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Macrium launches Reflect X, advancing backup technology

Tue, 15th Oct 2024
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Macrium has unveiled Reflect X, a cutting-edge backup solution boasting doubled recovery speeds and native support for ARM devices, enhancing operational resilience.
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Orro launches infrastructure services for Australia & NZ

Tue, 15th Oct 2024
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Orro has launched a new division, Orro Critical Infrastructure, to enhance Operational Technology services for critical infrastructure in Australia and New Zealand.
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Halliburton cyberattack highlights critical infrastructure vulnerability

Wed, 28th Aug 2024
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Halliburton's recent cyberattack underscores the urgent need for heightened cybersecurity in the energy sector, stressing proactive measures and robust recovery plans.
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Ransomware recovery costs soar in energy & water sectors

Tue, 23rd Jul 2024
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utilities
Sophos reports a fourfold rise in median recovery costs for energy and water sectors to USD $3 million in 2024, highlighting critical infrastructure vulnerabilities.
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AIOps could save energy sector millions says New Relic report

Wed, 19th Jun 2024
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Energy sector outages are costing over USD $34 million annually, reveals a New Relic report. Enhanced observability and AIOps adoption are key strategies for mitigation.
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What Artificial Intelligence means for Your KiwiSaver account

Thu, 16th May 2024
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AI could revolutionise KiwiSaver accounts by providing real-time data insights, optimising investments, and driving wealth creation for 3.25+ million investors.
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Africa serves as testing ground for nation-state cyber warfare, says Performanta

Tue, 30th Apr 2024
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African nations are becoming testing grounds for sophisticated ransomware attacks, becoming primary targets before developed nations, according to cybersecurity firm Performanta.
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Aiven tackles carbon emissions in tech ahead of World Earth Day

Fri, 19th Apr 2024
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australian government
Aiven commits to sustainable operations in the tech sector, highlighting the urgent need for carbon emissions reduction in light of equivalent pollution levels to the aviation industry.
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Rising foreign interference exploits insider threats, says DTEX report

Wed, 10th Apr 2024
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DTEX Systems' report warns that nation state actors are increasingly exploiting insider threats, escalating their interference and intellectual property theft. The issue necessitates urgent attention for enhancing defensive resilience of entities.
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Neat appoints Jason MacBride as its Oceania Regional Director

Tue, 2nd Apr 2024
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Neat appoints Jason MacBride as their new Regional Director for Australia and New Zealand, placing him at the helm of the company's growth strategy across the Oceania region.
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Salient Predictions unveils upgraded model for weather risk management

Thu, 21st Mar 2024
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Salient Predictions introduces an upgraded model aimed at transforming risk management in key sectors such as energy, agriculture, and insurance, offering advanced foresight for weather-related disasters.
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BP executive Camille Drummond joins BlackLine's board of directors

Thu, 21st Mar 2024
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Camille Drummond, BP's Senior VP of Global Business Services and diversity advocate, has joined BlackLine's board of directors, bringing three decades of energy sector expertise to the leading digital finance transformation firm.
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UK wind energy firms lack sufficient cybersecurity, warns Cyber Energia

Thu, 14th Mar 2024
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cybersecurity
Only 1% of UK wind energy firms protected against rising cyber threats, Cyber Energia's assessment shows amid a steep surge in daily cyber-attacks.
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Three reasons why open standards will be at the heart of energy transition

Fri, 1st Mar 2024
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sustainability
Open standards are pivotal to the transition from fossil-based to renewable energy, ensuring compatibility, averting vendor lock-in, and ensuring flexibility.
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New Zealand's energy sector leaps ahead with successful solar pilot

Thu, 29th Feb 2024
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New Zealand's sustainable energy solutions advance as Ara Ake and SolarZero successfully pilot a Virtual Power Plant, utilising solar energy from 10,000 homes to manage winter energy demand spikes.
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Goldilock & Patriot Tools team up for US cyber defence

Thu, 22nd Feb 2024
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Goldilock, UK-based developer of a NATO-endorsed cyber kill-switch, has revealed a crucial strategy to beef up American security.
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Rising threats to operational tech & IoT networks, warns Nozomi

Tue, 13th Feb 2024
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iot security
Network case anomalies surge 19%, marking a rising and sophisticated threat to operational technology and IoT environments, with manufacturing vulnerabilities rocketing 230%, warns Nozomi Networks Labs.
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AVEVA opens global design competition for AI-powered solutions

Mon, 29th Jan 2024
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clean technologies
AVEVA, a leading industrial software company, launches its first-ever global E3D Design Competition, challenging users to create innovative AI and machine learning solutions to address business challenges.
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APAC retail sector hardest hit by cyberattacks due to insufficient funding

Mon, 11th Dec 2023
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APAC retail industry shows highest rate of cyberattacks in past 2 years due to poor cybersecurity investment.
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Siemens Energy, Tenable enhance energy sector cybersecurity with partnership

Fri, 27th Oct 2023
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Siemens Energy and Tenable, Inc. are reinforcing their partnership to bolster operational technology cybersecurity in the energy sector.