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97% of cyber security teams using AI tools, says report
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

97% of cyber security teams using AI tools, says report

A new Check Point Software report reveals over 97% of security teams are using AI tools, enhancing response rates and reducing data loss amid a critical skills gap.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Jun 2024
Trend Micro to unveil AI-driven security solution at COMPUTEX 2024
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Trend Micro to unveil AI-driven security solution at COMPUTEX 2024

Trend Micro has revealed plans to showcase a groundbreaking AI-driven data centre security solution at COMPUTEX 2024.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Jun 2024
Equals Money launches BaaS at Money2020 in Amsterdam
Platform-as-a-Service

Equals Money launches BaaS at Money2020 in Amsterdam

Payments solutions provider Equals Money unveils its Banking-as-a-Service offering at Money2020 Amsterdam, empowering businesses to launch digital payment services swiftly using its robust infrastructure.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Jun 2024
Australia's data centres urged to cut emissions, go green
Storage

Australia's data centres urged to cut emissions, go green

Australia's data centres face significant environmental challenges, with rising carbon emissions set to double by 2030 due to energy-intensive AI applications, warns industry experts.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 6th Jun 2024
Australian firms see gap in AI readiness - Vision vs Reality
Strategy

Australian firms see gap in AI readiness - Vision vs Reality

A new WE Communications study reveals Australian firms' struggle to turn AI enthusiasm into action, highlighting gaps in readiness, strategy, and internal communication.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Jun 2024
Deloitte & Tenable announce expansion of cyber security services
Cloud Security

Deloitte & Tenable announce expansion of cyber security services

Deloitte expands its cyber solutions by integrating Tenable's technologies, enhancing vulnerability management, cloud security, and OT security for IoT and cyber risk management.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Jun 2024
OneAdvanced integrates Australian software to boost growth
Health Technologies

OneAdvanced integrates Australian software to boost growth

OneAdvanced has successfully integrated three Australian software firms, launching six portfolios to drive growth and enhance customer value across ANZ.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Thu, 6th Jun 2024
HID integrates U.ARE.U camera system with Amazon Rekognition
Hyperscale

HID integrates U.ARE.U camera system with Amazon Rekognition

HID integrates its U.ARE.U Camera Identification System with Amazon Rekognition, enhancing facial analysis and verification for self-service and POS environments.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Jun 2024
Lee Wilkinson appointed to lead DC Thomson's history business
Digital Transformation

Lee Wilkinson appointed to lead DC Thomson's history business

DC Thomson appoints Lee Wilkinson as executive leader of History business, advancing digital transformation at Findmypast amidst company growth strategy.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Jun 2024
NP Digital acquires SearchGuru to bolster APAC market presence
Marketing Technologies

NP Digital acquires SearchGuru to bolster APAC market presence

NP Digital is set to acquire SearchGuru, boosting its APAC presence and enhancing service offerings. This move adds 120 marketers to NP's 270-strong team.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Jun 2024
Georgina Gellert named Director of Marketing for Channel Factory ANZ
Human Capital Management

Georgina Gellert named Director of Marketing for Channel Factory ANZ

Channel Factory Australia promotes Georgina Gellert to Director of Marketing and People Strategy for ANZ, enhancing leadership with her 13 years of ad tech expertise.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Jun 2024
MADCash triumphs with two awards at 2024 MAIAs for fintech
Fintech

MADCash triumphs with two awards at 2024 MAIAs for fintech

MADCash has won two awards at the 2024 Money Awareness and Inclusion Awards, recognising its innovative contributions to financial inclusion for underserved communities.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Jun 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Holding Redlich integrates Lexis+ AI to boost legal efficiency
Encryption

Holding Redlich integrates Lexis+ AI to boost legal efficiency

Holding Redlich has integrated Lexis+ AI into its operations after a year of collaboration, aiming to boost research efficiency and quality in legal practice.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Jun 2024
LexisNexis Australia unveils rapid generative AI for legal sector
Data Privacy

LexisNexis Australia unveils rapid generative AI for legal sector

LexisNexis Australia debuts Lexis+AI, the fastest generative AI for legal research, promising secure, reliable, and rapid results for legal professionals.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Jun 2024
Report reveals growing interest in crypto among Australians
EduTech

Report reveals growing interest in crypto among Australians

Over a quarter of Australians are showing an interest in cryptocurrency, with 9% holding digital assets in the last year, reveals new research by Finder and Coinbase.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 5th Jun 2024
Endava accelerates Australian growth with key acquisitions
Unified Communications

Endava accelerates Australian growth with key acquisitions

Endava restructures leadership and strategy post-acquisition of Mudbath and DEK Technologies, enhancing its Australian capabilities for significant digital transformation growth.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Jun 2024
Exclusive: How Calvary Health Care partnered with SailPoint
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Exclusive: How Calvary Health Care partnered with SailPoint

Calvary Health Care and SailPoint demonstrate the transformation of healthcare IT through advanced identity security systems.

By Tom Raynel • 4 min read • Wed, 5th Jun 2024
Ciphr acquires Shape Payroll to enhance tech capabilities
ECi

Ciphr acquires Shape Payroll to enhance tech capabilities

Ciphr enhances its payroll capabilities by acquiring Shape Payroll, integrating Shape's advanced API-led solutions and expanding its reach within the UK market.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Jun 2024