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AI enhances SOCs but human expertise vital against threats
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N-able’s 2025 report reveals that AI-driven automation now manages 70% of cyber incident responses, yet human expertise remains vital against rising sophisticated threats.
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Professional firms face long M&A integrations due to old systems
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A study reveals 86% of Professional Services firms find mergers slow due to outdated finance systems, urging tech upgrades for smoother integration and growth.
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Organisations increasingly refuse ransom demands, says DBIR report
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The Verizon DBIR reveals ransomware remains prevalent in 44% of breaches, yet 64% of firms now refuse to pay ransoms amid evolving cyberthreat tactics.
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Amplifier Security secures USD $5.6 million for AI platform
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Amplifier Security raises USD $5.6 million seed round to launch AI-driven tools automating user engagement and plugging real-time security gaps.
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Saviynt appoints Roger Hsu to spearhead Asia expansion drive
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digital transformation
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
Saviynt appoints Roger Hsu as Regional VP for Asia to lead cybersecurity growth amid rising cyber threats in the Asia-Pacific region.
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Rakuten Mobile, Cloudflare team up on SME security
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Rakuten Mobile partners with Cloudflare to offer managed Zero Trust security services, enhancing digital transformation for Japan's SMEs amid rising cyber threats.
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Ericsson debuts clientless ZTNA for third-party access
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network infrastructure
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Ericsson expands NetCloud SASE with clientless Zero Trust Network Access, enhancing secure BYOD and third-party user connections without VPNs or clients.
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Why the model context protocol is not just an IT project
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The Model Context Protocol is transforming AI use beyond IT, empowering employees to customise tools for unique business challenges, reshaping workplace technology.
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Redefining workforce management: Empowering the frontline in a post-pandemic era
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digital transformation
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Post-pandemic, frontline workers demand more than pay: engagement and flexibility drive modern workforce management, empowering Australia's essential sectors.
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Chinese APT group linked to cyber attack on US defence firm
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ReliaQuest reveals a Chinese APT group targeted US defence tech firm in February 2025, stealing sensitive IP using advanced, stealthy cyber espionage tactics.
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Zenity secures ChatGPT Enterprise use with expanded AI oversight
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ai security
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Zenity expands its AI security platform with ChatGPT Enterprise integration, enhancing oversight and governance of AI agents for Fortune 500 firms.
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Law firms advised to strengthen tech basics before embracing AI
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Legal professionals worldwide prioritise robust document management systems over AI, aiming to boost efficiency before adopting advanced legal technology, finds iManage report.
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Most firms unprepared for GenAI surge despite competitiveness
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A global study reveals 60% of multinational firms lack confidence in their data readiness to harness generative AI’s business value despite its potential.
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Hitachi Vantara report shows drive for lower data centre emissions
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Hitachi Vantara's FY2024 Sustainability Report highlights strides in reducing emissions, boosting energy efficiency, and advancing eco-friendly tech in data centres.
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OVHcloud launches all-in-one data platform for analytics & AI
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OVHcloud launches its Data Platform, a cloud service enabling organisations to analyse data with AI while ensuring compliance, cost control, and data sovereignty.
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Datadog acquires Metaplane to boost AI-ready data monitoring
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digital transformation
Datadog has acquired Metaplane to enhance AI-ready data monitoring, expanding end-to-end data observability across the entire data lifecycle for organisations.
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Cybercrime losses soar to USD $16.6 billion in 2024, outpacing US box office
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Cybercrime surged to USD $16.6 billion in 2024, outpacing major US industries and spotlighting social engineering and older victims as prime targets.
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Phishing attacks thrive on human behaviour, not lack of skill
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data protection
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Phishing attacks remain a top cyber threat, costing USD $4.76 million per breach, as even savvy professionals fall prey to sophisticated social engineering.
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Azul launches JVM Inventory to accelerate Oracle Java migration
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Azul launches JVM Inventory on its Intelligence Cloud to streamline Oracle Java migrations, easing compliance and cutting costs for enterprises.
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ERP success or ERP chaos: Why SMB manufacturers win or lose in implementation
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digital transformation
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SMB manufacturers in Australia and New Zealand face a high-stakes gamble with ERP systems: success drives growth, failure risks costly disruptions.