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Opinion stories

How to unlock efficiency dividends in digitally-minded Australian organisations
Digital Transformation

How to unlock efficiency dividends in digitally-minded Australian organisations

As Australian organisations seek greater efficiency, automation in IT infrastructure emerges as a vital strategy to boost productivity and reduce manual tasks.

By Uros Zajc • 5 min read • Thu, 17th Oct 2024
Why you need layered email security to protect against advanced threats
Firewalls

Why you need layered email security to protect against advanced threats

With email-based cyberattacks surging, experts stress the urgent need for Australian businesses to implement layered email security measures.

By Matt Caffrey • 4 min read • Thu, 17th Oct 2024
Industry leaders on what businesses, policymakers and technologists should be reflecting on this AI Month
Human Capital Management

Industry leaders on what businesses, policymakers and technologists should be reflecting on this AI Month

As AI Month begins, industry leaders urge businesses and policymakers to reflect on the responsible use and vast potential of AI across diverse sectors.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Wed, 16th Oct 2024
GenAI bot traffic and cyberSecurity: What IT leaders need to know
Physical Security

GenAI bot traffic and cyberSecurity: What IT leaders need to know

Australia's generative AI market, generating nearly USD $922 million in 2023, is poised to grow to USD $4.2 billion by 2030, posing new challenges for IT leaders.

By Pavan Thatha • 5 min read • Wed, 16th Oct 2024
How we can help younger Australians tackle cybersecurity challenges
Phishing

How we can help younger Australians tackle cybersecurity challenges

This October marks Cybersecurity Awareness Month, highlighting younger Australians' struggles with online safety amid rising frustration and disengagement.

By Matthew Salier • 5 min read • Tue, 15th Oct 2024
Baseline flexibility won't futureproof tech businesses from fierce competition for talent
Flexible work

Baseline flexibility won't futureproof tech businesses from fierce competition for talent

Amidst a surge in demand for flexible work, 58% of Australian tech companies are losing talent to rivals offering better options, raising competitiveness concerns.

By Nick Martin • 4 min read • Mon, 14th Oct 2024
From silos to systems: the rise of the Employment Operating System
Software-as-a-Service

From silos to systems: the rise of the Employment Operating System

With SMEs juggling over 200 software applications, the emergence of Employment Operating Systems promises to streamline HR tasks and reduce costs dramatically.

By Ben Thompson • 4 min read • Mon, 14th Oct 2024

Global Stories

Opinion stories

Protect your mini-me: How to prevent child identity theft
Phishing

Protect your mini-me: How to prevent child identity theft

Worried about child identity theft? Our guide offers 10 steps on how to prevent child identity theft so you can safeguard your little one's future.

By Stephen Kho • 4 min read • Thu, 17th Oct 2024
To avoid the next major outage, we need continuous testing
DevOps

To avoid the next major outage, we need continuous testing

Following the recent CrowdStrike/Microsoft outage, experts stress the need for continuous testing to prevent future software catastrophes costing over USD $5 billion.

By Clark Whitty • 6 min read • Thu, 17th Oct 2024
How observability helps telcos deliver next-gen user experiences
Unified Communications

How observability helps telcos deliver next-gen user experiences

As telcos strive to meet evolving consumer demands, the rise of observability tools is crucial for enhancing digital customer experiences in the 5G era.

By Rob Newell • 4 min read • Wed, 16th Oct 2024
Wasting money on useless tech? Cut costs by preventing sprawl
Data Protection

Wasting money on useless tech? Cut costs by preventing sprawl

With mid-sized firms averaging 255 apps and enterprises up to 664, tech sprawl is draining budgets and hurting productivity, urging firms to take control.

By Insightful • 11 min read • Wed, 16th Oct 2024
Why legacy SIEM tools have failed security teams
Security Information and Event Management

Why legacy SIEM tools have failed security teams

Legacy SIEM tools are failing modern security teams, hampered by complexity and costs while eCrime breakout times drop to just 62 minutes.

By Fabio Fratucello • 4 min read • Tue, 15th Oct 2024
Why eCommerce brands need to rethink Black Friday/Cyber Monday
Customer Experience

Why eCommerce brands need to rethink Black Friday/Cyber Monday

eCommerce brands are urged to rethink their reliance on Black Friday and Cyber Monday, adopting a year-round strategy to foster customer loyalty and sustainable growth.

By Jasmine Allen • 5 min read • Tue, 15th Oct 2024
Protect your profits: How to prevent downtime and maximise Black Friday sales
Customer Experience

Protect your profits: How to prevent downtime and maximise Black Friday sales

As Black Friday nears, retailers must prepare against outdated order management systems to prevent downtime and maximise their sales potential.

By Rob Crowley • 4 min read • Tue, 15th Oct 2024
Artificial Intelligence driving data centres to the edge
Digital Transformation

Artificial Intelligence driving data centres to the edge

The rise of artificial intelligence is reshaping data centres, with investments skyrocketing to USD $25.2 billion in 2023, requiring a transformation in infrastructure.

By Joe Craparotta • 5 min read • Mon, 14th Oct 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Opinion stories

A chokehold on small businesses: how late payments are hindering economic growth
Financial Systems

A chokehold on small businesses: how late payments are hindering economic growth

Late payments cost Kiwi small businesses GBP £827 million in 2023, threatening their survival and hampering economic growth amidst rising inflation and interest rates.

By Bridget Snelling • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Oct 2024
Ascend to the cloud successfully with a good channel partner
Private Cloud

Ascend to the cloud successfully with a good channel partner

Many organisations risk costly mistakes by defaulting to big tech cloud providers without exploring other options and engaging channel partners.

By Tim Whiteley • 4 min read • Thu, 17th Oct 2024