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UK tech leaders call for budget focus on growth & security
Artificial Intelligence

UK tech leaders call for budget focus on growth & security

As the UK prepares for its Autumn Budget, tech leaders advocate for tax reforms and investment to enhance growth and cybersecurity amid rising challenges.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Oct 2024

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NIS2 compliance puts financial strain on EMEA firms
Digital Transformation

NIS2 compliance puts financial strain on EMEA firms

New NIS2 directives are imposing hefty financial strains on EMEA firms, with 95% reallocating budgets to tackle compliance costs.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Oct 2024
Sysdig report highlights soaring costs of cloud attacks
Cloud Security

Sysdig report highlights soaring costs of cloud attacks

Sysdig's 2024 Global Threat Year-in-Review reveals cloud-based attacks are rising, with financial losses surpassing USD $100,000 daily from AI exploitation.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 31st Oct 2024
Technical debt hinders modernisation of identity systems
Migration

Technical debt hinders modernisation of identity systems

A survey by the Cloud Security Alliance reveals over half of organisations see technical debt as the main barrier to modernising their identity systems.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Oct 2024
Palo Alto Networks unveils AI-driven OT security solutions
Firewalls

Palo Alto Networks unveils AI-driven OT security solutions

Palo Alto Networks has unveiled advanced security solutions aimed at protecting operational technology environments from escalating cyber threats.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Oct 2024
Cohesity appoints Vasu Murthy as Chief Product Officer
Data Protection

Cohesity appoints Vasu Murthy as Chief Product Officer

Cohesity has appointed Vasu Murthy as Senior Vice President and Chief Product Officer to enhance its data security portfolio amid substantial growth.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Oct 2024
Data breaches cost firms an average of USD $677 million
Ransomware

Data breaches cost firms an average of USD $677 million

ExtraHop's new report reveals that data breaches cost publicly traded companies an average of USD $677 million, significantly higher than previously thought.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Wed, 30th Oct 2024
HMC Capital acquires Global Switch Australia, promising growth
High Performance Computing

HMC Capital acquires Global Switch Australia, promising growth

HMC Capital has acquired Global Switch Australia, a move set to reshape the region's data centre sector and enhance local investment and services.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Oct 2024
CyberCX appoints new industry leads in AUS & NZ sectors
Unified Communications

CyberCX appoints new industry leads in AUS & NZ sectors

CyberCX has appointed Megan Lane and Grant Walsh to lead the Health and Aged Care, and Telecommunications sectors in Australia and New Zealand.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Oct 2024
How technology modernisation is driving business resilience
Disaster Recovery

How technology modernisation is driving business resilience

As challenges in IT and security mount, over half of CIOs plan to modernise infrastructure, prioritising hybrid cloud strategies for enhanced resilience.

By Dan Cox • 4 min read • Tue, 29th Oct 2024

Stories from Other Regions

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Sensand launches platform to transform carbon credit market
Agricultural Technology

Sensand launches platform to transform carbon credit market

Melbourne's Sensand has launched a pioneering platform aimed at boosting transparency and efficiency in the carbon credit market for Australian businesses.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 31st Oct 2024
Palo Alto Networks launches free cyber education in NZ
EduTech

Palo Alto Networks launches free cyber education in NZ

Palo Alto Networks has launched its CyberFit Nation programme in New Zealand, offering free online cybersecurity education amid rising cybercrime incidents.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Oct 2024
How aligning IT investments with broader business goals leads to long-term success
Digital Transformation

How aligning IT investments with broader business goals leads to long-term success

Australian firms are recognising technology as a key strategic driver, with 68% of C-suite executives prioritising operational efficiency in digital investments.

By John Harding • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Oct 2024
Hospitality sector shows resilience with 7% sales growth
Hospitality

Hospitality sector shows resilience with 7% sales growth

Quantaco's Hospitality Industry Update reveals a 7% increase in weekly sales in Q1 2025, highlighting resilience amid rising living costs.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Oct 2024
Burnout rises to 61% in NZ as financial stress impacts workers
Mental Health

Burnout rises to 61% in NZ as financial stress impacts workers

A new report reveals that 61% of New Zealand employees experience burnout, with financial stress and the rising cost of living cited as key contributors.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Oct 2024
Singapore's rush to adopt AI is increasing cybersecurity risks
Network Infrastructure

Singapore's rush to adopt AI is increasing cybersecurity risks

In Singapore, 82% of business leaders fear risks from rapid AI adoption, as cybersecurity concerns rise alongside pressure to implement generative AI.

By Paul Gampe • 4 min read • Tue, 29th Oct 2024
Fortinet & NAB host Cyber Codefest to boost skills
Firewalls

Fortinet & NAB host Cyber Codefest to boost skills

Fortinet and National Australia Bank have launched the third Cyber Codefest in Melbourne, boosting cybersecurity skills among students during Awareness Month.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Oct 2024