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Adrian Ng named Tecala's new Head of Professional Services
Yesterday
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cloud services
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project management
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ai
Tecala Group, Australia's renowned technology service provider, appoints industry veteran Adrian Ng as Head of Professional Services, reinforcing its commitment to customer-focused service excellence.
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The imperative to go beyond backup, by focusing on cyber resilience & AI
Yesterday
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ml
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compliance
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This World Backup Day Cohesity calls for a focus on cyber resilience & AI amid rising cyber threats.
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Zscaler's 2024 report examines AI use & rising security risks
Yesterday
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cloud security
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ml
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Zscaler's 2024 AI Security Report shows a 600% surge in enterprise use of AI/ML tools despite the increasing risk of accidental data breaches.
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Global malware surge revealed in WatchGuard's latest Internet Security Report
Yesterday
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ransomware
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malware
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cybersecurity
Surge in evasive malware noted in WatchGuard Technologies' Internet Security Report alongside revelations of increased cyber attacks exploiting on-premises email servers; however, ransomware threats show decline.
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The transformative role of advanced video in Australian healthcare
Yesterday
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biometrics
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security breaches
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video management software
Advanced video management software (VMS) is revolutionising Australian healthcare, significantly enhancing safety and efficiency, whilst improving the overall patient journey and ensuring more effective security.
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Exploring the multifaceted realm of cloud identity security
Yesterday
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digital transformation
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cloud security
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cybersecurity
As organisations navigate digital transformation, the complexity of cloud security and identity protection intensifies, demanding a modernised approach to Privileged Access Management.
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Kinetic IT named Australia's Best Managed Company for third year
Yesterday
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customer service
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canada
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deloitte
Australian tech solutions provider, Kinetic IT, secures title of 'Australia's Best Managed Company' for the third successive year, showcasing unwavering industry performance.
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Aussie corporate sector warned to enhance cloud security
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cloud security
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australian government
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remote working
Australian businesses are urged to bolster their cloud security following a government report showing 40% of data breaches targeted cloud services annually.
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PagerDuty launches enterprise Incident Management plan in the Asia-Pacific
Yesterday
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microsoft teams
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devops
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zendesk
PagerDuty has launched its enterprise Incident Management solution in Australia, New Zealand, and Asia-Pacific, aimed at streamlining processes, reducing reputational risks, and cutting costs for digital businesses.
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AttackIQ launches Ready! 2.0 for advanced cyber defence testing
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it automation
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cybersecurity
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simulation
AttackIQ furthers cybersecurity efforts with the launch of AttackIQ Ready! 2.0, an advanced simulation-as-a-service tool designed to offer automated, flexible adversary emulation testing and bolster organisations' cyber defences.
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Veritas upgrades Backup Exec to escalate cyber defence for Australian SMBs
Yesterday
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data protection
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smb
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vmware
Veritas Technologies releases upgrades for its Backup Exec solution, offering added cyber-resilience features for small and medium-sized businesses amid a 14% increase in Aussie cybercrime.
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Portnox unveils Conditional Access for Applications to improve data security
Yesterday
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vpn
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saas
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compliance
Cloud-security provider Portnox fortifies application security with its new offering, 'Conditional Access for Applications', offering passwordless authentication and endpoint risk management.
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Appdome reveals new tool to combat AI-based social engineering attacks
Yesterday
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devsecops
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fraud
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identity theft
Appdome, a mobile app defense provider, debuts new service aimed at thwarting AI-powered social engineering attacks on Android and iOS apps, bolstering real-time defenses against fraud and abuse.
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LG Magna earns cybersecurity certification ahead of new regulations
2 days ago
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cybersecurity
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certification
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security vulnerabilities
LG Magna secures Cyber Security Management System certification ahead of new global regulations due July 2024.
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TAFE NSW, Adobe to enhance digital literacy skills
2 days ago
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web development
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photography
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photoshop
TAFE NSW partners with Adobe, becoming Australia's first vocational education and training provider to become an Adobe Creative Campus.
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Fortinet strengthens Brennan partnership for Australian cybersecurity boost
2 days ago
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sd-wan
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cybersecurity
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fortinet
Cybersecurity firm Fortinet extends its partnership with Brennan in Australia, announcing their inaugural managed security service provider enterprise agreement to enhance secure software-defined wide area network migrations.
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Logicalis Australia acquires Microsoft's MXDR partner status
2 days ago
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soc
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cybersecurity
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cyber threats
Logicalis Australia, a leading provider of digital managed services, has acquired Microsoft's esteemed managed extended detection and response partner status, reinforcing its robust security capabilities.
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Claroty & Axonius unite for stronger enterprise cyber resilience
2 days ago
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ransomware
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saas
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digital transformation
Claroty and Axonius announce a strategic partnership to enhance enterprise attack surface management, integrating cyber-physical systems and cybersecurity asset management to maximise cyber-resilience.
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Check Point & Microsoft collaborate to boost AI cybersecurity
2 days ago
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cybersecurity
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security management
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cyber threats
Check Point Software Technologies forges strategic collaboration with Microsoft Azure OpenAI Service, marking a significant advance in AI-powered cybersecurity and lightening the workload for security teams.
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Maximising passkey implementation: 5 points from Yubico specialist
3 days ago
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cybersecurity
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cryptography
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yubico
As cryptographic passkeys rise as the new standard for secure app and web authentication, Yubico's senior solutions architect David Pham shares insights on effective integration approaches, highlighting user control, multi-passkey support, and the need for optional extensions in authentication.
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AUCloud & Command Hub unite to launch CrisisHub platform
3 days ago
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document management
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dr
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cybersecurity
AUCloud partners with Command Hub to launch CrisisHub, an ultra-secure platform designed to aid Australian businesses and government agencies in coping with technical outages and cyber-attacks.
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AI foundries & digital factories will change humankind, NVIDIA CEO says
3 days ago
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ai
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nvidia
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graphics
In his GTC 2024 keynote, NVIDIA's CEO Jensen Huang unveils the future vision of technology's societal role, showcasing advancements in AI and innovative partnerships.
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Taking organisations' physical security to the cloud
3 days ago
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storage
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data protection
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physical security
Physical security departments are recognising the value of cloud technologies for resource optimization, and many are embracing the benefits of hybrid solutions.
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How voice recognition technology can transform customer experience in Australia
3 days ago
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cx
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customer service
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zendesk
Voice recognition technology is predicted to accelerate Australia's customer experience revolution, offering streamlined, secure, and personalised interactions across industries.