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Australian downtime costs climb to AUD $86 billion annually
Thu, 13th Mar 2025
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Splunk's report reveals Australian firms could lose AUD $86 billion annually from unplanned downtime, raising concerns over cybersecurity resilience in the region.
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Genetec unveils 2024 ANZ channel partner award winners
Wed, 12th Mar 2025
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Genetec has revealed the winners of its 2024 channel partner awards for Australia and New Zealand at an event in Bali, celebrating top contributors in the sector.
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Sovereign European Cloud API launched to boost autonomy
Wed, 12th Mar 2025
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A new Sovereign European Cloud API has been launched by Aruba, IONOS, and Dynamo to enhance cloud interoperability and promote digital sovereignty across Europe.
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Exclusive: CyberArk's Rahul Dubey discusses the future of identity security
Tue, 11th Mar 2025
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In an exclusive interview, CyberArk's Rahul Dubey reveals the company's bold vision for revolutionising identity security across global sectors.
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Databricks gains FedRAMP High authorisation on AWS GovCloud
Thu, 6th Mar 2025
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Databricks has secured FedRAMP High authorisation for its Data Intelligence Platform on AWS GovCloud, enhancing data management capabilities for US federal agencies.
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Oklahoma saves USD $10 million with process intelligence
Wed, 5th Mar 2025
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Oklahoma has saved over USD $10 million in its first year using the Celonis Process Intelligence platform, significantly improving state operations and taxpayer fund management.
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Nintex appoints Sarah Visbeek as new General Counsel
Wed, 5th Mar 2025
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Nintex has appointed Sarah Visbeek as its new General Counsel, bringing over ten years of legal expertise to enhance its global AI-driven automation strategy.
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Tech firms urge reform in public sector procurement focus
Mon, 3rd Mar 2025
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A coalition of tech firms urges reform in public sector procurement, challenging the excessive focus on cost that undermines service quality and value.
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Cyber incidents in IT sector surge, says Kaspersky report
Wed, 26th Feb 2025
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Kaspersky's latest report reveals a shift in high-severity cyber incidents in 2024, with IT facing the most crises, while government cases decline significantly.
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DDoS attacks soar by 82% due to AI & IoT usage in 2024
Wed, 26th Feb 2025
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A report by Zayo Group reveals an 82% surge in DDoS attacks from 2023 to 2024, escalating from 90,000 to 165,000 incidents due to AI and IoT advancements.
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Fortinet achieves IRAP assessment on Google Cloud platform
Tue, 25th Feb 2025
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Fortinet's FortiSASE solution on Google Cloud has passed the IRAP assessment, bolstering its commitment to supporting Australia's public sector and critical infrastructure.
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DDoS attacks surge by 82% as IoT & AI fuel threats
Mon, 24th Feb 2025
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DDoS attacks have surged by 82% in a year, with 165,000 incidents reported in 2024, driven largely by IoT devices and AI advancements.
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Astrikos rebrands to enhance enterprise AI solutions
Fri, 21st Feb 2025
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Astrikos.ai has unveiled its rebranding to enhance its role as a leader in global Enterprise Infra AI solutions, focusing on sustainability and intelligent growth.
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Data analysts see AI as career growth, not a threat
Thu, 20th Feb 2025
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Research from Alteryx reveals that while 94% of data analysts see their roles becoming more strategic, 76% still rely on spreadsheets for data tasks.
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Akamai named national ambassador to boost UK SME security
Wed, 19th Feb 2025
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Akamai Technologies has been appointed as a National Ambassador for the National Cyber Resilience Centre Group, aiming to boost cyber resilience among UK SMEs.
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Vertiv partners with Oxigen for Spain's largest data centre
Wed, 19th Feb 2025
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Vertiv has partnered with Oxigen to create Spain's largest data centre in Sant Cugat del Vallès, spanning 6,000 square metres and optimised for energy efficiency.
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The zero-sum game: Balancing data privacy and analytics
Tue, 18th Feb 2025
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Government agencies face a challenging dilemma as they attempt to harness AI innovation while safeguarding citizens' data privacy amid rising breach concerns in Australia.
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Victorian Government strengthens cybersecurity with new deal
Tue, 18th Feb 2025
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The Victorian Government has partnered with Sparx Solutions and ProcessUnity to enhance third-party risk management and bolster cybersecurity across its departments.
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Beyond ransomware payments: A proactive approach to cybersecurity
Mon, 17th Feb 2025
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The UK government proposes banning ransomware payments by public sector bodies, yet experts warn that proactive data protection strategies are essential to combat cyber threats.
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Half of UK education professionals worried about AI risks
Thu, 13th Feb 2025
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A new survey from Sharp reveals that half of education professionals in the UK feel anxious about AI heightening cybersecurity risks, highlighting urgent training needs.