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Singapore's 2035 Quantum-Safe Target Starts With Identity
Data Protection

Singapore's 2035 Quantum-Safe Target Starts With Identity

Cybercriminals are already stockpiling encrypted data for future attacks, making identity controls a priority as Singapore prepares for quantum threats.

By Takanori Nishiyama • 2 min read • Yesterday
The Real Data Transformation Challenge is Changing How People Work
Data Analytics

The Real Data Transformation Challenge is Changing How People Work

Most data programmes fail on culture, not code, with 93.2% of senior executives citing change management as the main barrier to adoption.

By Petar Bielovich • 5 min read • Yesterday
6 Steps to Get Property Data Ready for Real Estate Technology
Customer Relationship Management

6 Steps to Get Property Data Ready for Real Estate Technology

Poor property data can distort valuations, tenant checks and investment decisions, so real estate teams need strict verification before systems use it.

By Edmund Ng • 7 min read • Yesterday
The Next Evolution of Data Centres Isn't Technology. It's People
Construction

The Next Evolution of Data Centres Isn't Technology. It's People

With a $3 trillion investment super cycle under way, labour shortages and weak leadership could slow the global AI data centre buildout.

By Luke Foxley • 6 min read • 2 days ago
Explainer: Why Facebook is going to start charging many New Zealand small businesses
eCommerce

Explainer: Why Facebook is going to start charging many New Zealand small businesses

New subscription limits could leave Kiwi owner-operators paying up to NZD $883 a month to keep posting links to customers.

By Nik Dirga • 5 min read • 2 days ago
Comparing Lounge Access Options: What Fits How You Travel
Airlines

Comparing Lounge Access Options: What Fits How You Travel

Travellers can often save money by choosing flexible lounge access only when needed, rather than paying annual fees for a seldom-used membership.

By Daniel Kinnoch • 3 min read • 2 days ago
What Is Shadow AI and What Does It Mean for Your Organisation?
Malware

What Is Shadow AI and What Does It Mean for Your Organisation?

Gartner says 69% of organisations suspect staff are using banned AI tools, raising the risk of security or compliance incidents by 2030.

By Nish Sudhakaran • 7 min read • Yesterday
The future of iGaming belongs to operators that can scale trust, not transactions
Gaming

The future of iGaming belongs to operators that can scale trust, not transactions

Peak betting events are exposing fraud and compliance gaps, forcing operators to balance faster growth with player protection and customer trust.

By Regina Viadro • 6 min read • 3 days ago
AI moves fast: are you training your people to use it wisely?
Risk & Compliance

AI moves fast: are you training your people to use it wisely?

Poorly designed compliance courses leave staff unprepared for AI-era judgement calls, increasing the risk of privacy, cyber and fraud lapses.

By Deborah Coram • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Small but mighty - micro data centres are the foundation of security and disaster recovery
Disaster Recovery

Small but mighty - micro data centres are the foundation of security and disaster recovery

Resilience-minded organisations are turning to compact edge systems to keep critical services running if cyberattacks, outages or floods hit.

By Kamil Kwinta • 7 min read • 3 days ago
SOCtoberfest: The four habits that stop most attacks - passwords, MFA, phishing and patching
Virtual Private Networks

SOCtoberfest: The four habits that stop most attacks - passwords, MFA, phishing and patching

Even small firms can cut breach risk sharply by enforcing passwords, MFA, phishing checks and patching, CISA says.

By Justin Carter • 7 min read • 3 days ago
E-Commerce Data Quality: Prepare for Black Friday and Cyber Monday
Customer Relationship Management

E-Commerce Data Quality: Prepare for Black Friday and Cyber Monday

Poor customer records can disrupt orders, marketing and service just as Black Friday and Cyber Monday traffic peaks across eCommerce sites.

By Bobby Joseph • 9 min read • 3 days ago

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Why is the public sector the next growth market for SME technology providers?
Partner Programmes

Why is the public sector the next growth market for SME technology providers?

With UK public spending at GBP £407 billion, smaller tech suppliers now have clearer routes into contracts worth up to GBP £214,000.

By Matt Barnett • 6 min read • Yesterday
The identity gap putting Australia's healthcare data at risk
Data Protection

The identity gap putting Australia's healthcare data at risk

Recent breaches show healthcare providers could leave former staff with lingering access to patient records, even after credentials are meant to be revoked.

By Sami Toivonen • 5 min read • Yesterday
How an AI-powered messaging campaign could boost your festive season bookings
Personalisation

How an AI-powered messaging campaign could boost your festive season bookings

With December bookings under pressure, hospitality venues are turning to AI-driven SMS and WhatsApp campaigns to reach customers fast and cheaply.

By Jules Holden • 4 min read • Yesterday
Canada's Digital Sovereignty Depends on Keeping Encryption Strong
Data Protection

Canada's Digital Sovereignty Depends on Keeping Encryption Strong

Parliament's Bill C-22 debate could shape whether Canadian digital services remain trusted by businesses, hospitals and users alike.

By Andre Duttmann • 7 min read • Yesterday
AI agents are changing the manager's job. Accountability hasn't caught up
Risk & Compliance

AI agents are changing the manager's job. Accountability hasn't caught up

Australian organisations are deploying autonomous AI agents faster than they are building the controls to govern them, Deloitte found.

By Glen Maguire • 6 min read • 3 days ago