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Security advocate backs Australia's social media ban for teens
2 days ago
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smartphones
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
Martin Kraemer of KnowBe4 supports Australia's proposed social media age bans, stressing the necessity of robust enforcement and education for parents and schools.
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Microsoft leads in Australia's booming IaaS market, surpassing Amazon
4 days ago
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saas
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paas
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public cloud
The Australian IaaS market surged by 20.76% in 2023 to reach AUD $3.3 billion, with Microsoft dethroning Amazon as the leading provider, Gartner reports.
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Appdome survey highlights consumer demand for better app security
5 days ago
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data privacy
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privacy
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mobile apps
Appdome’s latest survey reveals a surge in consumer demand for robust mobile app security, urging brands to prioritise protection against evolving threats.
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Intel unveils AI chatbot for Paris 2024 Olympic athletes
Last week
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open source
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data privacy
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ai
Intel partners with the IOC to launch AthleteGPT, a GenAI chatbot on the Athlete365 platform, aiming to assist 11,000 athletes at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
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NVIDIA launches new NIM to simplify AI integration & scaling
Last week
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gaming
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devops
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digital entertainment
NVIDIA's new Inference Microservices simplify AI integration, offering developers powerful tools for applications and games with secure and efficient performance.
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Spark Business Group joins Microsoft Intelligent Security Association
Last week
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cloud security
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risk & compliance
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data privacy
Spark Business Group boosts its cyber security prowess by joining the Microsoft Intelligent Security Association, targeting enhanced services for NZ organisations.
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Kaspersky boosts mobile spam safeguards with new app feature
Last week
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email security
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data privacy
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scams
Kaspersky enhances its mobile app, Kaspersky Who Calls, allowing users to block incoming calls from unknown numbers, bolstering defence against scams and spam.
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Telstra faces backlash over mishandling of 140,000 silent numbers
Last week
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breach prevention
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data privacy
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acma
Telstra faces backlash for mishandling 140,000 customers' private information, including silent numbers, exposing them publicly and breaching licence conditions.
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Brands & AI gear up for Olympics spotlight & challenges
Last week
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cx
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martech
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hcm
Brands worldwide prepare to leverage the 2024 Summer Olympics' extensive visibility, with 41% of US adults poised to follow closely.
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AI Appreciation Day: Q&A with Andrew Gunnis
Last week
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data privacy
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ai
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privacy
Andrew Gunnis, Co-Founder of GPTStrategic, explains the significance of AI Appreciation Day, highlighting both the opportunities and obstacles in AI development.
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Redactive AI secures $11.5 million in seed funding round
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firewalls
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network security
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breach prevention
Redactive AI secures $11.5M in seed funding to revolutionise enterprise AI with a focus on security and permissions, attracting key venture firms.
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Blackpearl launches AI tool to navigate Chrome cookie changes
This month
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data privacy
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ai
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advertising
Google's phasing out of third-party cookies is reshaping digital marketing. Blackpearl Group's new AI tool, Pearl Diver, offers a cookie-less solution, earning USD $4.9 million ARR in 13 months.
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AI threats outpacing security teams, says Bugcrowd report
This month
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data privacy
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ai
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cybersecurity
A new Bugcrowd report highlights that 91% of CISOs see AI as a major threat, with rapid AI adoption poised to outpace security teams and reduce headcounts.
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Cyber-attacks on TikTok & Indonesia prompt security discussion
This month
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data analytics
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data science
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advanced persistent threat protection
A wave of cyber-attacks has revealed weaknesses in major digital platforms and national infrastructures, igniting urgent calls from professionals for stronger cybersecurity measures.
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ADLINK unveils new AI, connectivity products for rail industry
This month
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5g & beyond
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wireless networks
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data privacy
ADLINK Technology unveils the AVA-7200 edge AI server, AVA-1000 train to ground gateway, and Passenger Information Display System to redefine railway safety and connectivity.
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OutSystems Developer Cloud earns SOC 2 attestation for security
Last month
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martech
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low-code
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data privacy
OutSystems secures SOC 2 attestation for its Developer Cloud, ensuring heightened security for mission-critical applications across highly regulated industries.
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Generative AI to dominate business decisions by 2025
Last month
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data privacy
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ai
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data quality
Generative AI to dominate enterprise decision-making by 2025, Stratio BD's survey reveals, but accuracy and security concerns stall full-scale implementation.
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BNI collaborates with Cloudera for AI-driven transformation
Last month
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Bank Negara Indonesia partners with Cloudera to drive significant business transformation using generative AI, leveraging NVIDIA's advanced AI technology for enhanced banking services.
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Cloud resources top targets for cyber-attacks in 2024 Thales study
Last month
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storage
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risk & compliance
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data privacy
Cloud resources are the main targets for cyber-attacks, with nearly 50% of cloud-stored data deemed sensitive and 44% of firms reporting breaches.
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Research reveals rise in Gen-AI use but highlights concerns
Last month
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data privacy
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data quality
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privacy
Businesses globally are rapidly adopting Gen-AI for decision-making, yet concerns around accuracy and security persist, a Stratio BD study reveals.