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ANZ businesses face reality check on cyber recovery timelines
Thu, 16th May 2024
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data protection
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hybrid cloud
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advanced persistent threat protection
ANZ businesses face a stark reality check, as new research from Commvault reveals a major discrepancy between leaders' recovery expectations post-cyberattack and actual timelines.
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AI dominates top UK IT jobs, driving high salary premiums
Thu, 16th May 2024
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productivity
Demand for AI skills has skyrocketed among IT professionals in the UK, with 97% of roles paying over £100,000 requiring AI proficiency.
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Transpower New Zealand wins 2024 Red Hat Innovation Award
Fri, 10th May 2024
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open source
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awards
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transpower
Transpower New Zealand has seized the global spotlight at the Red Hat Innovation Awards 2024 for its transformative use of open source solutions in modernising its electricity market system.
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IT visibility gap threatens job satisfaction, research reveals
Fri, 10th May 2024
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ai
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cisco
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developers
Cisco's research reveals a significant visibility gap in IT infrastructure worldwide, causing developer strain and risking application downtime.
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AI skills could boost New Zealand salaries by 30%, says AWS
Thu, 18th Apr 2024
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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genai
New AWS research suggests that nurturing AI skills could increase salaries by over 30% and boost career growth in New Zealand's workforce.
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Survey finds half of businesses planning to adopt AI
Thu, 11th Apr 2024
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cloud security
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genai
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ai
A joint survey by the Cloud Security Alliance and Google Cloud forecasts 55% of businesses to adopt AI in the next year.
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Japanese SMBs see AI benefits but fret over security
Thu, 4th Apr 2024
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edutech
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firewalls
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breach prevention
Japanese SMBs express optimism about AI's potential to improve operational efficiency, according to Barracuda Networks.
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SolarWinds celebrates 25 years with revealing tech survey
Thu, 4th Apr 2024
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aiops
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ai
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cybersecurity
In celebration of its 25th anniversary, SolarWinds unveils an illuminating tech survey outlining key advancements and future challenges in the sector.
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Philips launches entry-level LED display range globally
Fri, 29th Mar 2024
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digital signage
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displays & projectors
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it professionals
Philips Professional Displays Services introduces affordable 'entry-level' LED display range, the Philips Public LED 5000 Series, worldwide, widening access to display technology.
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Importance of cyber readiness emphasised for World Backup Day
Fri, 29th Mar 2024
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data protection
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dr
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advanced persistent threat protection
CybeReady, an autonomous cybersecurity learning firm, highlights the key role of cybersecurity readiness as World Backup Day 2024 approaches.
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Cybersecurity providers failing most professional services firms
Fri, 29th Mar 2024
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cybersecurity
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it professionals
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threat intelligence
New research reveals that 70% of professional services firms are hindered by underperforming cyber security providers, intensifying the urgency for superior cyber defence strategies.
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CIISec's CyberEPQ gains CyberFirst recognition from NCSC
Fri, 29th Mar 2024
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encryption
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cybersecurity
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it professionals
The CyberEPQ by CIISec has earned CyberFirst brand recognition from the NCSC, marking it a high-quality cybersecurity course and opening it to a wider talent pool.
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Poor mobile app quality costs UK businesses millions
Thu, 21st Mar 2024
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smartphones
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ai
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software development
Tricentis reveals that poor app quality costs firms up to $2.49M in annual lost revenue, marking the importance of mobile app quality on operational success.
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Embracing change: Making the shift from CEO to CPO & President
Wed, 13th Mar 2024
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recruitment
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strategy
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leadership
Projectworks' CEO steps down to take on dual role as Chief Product Officer and President, welcoming former Nexient CEO, Mark Orttung, to steer the company's global transition.
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Global companies ill-prepared for AI-boosted cyber threats, reveals Darktrace study
Mon, 11th Mar 2024
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malware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ai security
New Darktrace study highlights concerning disparity between the growing concern of IT professionals about AI-enabled cyber threats and their lack of preparedness to counter such attacks.
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IWD 2024: How taking centre stage professionally encourages other women in ICT to do the same
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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firewalls
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breach prevention
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ict
Taking the professional spotlight combats imposter syndrome and boosts female representation in male-dominated ICT industry.
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IWD 2024: The success mantra for women technologists
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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dei
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software development
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women in technology
Leading women in technology and law show resilience and determination, illuminating the challenges and possibilities in predominantly male fields.
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IWD 2024: Embracing change: The catalyst for women's empowerment in tech
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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women in technology
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careers
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leadership
Despite increased female participation in tech, achieving inclusive leadership remains an uphill battle which involves fundamental shifts in corporate culture.
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IWD 2024: Investing in women to create a responsible AI future
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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edutech
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dei
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ai ethics
The rapid progress in AI, especially with its ability to shape the world, will enable us to balance the playing field for women and eliminate bias.
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IWD 2024: Reflections on professional growth in OSINT
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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open source
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women in technology
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social media
By bringing diverse perspectives and experiences to the table, we can better address the complexities and challenges we face in the field.