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AI's role in global digital fraud exposed by BioCatch study
Wed, 1st May 2024
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A BioCatch study reveals that artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly used by criminals for financial crime and digital fraud, posing significant challenges to global financial institutions.
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Australians largely in the dark about Open Banking, Waave study reveals
Wed, 1st May 2024
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financial systems
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payment technologies
Despite the introduction of Consumer Data Right (CDR) five years ago, 68% of Australians remain unaware of the Open Banking concept, according to a survey by payment tech company, Waave.
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UK managers pivotal in shaping positive workplace culture, study finds
Fri, 26th Apr 2024
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leadership
UK managers are instrumental in creating a positive workplace culture and guiding employee development, according to a Workhuman study.
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AI surpasses humans in key workplace tasks, Stanford study reveals
Thu, 25th Apr 2024
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planning
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data analytics
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Stanford's latest study reveals AI's superiority over humans in tasks including image classification and basic reading comprehension, but warns against over-reliance.
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ExpressVPN reveals 41% of Brits fear holiday cybercrime
Thu, 18th Apr 2024
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cybersecurity
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cybercrime
ExpressVPN study reveals that 41% of British tourists fear falling victim to cybercrime on holiday, with concerns especially heightened when using public Wi-Fi networks.
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AI translation services save global businesses millions, study shows
Thu, 18th Apr 2024
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outsourcing
An independent Forrester Consulting study reveals AI translation service, DeepL, can boost efficiency and save millions for global organisations, highlighting the strategic importance of translation in business growth.
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Tech firms acknowledge neurodiversity skills gap, study reveals
Thu, 11th Apr 2024
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workforce management
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skills gap
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autism
Despite acknowledging the skills gap, a third of tech firms admit to significant lack of neurodiversity in their workforce, says a study by Wiley Edge.
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Australia unprepared for cybersecurity threats, says Cisco study
Wed, 3rd Apr 2024
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ransomware
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phishing
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email security
Cisco's recent study reveals a stark cyber-preparedness gap in Australia as only 1% of organisations are equipped to tackle emerging cyber threats, despite 69% fearing a debilitating cyber incident within two years.
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'Invisible human work' aids autonomous delivery robots, study reveals
Wed, 3rd Apr 2024
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A new UK study finds that human behaviour facilitating the mobility of autonomous delivery robots constitutes 'invisible human work' that needs to be considered in route design.
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Advanced cybersecurity boosts shareholder return by 372%, study reveals
Fri, 29th Mar 2024
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Companies with top-tier cybersecurity practices bolster shareholder return 372% higher than those with basic measures, reveals a global study of over 4,000 large corporations.
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Over half of Aussies working digitally after hours, study finds
Fri, 29th Mar 2024
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New research by people2people Recruitment reveals that over half of employees feel pressure to work digitally outside regular hours, a trend that threatens work-life balance.
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Asia Pacific & Japan lead in AI adoption, Rackspace study reveals
Thu, 28th Mar 2024
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asia pacific
Asia Pacific and Japan show rapid adoption of AI strategies beyond proof-of-concept stages, with over 70% integrating the technology into operations, according to Rackspace Technology's 2024 AI Research Report.
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APAC companies embracing AI & IoT while cybersecurity lags behind
Wed, 13th Mar 2024
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APAC companies are increasingly integrating AI and IoT into their operations but lack robust cybersecurity measures, according to a recent study by Kaspersky.
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Global companies ill-prepared for AI-boosted cyber threats, reveals Darktrace study
Mon, 11th Mar 2024
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ai security
New Darktrace study highlights concerning disparity between the growing concern of IT professionals about AI-enabled cyber threats and their lack of preparedness to counter such attacks.
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IWD 2024: Never be discouraged - my journey into tech and telecommunications
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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hybrid & remote work
On International Women's Day 2024, a tech veteran reflects on her journey in the male-dominated sectors of technology and telecommunications, advocating for perseverance and determination.
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IWD 2024: The neuroscience behind storytelling
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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Exploring cognitive empathy, storytelling and the need for greater female representation in technology, with a focus on the unique skills women bring to the industry.
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Cavell study highlights rising automation in global contact centre strategy
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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martech
Cavell's new study reveals a growing trend of automation in customer experience strategies globally, with Western contact centres predicting a significant surge in automated solutions over the next three years.
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UK retailers' inconsistent return policies revealed by Sendcloud study
Wed, 14th Feb 2024
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cleantech
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transparency
Sendcloud's study reveals a lack of transparency in return policies among the UK's top 100 retailers, with only 23% clearly showing their paid return policies on their homepages.
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Tidal Cyber maps out 2024's election cyber threats worldwide
Tue, 13th Feb 2024
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ransomware
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application security
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advanced persistent threat protection
Tidal Cyber unveils a study revealing high-risk countries and top offenders for election cyber interference threats in 2024, spotlighting the methods used and potential defences.
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Email's impact in marketing mix lessens, diversified outreach vital
Thu, 1st Feb 2024
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data analytics
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martech
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The impact of email in the marketing mix dwindles, suggesting a need for diversified strategies, according to a new study by sales tech firm Sopro.