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Seqwater relies on ATech for seamless cyclone coverage
Data sovereignty

Seqwater relies on ATech for seamless cyclone coverage

During Tropical Cyclone Alfred, Seqwater and a local council maintained vital online services thanks to ATech's resilient cloud hosting in Queensland.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 4th Apr 2025
Adobe report: Australian digital services could save $12 billion
Digital Transformation

Adobe report: Australian digital services could save $12 billion

Adobe's 2024 Digital Government Index highlights that enhancing digital services could save Australia $12 billion and improve access for citizens.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Nov 2024
Five best practices for consumers to protect their personal data in the new world of AI
Data Protection

Five best practices for consumers to protect their personal data in the new world of AI

As concerns about AI escalate, Australians are urged to adopt five key practices to better protect their personal data and enhance digital security.

By James Blake • 2 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024

Global Stories

Online services stories

DigiCert warns of prolonged online demand & attacks
Firewalls

DigiCert warns of prolonged online demand & attacks

DigiCert warns Q4 internet traffic stayed high as DDoS and app-layer attacks grew longer and more intense, eroding traditional peak seasons.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Fri, 30th Jan 2026
Incode joins OpenAge drive for interoperable age checks
Data Protection

Incode joins OpenAge drive for interoperable age checks

Incode has joined the OpenAge Initiative, bolstering a push for interoperable, privacy-preserving age checks across online services.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 29th Jan 2026
AI reshapes data privacy as trust & attacks escalate
Data Protection

AI reshapes data privacy as trust & attacks escalate

AI is transforming data privacy as mistrust soars and cyber attacks accelerate, pushing firms to verify every identity and machine action.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Jan 2026
Radware doubles DDoS cloud capacity to 30 Tbps
Firewalls

Radware doubles DDoS cloud capacity to 30 Tbps

Radware doubles its global DDoS cloud capacity to 30 Tbps, adding AI-driven DefencePro X to counter rising large-scale and complex attacks.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 7th Jan 2026
Cloudflare outage exposes risks of AI & payments reliance
Digital Transformation

Cloudflare outage exposes risks of AI & payments reliance

Cloudflare's latest outage fuels fears over fragile AI and payments systems as firms brace for weeks of disputes and operational fallout.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Tue, 9th Dec 2025
The Cloudflare outage highlights single-provider risk
Digital Entertainment

The Cloudflare outage highlights single-provider risk

The global Cloudflare outage has revived concerns about single-provider dependence as businesses confront rising risks from large-scale IT disruptions.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Cloudflare outage spotlights systemic risks in cloud resilience
Firewalls

Cloudflare outage spotlights systemic risks in cloud resilience

Yesterday's Cloudflare outage triggered widespread 5xx errors, exposing systemic risks in cloud resilience and sparking calls for stronger multi-cloud strategies.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
hCaptcha report finds most residential proxy use fuels cybercrime
Malware

hCaptcha report finds most residential proxy use fuels cybercrime

hCaptcha reveals up to 95% of traffic on residential proxy networks fuels cybercrime, exposing flaws in current online security measures.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Aug 2025
Fitness apps face scrutiny over data security risks
Cybersecurity

Fitness apps face scrutiny over data security risks

As digital fitness services surge in popularity, Kaspersky warns users of potential data security risks, urging precautions to protect personal information.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Jan 2025
HackerOne report reveals AI risks dominate security concerns
Blockchain

HackerOne report reveals AI risks dominate security concerns

The latest Hacker-Powered Security Report reveals 48% of security professionals cite AI as their top threat, amid a surge in AI-related vulnerabilities.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Nov 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Online services stories

Indosat data traffic surges as Indonesia goes digital
Gaming

Indosat data traffic surges as Indonesia goes digital

Indosat's mobile data traffic jumped about 15% over Indonesia's year-end holidays as digital use surges beyond major cities and tourist hubs.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 7th Jan 2026
The EU Accessibility Act and what it means for UK digital businesses
Online services

The EU Accessibility Act and what it means for UK digital businesses

From 28 June 2025, UK digital businesses trading with the EU must comply with the European Accessibility Act, ensuring online services are accessible to all users.

By Amit Borsok • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Jun 2025
UK banking sector most trusted despite low confidence
Biometrics

UK banking sector most trusted despite low confidence

The UK banking sector ranks as the most trusted for sharing personal data, yet just 51% of consumers show confidence, revealing significant generational divides.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 18th Apr 2025
Will Kirk teams up with BT to digitise UK heritage firms
Robotics

Will Kirk teams up with BT to digitise UK heritage firms

Will Kirk has teamed up with BT to promote tech adoption among UK heritage businesses, as research reveals two-thirds value technology for tradition.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Dec 2024