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Australia ranks fourth globally in GenAI maturity & usage
3 days ago
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data privacy
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ai
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us
Australia ranks fourth globally in GenAI adoption, trailing only China, the UK, and the US, with 63% of local organisations embracing the technology.
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Report reveals 95% of UK, US firms struggle with data issues
4 days ago
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partner programmes
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ai
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kpis
A staggering 95% of UK and US firms struggle with data issues, as revealed by esynergy, with ineffective governance undermining business operations and decision-making.
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Global IT outages disrupt key sectors globally due to updates
Last week
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ransomware
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ai security
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acronis
Global IT outages caused by Microsoft and CrowdStrike updates disrupt key sectors, sparking urgent calls for improved cybersecurity practices.
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ReliaQuest report notes 20% spike in ransomware Q2 2024
Last week
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ransomware
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martech
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cdp
ReliaQuest's Q2 2024 report reveals a 20% surge in ransomware attacks. With 1,237 organisations hit, new players like RansomHub rise amid the RaaS disruption.
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Hybrid cloud storage surpasses AI as top enterprise priority
Last week
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data privacy
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ai
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cybersecurity
Nasuni's latest report underscores a shift in business priorities, revealing 54% of firms now prioritise cloud data management over AI due to security concerns.
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Gen Z dining habits: prioritising trust, deals, & takeaways
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instagram
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us
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youtube
Generation Z's dining habits reveal a focus on convenience and value, with 42% opting for takeaway on Fridays and 93% trusting friends over influencers, Deliverect finds.
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Intelliworx promotes Johnson to lead client operations in UK, US
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partner programmes
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cybersecurity
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managed services
Intelliworx promotes Joy Johnson to lead UK and US client services, aiming to capitalise on the booming cybersecurity market and company's growth.
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Basis launches Leo smart panel, generates USD $100 million interest
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digital entertainment
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power / energy
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uber
Basis has launched Leo, a smart panel offering enhanced energy management and safety, attracting over USD $100 million in sales interest and compliance certifications.
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OVHcloud's recycled datacentres highlight sustainable innovation
Last week
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cleantech
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nsa
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sustainability
OVHcloud reveals plans for its innovative recycled datacentres, repurposing sites like old aluminium plants and a former NSA base as part of its green initiative.
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Bango study reveals US shoppers struggle with retail subscriptions
Last week
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digital entertainment
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subscriptions
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us
A Bango study reveals that 66% of US shoppers find retail subscriptions unaffordable, with 76% desiring a single app to manage all their subscriptions.
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Australian businesses face infrastructure challenges with Gen AI
Last week
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network infrastructure
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sdn
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naas
A new survey by Console Connect highlights that rapid adoption of generative AI could strain existing infrastructure, with Australian firms facing the most concern.
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Digital transformation in utilities hampered by leadership conflict
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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cx
A new IFS study shows only 20% of utilities firms have completed digital transformation, despite AI being a top priority.
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Report reveals global struggles in vulnerability response
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advanced persistent threat protection
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
A new Intigriti report reveals that 75% of firms worldwide fail to address critical vulnerabilities within 24 hours, risking severe repercussions.
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Study: AI adoption surges in high-growth supply chain sectors
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supply chain systems
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ai
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ai agents
Nearly half of companies in manufacturing, logistics, and retail view escalating costs as their main supply chain challenge, a study by Epicor and Nucleus Research reveals.
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New Zealand AI research tool reaches 370,000 scientists globally
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ai
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libraries
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us
Litmaps, a New Zealand AI tool, has expanded its growth to 370,000 global users, preparing for a Series A to expand its academic reach.
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Pismo's upgraded system supporting 3,000 TPS per account
Last month
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martech
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commerce systems
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payment technologies
Pismo has upgraded its authorisations engine, boosting capacity to over 3,000 TPS per customer account, to enhance scalability and efficiency.
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Research shows mobile workers put corporate data at significant risk
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email security
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phishing
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breach prevention
Research by Apricorn shows 63% of UK and US IT leaders fear mobile workers will cause data breaches, with 55% admitting deliberate security compromises.
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What happens next after a UK TikTok ban?
Last month
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social media
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us
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youtube
Facing a potential TikTok ban, UK businesses and content creators brace for change. Meta may fill the void, but new tech offers fresh opportunities.
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UK among top deepfake targets as incidents soar globally
Fri, 31st May 2024
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gaming
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fintechs
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digital entertainment
Surge in global deepfake incidents sees UK among the most-targeted nations as Sumsub reports a 245% annual rise, with elections exacerbating the issue.
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Forrester predicts online retail sales to hit USD $6.8 trillion
Fri, 31st May 2024
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us
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canada
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japan
Forrester's new report predicts global online retail sales will soar from USD $4.4 trillion in 2023 to USD $6.8 trillion by 2028, with key disparities between regions.