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Akamai's API Security attains PCI DSS 4.0 compliance
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application security
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compliance
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analyst report
Akamai Technologies' API Security product has achieved PCI DSS 4.0 compliance, enhancing security for businesses storing or processing card data.
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Appian & AWS partnership to enhance AI in enterprise processes
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public cloud
Appian partners with Amazon Web Services to integrate generative AI into enterprise workflows using AWS's Amazon Bedrock and Sagemaker, bolstering data security and compliance.
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Dell, Hyundai AutoEver & Intel collaborate for AI edge ecosystem growth
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network infrastructure
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cartech
Dell Technologies teams up with Hyundai AutoEver and Intel to bolster manufacturers' use of AI in enhancing edge data handling.
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Partners in Performance names two new ANZ Directors
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universities
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growth
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transport
Australia's leading consultancy firm, Partners in Performance, welcomes new ANZ Directors, Ben Thompson and Jane Algie, bolstering their global leadership team and fuelling future growth and innovation.
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academyEX initiates scholarships scheme for those affected by job loss
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micro-credentials
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leadership
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scholarship
academyEX has launched scholarship schemes for redundant workers, aiming to prepare them for future workplace evolution with self-paced learning programmes.
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LogicMonitor names Karthik Sj as AI general manager to boost observability offerings
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ai
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aiops
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logicmonitor
Karthik Sj, equipped with 20 years of AI experience, has been appointed as general manager of AI at LogicMonitor, an artificial intelligence-driven SaaS firm, set to accelerate the company's enterprise-focused AI hybrid observability offerings.
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Kore.ai appoints Paul Rilstone as VP for Australia & New Zealand
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cx
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ai
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customer engagement
Kore.ai appoints industry veteran Paul Rilstone as Vice President for Australia and New Zealand, aiming to boost its presence and accelerate growth in the region.
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'Junk gun' ransomware: New low-cost cyber threat targets SMBs
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firewall
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ransomware
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network security
Emerging research from cybersecurity firm Sophos reveals that unsophisticated 'junk gun' ransomware presents a new threat, primarily to small and medium businesses.
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ThoughtSpot unveils new offerings to boost developer productivity
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ai
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it offerings
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productivity
ThoughtSpot is enhancing its offerings for developers including a rebranded ThoughtSpot Embedded solution, educational developers' courses and new certifications.
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Legit Security announces strategic partnership with GuidePoint Security
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application security
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compliance
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cybersecurity
Cybersecurity firms, Legit Security and GuidePoint Security, form strategic partnership to enhance businesses' application security positions, helping them navigate challenges while bolstering productivity.
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Bridgewise secures $21M funding led by SIX Group & Group 11
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ai
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cybersecurity
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investment
AI-based analysis platform Bridgewise secures $21m in funding led by SIX Group, raising total capital to $35m to expand reach and enhance its AI technology for global security insights.
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Healthcare sector's cybersecurity confidence misplaced, warns Kroll report
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ransomware
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phishing
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Kroll's report reveals an alarming self-diagnosis gap in the healthcare sector's cybersecurity, with 26% of firms admitting immature processes, yet almost 50% claim they have 'very mature' systems.
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Hitachi Vantara unveils advanced hybrid cloud platform
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hybrid cloud
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storage
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ai
Hitachi Vantara unveils the ground-breaking Virtual Storage Platform One, designed to revolutionise business data management amid generative AI growth and heightened cybersecurity concerns.
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Five ways AI-powered automation can make finance operations easier
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erp
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user interface
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excel
AI-powered automation offers significant potential to streamline finance operations: from user-friendly interfaces to handling unstructured data.
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Gartner survey reveals challenges in zero-trust strategy implementation
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cybersecurity
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gartner
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zero trust security
Although 63% of global organisations are partially or fully implementing a zero-trust strategy, the approach typically covers half or less of their environment, and only mitigates up to a quarter of enterprise risk, according to a Gartner survey.
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Why you need employee monitoring software for optimal productivity
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cloud services
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payroll systems
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project management
Amidst a surge in remote working, the use of employee monitoring software like Insightful is crucial to enhance productivity, ensuring efficient workflows and creating a culture of transparency and accountability.
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Unleash the potential of AI and elevate customer-centric marketing
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cloud services
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public cloud
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cx
Transformative Gen AI could revolutionise customer-centric marketing, allowing more personalisation and efficiency, states Rio Longacre, Managing Director at Slalom.
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Aqua Security celebrates consecutive year of channel growth
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edutech
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digital transformation
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application security
Aqua Security marks yet another year of substantial channel growth, reinforcing its place as the ultimate choice for service providers and partners.
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Fortinet upscales OT & CI cybersecurity in Asia-Pacific
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firewall
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network security
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iot security
Fortinet boosts operational technology and critical infrastructure cybersecurity measures in Asia-Pacific, appointing Michael Murphy to helm these initiatives.
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Manhattan Associates boosts retail with omni channel updates
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pos
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cx
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martech
Manhattan Associates unveils major update to its Manhattan Active Omni solution, aimed at redefining retail operations and improving customer engagement.
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Five top concerns in private cloud visibility
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private cloud
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malware
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breach prevention
Despite progress in perimeter security, the focus has shifted to private cloud networks, where insider threats prove costly.
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Exclusive: What makes HPE's Greenlake solutions stand out
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bi
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big data
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storage
In a rare interview, James Eagleton of Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) unveils how their ground-breaking data services are setting the benchmark for innovation in AI and cloud connectivity.
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Exclusive: How SAS is tackling risk management and compliance
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compliance
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ai
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customer service
Innovative analytics and AI company, SAS, led by Chris Schaub, is revolutionising risk management and compliance practices in Australia and New Zealand.
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BeyondTrust's 2024 report reveals top Microsoft vulnerabilities
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cloud services
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microsoft
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advanced persistent threat protection
BeyondTrust's 2024 Microsoft Vulnerabilities Report shows Elevation of Privilege (EoP) dominating the vulnerability class for a fourth year.