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Sage & Stripe expand partnership to streamline SMB payments
Crypto

Sage & Stripe expand partnership to streamline SMB payments

Sage expands its partnership with Stripe to enhance payment processing and cashflow management for small and mid-sized businesses.

By Shannon Williams • 2 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
Ensuring cloud security a critical priority for businesses
Virtualisation

Ensuring cloud security a critical priority for businesses

As cloud adoption accelerates, research by Kaspersky and ISG shows 96% of businesses embrace cloud-native tech; 48% cite data security as a top concern.

By Shannon Williams • 4 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
Google Cloud releases air-gapped appliance for harsh environments
Firewalls

Google Cloud releases air-gapped appliance for harsh environments

Google Cloud launches its air-gapped appliance, offering AI capabilities to remote environments like disaster zones and mobile operations, enhancing local data processing.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Jul 2024
Commvault appoints Pranay Ahlawat as first CTAIO for AI focus
Software-as-a-Service

Commvault appoints Pranay Ahlawat as first CTAIO for AI focus

Commvault appoints Pranay Ahlawat as its first Chief Technology and AI Officer, aiming to enhance cyber resilience through advanced AI innovations amid rising cyber threats.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Jul 2024
How payment service providers and merchants can enhance the eCommerce payment experience
Customer Experience

How payment service providers and merchants can enhance the eCommerce payment experience

As eCommerce surges towards a projected USD $9.3 trillion by 2027, merchants and payment providers must enhance security and convenience to reduce cart abandonment.

By Jukka Yliuntinen • 5 min read • Fri, 19th Jul 2024
Eclypses launches Secure MTE data protection on AWS Marketplace
Firewalls

Eclypses launches Secure MTE data protection on AWS Marketplace

Eclypses' Secure MTE data protection tech is now on the AWS Marketplace, offering validated FIPS 140-3 security and seamless integration for enhanced data protection.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Jul 2024
Pursuing an AI project? Get your data in order first!
Storage

Pursuing an AI project? Get your data in order first!

Asia Pacific firms leveraging AI must prioritise data management to mitigate risks, ensure compliance, and achieve long-term success in AI initiatives.

By Andy Ng • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Jul 2024
Gap found between data security perceptions & breach reality
EduTech

Gap found between data security perceptions & breach reality

Report reveals a disconnect between perceived and actual data security, with 63% of firms overestimating their protective measures despite record data breaches.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 15th Jul 2024

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Affinidi unveils Iota Framework for secure data sharing
Marketing Technologies

Affinidi unveils Iota Framework for secure data sharing

Affinidi unveils the Affinidi Iota Framework at WeAreDevelopers World Congress, transforming data sharing with explicit consent and enhanced user control.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 30th Jul 2024
Australian firms overestimate cyber resilience as attacks rise
Ransomware

Australian firms overestimate cyber resilience as attacks rise

Australian companies overestimate their cyber resilience amid rising attacks, with 60% having faced ransomware recently and many willing to pay ransoms.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 30th Jul 2024
Fake Wi-Fi hotspots in Australian airports threaten data security
Airports

Fake Wi-Fi hotspots in Australian airports threaten data security

Free Wi-Fi networks at Australian airports have been found to be set up with malicious intent to steal data, warns SearchInform's analyst Sergio Bertoni.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Jul 2024
Immutability is the cornerstone of a safe enterprise
Data Protection

Immutability is the cornerstone of a safe enterprise

Immutability is vital for Australian enterprises, ensuring data integrity, compliance, and trust amidst rising cyber threats and stringent regulations.

By Martin Creighan • 4 min read • Mon, 29th Jul 2024
Australia ranks fourth globally in GenAI maturity & usage
Unified Communications

Australia ranks fourth globally in GenAI maturity & usage

Australia ranks fourth globally in GenAI adoption, trailing only China, the UK, and the US, with 63% of local organisations embracing the technology.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 25th Jul 2024
United Kingdom to introduce stricter AI Bill in King's Speech
Marketing Technologies

United Kingdom to introduce stricter AI Bill in King's Speech

The UK government announced an AI Bill in the King's Speech, aiming to shift from flexible frameworks to binding regulations ensuring responsible AI use.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jul 2024
Cyberattack concerns grow among Singapore & Malaysia firms
Ransomware

Cyberattack concerns grow among Singapore & Malaysia firms

New research reveals alarming cyberattack trends in Singapore and Malaysia, with many companies resorting to paying ransoms.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Tue, 16th Jul 2024