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Kaleah Salmon
Journalist
Kaleah Salmon is journalist in the TechDay editorial team. She has a keen interest in health, fitness, travel and sport. She previously worked as a journalist for Australian publication, Ministry of Sport.

Stories by Kaleah - Page 29

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Karnataka Bank improves communication with TrueConf platform
Tue, 13th Aug 2024
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encryption
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data privacy
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cloud services
Karnataka Bank has launched the TrueConf platform across 900 branches, boosting productivity and ensuring secure digital communication for 15,000 employees.
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IT professionals in Europe wary of AI misinformation risks
Tue, 13th Aug 2024
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edutech
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it training
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data privacy
A survey by ISACA reveals that while European IT professionals see AI's potential benefits, significant concerns about detecting AI misinformation persist.
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Nexxen & Vevo partner to revolutionise CTV advertising
Tue, 13th Aug 2024
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youtube
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digital advertising
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dsp
Nexxen partners with Vevo to enhance CTV advertising, leveraging Nexxen’s SSP platform to expand Vevo’s programmatic ad capabilities across premium content.
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Cashrewards acquires Little Birdie to boost shopping tech
Thu, 8th Aug 2024
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cx
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martech
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customer loyalty
Cashrewards has acquired Little Birdie, aiming to bolster its cashback platform with advanced product search and price comparison tools in time for Black Friday.
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Arctic Wolf expands free Cyber JumpStart Portal for all businesses
Thu, 8th Aug 2024
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cybersecurity
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insurance
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threat intelligence
Arctic Wolf's Cyber JumpStart Portal is now available to businesses of all sizes. It offers free tools to manage cyber risk and enhance insurability.
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Cybersecurity experts praise new Australian Government mandate
Thu, 8th Aug 2024
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firewalls
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it training
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encryption
Australian Government's PSPF Direction 002-2024 mandates stronger cybersecurity measures, sparking industry experts' applause and calls for resourceful implementation to mitigate risks.
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Rich Data Co secures USD $9 million for North America expansion
Thu, 8th Aug 2024
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risk & compliance
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edge ai
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westpac
Rich Data Co secures USD $9 million boost from Acorn Capital, elevating total Series B funding to USD $37 million. Funds to drive North America expansion.
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Zurich Australia & Tesla launch exclusive EV insurance programme
Thu, 8th Aug 2024
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cartech
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cloud services
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insurance
Zurich Australia partners with Tesla to provide exclusive insurance for EV customers via the InsureMyTesla product, integrated directly into the Tesla app.
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Ochno partners with Amber Technology for Australasia USB-C market
Thu, 8th Aug 2024
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video conferencing
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film
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distributors
Swedish tech company Ochno AB teams up with Amber Technology to bring their cutting-edge USB-C solutions to Australia and New Zealand, transforming unified communications.
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Zoom introduces AI-powered collaborative tool Zoom Docs
Thu, 8th Aug 2024
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genai
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ai
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google
Zoom introduces Zoom Docs, a next-gen collaborative document tool powered by AI to enhance team workflows and reduce repetitive tasks. Available with paid Zoom Workplace licenses.
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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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Newgen Software named notable vendor in Forrester report
Thu, 8th Aug 2024
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cx
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martech
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rpa
Newgen Software's robust automation solutions are spotlighted in Forrester's The Task-Centric Automation Software Landscape, Q3 2024 report.
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Commvault named leader in 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant
Thu, 8th Aug 2024
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data protection
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dr
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hybrid cloud
Commvault has secured its 13th consecutive recognition as a Leader in the 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Enterprise Backup and Recovery Software Solutions.
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Microsoft & Yubico boost security with FIDO2 integration
Thu, 8th Aug 2024
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mfa
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advanced persistent threat protection
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passwordless
Microsoft integrates FIDO2 APIs with Yubico for Entra ID, enhancing phishing-resistant security and streamlining YubiKey deployment for safer, efficient MFA.
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HR emails top phishing tactics in KnowBe4's Q2 2024 report
Thu, 8th Aug 2024
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phishing
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hcm
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email security
KnowBe4’s Q2 2024 phishing report reveals HR-related emails are top-clicked, with QR code scams rising, emphasising urgent need for security awareness training.
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RansomEXX ransomware disrupts India's banking services
Wed, 7th Aug 2024
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malware
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vpns
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ransomware
A cyberattack by RansomEXX has disrupted services at around 300 Indian banks, affecting ATMs and UPI transactions. CloudSEK investigates the breach.
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Panaseer unveils Cybersecurity Controls Scorecard for CISOs
Wed, 7th Aug 2024
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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security posture
Panaseer launches its Cybersecurity Controls Scorecard, offering CISOs a clear view of security controls performance, backed by trusted internal data.
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CrowdStrike outage highlights tech flaws: experts demand better cybersecurity
Wed, 7th Aug 2024
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dr
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ai security
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cybersecurity
CrowdStrike's botched Falcon Sensor update affected 8.5 million Microsoft Windows devices globally, underscoring major weaknesses in tech infrastructure and sparking industry-wide scrutiny.
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Radix & Cognite team up to revolutionise industrial data
Wed, 7th Aug 2024
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digital transformation
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genai
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ai
Radix and Cognite join forces to boost data management and asset performance across diverse industries with AI-driven Industrial Applications Library.
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PAYSTRAX partners with Featurespace to boost fraud detection
Wed, 7th Aug 2024
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cloud services
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money laundering
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security
PAYSTRAX partners with Featurespace to enhance fraud detection in the UK and Europe, aiming to address significant global fraud losses projected at USD $343 billion by 2027.