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Opinion stories

Enhancing efficiency at Isis Central Sugar Milling Cooperative with WAVE PTX
Unified Communications

Enhancing efficiency at Isis Central Sugar Milling Cooperative with WAVE PTX

Isis Central Sugar Milling Cooperative in Queensland enhances operational efficiency by implementing Motorola's Wave PTX technology for improved communication.

By Motorola Solutions • 4 min read • Mon, 11th Nov 2024
Preparing for the quantum era: Safeguarding Australia against future encryption threats
Unified Communications

Preparing for the quantum era: Safeguarding Australia against future encryption threats

Ahead of the MilCIS conference, Australian defence experts warn of the urgent need to address the looming threats of quantum computing to encryption.

By Andrew Wilson • 4 min read • Mon, 11th Nov 2024
How data breaches erode trust and what companies can do
Data Protection

How data breaches erode trust and what companies can do

Data breaches are costly, resulting in losses over USD $50,000 on average, while eroding customer trust and threatening company reputations.

By Aaron Sharp • 5 min read • Fri, 8th Nov 2024
Is it time to start measuring the return your organisation is getting from its AI investments?
Data Analytics

Is it time to start measuring the return your organisation is getting from its AI investments?

Workforce analytics technology can help you gauge the effectiveness of your initiatives and determine where your future efforts should be focused.

By Brendan Maree • 4 min read • Fri, 8th Nov 2024
Threat actors increasingly strike out of hours, forcing a rethink on cybersecurity
Generative AI

Threat actors increasingly strike out of hours, forcing a rethink on cybersecurity

New research reveals that 45% of cyber threats occur outside business hours, prompting a critical rethink in cybersecurity strategies, particularly in Australia.

By Mark Thomas • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Nov 2024
Peak performance: How retailers prepare for holiday season
Data Analytics

Peak performance: How retailers prepare for holiday season

As the holiday season approaches, retailers face new challenges in adapting strategies amidst inflation and changing consumer behaviour, aiming for peak performance.

By Anthony Beavis • 7 min read • Thu, 7th Nov 2024

Global Stories

Opinion stories

VPNs are falling short: Why it's time to move to Zero Trust
Firewalls

VPNs are falling short: Why it's time to move to Zero Trust

As 44% of employees work remotely, experts warn that outdated VPNs hinder security and productivity, urging a vital shift to Zero Trust solutions.

By Troy Ridgewell • 7 min read • Mon, 18th Nov 2024
'My job found me!' - recruitment reinvented for the future
Recruitment

'My job found me!' - recruitment reinvented for the future

A revolutionary shift in recruitment technology is transforming the job market, empowering candidates to say, 'A job came looking for me!'.

By David Holland • 5 min read • Fri, 15th Nov 2024
Social media ban to put TikTok security concerns under microscope
Data Privacy

Social media ban to put TikTok security concerns under microscope

As Australia moves to ban social media for under-16s, TikTok faces intensified scrutiny over its security practices and controversial data collection methods.

By Dr Martin J. Kraemer • 4 min read • Thu, 14th Nov 2024
Clarifying perceptions related to passkeys and MFA
Multi-factor authentication

Clarifying perceptions related to passkeys and MFA

Passkeys are emerging as a superior alternative to traditional passwords, yet a recent survey reveals 58% still rely on usernames and passwords.

By Geoff Schomburgk • 5 min read • Wed, 13th Nov 2024
November Patch Tuesday reveals 90 vulnerabilities
Cybersecurity

November Patch Tuesday reveals 90 vulnerabilities

Microsoft is rolling out patches for 90 vulnerabilities this November, including critical remote code execution flaws and several in-the-wild exploits.

By Adam Barnett • 7 min read • Wed, 13th Nov 2024
Platform consolidation key to cybersecurity success
Cloud Security

Platform consolidation key to cybersecurity success

Organisations in Australia are urged to consolidate cybersecurity vendors as 99% faced identity breaches, complicating efforts to manage security effectively.

By Thomas Fikentscher • 5 min read • Wed, 13th Nov 2024
How to manage budgets, cashflow, and reporting with scalable solutions for businesses
Digital Transformation

How to manage budgets, cashflow, and reporting with scalable solutions for businesses

As businesses navigate market volatility, scalable solutions for financial management offer essential insights for better budgeting and cashflow control.

By Fabian Calle • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Nov 2024
Celonis Sustainability Layer: An integrated suite for sustainability measurement, reporting and improvement
Data Analytics

Celonis Sustainability Layer: An integrated suite for sustainability measurement, reporting and improvement

Celonis has launched a new Sustainability Layer, empowering companies to measure and improve their sustainability efforts while enhancing business performance.

By Bill Detwiler • 7 min read • Tue, 12th Nov 2024
Two different ways that data is driving the cloud FinOps conversation
Storage

Two different ways that data is driving the cloud FinOps conversation

Most organisations are onboard with the need to rightsize their cloud spend, but how can that be optimally achieved?.

By George Dragatsis • 5 min read • Mon, 11th Nov 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Opinion stories

New Zealand's Sovereign Cloud: What it means for security and innovation
Supply Chain

New Zealand's Sovereign Cloud: What it means for security and innovation

New Zealand has launched TEAM Cloud, its first onshore hyperscale cloud, enhancing local data sovereignty and supporting innovation across sectors.

By John Eastman • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Nov 2024
Bitcoin is about to hit an all-time high! Now what?
Crypto

Bitcoin is about to hit an all-time high! Now what?

As Bitcoin nears an all-time high, investors like Sarah are eager to understand the market cycle and develop sound strategies for their investments.

By Janine Grainger • 4 min read • Wed, 6th Nov 2024