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Safety first: Leading partners adopt NVIDIA Cybersecurity AI to safeguard critical infrastructure
Digital Transformation

Safety first: Leading partners adopt NVIDIA Cybersecurity AI to safeguard critical infrastructure

Leading partners are leveraging NVIDIA's cybersecurity AI to bolster protection for critical infrastructure, confronting emerging AI-era threats head-on.

By Itay Ozery • 4 min read • Fri, 14th Feb 2025
The global impact of U.S. Trade Tariffs: Perspectives from key industries
Supply Chain

The global impact of U.S. Trade Tariffs: Perspectives from key industries

The Trump administration's 25% tariffs on aluminium and steel imports send shockwaves through global industries, intensifying costs and supply chain challenges.

By Daniel Kohut • 4 min read • Fri, 14th Feb 2025
Leveraging technology to stay ahead of rising payroll compliance penalties
Opinion

Leveraging technology to stay ahead of rising payroll compliance penalties

New wage laws in Australia criminalise intentional underpayment, leaving payroll teams facing stricter penalties and the need for advanced technology to ensure compliance.

By Nick Martin • 4 min read • Thu, 13th Feb 2025
Why physical security for data centres differs from other facilities
Data Protection

Why physical security for data centres differs from other facilities

In an era dominated by data, the unique security needs of data centres demand specialised measures to protect invaluable assets and sensitive information.

By Nick Koletsis • 4 min read • Wed, 12th Feb 2025
How to outsmart ransomware and build resilience within your organisation
Ransomware

How to outsmart ransomware and build resilience within your organisation

As ransomware threats escalate, organisations must fortify themselves with strategies like advanced threat detection and phishing education to safeguard operations.

By Jason Whyte • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Feb 2025
From automation to autonomous: The future of industrial operations
Robotics

From automation to autonomous: The future of industrial operations

Manufacturers worldwide are embracing autonomous operations, leveraging AI and robotics to enhance efficiency, adaptability, and workforce capabilities.

By Scott Wooldridge • 4 min read • Wed, 12th Feb 2025
What you see is usually not what you get with browser extensions
Firewalls

What you see is usually not what you get with browser extensions

A recent study highlights the security risks posed by browser extensions, revealing how deceptive permissions can enable malicious activities, endangering users.

By Dakshitaa Babu • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Feb 2025
Unlocking the power of speech to humanise AI-driven customer experiences
Customer Experience

Unlocking the power of speech to humanise AI-driven customer experiences

Recent advancements in conversational AI are transforming customer experiences, as brands embrace AI to foster deeper relationships and enhance engagement.

By Christopher Connolly • 5 min read • Mon, 10th Feb 2025
Transformative healthcare: The virtual shift
Data Analytics

Transformative healthcare: The virtual shift

New Zealand's digital health market is set to grow to NZ$631.9 million by 2029, as healthcare's virtual shift becomes vital amid rising demands and budget cuts.

By Will Grant • 5 min read • Mon, 10th Feb 2025
The Future of Carbon Accounting: GHG Emissions Scopes in Mission-Critical Power
Marketing Technologies

The Future of Carbon Accounting: GHG Emissions Scopes in Mission-Critical Power

With the rise of greenhouse gases alarming international bodies, the importance of detailed carbon accounting and emissions reporting grows ever more critical.

By Louis Liu • 11 min read • Fri, 31st Jan 2025
How A Passwordless Future Can Become A Reality
Biometrics

How A Passwordless Future Can Become A Reality

As organisations face rising cyber threats, many are abandoning traditional passwords for passwordless and multi-factor authentication, promising enhanced security.

By Johan Fantenberg • 5 min read • Thu, 30th Jan 2025
Cybersecurity in 2025: A Landscape of Evolving Threats and Strategic Shifts
Ransomware

Cybersecurity in 2025: A Landscape of Evolving Threats and Strategic Shifts

As 2025 approaches, businesses face an evolving cybersecurity landscape marked by geopolitical tensions and sophisticated cybercrime threats, demanding urgent strategies.

By Steve Stone • 4 min read • Thu, 30th Jan 2025
You need to see your attack surface if you want to manage it
Data Protection

You need to see your attack surface if you want to manage it

As the complexities of corporate IT environments expand, cybersecurity experts warn that organisations must effectively identify their attack surface to enhance protection.

By Marios Kyriacou • 5 min read • Thu, 30th Jan 2025
DeepSeek: The AI game changer shaping the future of innovation
Customer Experience

DeepSeek: The AI game changer shaping the future of innovation

DeepSeek is making waves in the AI sector with its new DeepSeek-R1 model, reshaping innovation by making advanced technology more accessible and efficient.

By Avec Global • 5 min read • Thu, 30th Jan 2025
Cleaning up the chaos and elevating unstructured data value
Data Analytics

Cleaning up the chaos and elevating unstructured data value

With unstructured data comprising 80-90% of global information, businesses must adopt modern management technologies to unlock its hidden value effectively.

By Steve Leeper • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Jan 2025
Battle for survival: Turning peak season learnings into 2025 strategies
Data Analytics

Battle for survival: Turning peak season learnings into 2025 strategies

Retailers face a survival battle in 2025, with economic pressures and customer expectations reshaping the eCommerce landscape following a strong 2024 peak season.

By Rob Hango-Zada • 4 min read • Tue, 28th Jan 2025
Underinvested and overlooked: Unlocking the true value of back-office processes with AI
Digital Transformation

Underinvested and overlooked: Unlocking the true value of back-office processes with AI

In the financial services sector, back-office operations are often neglected, yet innovations in AI could unlock their vital potential for driving growth.

By Murray Campbell • 5 min read • Tue, 28th Jan 2025
Real-time KYC: Tipping the balance in corporate banking's digital revolution
Data Analytics

Real-time KYC: Tipping the balance in corporate banking's digital revolution

As corporate banking undergoes a digital transformation, real-time KYC processes powered by Corporate Digital Identity are set to significantly enhance operational efficiency.

By Wayne Johnson • 6 min read • Tue, 28th Jan 2025
Bringing personalized loyalty strategies to life: From promise to reality
Data Analytics

Bringing personalized loyalty strategies to life: From promise to reality

Forrester's latest report highlights effective strategies for brands to personalise loyalty programmes, showcasing success stories from retailers like Loblaw and Woolworths.

By Sarah Jarvis • 5 min read • Wed, 22nd Jan 2025