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Exclusive: Tenable's growth driven by strategic moves and channel focus

Mon, 17th Mar 2025
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Tenable is experiencing remarkable growth thanks to strategic acquisitions and a channel-first approach, enhancing its leadership in exposure management.
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Exclusive: GBG's Carol Chris on innovation, fraud prevention and growth

Fri, 14th Mar 2025
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Carol Chris, General Manager of GBG APAC, emphasises innovation in fraud prevention amid rising data breaches, as demand for compliance solutions grows.
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Infosys highlights AI's growing impact on global industries

Thu, 13th Mar 2025
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A new survey by Infosys Knowledge Institute reveals a significant shift towards scaled AI deployment across industries, driven by reduced costs and improved success rates.
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Australian downtime costs climb to AUD $86 billion annually

Thu, 13th Mar 2025
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Splunk's report reveals Australian firms could lose AUD $86 billion annually from unplanned downtime, raising concerns over cybersecurity resilience in the region.
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Decentralized Finance: Reimagining the future of financial systems

Wed, 12th Mar 2025
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Decentralised Finance is poised to revolutionise financial systems globally, promoting transparency, inclusivity, and drastically reducing transaction costs.
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Publicis Sapient joins forces with AWS for AI cloud solutions

Wed, 12th Mar 2025
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Publicis Sapient has partnered with AWS to use AI and machine learning to assist businesses in cloud migration and personalised customer experiences.
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ANZ banks tackle legacy systems with modernisation push

Tue, 11th Mar 2025
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Australian and New Zealand banks are investing billions in ICT, but the challenge remains: how to ensure these funds translate into tangible business value.
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Group-IB's fraud solution now accessible via AWS Marketplace

Tue, 11th Mar 2025
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Group-IB's Fraud Protection solution is now available on AWS Marketplace, enhancing online security for businesses against fraud-related threats.
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Hackers exploit botnet to attack Microsoft 365 accounts

Fri, 7th Mar 2025
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A newly uncovered botnet of over 130,000 compromised devices is exploiting Microsoft 365 accounts through password spraying attacks, raising security alarms.
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New Zealanders spent 24 million hours on hold in 2024

Thu, 6th Mar 2025
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A report reveals New Zealanders spent 24 million hours on hold for customer service in 2024, with two-thirds considering switching providers due to delays.
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Zoom & Mitel launch hybrid communications solution

Thu, 6th Mar 2025
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Zoom and Mitel have unveiled a new hybrid communication solution that merges Zoom's collaboration features with Mitel's telephony systems, catering to enterprises' evolving needs.
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Straker & IGUAZU launch AI tool for Japan's financials

Thu, 6th Mar 2025
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Straker and IGUAZU have unveiled SwiftBridge, an AI tool aimed at helping Japanese firms meet new bilingual financial reporting regulations by 2025.
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The race to six: Navigating the path to sustainable growth

Thu, 6th Mar 2025
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CEOs across industries share a common challenge: the quest for sustainable growth. Aiming for six per cent annual growth, firms must optimise processes and harness automation.
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Huawei Cloud unveils AI-native solutions for global growth

Thu, 6th Mar 2025
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Huawei Cloud has launched innovative services aimed at accelerating the transition to AI-native architectures, marking significant growth and industry leadership.
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Abacus Group appoints Kubycheck as Chief People Officer

Wed, 5th Mar 2025
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Abacus Group has appointed Elizabeth Kubycheck as Chief People Officer and Chief of Staff to enhance its global people strategy amid expansion efforts.
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Banks to boost risk tech investment amid macro challenges

Wed, 5th Mar 2025
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Seventy-five per cent of banks are set to increase investment in risk technology, as a global report highlights rising priorities amid macroeconomic challenges.
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DigiCert leads new PKI for financial industry security

Mon, 3rd Mar 2025
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DigiCert has been appointed by the American Standards Committee X9 to oversee a new Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) for global financial institutions.
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China cyber espionage surge driven by AI deception tactics

Thu, 27th Feb 2025
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CrowdStrike's research reveals a staggering 150% rise in China-linked cyber espionage, fuelled by AI tactics, posing significant risks across various industries.
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Zscaler launches asset exposure tool to tackle cyber risks

Thu, 27th Feb 2025
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Zscaler has unveiled its Asset Exposure Management tool, enhancing organisations' asset risk management within its Continuous Threat Exposure Management framework.
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Massive botnet targets Microsoft 365 with stealth attacks

Wed, 26th Feb 2025
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A newly discovered botnet, consisting of over 130,000 compromised devices, is targeting Microsoft 365 accounts with password spraying attacks, linked to China-based actors.