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UTS & Leonardo.Ai launch AI-focused PhD scholarships
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data science
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genai
The University of Technology Sydney has partnered with Leonardo.Ai to launch a PhD programme offering four fully-funded scholarships to enhance AI research.
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Howatson unveils Plus Also Studios to enhance AI branding
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martech
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personalisation
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cdp
Howatson+Company has unveiled Plus Also Studios, an innovative agency that merges AI technology with creative brand asset production, led by industry experts.
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APRA AMCOS supports Senate report on AI impact in Australia
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physical security
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genai
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ai
APRA AMCOS has backed a Senate report urging regulatory reforms to protect Australian creators from the challenges posed by unregulated AI technologies.
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Kiwi charities urged to prioritise expert IT over volunteers
Thu, 17th Oct 2024
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digital transformation
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breach prevention
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ai security
Not-for-profits are urged to prioritise specialised IT expertise over volunteer support to enhance security and operational efficiency, warns Kinetics' Andrew Hunt.
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Cybersecurity month highlights AI & proactive measures
Tue, 8th Oct 2024
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mfa
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
As Cybersecurity Awareness Month kicks off, experts stress the urgency of adopting robust cyber defence strategies amid rising digital threats.
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DigiCert hosts Quantum Readiness Day for future-proofing firms
Thu, 3rd Oct 2024
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data protection
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quantum computing
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cybersecurity
DigiCert's Quantum Readiness Day highlighted the urgent need for organisations to adopt quantum-safe practices to protect data from future threats.
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DoiT unveils Cloud Build to ease AWS migration process
Thu, 3rd Oct 2024
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migration
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hyperscale
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public cloud
DoiT launches Cloud Build, a service aimed at helping businesses seamlessly transition to AWS with expert guidance, amid increasing cloud adoption.
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Salesforce unveils Agentforce; experts highlight AI limitations
Thu, 26th Sep 2024
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martech
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cdp
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ai
Salesforce's Agentforce, unveiled at Dreamforce, spotlights AI in business. Yet, experts argue multimodal AI, combining visual, text, and speech, is the future.
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Laserfiche clinches ninth WealthManagement.com Industry Award
Thu, 19th Sep 2024
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crm
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document management
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digital transformation
Laserfiche has clinched its ninth WealthManagement.com Industry Award for its generative AI document summarisation tool, boosting efficiency in wealth management.
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Mercedes-Benz's Acentrik wins Isle of Man Innovation Challenge
Fri, 6th Sep 2024
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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data privacy
Mercedes-Benz’s Acentrik wins the 2024 Isle of Man Innovation Challenge, promising secure global data sharing and innovation across various industries.
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ST Engineering unveils pioneering AI solutions at InnoTech 2024
Wed, 4th Sep 2024
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network infrastructure
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llms
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healthtech
ST Engineering unveiled over 20 cutting-edge AI solutions at InnoTech 2024, targeting sectors like healthcare and cybercrime, in conjunction with industry leaders.
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ProHance report reveals productivity divergence across sectors
Tue, 3rd Sep 2024
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supply chain & logistics
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healthtech
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productivity
ProHance's Global Productivity Benchmarking Report reveals stark productivity trends, with non-tech sectors seeing a 6% rise, contrasting tech's 4% decline.
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Fortinet partners with Police Veterans Victoria for cybersecurity training
Mon, 2nd Sep 2024
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firewalls
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it training
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breach prevention
Fortinet partners with Police Veterans Victoria to offer free cybersecurity training, aiding veterans' transition to civilian careers and addressing the global skills gap.
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DigiCert announces lineup for World Quantum Readiness Day
Wed, 14th Aug 2024
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quantum computing
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software development
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cloud services
DigiCert announces an illustrious speaker lineup and awards for the first World Quantum Readiness Day, a virtual event on 26 September to equip organisations for the quantum era.
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Experts call for resilience after cyber-attack on Trump's campaign
Tue, 13th Aug 2024
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risk & compliance
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industry experts
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spear phishing
Experts urge resilient cyber measures after Trump's campaign hack reveals vulnerabilities, stressing decoy tactics, phishing awareness, and robust public sector security.
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Kore.ai launches XO Express platform for AI chatbots & centres
Fri, 2nd Aug 2024
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uc
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genai
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ai
Kore.ai has launched XO Express, enabling businesses to build AI chatbots and contact centres without technical expertise, making advanced AI accessible to all.
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Microsoft outage exposes need for advanced security measures
Thu, 1st Aug 2024
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microsoft
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outlook
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cyberark
Microsoft's 365 Office and cloud services suffered major outages, sparking calls for AI-powered tech to combat growing DDoS attacks and misconfigurations.
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Digital Workplace Conference Australia 2024 returns to Sydney
Wed, 31st Jul 2024
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digital transformation
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ai agents
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copilots
One of the most anticipated conferences, The Digital Workplace Conference Australia, is returning to Sydney, from 31 July to 1 August.
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Analytic Partners acquires Magic Numbers to boost UK presence
Mon, 29th Jul 2024
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data analytics
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branding
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market
Analytic Partners has acquired UK-based Magic Numbers to boost its presence in the UK and EMEA markets. The move aims to integrate their analytics expertise and enhance global outreach.
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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.