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Australia ranks fourth globally in GenAI maturity & usage
3 days ago
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data privacy
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Australia ranks fourth globally in GenAI adoption, trailing only China, the UK, and the US, with 63% of local organisations embracing the technology.
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Google Cloud releases air-gapped appliance for harsh environments
3 days ago
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firewalls
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data analytics
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encryption
Google Cloud launches its air-gapped appliance, offering AI capabilities to remote environments like disaster zones and mobile operations, enhancing local data processing.
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Commvault appoints Pranay Ahlawat as first CTAIO for AI focus
3 days ago
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saas
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data protection
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hybrid cloud
Commvault appoints Pranay Ahlawat as its first Chief Technology and AI Officer, aiming to enhance cyber resilience through advanced AI innovations amid rising cyber threats.
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How payment service providers and merchants can enhance the eCommerce payment experience
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cx
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martech
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physical security
As eCommerce expands towards an estimated market value of USD $9.3 trillion by 2027, combining network tokenisation and Click to Pay can help merchants enhance security and convenience, reducing cart abandonment and boosting customer loyalty.
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Spark Business Group joins Microsoft Intelligent Security Association
Last week
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cloud security
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risk & compliance
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data privacy
Spark Business Group boosts its cyber security prowess by joining the Microsoft Intelligent Security Association, targeting enhanced services for NZ organisations.
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United Kingdom to introduce stricter AI Bill in King's Speech
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martech
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hcm
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cdp
The UK government announced an AI Bill in the King's Speech, aiming to shift from flexible frameworks to binding regulations ensuring responsible AI use.
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Eclypses launches Secure MTE data protection on AWS Marketplace
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firewalls
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data protection
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encryption
Eclypses' Secure MTE data protection tech is now on the AWS Marketplace, offering validated FIPS 140-3 security and seamless integration for enhanced data protection.
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Pursuing an AI project? Get your data in order first!
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storage
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risk & compliance
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ai
Asia Pacific firms leveraging AI must prioritise data management to mitigate risks, ensure compliance, and achieve long-term success in AI initiatives.
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Cyberattack concerns grow among Singapore & Malaysia firms
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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malaysia
New research reveals alarming cyberattack trends in Singapore and Malaysia, with many companies resorting to paying ransoms.
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Gap found between data security perceptions & breach reality
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edutech
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ransomware
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apm
Report reveals a disconnect between perceived and actual data security, with 63% of firms overestimating their protective measures despite record data breaches.
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Tesserent to lead Victorian Cyber Security Showcase in July
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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risk & compliance
Tesserent will lead the Victorian Cyber Security Showcase on 23 July in Melbourne, uniting government and private sectors to address evolving cyber threats.
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Advancing New Zealand’s AI landscape with micro data centres
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digital transformation
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smart cities
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edge computing
New Zealand's AI infrastructure is evolving with micro data centres, which enhance cloud services, reduce latency, and improve network connectivity.
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Surge in hybrid cloud adoption drives need for better security
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virtualisation
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hybrid cloud
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public cloud
A study by Kaspersky and ISG reveals a surge in hybrid cloud and containerisation adoption, highlighting urgent needs for advanced cloud security solutions.
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Redactive AI secures $11.5 million in seed funding round
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firewalls
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network security
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breach prevention
Redactive AI secures $11.5M in seed funding to revolutionise enterprise AI with a focus on security and permissions, attracting key venture firms.
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Tolley launches Tolley+ AI to transform UK tax practice
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ai
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encryption
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ethics
Tolley unveils Tolley+ AI, a generative AI tool set to revolutionise UK tax practice, as a new report highlights sweeping AI adoption and lingering ethical concerns.
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LexisNexis Risk Solutions launches Australian cloud facility
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biometrics
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edge computing
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risk & compliance
LexisNexis Risk Solutions debuts its first Australian cloud hosting facility, enhancing local risk orchestration services with advanced compliance solutions.
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Kaspersky's essential tips for staying secure on public Wi-Fi
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vpns
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cybersecurity
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kaspersky
Kaspersky underscores the risks of public Wi-Fi and offers crucial tips, like using a VPN and verifying network authenticity, to keep your data secure.
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Evolving a data centre into an Artificial Intelligence factory
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storage
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edutech
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power / energy
The advent of AI factories is revolutionising business operations by merging GenAI capabilities with modernised data centres, enhancing productivity and sustainability.
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Marketing vs. reality – What we can learn from the Ashley Madison hack
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breach prevention
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hack
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online dating
The Ashley Madison hack exposed the stark reality behind glossy marketing, revealing how a poorly safeguarded system endangered millions of private lives.
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Global cloud governance market to reach USD $3.87bn by 2034
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hybrid cloud
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data analytics
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hyperscale
The global cloud governance platform market is set to hit USD $3.87 billion by 2034, driven by AI integration, hybrid cloud adoption, and compliance needs.