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Optimation reaches the NZ Hi-Tech Awards 2024 finals
Optimation

Optimation reaches the NZ Hi-Tech Awards 2024 finals

Optimation, a tech solutions provider, is a finalist in the NZ Hi-Tech Awards 2024 for their pioneering product, Optimation Connect.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Apr 2024

Global Stories

Online services stories

Cloudflare outage spotlights systemic risks in cloud resilience
Firewalls

Cloudflare outage spotlights systemic risks in cloud resilience

Yesterday's Cloudflare outage triggered widespread 5xx errors, exposing systemic risks in cloud resilience and sparking calls for stronger multi-cloud strategies.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
hCaptcha report finds most residential proxy use fuels cybercrime
Malware

hCaptcha report finds most residential proxy use fuels cybercrime

hCaptcha reveals up to 95% of traffic on residential proxy networks fuels cybercrime, exposing flaws in current online security measures.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Aug 2025
Fitness apps face scrutiny over data security risks
Cybersecurity

Fitness apps face scrutiny over data security risks

As digital fitness services surge in popularity, Kaspersky warns users of potential data security risks, urging precautions to protect personal information.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Jan 2025
HackerOne report reveals AI risks dominate security concerns
Blockchain

HackerOne report reveals AI risks dominate security concerns

The latest Hacker-Powered Security Report reveals 48% of security professionals cite AI as their top threat, amid a surge in AI-related vulnerabilities.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Nov 2024
Kaspersky highlights the critical role of phone numbers in digital security
Phishing

Kaspersky highlights the critical role of phone numbers in digital security

Phone numbers are now as crucial as digital fingerprints, warns Kaspersky, urging users to secure them against potential misuse and compromise.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 25th Jul 2024
RETN launches DDoS mitigation platform, boosting scrubbing capacity 5,000%
Firewalls

RETN launches DDoS mitigation platform, boosting scrubbing capacity 5,000%

RETN develops a ground-breaking DDoS mitigation platform, amplifying scrubbing capacity by an impressive 5,000%, and offering businesses superior network level protection.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Apr 2024
UK internet users at risk due to password duplication
Multi-factor authentication

UK internet users at risk due to password duplication

Nearly 40% of UK internet users risk data breaches by using identical passwords for multiple accounts, according to Yubico.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Dec 2023

Stories from Other Regions

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UK banking sector most trusted despite low confidence
Biometrics

UK banking sector most trusted despite low confidence

The UK banking sector ranks as the most trusted for sharing personal data, yet just 51% of consumers show confidence, revealing significant generational divides.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 18th Apr 2025
Seqwater relies on ATech for seamless cyclone coverage
Cybersecurity

Seqwater relies on ATech for seamless cyclone coverage

During Tropical Cyclone Alfred, Seqwater and a local council maintained vital online services thanks to ATech's resilient cloud hosting in Queensland.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 4th Apr 2025
Will Kirk teams up with BT to digitise UK heritage firms
Robotics

Will Kirk teams up with BT to digitise UK heritage firms

Will Kirk has teamed up with BT to promote tech adoption among UK heritage businesses, as research reveals two-thirds value technology for tradition.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Dec 2024
Adobe report: Australian digital services could save $12 billion
Digital Transformation

Adobe report: Australian digital services could save $12 billion

Adobe's 2024 Digital Government Index highlights that enhancing digital services could save Australia $12 billion and improve access for citizens.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Nov 2024
Five best practices for consumers to protect their personal data in the new world of AI
Data Protection

Five best practices for consumers to protect their personal data in the new world of AI

As concerns about AI escalate, Australians are urged to adopt five key practices to better protect their personal data and enhance digital security.

By James Blake • 2 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
Queensland councils enhance digital tools with Granicus
Digital Transformation

Queensland councils enhance digital tools with Granicus

The Local Government Association of Queensland has teamed up with Granicus to boost digital tools aimed at enhancing community liveability across the state.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 9th Oct 2024
Swoon expands IDHL contract to boost digital performance
Customer Experience

Swoon expands IDHL contract to boost digital performance

Swoon expands contract with IDHL to boost digital performance, adding Paid Media, Technical SEO, and Digital PR to their successful partnership.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Oct 2024
Queensland harnesses Optimation Connect for justice rehabilitation
Online services

Queensland harnesses Optimation Connect for justice rehabilitation

Queensland Corrective Services pioneers a digital revolution in justice rehabilitation by introducing Optimation Connect, a biometric-enabled system aimed at inclusive and accessible case management.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Apr 2024
Indian banks embrace FICO Platform for business growth
Data Analytics

Indian banks embrace FICO Platform for business growth

Indian private-sector banks are adopting the FICO Platform to enhance growth and decision-making via AI capabilities.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Dec 2023