank

New Zealand's fintech Debut is set to become the first locally-owned bank tailored for AI and open banking, aiming to dismantle financial barriers.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 28th Aug 2024
Waracle secures major contract with SP Energy Networks
Cartech

Waracle secures major contract with SP Energy Networks

Scottish tech firm Waracle wins multi-million-pound contract to enhance SP Energy Networks' digital initiatives, boosting EV chargers and more.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 26th Aug 2024
AND Solutions & AEON Thana Sinsap partner on loan processing
Digital Transformation

AND Solutions & AEON Thana Sinsap partner on loan processing

AND Solutions partners with AEON Thana Sinsap to streamline small loan applications in Thailand with advanced credit scoring and document processing software.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Aug 2024
Finance sector lacking third-party risk plans despite DORA push
Supply Chain

Finance sector lacking third-party risk plans despite DORA push

Only 20.8% of finance professionals have stressed exit plans with suppliers, despite DORA recommendations, highlighting a key vulnerability exposed by a recent CrowdStrike outage.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 23rd Aug 2024
Censornet launches module to simplify SMBs' cloud compliance
Hyperscale

Censornet launches module to simplify SMBs' cloud compliance

Censornet has unveiled its new Posture Management module, designed to enhance compliance and risk management for small and mid-sized businesses in the cloud.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Aug 2024