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Unlocking the ingenuity of the crowd: Winning the war on cybercrime

Sat, 27th Jul 2024
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Enterprises are prioritising security over digital transformation as cybercrime's global cost approaches USD $9.5 trillion. Is crowdsourced security the answer?.
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Exclusive: Outsized's Sarah Kahlau on ANZ's flexible talent solutions

Fri, 26th Jul 2024
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Sarah Kahlau, MD of Outsized ANZ, discusses the firm's strategic expansion, flexible talent solutions, and unique human-first approach in a high-growth region.
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Campaign management software market to reach $10.2B by 2034

Tue, 23rd Jul 2024
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The global campaign management software market is set to soar to USD$4.8 billion by 2024 and may reach USD$10.2 billion by 2034, driven by AI and cloud innovations.
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Study shows artists & designers embrace AI despite fears

Wed, 3rd Jul 2024
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Eight in ten artists worry AI will take their jobs, yet many are embracing its benefits, recognising it as essential for future generations, research finds.
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Fortinet report highlights global cybersecurity skills shortage

Thu, 27th Jun 2024
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Fortinet's latest report reveals a global cybersecurity skills shortage, with 90% of organisations facing breaches, emphasising urgent needs for training and resources.
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Kaspersky launches new course on Windows digital forensics

Wed, 26th Jun 2024
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Kaspersky introduces a Windows digital forensics course to empower InfoSec professionals with essential skills in detecting and analysing digital evidence.
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NZ Government urged to lead in tackling cyber challenges

Wed, 19th Jun 2024
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Splunk's VP is urging the New Zealand Government to establish consistent standards and centralised investment to avoid evolving cyber threats.
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97% of cyber security teams using AI tools, says report

Tue, 11th Jun 2024
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A new Check Point Software report reveals over 97% of security teams are using AI tools, enhancing response rates and reducing data loss amid a critical skills gap.
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Digital trust underfunded despite its growing importance

Wed, 5th Jun 2024
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A new ISACA report reveals organisations worldwide recognise the rising importance of digital trust but substantially underfund initiatives.
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MSP survey: cybersecurity skills shortage & technology updates lead challenges

Thu, 30th May 2024
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Sophos' MSP Perspectives 2024 survey reveals that keeping up with the latest cybersecurity technologies is the top challenge for MSPs, according to 39% of respondents.
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Exclusive: How SonicWall is staying ahead of cyber threats

Fri, 24th May 2024
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SonicWall's VP of Sales, Debasish Mukherjee, elucidates on the firm's strategic approach to proactively counter rising cyber threats with comprehensive, AI-driven solutions.
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FDM Group & Cisco team up to bridge digital skills gap

Mon, 6th May 2024
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FDM Group collaborates with Cisco Networking Academy in a bid to bridge the digital skills gap through specialist programmes in cybersecurity, cloud computing, and digital evolution.
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Gen AI optimism high in ANZ but cybersecurity concerns loom

Thu, 25th Apr 2024
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While ANZ business and IT leaders express high optimism for Gen AI's potential, cybersecurity concerns remain a dominant issue, especially following large-scale data breaches.
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AI skills could boost New Zealand salaries by 30%, says AWS

Thu, 18th Apr 2024
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New AWS research suggests that nurturing AI skills could increase salaries by over 30% and boost career growth in New Zealand's workforce.
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Tech firms acknowledge neurodiversity skills gap, study reveals

Thu, 11th Apr 2024
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Despite acknowledging the skills gap, a third of tech firms admit to significant lack of neurodiversity in their workforce, says a study by Wiley Edge.
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Darktrace shifts to proactive AI strategy to combat rising cyber threats

Tue, 9th Apr 2024
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In response to rising AI-driven cyber threats, Darktrace is repositioning to a platform-based strategy aimed at better equipping businesses to anticipate and counter these advanced cyber attacks.
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Microsoft & Tanium's AI breakthrough boosts cybersecurity support

Wed, 3rd Apr 2024
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Microsoft has launched the innovative Copilot for Security in partnership with Tanium, offering the first advanced AI solution for the security sector to bridge the industry's skills gap.
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Check Point launches Infinity AI Copilot tackling cybersecurity challenges

Wed, 31st Jan 2024
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Check Point Software pioneers the next era of cybersecurity with its Infinity AI Copilot, an AI-driven platform designed to address the alarming global rise in ransomware attacks and bolster security measures in the face of a deepening skills shortage.
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50th graduate from DC designer pathway programme

Fri, 26th Jan 2024
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B&W Engineering, a global leader in data centre design, enrols its 50th graduate into their comprehensive Global Graduate Pathway Programme, paving a clear career path for new talent.
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SnapLogic reveals high demand for data skills in ANZ report

Thu, 25th Jan 2024
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SnapLogic's report shows strong demand for data and analytics professionals in Australia and New Zealand, with AI's transformative impact and the crucial role of cybersecurity in data strategies taking centre stage.