Australian Stories

Adobe report: Australian digital services could save $12 billion

Adobe's 2024 Digital Government Index highlights that enhancing digital services could save Australia $12 billion and improve access for citizens.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Nov 2024

Data Protection

Five best practices for consumers to protect their personal data in the new world of AI

As concerns about AI escalate, Australians are urged to adopt five key practices to better protect their personal data and enhance digital security.

By James Blake • 2 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024

Digital Transformation

Queensland councils enhance digital tools with Granicus

The Local Government Association of Queensland has teamed up with Granicus to boost digital tools aimed at enhancing community liveability across the state.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 9th Oct 2024

Online services

Queensland harnesses Optimation Connect for justice rehabilitation

Queensland Corrective Services pioneers a digital revolution in justice rehabilitation by introducing Optimation Connect, a biometric-enabled system aimed at inclusive and accessible case management.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Apr 2024

Unified Communications

Digital footprints: News sites emit more CO2 than expected

Australia's biggest news websites have a greater carbon footprint than the average site, says a report by digital agency WongDoody.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Oct 2023

Global Stories

Blockchain

HackerOne report reveals AI risks dominate security concerns

The latest Hacker-Powered Security Report reveals 48% of security professionals cite AI as their top threat, amid a surge in AI-related vulnerabilities.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Nov 2024

Phishing

Kaspersky highlights the critical role of phone numbers in digital security

Phone numbers are now as crucial as digital fingerprints, warns Kaspersky, urging users to secure them against potential misuse and compromise.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 25th Jul 2024

Firewalls

RETN launches DDoS mitigation platform, boosting scrubbing capacity 5,000%

RETN develops a ground-breaking DDoS mitigation platform, amplifying scrubbing capacity by an impressive 5,000%, and offering businesses superior network level protection.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Apr 2024

Multi-factor authentication

UK internet users at risk due to password duplication

Nearly 40% of UK internet users risk data breaches by using identical passwords for multiple accounts, according to Yubico.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Dec 2023

Application Security

Rise in malicious bot attacks threatens eCommerce platforms

Imperva flags urgent cybersecurity threat as malicious bot attacks on eCommerce platforms rise, putting online retailers at risk.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 13th Nov 2023

Customers

Virgin Australia uses New Relic to enhance online services

Virgin Australia has deepened its partnership with New Relic to enhance the delivery of online services to its customers.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Aug 2023

Digital Transformation

Ant Group appoints Derrick Loi as general manager of international business

Ant Group's Digital Technology unit has appointed Derrick Loi as GM of International Business, to expand fintech solutions and services worldwide.

By Zach Thompson • 1 min read • Fri, 13th May 2022

Digital Transformation

Ant Group appoints Derrick Loi as General manager of international business

Derrick Loi has become Ant Group's General Manager of international business, creating global access to fintech solutions, software and blockchain.

By Zach Thompson • 1 min read • Fri, 13th May 2022

Cloud Security

LastPass appoints Karim Toubba as CEO

Karim Toubba, a cloud security veteran, has been appointed as the CEO of LastPass as it separates from GoTo and increases its investment.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 29th Apr 2022

Stories from Other Regions

Robotics

Will Kirk teams up with BT to digitise UK heritage firms

Will Kirk has teamed up with BT to promote tech adoption among UK heritage businesses, as research reveals two-thirds value technology for tradition.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Dec 2024

Customer Experience

Swoon expands IDHL contract to boost digital performance

Swoon expands contract with IDHL to boost digital performance, adding Paid Media, Technical SEO, and Digital PR to their successful partnership.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Oct 2024

Data Protection

Salesforce & BCG report reveals NZ's USD$5.1bn AI potential

Salesforce and BCG report that integrating GenAI into New Zealand's government services could unlock USD$5.1 billion by 2030, but trust remains a major hurdle.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Jun 2024