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Video technology hard at work saving lives in the resources sector
Software-as-a-Service

Video technology hard at work saving lives in the resources sector

Video and data analytics are being used in the Australian mining industry to detect airborne particles and save lives.

By Brett Hansen • 4 min read • Fri, 3rd Dec 2021
Retail sector set to account for almost half of embedded finance market
Fintech

Retail sector set to account for almost half of embedded finance market

Embedded finance is projected to be worth US$3.5 trillion to the global retail sector, accounting for 49% of the market within a decade, says Mambu report.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 3rd Dec 2021
AWS unveils latest innovations in cloud, machine learning, 5G, and IoT
Unified Communications

AWS unveils latest innovations in cloud, machine learning, 5G, and IoT

Amazon Web Services (AWS) has unveiled new innovations in cloud, machine learning, data analytics, 5G, and IoT technology at its re:Invent conference.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 6 min read • Thu, 2nd Dec 2021
Cyber threats escalating as alliances between threat actors grow
Malware

Cyber threats escalating as alliances between threat actors grow

Cyber threats are escalating as alliances between threat actors grow, according to cybersecurity firm Group-IB.

By Shannon Williams • 7 min read • Thu, 2nd Dec 2021
IBM continues to invest in hybrid cloud and AI strategy with latest acquisition
Digital Transformation

IBM continues to invest in hybrid cloud and AI strategy with latest acquisition

IBM acquires Australian digital transformation services company SXiQ to enhance its hybrid cloud and AI strategy.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Dec 2021
Amid the Great Resignation, curiosity is an important skill for employees, according to new SAS study
Health Technologies

Amid the Great Resignation, curiosity is an important skill for employees, according to new SAS study

While curiosity can address critical business challenges, many organisations struggle to develop and harness this skill.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Thu, 2nd Dec 2021
F-Secure and CyberPeace Institute partnership to counter attacks against vulnerable communities
Malware

F-Secure and CyberPeace Institute partnership to counter attacks against vulnerable communities

F-Secure partners with the CyberPeace Institute to combat cyber attacks on vulnerable communities, including healthcare providers.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Nov 2021
Scaling AI: Making machine-learning models more effective and efficient
Data Analytics

Scaling AI: Making machine-learning models more effective and efficient

High-quality, clean and labelled data is crucial. Companies can use AI and ML to cleanse data effectively, reduce bias, and improve outcomes.

By Raja Shah • 6 min read • Mon, 29th Nov 2021
Accenture and Microsoft Asia support 33 businesses in APAC with Project Amplify
Health Technologies

Accenture and Microsoft Asia support 33 businesses in APAC with Project Amplify

The investment focuses specifically on social impact and sustainability, by helping APAC businesses scale emerging solutions and business models.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Nov 2021
DNV acquires Applied Risk, develops industrial cybersecurity expertise
Manufacturing

DNV acquires Applied Risk, develops industrial cybersecurity expertise

DNV to acquire industrial cybersecurity specialist Applied Risk in a bid to build the world's largest industrial cybersecurity practice.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Nov 2021
Disconnect between threat and preparedness in ransomware attacks
Malware

Disconnect between threat and preparedness in ransomware attacks

Organisations are unprepared for ransomware attacks during off-hour periods despite high concern, says new research.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Nov 2021
What is identity and access management and why is it so important?
Data Analytics

What is identity and access management and why is it so important?

The importance of protecting digital identities in the face of increasing online fraud and breaches of personal data.

By Anurag Kahol • 4 min read • Tue, 23rd Nov 2021
High profile attacks, ransomware gangs and weaponisation part of cybersecurity predictions for 2022
Malware

High profile attacks, ransomware gangs and weaponisation part of cybersecurity predictions for 2022

Cybersecurity trends for 2022 include more high-profile attacks, ransomware gangs, weaponisation, and supply chain attacks, according to HP.

By Shannon Williams • 8 min read • Mon, 22nd Nov 2021
Opening of new data centre heralds ambitious APAC expansion plans for Keeper Security
Malware

Opening of new data centre heralds ambitious APAC expansion plans for Keeper Security

Ransomware attacks have doubled globally in 2021, with Australia experiencing a sharp rise in attacks on critical infrastructure.

By Sara Barker • 6 min read • Fri, 19th Nov 2021
Four ways an infrastructure-as-a-service approach accelerates business speed
Network Infrastructure

Four ways an infrastructure-as-a-service approach accelerates business speed

Over the last 18 months, technology has enabled businesses to adapt to rapidly changing market conditions, innovate and grow.

By Adrian Iannessa • 5 min read • Wed, 17th Nov 2021
Lenovo announces further initiation of new channel-first strategy
Data Analytics

Lenovo announces further initiation of new channel-first strategy

Lenovo has made further steps towards putting its channel-first strategy into action with its new partner framework Lenovo 360.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Nov 2021

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Aotearoa's cyber skills shortage: The tug-of-war between talent supply & demand
Risk & Compliance

Aotearoa's cyber skills shortage: The tug-of-war between talent supply & demand

Like any balance of supply and demand, there's a frustrating gap between what graduates are taught and what the market needs.

By Sara Barker • 11 min read • Wed, 1st Dec 2021