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SentinelOne launches initiative to secure networks for insurers
Ransomware

SentinelOne launches initiative to secure networks for insurers

SentinelOne has unveiled the Risk Assurance Initiative to enhance security for insurers, enabling clients access to its Singularity Platform at preferred rates.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Mon, 29th Jul 2024
Outpayce & Etraveli Group team up to combat travel fraud
Risk & Compliance

Outpayce & Etraveli Group team up to combat travel fraud

Outpayce and Etraveli Group have joined forces to tackle travel fraud, integrating Etraveli's advanced Precision risk management into Outpayce's payment platform.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Jul 2024
O-RAN investment to hit $11 billion by 2029, study finds
EduTech

O-RAN investment to hit $11 billion by 2029, study finds

A Juniper Research study predicts operator investment in Open Radio Access Networks will hit USD $11 billion by 2029, up from USD $2 billion in 2024.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 29th Jul 2024
Gallagher boosts training team with new instructional designers
eLearning

Gallagher boosts training team with new instructional designers

Gallagher Security strengthens its training division with the appointment of James Robinson and Toni Fisher, aiming to elevate user engagement and competence.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Mon, 29th Jul 2024
AI & practical strategies set to transform science education
EduTech

AI & practical strategies set to transform science education

Education experts Kelly Hollis and Shane Smith predict AI and immersive tech will transform science classrooms by 2025, making learning more engaging and personalised.

By Imee Dequito • 4 min read • Mon, 29th Jul 2024
Education sector to boost public cloud budgets as sustainability leads
Storage

Education sector to boost public cloud budgets as sustainability leads

Education institutions globally will boost public cloud storage budgets, prioritising sustainability and AI adoption, as cloud-first strategies gain momentum in 2024.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 29th Jul 2024
Wasabi appoints Andre Carpenter to lead Australia & New Zealand
Storage

Wasabi appoints Andre Carpenter to lead Australia & New Zealand

Wasabi Technologies appoints Andre Carpenter as Managing Director for Australia and New Zealand to boost growth amid rising demand for secure cloud storage.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Jul 2024
30% of GenAI projects to be abandoned by 2025 says Gartner
Generative AI

30% of GenAI projects to be abandoned by 2025 says Gartner

At least 30% of generative AI (GenAI) projects will be abandoned after proof of concept by the end of 2025, due to poor data quality, inadequate risk controls.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Jul 2024
Survey reveals gaps in Gen AI use among professionals
Digital Transformation

Survey reveals gaps in Gen AI use among professionals

A WalkMe survey uncovers significant gaps in Generative AI adoption among professionals, with over half of surveyed companies reporting minimal or no use of the technology.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Jul 2024
CISOs face AI risks while managing innovation & security
Application Security

CISOs face AI risks while managing innovation & security

Checkmarx's global study reveals that 99% of development teams utilise AI for code generation yet face significant security concerns.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Jul 2024
AI to transform customer service, predicts Zendesk report
Customer Experience

AI to transform customer service, predicts Zendesk report

AI is set to overhaul customer service, according to Zendesk's latest report, which foresees radical industry changes driven by advanced AI within three years.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 29th Jul 2024
Education New Zealand partners with Virtuoso for tech upgrade
Cybersecurity

Education New Zealand partners with Virtuoso for tech upgrade

Education New Zealand partners with Virtuoso for 24/7 tech support and security, aiming to enhance staff productivity and IT resource use across its global offices.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Jul 2024
Data recovery gaps found in financial systems & business tools
Data Protection

Data recovery gaps found in financial systems & business tools

New research by Foundry and Keepit reveals that 30% of firms lack data recovery plans for financial systems, exposing critical vulnerabilities in enterprise IT.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 29th Jul 2024
ARC Vets installs cutting-edge imaging technology in New Zealand
Health Technologies

ARC Vets installs cutting-edge imaging technology in New Zealand

ARC Vets has installed advanced CT and MRI systems at ARC Central Hospital, offering high-quality diagnostic care for New Zealand's 4.35 million pets.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Mon, 29th Jul 2024
New Zealand unveils AI blueprint aiming for global leadership by 2030
EduTech

New Zealand unveils AI blueprint aiming for global leadership by 2030

New Zealand's AI Forum unveils a detailed AI Blueprint for Aotearoa, aiming to make the country a leading hub for responsible AI innovation by 2030.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Jul 2024
Paris 2024 Olympics face rising cybersecurity threats reports suggest
Firewalls

Paris 2024 Olympics face rising cybersecurity threats reports suggest

As the 2024 Paris Olympics approach, Palo Alto Networks warns of heightened cybersecurity threats, urging enterprises to adopt robust security measures.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Jul 2024
Tenable warns of cyber-attack risks for Paris Olympics 2024 sponsors
Ransomware

Tenable warns of cyber-attack risks for Paris Olympics 2024 sponsors

As Paris 2024 approaches, Tenable warns of heightened cyber-attack risks targeting key sponsors, emphasising the urgent need for robust cybersecurity measures.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Jul 2024
Exclusive: Cohesity reveals three pillars driving its success
Disaster Recovery

Exclusive: Cohesity reveals three pillars driving its success

Cohesity's James Blake has revealed the company's strategy for data resilience and cybersecurity, with a focus on countering cyber threats.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Mon, 29th Jul 2024
Lenovo names Tolga Kurtoglu as new CTO, forms tech group
Artificial Intelligence

Lenovo names Tolga Kurtoglu as new CTO, forms tech group

Lenovo names Dr. Tolga Kurtoglu as new CTO, succeeding Dr. Yong Rui, who will head the new Emerging Technology Group to drive AI and innovation forward.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Sat, 27th Jul 2024