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UK financial leaders shift support to Labour – report
Fintech

UK financial leaders shift support to Labour – report

Research shows 55% of UK financial leaders plan to vote Labour, foreseeing positive business impacts, contrasting with 26% expecting negative effects.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Jul 2024
Apricorn earns ISO 9001:2015 certification for quality management
Encryption

Apricorn earns ISO 9001:2015 certification for quality management

Apricorn has achieved ISO 9001:2015 certification, recognising its commitment to quality management standards in hardware-encrypted USB data storage.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 27th Jun 2024

Global Stories

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Gap found between data security perceptions & breach reality
EduTech

Gap found between data security perceptions & breach reality

Report reveals a disconnect between perceived and actual data security, with 63% of firms overestimating their protective measures despite record data breaches.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 15th Jul 2024
Experts urge UK Govt to prioritise AI & process intelligence
Digital Transformation

Experts urge UK Govt to prioritise AI & process intelligence

In the aftermath of the UK's General Election, experts urge the new government to prioritise AI and process intelligence to streamline businesses and enhance productivity.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 10th Jul 2024
Outsized expands into ANZ region amid growing talent demand
Digital Transformation

Outsized expands into ANZ region amid growing talent demand

Outsized has announced its expansion into the Australian and New Zealand markets, addressing the rising demand for skilled independent talent in key sectors.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Jul 2024
OutSystems Developer Cloud earns SOC 2 attestation for security
Marketing Technologies

OutSystems Developer Cloud earns SOC 2 attestation for security

OutSystems secures SOC 2 attestation for its Developer Cloud, ensuring heightened security for mission-critical applications across highly regulated industries.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 28th Jun 2024
SentinelLabs report exposes ransomware strategy of APT groups
Ransomware

SentinelLabs report exposes ransomware strategy of APT groups

SentinelLabs' latest report exposes how cyberespionage groups, including the Chinese APT group ChamelGang, are strategically using ransomware for disruption and misattribution.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 27th Jun 2024
BlackBerry cyber report reveals 3.1 million attacks in Q1 2024
Malware

BlackBerry cyber report reveals 3.1 million attacks in Q1 2024

BlackBerry's latest report reveals alarming rise in malware, with 3.1 million cyberattacks thwarted from Jan to Mar 2024—critical infrastructure, especially finance, severely hit.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Jun 2024
BlackBerry thwarts 3.1 million cyberattacks in early 2024 report
Malware

BlackBerry thwarts 3.1 million cyberattacks in early 2024 report

BlackBerry's Q1 2024 report reveals unprecedented cyber threats, detecting 3.1 million attacks and a 40% rise in new malware, spotlighting surging global cybersecurity tensions.

By Imee Dequito • 4 min read • Wed, 26th Jun 2024
UK energy consumers call for more incentives for renewables
Power / Energy

UK energy consumers call for more incentives for renewables

A new study by Solar Together reveals that 90% of UK energy consumers are urging the Government to provide more incentives for renewable energy.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Jun 2024
Affinda raises USD $10 million to expand AI team & global reach
Artificial Intelligence

Affinda raises USD $10 million to expand AI team & global reach

Affinda Group secures USD $10 million in latest funding round, raising total to USD $22.9 million over 18 months, and now valued at USD $120 million.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Jun 2024
Arctic Wolf honours top partners at Sydney's Partner Jam event
EduTech

Arctic Wolf honours top partners at Sydney's Partner Jam event

Arctic Wolf celebrated its A/NZ 2024 Partner of the Year Awards at Sydney's Partner Jam, highlighting a 156% rise in regional partners since 2022.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Jun 2024

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Report highlights obstacles to AI adoption in Australia
Government

Report highlights obstacles to AI adoption in Australia

V2 Digital's first State of AI in Australia report highlights early stages of AI adoption, barriers, and potential for business growth, with only 21% showing AI maturity.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Jul 2024
Luke Coleman appointed CEO of Communications Alliance
Government

Luke Coleman appointed CEO of Communications Alliance

In an exciting and fresh appointment, Luke Coleman will be stepping into the role of CEO at Communications Alliance in September 2024.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Wed, 17th Jul 2024
ACT gov partners with TechnologyOne for new dev software
Software-as-a-Service

ACT gov partners with TechnologyOne for new dev software

The ACT Government has partnered with TechnologyOne, introducing a new system enabling residents and developers to track their application progress in real-time.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 3rd Jul 2024
McGrathNicol expands partnership with three new appointments
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

McGrathNicol expands partnership with three new appointments

McGrathNicol has promoted Melissa Smith, Alex Morkos, and Mark Wroniak to its partnership, expanding to 55 partners. 11 directors were also promoted.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Fri, 28th Jun 2024
Australian firms CSO Group & xAmplify to merge in 2024
Supply Chain

Australian firms CSO Group & xAmplify to merge in 2024

Australian cyber security firm CSO Group and automation specialist xAmplify plan to merge in 2024, creating the nation's largest AI and cyber security service provider.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Jun 2024