Australian stories - Page 31

Gallagher Security names Freeway Security Wholesalers lead vendor for their Gallagher SMB solution in Australia, announced at Adelaide's Jarmers Kitchen.

Australia ranks fourth globally in AI optimism, surpassing the USA and UK, says a new IFS study. Skill investment drives positivity towards AI adoption.

Cysurance partners with Sophos to bring its successful US cyber protection program to Australia, offering enhanced ransomware protection and cyber-insurance policies.

HR Path has secured a landmark EUR €500 million investment from Ardian, fuelling its expansion and service enhancement in the Asia Pacific region.

The global smart city kiosk market is set for robust growth, expanding from USD $26.9 billion in 2023 to USD $93.7 billion by 2034, with a 12.2% CAGR, per Future Market Insights.

Xero has launched the second Xero Beautiful Business Fund to help small businesses and non-profits with their expansion plans.

Xero's Beautiful Business Fund returns in 2024, offering over NZD $750,000 in funding to support small businesses and nonprofits globally in four key categories.

New PagerDuty research finds digital incident costs in Australia average AUD $1,036,327, with automation touted as crucial for mitigating financial impacts.

Sektor appointed as exclusive ANZ distributor for HAT Collective, set to introduce ergonomic office furniture solutions to the region, enhancing workplace comfort.

A new Commvault report reveals that just 13% of businesses are cyber mature, emphasising the need for increased preparedness against cyber threats.

BlackBerry's Q1 2024 report reveals unprecedented cyber threats, detecting 3.1 million attacks and a 40% rise in new malware, spotlighting surging global cybersecurity tensions.

Endava has expanded its partnership with Google Cloud to offer tailored AI, cloud modernisation, and app migration services across Australia, New Zealand, and Southeast Asia.

A survey by OpenText Cybersecurity reveals 92.5% of businesses see AI-led security as crucial for growth, with MSPs and MSSPs prioritising AI integration.

The UK has secured its position as Europe's top destination for digital FDI with 255 projects in 2023, according to EY's latest survey, outpacing the continent amidst a broader decline.

Quantexa reports a 40% surge in Decision Intelligence ARR, projecting GBP £80 million by 2024, driven by expanding markets and strategic partnerships.

Two Christchurch-based tech firms, Seequent and CerebralFix, launch Visible Geology, an immersive 3D educational tool to combat global shortages in earth scientists.

SevenRooms has now formed its first Customer Advisory Board with top hospitality leaders globally to tackle 2024's Future Proofing to Serve up Success.

Identities top the list of priority risks for organisations' Zero Trust strategies, reveals a global study by Entrust, highlighting a shift from compliance to pre-emptive security efforts.

Bitdefender's report uncovers Discord as a hotbed for malware, phishing, and scams, with 50,000 dangerous links detected in six months, targeting Australia and Indonesia among others.

Forrester's new report predicts global online retail sales will soar from USD $4.4 trillion in 2023 to USD $6.8 trillion by 2028, with key disparities between regions.