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Report highlights obstacles to AI adoption in Australia
Mon, 29th Jul 2024
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it training
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government
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public sector
V2 Digital's first State of AI in Australia report highlights early stages of AI adoption, barriers, and potential for business growth, with only 21% showing AI maturity.
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CrowdStrike outage fuels rise in phishing scams, experts argue
Wed, 24th Jul 2024
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supply chain & logistics
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ai security
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microsoft
Experts are warning of phishing scams exploiting the CrowdStrike Falcon disruption, urging vigilance against fake fixes targeting impacted systems.
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Mixed reaction from the AI community on King's Speech
Thu, 18th Jul 2024
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llms
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ai
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ai models
The King's Speech lacked the anticipated new AI Bill, sparking mixed reactions and highlighting the UK's focus on cyber security over comprehensive AI legislation.
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Luke Coleman appointed CEO of Communications Alliance
Wed, 17th Jul 2024
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government
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communications industry
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stakeholders
In an exciting and fresh appointment, Luke Coleman will be stepping into the role of CEO at Communications Alliance in September 2024.
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Gap found between data security perceptions & breach reality
Mon, 15th Jul 2024
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edutech
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ransomware
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apm
Report reveals a disconnect between perceived and actual data security, with 63% of firms overestimating their protective measures despite record data breaches.
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Experts urge UK Govt to prioritise AI & process intelligence
Wed, 10th Jul 2024
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digital transformation
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martech
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cdp
Industry experts call for the UK government to prioritise AI and process intelligence, highlighting the critical need to eliminate inefficiencies and foster innovation to drive economic growth.
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ACT gov partners with TechnologyOne for new dev software
Wed, 3rd Jul 2024
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saas
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cloud services
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government
The ACT Government partners with TechnologyOne to introduce a new SaaS system for development applications, promising improved transparency and efficiency for residents and developers.
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UK financial leaders shift support to Labour – report
Wed, 3rd Jul 2024
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fintech
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financial systems
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government
Research shows 55% of UK financial leaders plan to vote Labour, foreseeing positive business impacts, contrasting with 26% expecting negative effects.
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Outsized expands into ANZ region amid growing talent demand
Wed, 3rd Jul 2024
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digital transformation
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dei
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ai
Outsized expands into Australia and New Zealand, bringing its unique talent platform specialising in high-end roles. Led by Sara Kahlau, the move addresses skills shortages in key sectors.
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OutSystems Developer Cloud earns SOC 2 attestation for security
Fri, 28th Jun 2024
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martech
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low-code
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data privacy
OutSystems secures SOC 2 attestation for its Developer Cloud, ensuring heightened security for mission-critical applications across highly regulated industries.
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McGrathNicol expands partnership with three new appointments
Fri, 28th Jun 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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risk & compliance
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data privacy
McGrathNicol has promoted Melissa Smith, Alex Morkos, and Mark Wroniak to its partnership, expanding to 55 partners. 11 directors were also promoted.
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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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Apricorn earns ISO 9001:2015 certification for quality management
Thu, 27th Jun 2024
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encryption
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healthtech
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government
Apricorn has attained ISO 9001:2015 certification from IAPMO SCB, reinforcing its commitment to quality management and operational excellence in hardware-encrypted USB data storage.
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BlackBerry cyber report reveals 3.1 million attacks in Q1 2024
Wed, 26th Jun 2024
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smartphones
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malware
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ransomware
BlackBerry's latest report reveals alarming rise in malware, with 3.1 million cyberattacks thwarted from Jan to Mar 2024—critical infrastructure, especially finance, severely hit.
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BlackBerry thwarts 3.1 million cyberattacks in early 2024 report
Wed, 26th Jun 2024
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smartphones
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malware
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ransomware
BlackBerry's Q1 2024 report reveals unprecedented cyber threats, detecting 3.1 million attacks and a 40% rise in new malware, spotlighting surging global cybersecurity tensions.
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Australian firms CSO Group & xAmplify to merge in 2024
Tue, 25th Jun 2024
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supply chain & logistics
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risk & compliance
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ai
Australia’s CSO Group and xAmplify are set to merge, forming the nation's largest integrator of AI, cyber security, and business automation services, with a combined turnover of AUD $100 million.
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UK energy consumers call for more incentives for renewables
Tue, 25th Jun 2024
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power / energy
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cleantech
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government
A new study by Solar Together reveals that 90% of UK energy consumers are urging the Government to provide more incentives for renewable energy.
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Affinda raises USD $10 million to expand AI team & global reach
Tue, 25th Jun 2024
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ai
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edge ai
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government
Affinda Group secures USD $10 million in latest funding round, raising total to USD $22.9 million over 18 months, and now valued at USD $120 million.
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Arctic Wolf honours top partners at Sydney's Partner Jam event
Wed, 19th Jun 2024
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edutech
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healthtech
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government
Arctic Wolf celebrated its A/NZ 2024 Partner of the Year Awards at Sydney’s Partner Jam, highlighting a 156% rise in regional partners since 2022.
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Everfox to acquire Garrison Technology, enhancing cybersecurity
Tue, 18th Jun 2024
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cybersecurity
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government
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m&a
Everfox agrees to acquire London’s Garrison Technology, aiming to enhance its cybersecurity solutions with Garrison’s hardware-enforced security capabilities.