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Palo Alto Networks launches Nebula for network security
Firewalls

Palo Alto Networks launches Nebula for network security

Palo Alto Networks has announced the upgrade of its PAN-OS software to help find the evasive, zero-day attacks.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Feb 2022
Teradata, Microsoft partnership integrates data platform with Azure
Public Cloud

Teradata, Microsoft partnership integrates data platform with Azure

Businesses seeking to modernise their data analytics workloads with security, reliability, and elasticity can leverage the technology of both companies.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Feb 2022
APAC organisations forking out millions due to ransomware
Malware

APAC organisations forking out millions due to ransomware

80% of organisations in APAC were affected by ransomware attacks in 2021, with over half paying the ransom, according to a report by Claroty.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Feb 2022
NICE CXone selected to digitally transform Aussie education provider contact centre
Unified Communications

NICE CXone selected to digitally transform Aussie education provider contact centre

Wodonga TAFE chooses NICE CXone as the centrepiece of its contact centre, aiming to improve reporting and remote working capabilities.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Feb 2022
Blue Yonder sees 44% increase in Software as a Service revenue - Q4 2021 results
Partner Programmes

Blue Yonder sees 44% increase in Software as a Service revenue - Q4 2021 results

Blue Yonder achieves record-breaking year with a 44% increase in SaaS revenue and annualised recurring revenue of AU$475m.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Feb 2022
SAP Australia and New Zealand announces key leadership appointments
Digital Transformation

SAP Australia and New Zealand announces key leadership appointments

SAP ANZ announces changes to its leadership team, with Phil Cameron taking over as COO and Pete Andrew assuming the new role of head of industries.

By Zach Thompson • 4 min read • Thu, 3rd Feb 2022
A new report shows RaaS dominates, but defences are gaining the upper hand
Malware

A new report shows RaaS dominates, but defences are gaining the upper hand

Organizations fight back against increasing cyber threats as ransomware attacks dominate and state-sponsored actions rise, says Nozomi Networks report.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Feb 2022
Lightstorm & DE-CIX bolster interconnection for India service providers
DataCentre infrastructure

Lightstorm & DE-CIX bolster interconnection for India service providers

DE-CIX chief executive officer Ivo Ivanov says the company is thrilled to expand its partner network in India.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Feb 2022
Show, don't tell: CISOs encouraged to be security 'influencers' rather than 'enforcers'
Malware

Show, don't tell: CISOs encouraged to be security 'influencers' rather than 'enforcers'

Show, don't tell: That's the approach CISOs need to take if they want to better manage cybersecurity in their organisation, according to a new report from KPMG.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Feb 2022
Employee engagement on the rise in Australia and New Zealand
Hybrid & Remote Work

Employee engagement on the rise in Australia and New Zealand

Employee engagement in Australia and New Zealand continues to rise, with a 15-point increase in the last two years, according to Qualtrics.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Tue, 1st Feb 2022
To click or not to click: What F-Secure learned from phishing 80,000 people
DevOps

To click or not to click: What F-Secure learned from phishing 80,000 people

According to a new study from F-Secure, phishing emails mimicking HR announcements or asking for assistance with invoicing get the most clicks from recipients.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 4 min read • Fri, 28th Jan 2022
IDC reveals its top 10 IT industry trends for Australia and New Zealand - report
IT Industry

IDC reveals its top 10 IT industry trends for Australia and New Zealand - report

IDC publishes report on top 10 IT industry trends for Australia and New Zealand, predicting a shift to digital-first organisations.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Jan 2022
Kaspersky maps out supply chain resilience plans in APAC
Supply Chain

Kaspersky maps out supply chain resilience plans in APAC

Asia-Pacific region experiences a surge in digitalization but weak cybersecurity measures leave ICT supply chains vulnerable to cyber attacks, says Kaspersky.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 4 min read • Mon, 24th Jan 2022
The three information management trends strengthening resilience in 2022
Malware

The three information management trends strengthening resilience in 2022

With recent business uncertainty, resilience has become one of the most important organisational values leaders can adopt.

By Antti Nivala • 4 min read • Fri, 21st Jan 2022
DeFi blockchain ecosystem powered by facial recognition becomes Aus first
Surveillance

DeFi blockchain ecosystem powered by facial recognition becomes Aus first

BAXE, IDEMIA, and Haventec have partnered to launch a decentralised blockchain ecosystem using facial authentication for identity verification in Australia. .

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Jan 2022

Stories from Other Regions

NZ tech sector has what it takes to attract international investment - industry boss
Digital Transformation

NZ tech sector has what it takes to attract international investment - industry boss

Tech sector aims to attract international investors as large tech sector investors explore opportunities in New Zealand.

By RNZ • 2 min read • Thu, 27th Jan 2022
Advantage hires new senior cyber security engineer
Hyperscale

Advantage hires new senior cyber security engineer

Advantage has employed the services of Dr Bryce Antony in response to the increasing demand for cybersecurity mitigation strategies.

By Mitchell Hageman • 2 min read • Tue, 25th Jan 2022