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Why regulating AI could have serious ramifications
Data Protection

Why regulating AI could have serious ramifications

Lately, the conversation surrounding the need to regulate Artificial Intelligence (AI) has reached a fever pitch.

By Igor Portugal • 8 min read • Tue, 4th Jul 2023
Media Math VP joins iion as CCO
Data Analytics

Media Math VP joins iion as CCO

Yun Yip has been appointed as the Chief Commercial Officer at adtech startup iion, leaving her former role as VP of Media Math to bring her experience to iion.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Wed, 3rd May 2023
Bridging the gap: Busting the misconceptions of hybrid AGMs
Hybrid & Remote Work

Bridging the gap: Busting the misconceptions of hybrid AGMs

Hybrid AGMs often help organisations save, rather than increase, costs. Unlike physical meetings which involve variable costs.

By Oliver Bampfield • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Oct 2022
Threat actors ramp up their social engineering attacks
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Threat actors ramp up their social engineering attacks

As people get better at identifying potential threats in their inbox, threat actors must evolve their methods. Their new M.O? Social engineering.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Jun 2022
A third of financial institutions have increased AI and ML in response to money laundering
Artificial Intelligence

A third of financial institutions have increased AI and ML in response to money laundering

A third of financial institutions are accelerating their AI and machine learning adoption for anti-money laundering technology in response to COVID-19.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Aug 2021
Financial institutions turn to AI and ML to aid anti-money laundering efforts
Artificial Intelligence

Financial institutions turn to AI and ML to aid anti-money laundering efforts

A third of financial institutions are speeding up their adoption of AI and ML for AML technology due to COVID-19, according to a new industry study.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Aug 2021
Ransomware attackers bolder than ever
Malware

Ransomware attackers bolder than ever

Ransomware ecosystem is complex with various actors involved, says cybersecurity firm Kaspersky. Educating ourselves is key to fighting them.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 18th May 2021
Remote working is here to stay - and employees love it, says GitLab report
Marketing Technologies

Remote working is here to stay - and employees love it, says GitLab report

Remote working is becoming a reality for many, with 83% of professionals saying they can accomplish all tasks remotely, according to a new report from GitLab.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Mar 2020
Four misconceptions about open source technology - Acquia
Open source

Four misconceptions about open source technology - Acquia

Despite widespread adoption around the globe, open source technology continues to generate questions about its security and performance.

By Chris Gibbs • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Jul 2019
Malware and malicious Office documents on the rise in 2019 - WatchGuard
Malware

Malware and malicious Office documents on the rise in 2019 - WatchGuard

Hackers are doubling down on well-known tactics like credential theft and ransomware by utilising fake Office documents and other attack avenues.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 1st Jul 2019
Q&A: 5G, a revolutionary future or hyped fanfare?
Unified Communications

Q&A: 5G, a revolutionary future or hyped fanfare?

With governments and service providers around the world racing to roll out 5G networks in their countries, Opensignal VP Ian Fogg debunks the myths around 5G.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 12th Jun 2019
Going from great to greater – from big data to big impact
Data Analytics

Going from great to greater – from big data to big impact

Despite its massive potential, Australian organisations are lagging globally in data analytics. Enhancing data strategies could unlock up to a 60% profit boost.

By Rafael Moyano • 4 min read • Tue, 23rd Apr 2019
Thycotic debunks top Privileged Access Management myths
Privileged Access Management

Thycotic debunks top Privileged Access Management myths

Privileged Access encompasses access to computers, networks and network devices, software applications, digital documents and other digital assets.

By Joseph Carson • 5 min read • Tue, 23rd Apr 2019
Cradlepoint debunks common connectivity and security myths
Firewalls

Cradlepoint debunks common connectivity and security myths

Cradlepoint tackles myths around connectivity and security, emphasising the potential and reliability of 4G, the cloud, and IoT without added risk.

By Todd Kelly • 4 min read • Tue, 12th Mar 2019
Gartner debunks common AI misconceptions
Artificial Intelligence

Gartner debunks common AI misconceptions

IT and business leaders must separate reality from myths about AI, Gartner says. Five common misconceptions have been identified.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 14th Feb 2019

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If we're not careful, data really could be the new oil
Trends & Predictions

If we're not careful, data really could be the new oil

The premise that data is the modern-day equivalent of oil has largely been debunked over the last few years, but we are at a crossroads.

By Soeren Brogaard • 5 min read • Wed, 15th Feb 2023
DNZ20 report celebrates our nation of gaming junkies
EduTech

DNZ20 report celebrates our nation of gaming junkies

New Zealanders, with an average gamer age of 34, spend 88 minutes daily playing video games, enjoying benefits for health, education, and social connections.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Sep 2019