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Sendbird's new platform aims to cut business SMS costs by 30%

Sendbird launches Business Messaging platform, a cost-efficient omnichannel communication solution for businesses, potentially reducing message-related expenses by 30%.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Apr 2024

Encryption

Pegasus spyware could target iOS devices, says Group-IB

A recent analysis by Group-IB sheds light on the alarming potential of Pegasus spyware, exploring wider implications for the famed security of iOS products.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Mar 2024

Unified Communications

LeapXpert reveals Maxen, a GenAI app to boost client communication

LeapXpert introduces GenAI application, Maxen, envisioned to revolutionise client communications and enhance the productivity of relationship managers, with the official launch set in March 2024.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Mar 2024

Customer Experience

INTIX pioneers real-time marketing in event ticketing technology

Event ticketing tech firm, INTIX, pioneers the use of real-time marketing to engage customers, promote additional offerings, and enhance event revenues during an event.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Feb 2024

Encryption

Keeper Security introduces hardware key as sole 2FA method

Keeper Security boosts cybersecurity with new support for hardware security keys as the solitary Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) method to deter remote attacks.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jan 2024

Fintech

CBA & Vodafone collaborate to fight rising SMS scams in new venture

CBA and Vodafone join forces to combat the surge in SMS scams, using real-time intelligence to safeguard customers.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 6th Dec 2023

Multi-factor authentication

Rising cybersecurity threats prompt shift from traditional password methods

Rising cybersecurity threats prompt a shift from traditional, vulnerable password methods to phishing-resistant authentication solutions.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 27th Nov 2023

Customer Experience

Sydney firm Atomic.io shines in inaugural 2023 TMW 100 martech list

Sydney-based martech firm Atomic.io secures No. 2 spot for Innovation in Web/Mobile Platforms in the inaugural TMW 100 list.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 10th Nov 2023

Customer Experience

Access4 launches new SMS service to fuel partner growth

Access4, the UCaaS provider, has launched a new SMS service to fuel partner network growth and increase customer retention.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 24th May 2023

Multi-factor authentication

The future of authentication: four trends to watch in 2023

In a year of economic uncertainty and geopolitical tensions, it should be no surprise that the digital landscape is fraught with cyberthreats.

By Andrew Shikiar • 4 min read • Mon, 19th Dec 2022

Risk & Compliance

KnowBe4 identifies email and SMS security risks for APAC

More than half of APAC office workers (59%) don't believe using their work email for personal activity is a security risk, according to a study by KnowBe4.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Feb 2022

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Customer Experience

ACMA issues alert on rising loyalty points scam SMSs

ACMA warns of a surge in loyalty points scam SMSs, urges vigilance. Telstra blocked 11 million scam texts monthly but seeks public help to curb threats.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 15th May 2024

Data Protection

The messaging evolution and the fight against fraud

SMS revolution's downside: Europe tackles fraud epidemic through stringent data laws and sender verification in fight to preserve trust.

By John Bruner • 8 min read • Fri, 26th Apr 2024

Unified Communications

Aussies lose trust in traditional comms due to scam surge, study reveals

A surge in scams targeting traditional communication channels such as SMS and email has caused Australians to lose faith in these methods, with in-app messaging emerging as the most trusted platform, according to a recent study.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Mar 2024

Unified Communications

ScamBuster Thursday: Telstra launches new tactic to combat SMS scams

Over 250,000 potential SMS and MMS scams have been reported in Australia, seeping through Telstra's hotline, with the highest number recorded on Thursdays.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Feb 2024