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Opinion stories

Three phases in the evolving Australian business conversation about resilience
Ransomware

Three phases in the evolving Australian business conversation about resilience

Many Australian organisations can mark down 2024 as the year that IT resilience was elevated from a technology to a whole-of-business and whole-of-customer-journey conversation.

By Ashley Diffey • 5 min read • Fri, 11th Oct 2024
Deliver when it matters most: Retention and revenue this peak season
Customer Experience

Deliver when it matters most: Retention and revenue this peak season

As Cyber Weekend approaches, Australian retailers face increased pressure to enhance delivery services amid subdued spending and rising consumer expectations.

By Rob Hango-Zada • 5 min read • Wed, 9th Oct 2024
Three reasons why domains are a secret weapon for Aussie businesses
Marketing Technologies

Three reasons why domains are a secret weapon for Aussie businesses

In an increasingly digital world, Australian businesses must recognise the power of memorable domain names to enhance brand presence and improve security.

By Ram Mohan • 5 min read • Wed, 9th Oct 2024
Black Friday 2024: How automation can revolutionise Australian retailers' success
Digital Transformation

Black Friday 2024: How automation can revolutionise Australian retailers' success

As Black Friday 2024 approaches, Australian retailers must adopt automation to efficiently manage an expected spend of AUD $6.7 billion during the event.

By ShipStation • 5 min read • Wed, 9th Oct 2024

Global Stories

Opinion stories

The path to network automation is now clearer and more defined
Artificial Intelligence

The path to network automation is now clearer and more defined

Network automation is set to surge, with Gartner projecting that by 2026, 30% of enterprises will automate over half their network activities.

By Mike Hicks • 4 min read • Fri, 11th Oct 2024
As attackers embrace artificial intelligence, every organisation should do these five things
Multi-factor authentication

As attackers embrace artificial intelligence, every organisation should do these five things

As cybercriminals increasingly exploit AI for malicious attacks, organisations must implement vital measures to enhance their cybersecurity postures.

By Derek Manky • 5 min read • Fri, 11th Oct 2024
Deep observability - what is it, and why do we need it?
Security Operations Centres

Deep observability - what is it, and why do we need it?

As threats intensify within hybrid cloud environments, deep observability emerges as crucial for security, offering clarity amid escalating complexities.

By Jonathan Hatchuel • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Oct 2024
Why ERP systems and tax automation make powerful partners
Data Analytics

Why ERP systems and tax automation make powerful partners

As businesses evolve, integrating tax automation with ERP systems becomes crucial for enhancing efficiency and compliance while reducing costs.

By Chris Calverley • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Oct 2024
October Patch Tuesday has revealed 118 Vulnerabilities
Open source

October Patch Tuesday has revealed 118 Vulnerabilities

Microsoft has addressed 118 vulnerabilities in its October 2024 Patch Tuesday, including five with evidence of exploitation, amid ongoing security concerns.

By Adam Barnett • 7 min read • Wed, 9th Oct 2024
Browser Detection and Response: Challenging Gartner's predictions of enterprise browsers
Firewalls

Browser Detection and Response: Challenging Gartner's predictions of enterprise browsers

Despite Gartner's predictions for enterprise browsers in cybersecurity, a new solution called Browser Detection and Response offers a more comprehensive approach.

By Dakshitaa Babu • 4 min read • Wed, 9th Oct 2024
Visibility is vital for detecting ransomware attacks
Data Protection

Visibility is vital for detecting ransomware attacks

Ransomware attacks are evolving into a major cyberthreat, highlighting the critical need for enhanced network visibility to combat these incursions.

By Mark Bowling • 4 min read • Tue, 8th Oct 2024
Navigating the most common challenges in ERP implementations
DevOps

Navigating the most common challenges in ERP implementations

ERP implementations can revolutionise businesses, yet challenges like budget miscalculations affect 31% of projects, warns expert Nick Doyle.

By Avec Global • 5 min read • Tue, 8th Oct 2024
Navigating enterprise-wide deployment of generative AI in banking
Digital Transformation

Navigating enterprise-wide deployment of generative AI in banking

Generative AI is revolutionising banking in Australia and New Zealand, with 79% of banks progressing beyond initial adoption stages to enhance operations.

By Indranil Mukherjee • 5 min read • Mon, 7th Oct 2024
How strategic customer experience technology implementation drives digital transformation success
Unified Communications

How strategic customer experience technology implementation drives digital transformation success

Strategically implemented customer experience tech is revolutionising digital transformation in Australia and New Zealand, driving efficiency and growth.

By Anthony Brown • 5 min read • Fri, 4th Oct 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Opinion stories

Companies with gender-diverse leadership teams perform better and are more Innovative
Unified Communications

Companies with gender-diverse leadership teams perform better and are more Innovative

Research reveals that companies with gender-diverse leadership outperform others, with a 25% higher likelihood of above-average profitability, enhancing innovation.

By Exterro • 6 min read • Thu, 10th Oct 2024
Questions NOT to ask a crypto investor
Crypto

Questions NOT to ask a crypto investor

At social gatherings, crypto investors often face cringeworthy questions about their investments, revealing widespread misconceptions about the digital currency world.

By Janine Grainger • 5 min read • Tue, 8th Oct 2024
Man fears being target of identity theft after personal details stolen in cyber attack
Ransomware

Man fears being target of identity theft after personal details stolen in cyber attack

An Auckland man fears identity theft after personal details were stolen from Bloom Hearing Specialists, who kept his data for over six years.

By Phil Pennington • 3 min read • Mon, 7th Oct 2024