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Zendesk exploit allows phishing scams, CloudSEK reports

Wed, 22nd Jan 2025
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phishing
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email security
CloudSEK's latest report reveals how cybercriminals exploit Zendesk's subdomain feature to create convincing phishing scams, risking brand trust and security.
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68% fail in urgent vulnerability management: report

Tue, 21st Jan 2025
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cybersecurity
A recent Swimlane report reveals that 68% of organisations fail to tackle critical vulnerability within 24 hours, shedding light on severe challenges in cybersecurity management.
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Quantum computing remains distant despite advancements

Tue, 7th Jan 2025
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encryption
A Forrester report reveals that while quantum computing has made strides, practical applications remain a decade away due to persistent challenges.
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Westcon-Comstor in ANZ switches to 100% renewable power

Tue, 7th Jan 2025
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cartech
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supply chain
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power / energy
Westcon-Comstor has reached a landmark achievement by powering all its sites in Australia and New Zealand with 100% renewable electricity, aiming for global targets by 2030.
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Cyber threats cost Australian businesses AUD $300 million

Thu, 26th Dec 2024
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partner programmes
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breach prevention
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risk & compliance
A new report reveals that 91% of Australian small businesses neglect vital insurance and risk management, exposing them to cybercrime costs of AUD $300 million annually.
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Simulation engineering helps firms cut environmental impact

Thu, 26th Dec 2024
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cartech
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power / energy
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ai
A new report by Ansys and McKinsey highlights simulation engineering's role in innovation and sustainability, showcasing a potential 10% reduction in emissions.
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Global wage inflation for IT TSPs set to improve in 2025

Thu, 26th Dec 2024
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financial systems
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leadership
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inflation
Service Leadership's latest report forecasts significant improvements in wage inflation for IT solution providers in 2025, following a stagnant 2023.
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Q4 2024 report shows rise in tariff & agentic AI talks

Tue, 17th Dec 2024
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partner programmes
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genai
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ai
IoT Analytics' latest report reveals a surge in discussions on tariffs, reshoring, and agentic AI during Q4 2024 earnings calls among global companies.
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Arcadis enhances site inspections with Autodesk Build

Thu, 12th Dec 2024
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devops
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apm
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risk & compliance
Arcadis has adopted Autodesk Build to streamline site inspections in Australia, cutting reporting times by over 50% for major projects like Western Sydney Airport.
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SentinelLabs uncovers CyberVolk hacktivist operations

Wed, 27th Nov 2024
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malware
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
SentinelLabs has unveiled a report on CyberVolk, detailing the hacktivist group's ransomware activities and connections within the cybercrime ecosystem.
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NexLaw launches AI platform to revolutionise Aussie law

Wed, 13th Nov 2024
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edutech
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data analytics
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digital transformation
NexLaw has launched its legal AI platform in Australia, aiming to revolutionise litigation management for law firms with its innovative technology.
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Kantar report reveals key marketing trends for 2025

Fri, 8th Nov 2024
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martech
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clean technologies
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marketing
Kantar's Marketing Trends 2025 report reveals consumer distrust in AI ads, urging brands to prioritise transparency and inclusivity as key strategies for the future.
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InsuredHQ & GoCardless join forces to streamline payments

Fri, 8th Nov 2024
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fintech
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cx
InsuredHQ has joined forces with GoCardless to enhance payment processing for insurance firms in the Asia-Pacific, aiming for greater efficiency and reliability.
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OpenText report reveals Australia's top ransomware threats

Thu, 7th Nov 2024
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ransomware
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breach prevention
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ai
OpenText Cybersecurity's report highlights six major ransomware threats targeting Australian infrastructure, with LockBit and Akira at the forefront.
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Westcon-Comstor shifts to 42% renewable energy in 2023

Thu, 31st Oct 2024
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supply chain
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power / energy
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clean technologies
Westcon-Comstor has increased its renewable electricity usage to 42% and aims for full transition by 2030, as detailed in its annual report.
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ESG focus rising among Australia & NZ procurement leaders

Wed, 16th Oct 2024
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edutech
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clean technologies
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government
A new report reveals that procurement leaders in Australia and New Zealand increasingly recognise Environmental, Social, and Governance factors for strategic growth.
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Sonatype report highlights rising threats in open source

Tue, 15th Oct 2024
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supply chain
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open source
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cybersecurity
Sonatype's latest report reveals open source software now comprises 90% of modern development, with a staggering 156% rise in malicious packages.
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ControlUp leads digital employee experience solutions market

Thu, 3rd Oct 2024
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daas
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public cloud
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hcm
ControlUp has been named the top Digital Employee Experience solution by the DaaS Like a Pro 2024-2025 report, used by 24% of contributors.
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AI use rises among Australian workers, enhances work-life balance

Thu, 3rd Oct 2024
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education, learning & training
A new report reveals that AI usage among Australian workers surged to 69% in 2024, enhancing work-life balance for 59%, yet training gaps persist.
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Australian tech firms losing talent despite flexible work options

Tue, 1st Oct 2024
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productivity
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workforce technology
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report
Remote's 2024 Global Workforce Report reveals that despite leading in flexible work options, Australian tech firms are losing talent to even more flexible rivals.