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Veritas upgrades Backup Exec to escalate cyber defence for Australian SMBs
Data Protection

Veritas upgrades Backup Exec to escalate cyber defence for Australian SMBs

Veritas Technologies releases upgrades for its Backup Exec solution, offering added cyber-resilience features for small and medium-sized businesses amid a 14% increase in Aussie cybercrime.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Mar 2024
Intelliworx launches AI education campaign in light of NVIDIA's success
EduTech

Intelliworx launches AI education campaign in light of NVIDIA's success

Intelliworx unveils AI education drive to familiarise firms with high-value AI investment opportunities and necessary foundations for actualising them.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Mar 2024
Colt DCS & Protiviti launch telemetry tool for efficient data centres
Power / Energy

Colt DCS & Protiviti launch telemetry tool for efficient data centres

Colt DCS and consulting firm Protiviti unveil a telemetry tool that optimises data centres, enabling live tracking of power usage, temperature, and maintenance schedules for increased efficiency and sustainability.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Mar 2024
Rising ransomware attacks amplify World Backup Day's importance
Data Protection

Rising ransomware attacks amplify World Backup Day's importance

World Backup Day highlights the escalating data breach issue as 24% of businesses suffered ransomware attacks in 2023, a significant jump from 15% in 2022, according to a survey.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 25th Mar 2024
ANZ retailers struggle with omnichannel experience
Customer Experience

ANZ retailers struggle with omnichannel experience

ANZ retailers struggle with inventory accuracy, hindering smooth omnichannel shopping experiences, according to a Manhattan Associates study.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Mon, 25th Mar 2024
Vivup & Perkbox announce merger to boost UK employee benefits sector
Human Capital Management

Vivup & Perkbox announce merger to boost UK employee benefits sector

Health and wellbeing providers Vivup and Perkbox reveal a merger backed by Great Hill Partners, striving for an all-in-one solution for UK employee benefits and wellbeing.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Mar 2024

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KPMG Australia announces formal alliance with SAP
Digital Transformation

KPMG Australia announces formal alliance with SAP

KPMG Australia partners with SAP through the SAPPartnerEdge programme to accelerate the delivery of industry-specific, tech-driven solutions.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Thu, 28th Mar 2024
Ingram Micro NZ appoints Leon De Suza as new Managing Director
Supply Chain

Ingram Micro NZ appoints Leon De Suza as new Managing Director

With 18 years of commitment and an impressive track record to his credit, Leon De Suza takes on the role of Managing Director for Ingram Micro's New Zealand operations.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 28th Mar 2024
Aussie corporate sector warned to enhance cloud security
Encryption

Aussie corporate sector warned to enhance cloud security

Australian businesses are urged to bolster their cloud security following a government report showing 40% of data breaches targeted cloud services annually.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Mar 2024
Fortinet strengthens Brennan partnership for Australian cybersecurity boost
Firewalls

Fortinet strengthens Brennan partnership for Australian cybersecurity boost

Cybersecurity firm Fortinet extends its partnership with Brennan in Australia, announcing their inaugural managed security service provider enterprise agreement to enhance secure software-defined wide area network migrations.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Wed, 27th Mar 2024
Vested promotes internal talent, welcomes new Managing Director
Financial Services

Vested promotes internal talent, welcomes new Managing Director

Vested appoints Katie Spreadbury as UK CEO and David Simpson as MD of Creative and Marketing Services as part of a major management reshuffle.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Wed, 27th Mar 2024
Stuff, Straker & Microsoft foster te reo Maori with AI
Generative AI

Stuff, Straker & Microsoft foster te reo Maori with AI

Stuff, Straker, and Microsoft join forces to boost te reo Maori content using AI-assisted translation tech, a move set to revitalise and normalise the language across digital platforms.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Mar 2024
Australian businesses prioritise wellbeing over recruitment in DEI initiatives
Human Capital Management

Australian businesses prioritise wellbeing over recruitment in DEI initiatives

Following a recent global study, Australian businesses are prioritising employee wellbeing over recruitment in diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, reflecting the changing priorities of corporate Australia.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Mar 2024
New Zealand SMEs explore alternative funding amid economic strain
Fintech

New Zealand SMEs explore alternative funding amid economic strain

Economic stress leads 81% of NZ's SMEs to express concern over securing funds, forcing them to explore alternative finance methods.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Mar 2024
Aussies lose trust in traditional comms due to scam surge, study reveals
Unified Communications

Aussies lose trust in traditional comms due to scam surge, study reveals

A surge in scams targeting traditional communication channels such as SMS and email has caused Australians to lose faith in these methods, with in-app messaging emerging as the most trusted platform, according to a recent study.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Mar 2024
AIA & SAS team up to address Australia's data skills gap
SAS

AIA & SAS team up to address Australia's data skills gap

AIA and SAS form strategic partnership to curtail Australia's data skills deficit, using SAS's data, AI, and analytics tools to prepare future leaders in analytics and business transformation.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Mar 2024
P&N Group adopts nCino banking solution to boost operational efficiency
Data Analytics

P&N Group adopts nCino banking solution to boost operational efficiency

P&N Group boosts operational efficiency in business banking by implementing nCino's commercial banking solution, setting a new standard for customer experience and innovation.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Mar 2024