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Cyber skills shortage approaching crisis – research
Cybersecurity

Cyber skills shortage approaching crisis – research

Over the next four years, the shortfall of qualified cyber security professionals is forecast to hit up to 30,000 unfilled positions across Australia.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Sep 2022
Cybersecurity professional shortage less about numbers and more about expertise
Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity professional shortage less about numbers and more about expertise

Australia is facing a shortage of skilled cybersecurity professionals, with 16,600 additional workers needed by 2026, according to Trustwave.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Sep 2022
Optic Security Group appoints Nicholas Dynon as Enterprise Security Risk Manager
Supply Chain

Optic Security Group appoints Nicholas Dynon as Enterprise Security Risk Manager

Secure solutions provider Optic appoints Nicholas Dynon as Enterprise Security Risk Manager to help companies navigate complex security environments.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 2nd Sep 2022

Global Stories

Delinea shares the importance of PAM, partners and security for modern enterprise
Privileged Access Management

Delinea shares the importance of PAM, partners and security for modern enterprise

Identity-based security is becoming a crucial tool for modern enterprises as they continue to adapt to different working environments.

By Mitchell Hageman • 6 min read • Tue, 20th Sep 2022
Absolute Software extends persistence technology to Trellix
Malware

Absolute Software extends persistence technology to Trellix

Customers can benefit from Absolute's firmware-embedded connection, ensuring that Trellix's endpoint protection solution remains effective and healthy.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Tue, 20th Sep 2022
Digital Boost Alliance celebrates one year of digital acceleration in Aotearoa
Government

Digital Boost Alliance celebrates one year of digital acceleration in Aotearoa

The Digital Boost Alliance is a joint public-private initiative that supports the uptake of digital tools for small businesses, communities, and individuals.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 16th Sep 2022
Businesses still losing mission-critical company data
Disaster Recovery

Businesses still losing mission-critical company data

The loss of critical data continues to disrupt businesses and remain an issue for organisations, according to a new study from Arcserve.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Sep 2022
IBM LinuxONE servers help clients reach sustainability goals
Virtualisation

IBM LinuxONE servers help clients reach sustainability goals

IBM unveils LinuxONE Emperor 4, a highly scalable server that reduces energy consumption by up to 75% and has a smaller carbon footprint.

By Zach Thompson • 5 min read • Thu, 15th Sep 2022
Building a cybersecurity culture in your organisation
Cybersecurity

Building a cybersecurity culture in your organisation

Building a cyber-resilient organization requires more than just technical security measures. The behavior of employees also plays a vital role.

By Parvinder Walia • 4 min read • Thu, 15th Sep 2022
How hyperscalers are shaping Australia's enterprise cloud landscape future
Hyperscale

How hyperscalers are shaping Australia's enterprise cloud landscape future

Australia's public cloud market is dominated by global hyperscalers such as AWS and Azure, with significant growth expected in cloud computing expenditure.

By Vikas Tatwani • 5 min read • Mon, 12th Sep 2022
Misunderstood yet essential: The importance of accounts receivable
Fintech

Misunderstood yet essential: The importance of accounts receivable

The intelligence, real-time oversight of working capital and data that optimised AR offers to businesses are invaluable for several key reasons.

By Victor Ng • 6 min read • Fri, 9th Sep 2022
Kacific appoints Ivan Fong as Managing Director of the Pacific
Unified Communications

Kacific appoints Ivan Fong as Managing Director of the Pacific

Ivan Fong, an experienced telecommunications leader, appointed as Managing Director of Pacific-based Kacific to drive strategic growth.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 9th Sep 2022
A pinch of blockchain: Partially decentralising an app
Crypto

A pinch of blockchain: Partially decentralising an app

A foundation of blockchain is the idea of decentralisation – an area in which many groups are undertaking the most exciting innovations.

By Nicole Upchurch • 4 min read • Fri, 9th Sep 2022
FiberSense and Southern Cross Cable Network announce further expansion
Network Infrastructure

FiberSense and Southern Cross Cable Network announce further expansion

Deep-tech fibre sensing company FiberSense and critical infrastructure owner Southern Cross Cable Network have announced a further expansion.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Sep 2022
Business leaders struggling to seize new opportunities
Verizon

Business leaders struggling to seize new opportunities

New research examines the impact of Covid-19 on the digital workplace and how technology can enable new ways of working.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Sep 2022
Why investing in technology is the best strategy for retaining services talent
Management

Why investing in technology is the best strategy for retaining services talent

Restaurant workers face growing job vacancies in the hospitality sector, but advanced technology can help ease the burden and retain talent.

By Jarrod Kinchington • 4 min read • Tue, 6th Sep 2022
What does it take to build a thriving enterprise marketplace?
Branding

What does it take to build a thriving enterprise marketplace?

Enterprise Marketplaces are proving to be an essential priority for retailers and brands looking to capitalise on expansive growth in consumer eCommerce.

By Adrien Nussenbaum • 4 min read • Tue, 6th Sep 2022
Exclusive: Trustwave strengthens cybersecurity as threats ramp up
Data Protection

Exclusive: Trustwave strengthens cybersecurity as threats ramp up

As a recognised global cyber defender that stops cyber threats all day, every day, Trustwave enables its clients to conduct their business securely.

By Zach Thompson • 5 min read • Fri, 2nd Sep 2022