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Australian & NZ firms hit hard by cybersecurity breaches
EduTech

Australian & NZ firms hit hard by cybersecurity breaches

74% of firms in Australia and New Zealand have suffered cyberattacks in the past year, with 41% experiencing multiple breaches.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Nov 2023
DDoS attacks cost firms over $6K per minute, Radware study reveals
EduTech

DDoS attacks cost firms over $6K per minute, Radware study reveals

Radware study reveals firms face up to $6,130 per minute costs due to DDoS attacks, with increasing application and API attacks.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 9th Nov 2023
Chipper Cash expands partnership with Visa to boost financial inclusion in Africa
Fintech

Chipper Cash expands partnership with Visa to boost financial inclusion in Africa

Chipper Cash deepens its multi-million pound partnership with Visa to enhance financial inclusivity across Africa.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Nov 2023
Fortinet shifts operational focus for strategic expansion in key cybersecurity areas
Firewalls

Fortinet shifts operational focus for strategic expansion in key cybersecurity areas

Cybersecurity firm Fortinet plans strategic expansion with a redirected focus on secure networking, SASE, and security operations.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 6th Nov 2023
UK IT decision-makers confident in meeting net-zero targets
EduTech

UK IT decision-makers confident in meeting net-zero targets

Research reveals 81% of UK IT decision-makers remain confident in achieving net-zero targets despite sustainability challenges.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd Nov 2023
Australian businesses increasingly incorporating AI into marketing strategies
EduTech

Australian businesses increasingly incorporating AI into marketing strategies

Almost all Australian businesses now use artificial intelligence (AI) in their marketing strategies, according to a Twilio Segment study.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Nov 2023
OVHcloud introduces new AI-focused offerings powered by NVIDIA GPUs
EduTech

OVHcloud introduces new AI-focused offerings powered by NVIDIA GPUs

OVHcloud debuts new AI product line powered by high-grade NVIDIA GPUs, bolstering machine learning capabilities.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Nov 2023

Stories from Other Regions

Research and Development (R&D) stories

LogRhythm doubles its R&D efforts & support in India
Ransomware

LogRhythm doubles its R&D efforts & support in India

LogRhythm doubles its R&D and customer support in India, in a strategic move to enhance the nation's cyber resilience.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Mon, 13th Nov 2023
UK government triples investment in AI supercomputing capabilities
EduTech

UK government triples investment in AI supercomputing capabilities

UK triples £300m investment in AI supercomputing, boosting research capabilities in safety, drug discovery, and clean energy.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Nov 2023
ABB opens state-of-the-art facility for cable solutions in Coleshill
Cartech

ABB opens state-of-the-art facility for cable solutions in Coleshill

Swiss tech leader ABB inaugurates a high-tech Coleshill facility to cater for the surge in UK cabling market needs.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Nov 2023
UK businesses at risk as employees download apps without consent
EduTech

UK businesses at risk as employees download apps without consent

UK businesses face a cybersecurity risk as 67% of employees download software and apps without obtaining consent.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 8th Nov 2023
Enable announces Australia's first rebate strategy conference 'Elevate'
EduTech

Enable announces Australia's first rebate strategy conference 'Elevate'

Enable reveals 'Elevate', Australia's inaugural rebate strategy conference, set to tackle supply chain challenges.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Nov 2023
Kiwi firms risk IP loss through unchecked AI use – report
EduTech

Kiwi firms risk IP loss through unchecked AI use – report

Kiwi companies could lose their intellectual property through unchecked artificial intelligence use, warns Convergence.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 7th Nov 2023
The IN Group acquires BioTalent to bolster life sciences recruitment
Data Science

The IN Group acquires BioTalent to bolster life sciences recruitment

Global recruiter The IN Group acquires BioTalent, reinforcing its life sciences division while spotlighting AI and data research.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 6th Nov 2023
Australian fintech startup numbers dwindle amid challenging economic conditions
EduTech

Australian fintech startup numbers dwindle amid challenging economic conditions

Number of Australian fintech startups drops for the first time, down 3% to 830, as challenging economic conditions persist.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 6th Nov 2023
Australian businesses lead in AI adoption, HubSpot research reveals
EduTech

Australian businesses lead in AI adoption, HubSpot research reveals

Australian businesses are leading the way in adopting AI technology, with major firms utilising generative AI tools, says HubSpot research.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd Nov 2023
UK government allocates £118m to elevate AI skills and development
Hyperscale

UK government allocates £118m to elevate AI skills and development

UK government unveils ambitious £118m funding boost to enhance national artificial intelligence skills and advance R&D.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Nov 2023
More Australians turning to mobile banking, Westpac leading the way
EduTech

More Australians turning to mobile banking, Westpac leading the way

More Aussies use mobile banking with Westpac's app hailed as top-notch in Forrester's review, a first time feat.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Nov 2023