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Mastercard unveils biometric payment passkey service
Surveillance

Mastercard unveils biometric payment passkey service

Mastercard has unveiled enhancements to its Payment Passkey Service, introducing biometric authentication to streamline secure online transactions.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Nov 2024
Eagle Eye partners with Neophyte.ai for AI retail insights
Data Analytics

Eagle Eye partners with Neophyte.ai for AI retail insights

Eagle Eye has teamed up with Neophyte.ai to revolutionise retail marketing, using real-time data to enhance customer engagement and insights.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Wed, 6th Nov 2024
Broadcom unveils VMware Cloud Foundation enhancements
Virtualisation

Broadcom unveils VMware Cloud Foundation enhancements

Broadcom unveiled enhancements to VMware Cloud Foundation, boosting generative AI, cybersecurity, and sovereign cloud solutions.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Nov 2024
N-able enhances Cove protection with Fortified Copies feature
Firewalls

N-able enhances Cove protection with Fortified Copies feature

N-able has launched Fortified Copies from Cove Data Protection, a feature designed to automate backup immutability and bolster data security against ransomware.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 5th Nov 2024
AC Milan enhances performance & fan experience with AI
Storage

AC Milan enhances performance & fan experience with AI

AC Milan has partnered with Pure Storage to enhance AI-driven performance and fan engagement, streamlining content creation and data management.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 4th Nov 2024
Navigating the evolving landscape of cyber risk management
Digital Transformation

Navigating the evolving landscape of cyber risk management

As digital transformation reshapes businesses, enhancing cyber risk management has become essential for protecting critical infrastructure and national interests.

By Sam Salehi • 4 min read • Mon, 4th Nov 2024
Bitdefender reveals malvertising campaign targeting Meta
Malware

Bitdefender reveals malvertising campaign targeting Meta

Bitdefender has revealed a widespread malvertising campaign targeting mainly middle-aged males in Australia, exploiting Meta business and personal accounts.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Nov 2024
AI governance & data intelligence pivotal for 2024
Data Analytics

AI governance & data intelligence pivotal for 2024

The 2024 State of Data Intelligence Report highlights AI governance as a key challenge, revealing a surge in data marketplace adoption and strategic initiatives.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Nov 2024
Akamai bolsters Account Protector against cyber threats
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Akamai bolsters Account Protector against cyber threats

Akamai Technologies has launched upgrades to its Account Protector, enhancing security against cyber threats amid rising scams costing shoppers GBP £10 million.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Nov 2024
Nearly half exclude cybersecurity from AI projects, survey says
Marketing Technologies

Nearly half exclude cybersecurity from AI projects, survey says

A recent ISACA study reveals nearly half of companies in Oceania neglect cybersecurity teams in AI development, raising concerns over potential vulnerabilities.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Nov 2024

Stories from Other Regions

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Australian firm DSI expands global cyber standard SMB1001
Cybersecurity

Australian firm DSI expands global cyber standard SMB1001

Dynamic Standards International has announced its expansion into global markets with the SMB1001 standard to enhance cybersecurity for SMBs, starting 2025.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Nov 2024
Australian firms lag in AI data compliance, reports Vanta
Risk & Compliance

Australian firms lag in AI data compliance, reports Vanta

Less than one in three Australian businesses comply with regulations regarding customer data use for AI training, Vanta's report reveals.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Nov 2024
Chris Huntingford appointed ANS AI director for 2024 push
Digital Transformation

Chris Huntingford appointed ANS AI director for 2024 push

Chris Huntingford has been appointed Director of AI at ANS, tasked with enhancing the firm's AI strategy after being named Microsoft UK Services Partner of the Year 2024.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Wed, 6th Nov 2024
Enterprise data and Generative AI: Safeguarding innovation and security in Australia's cyber landscape
Data Protection

Enterprise data and Generative AI: Safeguarding innovation and security in Australia's cyber landscape

The rise of Generative AI in Australia prompts questions about data security, as enterprises seek to balance innovation with robust protective measures.

By Heng Mok • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Nov 2024
Academia acquires Smartdesc to boost managed services
Cybersecurity

Academia acquires Smartdesc to boost managed services

Academia has acquired Smartdesc for GBP £9 million, aiming to enhance its Technical Services portfolio and expand in the managed services sector.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 4th Nov 2024
Exclusive: How Treasury Wines is using GPTStrategic's new AI assistant
Partner Programmes

Exclusive: How Treasury Wines is using GPTStrategic's new AI assistant

Treasury Wines has embraced GPTStrategic's AI assistant, enhancing decision-making and operational efficiency within its GBP £2.5 billion business.

By Melania Watson • 6 min read • Mon, 4th Nov 2024
Cloud technology key to solving insurance industry issues
Software-as-a-Service

Cloud technology key to solving insurance industry issues

Cloud technology is revolutionising the insurance sector, with nearly 77% of Australian brokers feeling unprepared to boost productivity, warns JAVLN.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Oct 2024