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Binance Australia report highlights high crypto market volatility
Fri, 9th Aug 2024
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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bitcoin
Binance Australia's latest report reveals a 6.1% rise in crypto market capitalisation in July followed by a 20% dip in August, highlighting market volatility.
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UK under threat from exposed industrial systems – Censys
Fri, 9th Aug 2024
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cybersecurity
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cyber attacks
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industrial control systems
Censys' 2024 report reveals over 18,000 US and 1,500 UK industrial control systems exposed online, highlighting vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure.
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HP study reveals rise in nation-state attacks on supply chains
Thu, 8th Aug 2024
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malware
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mdm
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cybersecurity
HP Wolf Security’s latest study reveals a sharp rise in nation-state attacks on hardware supply chains, with 19% of firms falling victim and future threats expected to increase.
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AI won't displace contact centre agents significantly until 2026
Thu, 1st Aug 2024
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uc
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data analytics
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AI will augment rather than replace UK and US contact centre agents until at least 2026, per Cavell's latest research, despite industry momentum around automation.
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Global enterprises struggling with AI talent shortage
Thu, 1st Aug 2024
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data protection
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it training
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ai
More than a third of global enterprises are struggling to attract essential AI and data talent, jeopardising their AI ambitions, an IDC study reveals.
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85% of UK organisations hit by ransomware in past year
Tue, 30th Jul 2024
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
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board of directors
A Semperis study found 85% of UK organisations suffered ransomware attacks in the last year, with 43% failing to recover their data post-payment.
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Australia ranks fourth globally in GenAI maturity & usage
Thu, 25th Jul 2024
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uc
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genai
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data privacy
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
Tue, 23rd Jul 2024
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partner programmes
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ai
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ai models
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
Mon, 22nd Jul 2024
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ransomware
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ai security
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healthtech
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
Thu, 18th Jul 2024
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ransomware
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mfa
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martech
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
Thu, 18th Jul 2024
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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
Thu, 18th Jul 2024
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youtube
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instagram
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market
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
Wed, 17th Jul 2024
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partner programmes
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cybersecurity
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ai agents
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
Tue, 16th Jul 2024
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digital entertainment
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power / energy
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cleantech
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
Tue, 16th Jul 2024
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healthtech
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cleantech
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cloud services
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
Tue, 16th Jul 2024
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digital entertainment
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netflix
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subscriptions
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
Mon, 15th Jul 2024
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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
Mon, 15th Jul 2024
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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
Fri, 12th Jul 2024
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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
Thu, 11th Jul 2024
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supply chain & logistics
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genai
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ai
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.