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Melbourne university selects Rimini Street for Salesforce support
Software-as-a-Service

Melbourne university selects Rimini Street for Salesforce support

The University of Melbourne's Mobile Learning Unit partners with Rimini Street to enhance support for its Salesforce-based eLearning platform and ensure operational efficiency.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Apr 2025

Global Stories

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Vistar Media brings Adstruc OOH planning software to ANZ
Modernisation

Vistar Media brings Adstruc OOH planning software to ANZ

Vistar Media launches Adstruc in Australia and New Zealand, streamlining out-of-home ad planning and saving agencies over 30% of weekly time.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 1st May 2025
Experts call for end to password reliance on World Password Day
Biometrics

Experts call for end to password reliance on World Password Day

Experts warn on World Password Day that traditional passwords are weak against AI-driven attacks, urging adoption of biometrics and passwordless authentication.

By Melania Watson • 6 min read • Thu, 1st May 2025
UiPath launches free AI automation training for public sector
Digital Transformation

UiPath launches free AI automation training for public sector

UiPath launches free training to equip public sector workers with agentic automation and AI skills amid evolving government workforce needs.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Apr 2025
Barracuda: One in five firms faces monthly email account attacks
Firewalls

Barracuda: One in five firms faces monthly email account attacks

Barracuda's 2025 Email Threats Report finds attackers now hide malicious links in attachments, urging use of AI to detect rising phishing and account takeovers.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Apr 2025
Password security evolves as regulations & threats intensify
Data Protection

Password security evolves as regulations & threats intensify

Organisations must advance password security with AI-driven methods and blockchain tech to meet tougher regulations and combat sophisticated cyber threats.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Apr 2025
World Password Day highlights security trends, future shifts
Multi-factor authentication

World Password Day highlights security trends, future shifts

World Password Day highlights the importance of strong, unique passwords and emerging passwordless technologies for enhanced security against cyber threats.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 2 min read • Tue, 29th Apr 2025
Checkmarx One brings cloud security tools directly into IDEs
Application Security

Checkmarx One brings cloud security tools directly into IDEs

Checkmarx integrates its Application Security Posture Management into IDEs, enhancing developer experience by streamlining vulnerability management and boosting AppSec efficiency.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 28th Apr 2025
Kaspersky report warns of rising cyber risks in digitalisation
EduTech

Kaspersky report warns of rising cyber risks in digitalisation

Nearly 40% of global industrial firms, rising to 45% in APAC, cite cybersecurity as a major hurdle in the digitalisation of Operational Technology environments.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Mon, 28th Apr 2025
Harmonizing IP practices: How the music and tech industries navigate due diligence challenges
Physical Security

Harmonizing IP practices: How the music and tech industries navigate due diligence challenges

Music and tech industries face similar IP due diligence challenges in acquisitions, from chain-of-title to territorial rights, highlighting shared best practices.

By Keegan Caldwell • 5 min read • Sat, 26th Apr 2025
Organisations increasingly refuse ransom demands, says DBIR report
Malware

Organisations increasingly refuse ransom demands, says DBIR report

The Verizon DBIR reveals ransomware remains prevalent in 44% of breaches, yet 64% of firms now refuse to pay ransoms amid evolving cyberthreat tactics.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Apr 2025
Redefining workforce management: Empowering the frontline in a post-pandemic era
Digital Transformation

Redefining workforce management: Empowering the frontline in a post-pandemic era

Post-pandemic, frontline workers demand more than pay: engagement and flexibility drive modern workforce management, empowering Australia's essential sectors.

By Andy Nicholas • 4 min read • Thu, 24th Apr 2025
Phishing attacks thrive on human behaviour, not lack of skill
Data Protection

Phishing attacks thrive on human behaviour, not lack of skill

Phishing attacks remain a top cyber threat, costing USD $4.76 million per breach, as even savvy professionals fall prey to sophisticated social engineering.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 24th Apr 2025

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Cloud Security Alliance & Northeastern launch AI safety course
Cloud Security

Cloud Security Alliance & Northeastern launch AI safety course

The Cloud Security Alliance and Northeastern University have launched a new certification programme to equip professionals with AI safety and ethics skills.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd May 2025
World Password Day highlights risks & best practices for firms
Encryption

World Password Day highlights risks & best practices for firms

Experts warn poor password management risks account fraud as 27% of businesses lack strong password policies, spotlighting security on World Password Day.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 5 min read • Wed, 30th Apr 2025
Cutting costs, not corners: Reducing technical debt through smarter Microsoft licensing
Microsoft

Cutting costs, not corners: Reducing technical debt through smarter Microsoft licensing

UK businesses often incur technical debt and inflate IT costs due to underutilised Microsoft licences, missing out on built-in features and optimisation opportunities.

By Justin Sharrocks • 4 min read • Tue, 29th Apr 2025
Ignition integrates with CCH Axcess to automate firm payments
Robotic Process Automation

Ignition integrates with CCH Axcess to automate firm payments

Ignition integrates with Wolters Kluwer's CCH Axcess to automate engagement and payments, helping US accounting firms reduce inefficiencies and boost revenue.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 28th Apr 2025