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High-profile data leaks in Australia add a new level of urgency to cybersecurity protections
Phishing

High-profile data leaks in Australia add a new level of urgency to cybersecurity protections

Board buy-in essential for reducing cyber attack risk, as recent high-profile breaches highlight vulnerabilities. People-centric approach needed.

By Yvette Lejins • 5 min read • Fri, 24th Feb 2023

Global Stories

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Appian Releases Connected Underwriting to Equip Insurers with Speed and Precision
Application Performance Monitoring

Appian Releases Connected Underwriting to Equip Insurers with Speed and Precision

Built on the Appian Platform, Connected Underwriting empowers insurers to accelerate the underwriting process and improve customer experience.

By Appian • 2 min read • Tue, 28th Feb 2023
Can machines really deliver better customer experience than humans?
Unified Communications

Can machines really deliver better customer experience than humans?

All eyes are on the big tech players as they battle it out to win the chatbot innovation race, but it's not been without its challenges.

By Christoph Börner • 5 min read • Tue, 28th Feb 2023
How to end the end-of-support scramble with lifecycle management
Migration

How to end the end-of-support scramble with lifecycle management

Simply put, software lifecycle management reduces surprises by configuring the IT environment and following a plan for ongoing assessments and updates.

By Frank Suglia • 4 min read • Tue, 28th Feb 2023
Listen and act: Why hotels need better guest engagement
Customer Experience

Listen and act: Why hotels need better guest engagement

Hoteliers must engage with guests and monitor online feedback to shape the guest experience and maintain a positive online reputation.

By Murphy Mathew • 4 min read • Tue, 28th Feb 2023
Seven tips for reducing the cost of cyber insurance
Ransomware

Seven tips for reducing the cost of cyber insurance

Ransomware attacks have declined, but devastating consequences make cyber insurance a necessity, according to Delinea's State of Ransomware Report.

By Wahab Yusoff • 5 min read • Mon, 27th Feb 2023
How outsourcing payroll can deliver a measurable ROI
Human Capital Management

How outsourcing payroll can deliver a measurable ROI

Given payroll's importance and complexity, it's understandable that payroll professionals are under increasing pressure to get it right.

By Joel Smith • 4 min read • Mon, 27th Feb 2023
Why securing hybrid networks with next-generation firewalls is essential in an evolving landscape
Firewalls

Why securing hybrid networks with next-generation firewalls is essential in an evolving landscape

Hybrid networks pose significant challenges, particularly when there isn't a centralised security strategy in place.

By Ilan Rubin • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Feb 2023

Stories from Other Regions

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Young hackers: redirecting talents from cyber-bad to cyber-good
Cybersecurity

Young hackers: redirecting talents from cyber-bad to cyber-good

The rise of young hackers in the cybersecurity industry is a growing concern that needs to be addressed urgently, says journalist.

By Fabien Rech • 5 min read • Mon, 27th Feb 2023
Why cyber insurance is important for heavily regulated SMEs
Cybersecurity insurance

Why cyber insurance is important for heavily regulated SMEs

it has become clear in the last few years that no matter the sophistication of an organisation's defences, cybercriminals could still find a way in.

By Jamie Akhtar • 5 min read • Mon, 27th Feb 2023
The IoT heyday is here, and it's running on existing 4G networks
Unified Communications

The IoT heyday is here, and it's running on existing 4G networks

While 5G is in the spotlight, most IoT applications will continue to run on 4G until the end of the decade, according to a report.

By Colin Abrey • 5 min read • Mon, 27th Feb 2023
DBaaS offers a chance to delight business app owners and developers alike
Microsoft

DBaaS offers a chance to delight business app owners and developers alike

Database proliferation has led to organisations dedicating lots of expensive DBA time to managing and securing them.

By Rob Tribe • 4 min read • Fri, 24th Feb 2023
The case for automating business processes
IT Automation

The case for automating business processes

McKinsey has conducted some very interesting research into this area which clearly shows that automation is now firmly on the agenda.

By Adrian Akers • 4 min read • Fri, 24th Feb 2023
2023 is the time for more tech innovation, not less
Supply Chain

2023 is the time for more tech innovation, not less

Tech firms face challenges in 2023 due to the economic downturn and uncertainty. Innovation is key to surviving the recession.

By Simon Hill • 4 min read • Fri, 24th Feb 2023
Three top tips to prepare MSPs for the future
IT Automation

Three top tips to prepare MSPs for the future

SMBs are projected to spend £66 billion on managed IT services, but MSPs need to take action to capitalize on this growth, says Gregg Lalle of ConnectWise.

By Gregg Lalle • 5 min read • Fri, 24th Feb 2023
How to strike the right balance between community and commercial open source projects
Data Analytics

How to strike the right balance between community and commercial open source projects

Commercially backed open source projects are attracting more money and talent, but balancing community and commercial interests can be a challenge, says GitHub.

By Julien Alteirac • 6 min read • Fri, 24th Feb 2023
Overcoming maritime's digital barriers through industry-wide collaboration
Data Analytics

Overcoming maritime's digital barriers through industry-wide collaboration

Commercial shipping is vital to global trade. Technology can optimize safety and efficiency, but barriers hinder progress. Collaboration is crucial.

By Sarah Barrett • 4 min read • Fri, 24th Feb 2023