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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
Want to replace coal? Awaken the giant that is Pumped Hydro with technology and the right support
Power / Energy

Want to replace coal? Awaken the giant that is Pumped Hydro with technology and the right support

As the world shifts from coal, pumped hydro emerges as a key player for large-scale energy storage, needing innovation and government support to thrive.

By Rick McElhinney • 3 min read • Mon, 14th Oct 2024
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

Global Stories

Opinion stories

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
Why Australian companies are still failing miserably at real-time data
Agricultural Technology

Why Australian companies are still failing miserably at real-time data

Despite recognising AI's potential, Australian firms struggle with real-time data, a critical component for effective operations and future AI success.

By Paul Berkovic • 4 min read • Fri, 11th Oct 2024
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

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