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UK leads the way in cashless payments, outpacing the US
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financial systems
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fintechs
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payment technologies
The UK leads the charge in adopting contactless payments, as Marqeta's report reveals 80% of UK consumers used them last week, nearly double that of the US.
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UK online shopping surges to 50%, led by groceries
3 days ago
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online shopping
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community
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online safety
British consumers now spend nearly five hours a week shopping online, with 50% of purchases made digitally, says the latest AliExpress Consumer Insights Report.
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Accenture report reveals critical gaps in change management readiness
3 days ago
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ai
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nz
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accenture
Accenture's new report highlights a surge in change management investments, with 96% of global firms planning to allocate over 5% of revenue to change initiatives, yet readiness lags behind.
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Kaspersky reports surge in hybrid phishing campaigns for 2024
Last week
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phishing
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martech
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email security
Kaspersky researchers identify a new trend blending spear phishing’s personalisation with bulk phishing’s scale, marking a sophisticated cybersecurity threat.
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SenSen Networks reports record financial results for FY24
Last week
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network infrastructure
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smart cities
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gaming
SenSen Networks posts record Q4 and FY24 results with AUD $4.0 million in quarterly customer cash receipts, a 23% increase, as it exits the Gaming market.
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Gap found between data security perceptions & breach reality
This month
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edutech
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ransomware
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apm
Report reveals a disconnect between perceived and actual data security, with 63% of firms overestimating their protective measures despite record data breaches.
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AUSCERT launches new service to enhance cybersecurity posture
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devops
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apm
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cybersecurity
AUSCERT has launched a new Maturity Assessment Service to help organisations improve cybersecurity amidst rising cyber threats, offering impartial and actionable advice.
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SentinelOne receives top accolades for Singularity Cloud Security
This month
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storage
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cloud security
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cnapp
SentinelOne's Singularity Cloud Security solution, praised for its leading-edge capabilities, clinched over 240 awards in G2's 2024 Summer Grid Reports, earning a stellar 4.9 out of 5 rating.
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Dayforce report reveals disconnect between executives & workers
This month
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devops
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apm
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software development
A new Dayforce report reveals significant disconnects between executives' perceptions and the realities faced by frontline workers and middle managers in Australia and New Zealand.
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Australian teachers struggle with digital technologies curriculum
This month
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digital literacy
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digital divide
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support
A new report reveals that two-thirds of Australian educators are struggling to implement the nation's Digital Technologies Curriculum, calling for urgent support and action.
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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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Small UK businesses face cyber security challenges & solutions
This month
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data protection
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cybersecurity
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it strategy
UK firms reported 2.39 million cybercrimes in 2023, with small businesses facing unique challenges. Markel Direct's Rob Rees outlines key strategies for protection.
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APAC software market set to grow by more than 10% in 2024
This month
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martech
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cx
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ai
The APAC software industry is projected to grow by 10.3% in 2024, with major investments in cloud, security, and IT finance management, says Forrester.
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Fortinet report highlights global cybersecurity skills shortage
Last month
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firewalls
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it training
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cloud security
Fortinet's 2024 Global Cybersecurity Skills Gap Report reveals nearly 90% of organisations faced breaches linked to skill shortages, urging a strategic focus on training and diversity in hiring.
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eflow Global launches EMIR Refit Readiness Audit ahead of deadline
Last month
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digital transformation
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datacentre infrastructure
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risk & compliance
UK's eflow Global launches EMIR Refit Readiness Audit, providing firms complimentary consultations to prepare for the upcoming, stringent derivatives reporting rules.
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Sovos & PwC Ireland form partnership to enhance e-invoicing
Last month
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risk & compliance
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report
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digitisation
Sovos and PwC Ireland join forces to bolster e-invoicing and e-reporting solutions, aiming to streamline compliance in response to new EU mandates.
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Forrester reveals top 10 emerging technologies for 2024
Last month
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iot security
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iot
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ai
Forrester's 2024 emerging tech report highlights genAI for visual content and language, TuringBots, and IoT security as top investments with a 2-year benefit horizon.
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Akamai report: 42% of web traffic driven by bots, 65% malicious
Last month
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endpoint protection
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phishing
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email security
Akamai's latest report reveals that 42% of web traffic is bot-driven, with 65% of these bots malicious, heavily impacting the eCommerce sector.
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GitLab report: Australia leads in AI but faces security fears
Last month
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cybersecurity
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data protection
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software development
GitLab's latest Global DevSecOps Report reveals that Australia leads in AI use in software development, but faces challenges in security and productivity measurement.
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Scality named leader in 2024 GigaOm Radar for object storage
Last month
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data protection
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encryption
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cloud services
Scality has been named a leader in the 2024 GigaOm Radar for Enterprise Object Storage report, scoring highest among 17 vendors.