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Resilience stories - Page 47

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Forrester forecasts 4% rise in Australian tech spending for 2024
Thu, 1st Aug 2024
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Australia's tech spending is set to rise by 4% in 2024 despite formidable economic headwinds, according to Forrester's latest forecast.
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Akamai report reveals 65% rise in API & app attacks in APJ
Wed, 31st Jul 2024
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application security
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cybersecurity
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elections
Akamai's latest report reveals a 65% hike in web attacks on APIs and applications in APJ, peaking in June 2024 with 4.8 billion incidents.
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Sage & Microsoft enhance SMB efficiency with new tech tools
Wed, 31st Jul 2024
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agentic ai
Sage and Microsoft roll out advanced tools, including instant financial insights and enhanced workflows, to improve operational efficiency for SMBs across Europe.
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How CFOs can work with human resources and IT teams through cross-functional collaboration
Wed, 31st Jul 2024
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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hcm
Modern CFOs now collaborate closely with HR and IT teams, driving strategy and organisational growth while facing economic pressures and talent challenges.
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Okta commits $50 million to support global digital challenges
Wed, 31st Jul 2024
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digital transformation
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iam
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cybersecurity
Okta commits USD $50 million to tackle cybersecurity, digital equity, and climate action via its Okta for Good initiative.
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Australia sees 61% rise in cyber extortion, report reveals
Tue, 30th Jul 2024
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devops
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healthtech
Australia faces a 61% rise in cyber extortion attacks, according to Orange Cyberdefense's new report, threatening its economy, jobs, and national security.
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Australian firms overestimate cyber resilience as attacks rise
Tue, 30th Jul 2024
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ransomware
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mfa
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advanced persistent threat protection
Australian companies overestimate their cyber resilience amid rising attacks, with 60% having faced ransomware recently and many willing to pay ransoms.
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Data recovery gaps found in financial systems & business tools
Mon, 29th Jul 2024
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data protection
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financial systems
New research by Foundry and Keepit reveals that 30% of firms lack data recovery plans for financial systems, exposing critical vulnerabilities in enterprise IT.
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Exclusive: Cohesity reveals three pillars driving its success
Mon, 29th Jul 2024
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
Cohesity's James Blake has revealed the company's strategy for data resilience and cybersecurity, with a focus on countering cyber threats.
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Veeam & Splunk enhance backup security with new integration
Fri, 26th Jul 2024
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ransomware
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Veeam Software launches a new extension for Splunk, offering Data Platform users free tools to enhance the security and monitoring of their backup infrastructure.
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IPI launches ElasticCX Service Recovery for contact centres
Fri, 26th Jul 2024
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breach prevention
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risk & compliance
IPI unveils ElasticCX Service Recovery, a cloud-based solution aimed at enhancing Contact Centre resilience against IT outages, security breaches, and planned upgrades.
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Vertiv expands Liebert GXE UPS lineup with 1-3kVA models
Fri, 26th Jul 2024
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network infrastructure
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edge computing
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power / energy
Vertiv broadens its Liebert GXE UPS range with new 1-3kVA models, aimed at enhancing power protection for critical network edge applications worldwide.
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Salesforce & Workday join forces to create AI-driven assistant
Thu, 25th Jul 2024
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Salesforce and Workday team up to offer an AI-powered employee service agent, leveraging unified HR and CRM data to enhance productivity and simplify routine tasks.
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TEAM IM launches NZ’s first sovereign hyperscale cloud
Thu, 25th Jul 2024
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digital transformation
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TEAM IM unveils New Zealand’s first sovereign hyperscale cloud, set to launch in August 2024 with Oracle Alloy, offering over 100 OCI services to ensure data sovereignty.
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Hoyts transforms cinema experience with Optus SD-WAN solution
Thu, 25th Jul 2024
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HOYTS Group, in partnership with Optus, has revamped its cinema experience with Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN, enhancing operations across 59 locations.
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Equity crowdfunding industry in Australia sees 16% growth
Thu, 25th Jul 2024
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venture capital
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sme
Australia's equity crowdfunding grows 16% in FY24, raising AUD $64.5 million from 35,000 investments, despite economic challenges. Birchal leads with AUD $46.5 million.
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Yondr opens 20MW phase of Slough data centre campus
Thu, 25th Jul 2024
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hyperscale
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dc
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data resilience
Yondr Group’s first UK hyperscale data centre in Slough, delivering 20MW, is now operational, marking a key step towards its 100+MW campus goal.
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The role of IoT in smart water management
Wed, 24th Jul 2024
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data analytics
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edge computing
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iot
As UK weather patterns shift, smart IoT solutions offer new ways to tackle flooding and manage water systems, promising efficiency and innovation.
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Accenture report reveals critical gaps in change management readiness
Wed, 24th Jul 2024
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accenture
Accenture's latest report reveals a stark gap in change management readiness, with only 30% of leaders feeling confident in their capabilities amid rising investments.
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Westcon-Comstor partners with AppViewX to boost quantum security
Wed, 24th Jul 2024
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cloud services
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westcon-comstor
Westcon-Comstor and AppViewX have partnered to boost quantum security across the UK, Benelux, and DACH markets, focusing on enhanced crypto-agility and PKIaaS.