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Digital trust underfunded despite its growing importance
Digital Transformation

Digital trust underfunded despite its growing importance

A new ISACA report reveals organisations worldwide recognise the rising importance of digital trust but substantially underfund initiatives.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 5th Jun 2024
Executives trust AI but struggle with strategy alignment says survey
Customer Experience

Executives trust AI but struggle with strategy alignment says survey

A global survey reveals high trust in AI among executives, yet exposes a significant gap in confidence regarding effective AI strategy execution and data readiness.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 24th May 2024
Cado Security report reveals critical gaps in cloud cybersecurity response
Artificial Intelligence

Cado Security report reveals critical gaps in cloud cybersecurity response

A staggering 90% of organisations report experiencing damage before containing cloud security incidents, revealing critical gaps in cybersecurity response, according to Cado Security.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 24th May 2024
AI adoption soars as APAC social media teams face resource gaps
Artificial Intelligence

AI adoption soars as APAC social media teams face resource gaps

Businesses in APAC are relying more on AI to handle social media, with 55% viewing it as essential amidst resource limitations, says a Meltwater report.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 15th May 2024
Taking organisations' physical security to the cloud
Storage

Taking organisations' physical security to the cloud

Physical security departments are recognising the value of cloud technologies for resource optimization, and many are embracing the benefits of hybrid solutions.

By George Moawad • 7 min read • Wed, 27th Mar 2024
SAP Concur predicts increased reliance on AI in 2024
Data Analytics

SAP Concur predicts increased reliance on AI in 2024

Artificial Intelligence will be central to business operations by 2024, particularly in TEI management, says SAP Concur.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Dec 2023
APAC retail sector hardest hit by cyberattacks due to insufficient funding
Unified Communications

APAC retail sector hardest hit by cyberattacks due to insufficient funding

APAC retail industry shows highest rate of cyberattacks in past 2 years due to poor cybersecurity investment.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Dec 2023
Verne Global appoints Natasha Mehta as Head of Project Management
DevOps

Verne Global appoints Natasha Mehta as Head of Project Management

Verne Global appoints Natasha Mehta, former VIPA Digital Associate Director, as Head of Project Management to help guide its sustainable data centre operations across Europe.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 7th Dec 2023
Australian project managers among world's highest earners, says PMI study
EduTech

Australian project managers among world's highest earners, says PMI study

Australian project managers among the world's top earners with average salaries of US$103,789, reveals PMI study.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Dec 2023
Survey reveals ANZ CIOs struggling with digital transformation
Digital Transformation

Survey reveals ANZ CIOs struggling with digital transformation

Survey by Tech Research Asia reveals 98% of CIOs/CTOs in Australia and New Zealand struggle with digital transformation implementation due to lack of strategic clarity.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Dec 2023

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Simon Atterwell appointed COO at Purple Transform
Unified Communications

Simon Atterwell appointed COO at Purple Transform

Purple Transform appoints Simon Atterwell as COO, aiming to boost operations and growth. With a 30-year tech and telecom career, Atterwell is set to revolutionise the company's offerings.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Jun 2024
UK marketers eye AI to tackle experimentation challenges
Marketing Technologies

UK marketers eye AI to tackle experimentation challenges

Nearly nine in ten UK marketers think experimentation is key for 2024, yet 20% find their current methods ineffective, reveals Optimizely's new report.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Jun 2024
Australia's budget boosts cybersecurity & digital identity
Quantum Computing

Australia's budget boosts cybersecurity & digital identity

Australia's budget sharpens focus on data security and digital identity, earmarking AUD $288.1 million for a Digital ID platform and AUD $39.9 million for AI.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sun, 2nd Jun 2024
Telco Together Foundation urges action on digital abuse in review
EduTech

Telco Together Foundation urges action on digital abuse in review

The federal government's 'rapid review' into preventing violence against women has sparked urgent calls for stronger measures against digital abuse, according to the Telco Together Foundation.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 29th May 2024
Cybersecurity disconnect: Australian IT leaders vs C-suite
Hyperscale

Cybersecurity disconnect: Australian IT leaders vs C-suite

A Trend Micro report reveals a significant disconnect between Australian IT security leaders and C-suite executives on the severity of cyber risks, prompting concern over inadequate senior-level response.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 21st May 2024
C-suite executives concerned over company's anti-money laundering processes
Fintech

C-suite executives concerned over company's anti-money laundering processes

Despite budget cuts, a new survey reveals worries among UK c-suite executives over their firms' anti-money laundering procedures, with 49% partially confident in their compliance.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Apr 2024
UK retailers' financial stability threatened by limited profitability tracking
EduTech

UK retailers' financial stability threatened by limited profitability tracking

UK retailers at risk due to insufficient profitability tracking, with only 32% properly monitoring it, warns ROI Hunter research.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Dec 2023