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Oracle Database@Azure launched in Australian market
Health Technologies

Oracle Database@Azure launched in Australian market

Oracle and Microsoft launch Oracle Database@Azure in Australia's Azure East region, meeting rising demand for scalable, secure database solutions alongside strong local adoption.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Sep 2024
Study finds tech connectivity drives leadership in business
Supply Chain

Study finds tech connectivity drives leadership in business

TeamViewer's latest research reveals that 33% of businesses with top-tier tech connectivity report industry-leading financial performance, compared to 16% with good connectivity.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Sep 2024
UK firms lag in cybersecurity confidence, study reveals
Supply Chain

UK firms lag in cybersecurity confidence, study reveals

Only 25% of UK businesses perceive themselves as cybersecurity leaders, highlighting tech connectivity's impact on performance and resilience.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Sep 2024
Skillsoft launches compliance suite for targeted risk training
Risk & Compliance

Skillsoft launches compliance suite for targeted risk training

Skillsoft has launched its Compliance Suite, a flexible training solution designed to enhance risk management skills and address the evolving compliance landscape.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Sep 2024
Matthew Bellizia named new CEO of Dubber
Telstra

Matthew Bellizia named new CEO of Dubber

Dubber appoints Matthew Bellizia as CEO, effective 10 September 2024, marking the start of an 'exciting new era' under his experienced leadership.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Sep 2024
Automation drives revenue, job satisfaction in MSSP sector
Artificial Intelligence

Automation drives revenue, job satisfaction in MSSP sector

Automation is essential for revenue growth and job satisfaction in MSSPs, with 67% seeing increased profits and 87% of employees happier, finds D3.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Sep 2024
Half of SMEs in Australia & NZ yet to adopt AI technology
Physical Security

Half of SMEs in Australia & NZ yet to adopt AI technology

Half of SMEs in Australia and New Zealand have yet to adopt AI due to significant security concerns, a new Peninsula Group survey reveals.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Mon, 9th Sep 2024
Banks reveal increased AI usage in response to shareholder demand
LinkedIn

Banks reveal increased AI usage in response to shareholder demand

Nearly one-third of the world's largest banks now disclose AI use cases and ROI, with UK banks like Barclays and NatWest tripling AI references over the past year.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Sep 2024
Australian financial leaders struggle with outdated data: study
Artificial Intelligence

Australian financial leaders struggle with outdated data: study

A study by ActiveOps reveals 92% of Aussie financial leaders struggle with outdated data, hampering AI adoption, with 33% relying on data over two months old.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Sep 2024
NZ finance leaders struggle with outdated data & AI challenges
Artificial Intelligence

NZ finance leaders struggle with outdated data & AI challenges

An international study reveals that 94% of New Zealand's financial leaders struggle to extract insights from outdated data, hindering AI adoption.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Sep 2024
Australians opt for digital detox as social media use declines
Marketing Technologies

Australians opt for digital detox as social media use declines

Australians are cutting down on social media use, especially apps like Snapchat and TikTok, as they embrace digital detox, a new report reveals.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Sep 2024
Aryza acquires Axcess Consulting to expand APAC market reach
Fintech

Aryza acquires Axcess Consulting to expand APAC market reach

Aryza Group has acquired Axcess Consulting in a strategic move to enhance its APAC presence and extend its loan management software solutions globally.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 5th Sep 2024
Gen reveals 46% surge in cyberattacks; AI scams grow rapidly
Ransomware

Gen reveals 46% surge in cyberattacks; AI scams grow rapidly

Gen's Q2/2024 Threat Report reveals a 46% rise in cyberattacks, emphasising AI-enhanced scams. New Zealand and the UK are notably affected by financial scams.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Sep 2024
Paris AI startup Steerlab raises USD $1.9 million in pre-seed round
Hyperscale

Paris AI startup Steerlab raises USD $1.9 million in pre-seed round

AI startup Steerlab secures USD $1.9m pre-seed funding to enhance its platform automating RFP responses, aiming to attract top talent and scale sales in US and Europe.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Sep 2024
Broadcom announces key updates to software-defined edge portfolio
Network Infrastructure

Broadcom announces key updates to software-defined edge portfolio

Broadcom enhances VMware VeloCloud with Fixed Wireless Access and satellite support, aiming to boost Edge AI workload deployment.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 30th Aug 2024
Palo Alto Networks reveals surge in deepfake-driven scams
EduTech

Palo Alto Networks reveals surge in deepfake-driven scams

Palo Alto Networks reveals the alarming rise of AI-generated deepfake scams targeting individuals and organisations, with hundreds of implicated domains.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 30th Aug 2024
Australia's tech sector grapples with severe skills shortages
Productivity

Australia's tech sector grapples with severe skills shortages

Australia faces mounting tech sector challenges due to severe skills shortages, Hays report reveals, ranking the nation fourth globally for talent deficits.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 28th Aug 2024
Australian drone tech helps Quebec tackle bushfires in 2023
Surveillance

Australian drone tech helps Quebec tackle bushfires in 2023

Sydney-based Carbonix's drone tech aids Quebec firefighters in combating severe bushfires, targeting 'zombie fires' and improving fire detection and cost-efficiency.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 26th Aug 2024
Fresha secures $31 million from J.P. Morgan for expansion
Marketing Technologies

Fresha secures $31 million from J.P. Morgan for expansion

Fresha secures a $31 million venture debt facility from J.P. Morgan to fuel expansion, enhance AI capabilities, and support new market entries.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 23rd Aug 2024