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Audacity Australia partners with Soundtrack for business music
Customer Experience

Audacity Australia partners with Soundtrack for business music

Audacity Australia partners with Soundtrack Your Brand to revolutionise audio-visual solutions for Australian businesses, enhancing customer experiences across various sectors.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 27th Aug 2024
Australian execs fear mounting risks in cyber & geopolitics
Supply Chain

Australian execs fear mounting risks in cyber & geopolitics

A McGrathNicol report reveals 89% of Australian business leaders anticipate worsening risk and security issues in 12 months, driven by heightened cyber and financial pressures.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 26th Aug 2024
ResMed partners with BillingPlatform to automate billing process
Marketing Technologies

ResMed partners with BillingPlatform to automate billing process

ResMed partners with BillingPlatform to automate billing, aiming to reduce manual processes and revenue leakage as their subscription offerings expand globally.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 22nd Aug 2024

Global Stories

Confidential AI gains traction as businesses adopt generative AI
Encryption

Confidential AI gains traction as businesses adopt generative AI

Businesses adopting generative AI tools must implement Confidential AI solutions to protect proprietary data and maintain robust Zero Trust policies.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Mon, 26th Aug 2024
Ransomware attacks rise 20% in July, industrial sectors hit hardest
Ransomware

Ransomware attacks rise 20% in July, industrial sectors hit hardest

Ransomware attacks surged by 20% in July, targeting critical sectors like industry and healthcare, reports NCC Group, with North America facing 220 incidents.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 23rd Aug 2024
Adobe named top medium workplace in Australia's 2024 rankings
Marketing Technologies

Adobe named top medium workplace in Australia's 2024 rankings

Adobe has been named Australia's top medium workplace by Great Place to Work for the 12th year, showcasing its commitment to a supportive, innovative environment.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Aug 2024
Ransomware attacks surged 20% in July global report reveals
Cybersecurity

Ransomware attacks surged 20% in July global report reveals

Ransomware attacks soared by 20% in July, driven by reduced holiday staffing, with the industry sector hardest hit, an NCC Group report reveals.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Aug 2024
SleekFlow secures USD $7 million in Series A+ funding round
Customer Experience

SleekFlow secures USD $7 million in Series A+ funding round

SleekFlow secures USD $7 million in Series A+ funding led by Atinum Investment, pushing its total to USD $15 million to fuel global expansion and AI advancements.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Aug 2024
Five Faces & Privy announce digital health partnership
Digital Transformation

Five Faces & Privy announce digital health partnership

Australia's Five Faces and Indonesia's Privy announce a partnership to enhance healthcare tech, integrating digital solutions across both nations.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd 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
Barracuda study shows healthcare sector most targeted by ransomware
Firewalls

Barracuda study shows healthcare sector most targeted by ransomware

New research by Barracuda Networks shows 44% of foiled ransomware attacks detected during lateral movement. Healthcare remains top target, up to 21% of incidents.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
Australian emergency services' IT vulnerability exposed by SOTI report
Mobile Device Management

Australian emergency services' IT vulnerability exposed by SOTI report

A SOTI report unveils major IT vulnerabilities in Australia's emergency services, raising alarms after CrowdStrike's global outage affected 8.5 million devices.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
Logic Wireless: New Motorola Solutions body worn video distribution Australasia announcement
EduTech

Logic Wireless: New Motorola Solutions body worn video distribution Australasia announcement

Logic Wireless to distribute Motorola Solutions' Body Worn Video portfolio across Australasia, providing cutting-edge security solutions for diverse sectors.

By Tony Davis • 2 min read • Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
Ransomware attacks soar 63% in US, 67% in UK, says report
Ransomware

Ransomware attacks soar 63% in US, 67% in UK, says report

A Malwarebytes report reveals a 63% surge in US ransomware attacks and a 67% rise in the UK. The US healthcare sector is particularly hard-hit, enduring 71% of global attacks.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Aug 2024

Stories from Other Regions

nib New Zealand reports NZD $21.2m profit for FY24
Health Technologies

nib New Zealand reports NZD $21.2m profit for FY24

nib New Zealand reports a NZD $21.2 million operating profit for FY24 and a 3.1% increase in policyholders, navigating economic and healthcare challenges.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 26th Aug 2024
Claroty appoints Logan & Gidley as EMEA chief technology officers
Digital Transformation

Claroty appoints Logan & Gidley as EMEA chief technology officers

Claroty appoints Matt Logan and Elliot Gidley as Field CTOs for EMEA to bolster CPS security amidst growing infrastructure complexities, driving customer-focused strategies.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Aug 2024
LearnUpon launches LearnUpon Anywhere to boost customer education
EduTech

LearnUpon launches LearnUpon Anywhere to boost customer education

LearnUpon launches LearnUpon Anywhere, allowing organisations to integrate training modules directly into their digital platforms for seamless customer education.

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