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UK study shows spike in cyber threats due to remote working
Thu, 20th Jun 2024
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UK firms face rising network security threats, with 69% reporting increased risks. Remote work, cloud apps strain infrastructures, prompting calls for SD-WAN adoption.
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Employees report increased positivity towards AI in the workplace
Mon, 17th Jun 2024
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A new Avanade report reveals Microsoft Copilot for M365 boosts workplace communication and creativity but raises concerns over transparency and original thinking.
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SAP Emarsys launches AI-driven tools in latest update
Fri, 14th Jun 2024
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SAP Emarsys unveils its latest update, integrating AI-driven tools like AI Subject Line Generator and AI Product Finder to bolster marketing campaigns.
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Growing divide: Middle managers vs. leaders in Australia
Thu, 13th Jun 2024
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Study reveals a growing rift between middle management and senior leaders amid a cost of living crisis, highlighting increased workloads and declining wellbeing.
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Study finds common names & gender disparities in UK tech industry
Thu, 13th Jun 2024
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A Vestd study reveals 'James' and 'Samantha' as the most common names in the UK's tech industry, sparking discussions on gender stereotypes and diversity in the workforce.
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UK firms boost board-level cyber security roles by 55%
Fri, 7th Jun 2024
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Board-level cyber security representation in the UK is up 55% among critical national infrastructure sectors, according to Bridewell. This growth reflects the increasing threat landscape, with central government organisations seeing the most significant rise in secure governance.
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Kaspersky study reveals cybersecurity gaps in global companies
Fri, 7th Jun 2024
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firewalls
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advanced persistent threat protection
Kaspersky's latest study reveals 62% of geo-distributed companies face cybersecurity disparities between HQ and branches, raising significant operational risks.
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Firms face rising threat of misinformation to reputation
Thu, 16th May 2024
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A new study by Fire on the Hill and Mercury Analytics reveals that 60% of companies have suffered adverse effects from misinformation, calling for urgent action to protect corporate reputations.
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Kaspersky study highlights gaps in educators' cybersecurity skills
Wed, 15th May 2024
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A Kaspersky study reveals significant gaps in cybersecurity skills among APAC educators, stressing the need for better training and awareness initiatives.
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Alteryx uncovers public vs business opinion of GenAI in new study
Thu, 9th May 2024
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Alteryx genAI perception study reveals 80% of businesses see value in generative AI, whilst 43% of the public remains sceptical, expressing fears over its future use.
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ANZ customers demand personalised online shopping but fear AI influence
Wed, 8th May 2024
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Shoppers in Australia and New Zealand seek more personalised online experiences, but remain wary of artificial intelligence's role in retail, as the new commercetools study finds.
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High AI wages & gender gap in Australia, reveals Randstad study
Wed, 8th May 2024
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Australia is among the top three countries paying premium wages for AI skills, however, men still dominate with 81% of the workforce, reveals a Randstad study.
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AI's role in global digital fraud exposed by BioCatch study
Wed, 1st May 2024
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A BioCatch study reveals that artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly used by criminals for financial crime and digital fraud, posing significant challenges to global financial institutions.
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Australians largely in the dark about Open Banking, Waave study reveals
Wed, 1st May 2024
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Despite the introduction of Consumer Data Right (CDR) five years ago, 68% of Australians remain unaware of the Open Banking concept, according to a survey by payment tech company, Waave.
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UK managers pivotal in shaping positive workplace culture, study finds
Fri, 26th Apr 2024
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UK managers are instrumental in creating a positive workplace culture and guiding employee development, according to a Workhuman study.
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AI surpasses humans in key workplace tasks, Stanford study reveals
Thu, 25th Apr 2024
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Stanford's latest study reveals AI's superiority over humans in tasks including image classification and basic reading comprehension, but warns against over-reliance.
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ExpressVPN reveals 41% of Brits fear holiday cybercrime
Thu, 18th Apr 2024
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ExpressVPN study reveals that 41% of British tourists fear falling victim to cybercrime on holiday, with concerns especially heightened when using public Wi-Fi networks.
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AI translation services save global businesses millions, study shows
Thu, 18th Apr 2024
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An independent Forrester Consulting study reveals AI translation service, DeepL, can boost efficiency and save millions for global organisations, highlighting the strategic importance of translation in business growth.
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Tech firms acknowledge neurodiversity skills gap, study reveals
Thu, 11th Apr 2024
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Despite acknowledging the skills gap, a third of tech firms admit to significant lack of neurodiversity in their workforce, says a study by Wiley Edge.
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Australia unprepared for cybersecurity threats, says Cisco study
Wed, 3rd Apr 2024
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Cisco's recent study reveals a stark cyber-preparedness gap in Australia as only 1% of organisations are equipped to tackle emerging cyber threats, despite 69% fearing a debilitating cyber incident within two years.