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How the cloud security landscape will evolve in 2024
Data Protection

How the cloud security landscape will evolve in 2024

AI-driven threat actors' sophistication surge, increased data privacy concerns, and deepening supply chain security issues shape the cloud security landscape in 2024, experts forecast.

By Michal Lewy Harush • 6 min read • Fri, 2nd Feb 2024
Australian CIOs increase AI investment amid application sprawl concerns
Artificial Intelligence

Australian CIOs increase AI investment amid application sprawl concerns

Despite challenges, Australian CIOs are increasingly keen on AI, planning significant budget boosts as per Canva's latest survey.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 1st Feb 2024
Australian retail faces digital transformation challenges
Data Protection

Australian retail faces digital transformation challenges

New SOTI research uncovers growing demand for digital transformation in Australia's retail section, with 93% of consumers using in-store tech.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Wed, 31st Jan 2024

Global Stories

Middleware.io's full-stack observability cuts downtime costs by 59%
Application Performance Monitoring

Middleware.io's full-stack observability cuts downtime costs by 59%

Middleware.io's innovative cloud-based observability platform slashes downtime costs for businesses, offering comprehensive insight into tech stack functioning and heightening operational efficiency.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Feb 2024
Fortinet unveils rugged device for secure 5G capabilities
Firewalls

Fortinet unveils rugged device for secure 5G capabilities

Fortinet has unveiled a robust, compact appliance that intensifies secure networking and 5G connectivity for operational technology environments.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Feb 2024
Finance sector tops 2023 data breach list, Kroll report reveals
Data Protection

Finance sector tops 2023 data breach list, Kroll report reveals

Finance emerged as the sector most targeted by data breaches in 2023, with 27% of incidents, despite an 81% decrease in the insurance sector, says Kroll report.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Tue, 13th Feb 2024
Oracle debuts Generative AI service across its business applications
Generative AI

Oracle debuts Generative AI service across its business applications

Oracle launches its versatile Generative AI service in Sydney, integrating large language models from Cohive and Meta Llama 2 for diverse business applications.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 12th Feb 2024
Fortinet unveils rugged, compact device for harsh locations with 5G support
Unified Communications

Fortinet unveils rugged, compact device for harsh locations with 5G support

Fortinet introduces the robust FortiGate Rugged 70G with a 5G Dual Modem, engineered for harsh environments and offering top-tier AI-powered security and advanced networking capabilities, noting potential for remote ATM services.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 9th Feb 2024
Entrust moves towards acquisition of London firm Onfido
Data Privacy

Entrust moves towards acquisition of London firm Onfido

Minneapolis-based Entrust is in exclusive talks to acquire London's AI-powered identity verification tech leader, Onfido.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Feb 2024
Japan Airlines switches to Lufthansa's cloud for better IT security
Disaster Recovery

Japan Airlines switches to Lufthansa's cloud for better IT security

Japan Airlines (JAL) to enhance IT security and operational efficiency by transferring NetLine/Ops ++ MaintenanceControl to Lufthansa Systems' Global Aviation Cloud (GAC).

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Feb 2024
iboss launches ChatGPT Risk Module for enhanced AI interaction security
Cloud Access Security Broker

iboss launches ChatGPT Risk Module for enhanced AI interaction security

Cybersecurity leader iboss launches the state-of-the-art ChatGPT Risk Module, an addition to its Zero Trust SSE solution, ensuring robust data security when utilising AI technologies.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Feb 2024
Aussie consumers embrace instore tech but fret over data security
Data Protection

Aussie consumers embrace instore tech but fret over data security

Amidst pressures for digital integration in stores, 93% of Aussie consumers use in-store tech but 80% worry about data security, whilst 44% encounter technical issues, reveals a SOTI report.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 6th Feb 2024
Netpoleon & Adaptive Shield unite for SaaS security boost in ANZ
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Netpoleon & Adaptive Shield unite for SaaS security boost in ANZ

Netpoleon and Adaptive Shield are joining forces to address surging demand for secure Software as a Service (SaaS) solutions in Australia and New Zealand, in response to a rise in data breaches.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Feb 2024
Tech startup p0 secures $6.5m seed fund for software reliability solution
DevOps

Tech startup p0 secures $6.5m seed fund for software reliability solution

New tech start-up, p0, emerges from stealth with a unique approach to software testing, having successfully secured $6.5m seed funding led by Lightspeed Venture Partners.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 31st Jan 2024

Stories from Other Regions

AI uptake rises in financial services despite data challenges
Data Analytics

AI uptake rises in financial services despite data challenges

UK and US financial services and insurance firms are increasingly embracing AI, however, data silos and operational risk concerns are impeding widespread application, says an EXL study.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 6th Feb 2024
Beyond the hype: Navigating the future of generative AI
Data Privacy

Beyond the hype: Navigating the future of generative AI

AI is transitioning from novelty to business essential with generative AI tools bringing value to marketing and beyond, driving fact-based decisions, and addressing ethics and privacy concerns.

By Richard Phillips • 5 min read • Thu, 1st Feb 2024
UK businesses defy policies to pay ransomware attacks at alarming rate
Business Continuity

UK businesses defy policies to pay ransomware attacks at alarming rate

Despite policies against it, 97% of UK businesses have paid ransoms following cyberattacks in the past two years, reveals alarming research from Cohesity.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Wed, 31st Jan 2024