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Australian banks criticised for weak email scam defences

Tue, 26th Nov 2024
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Research by Proofpoint reveals that 66% of Australian banks are ill-equipped to combat email fraud, risking customer safety amid rising scams.
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UK considers social media ban for under-16s amid debate

Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
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The UK Government is considering a ban on social media for under-16s, prompting wide debate on online safety and regulatory measures as new laws approach.
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Halter tops 2024 Deloitte Fast 50 with 15x growth

Wed, 20th Nov 2024
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Halter shines with a remarkable 1539% growth, leading the 2024 Deloitte Fast 50 index while expanding its reach across New Zealand, Australia, and the US.
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Mys Tyler launches portal linking brands with creators

Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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Mys Tyler has launched a brand portal, connecting fashion labels with creators for affordable access to diverse user-generated content across multiple regions.
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Survey reveals rising demand for biometric travel tech

Mon, 18th Nov 2024
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Entrust's Seamless Travel Experience Survey reveals 94% of Australian frequent flyers favour biometric solutions for reducing airport wait times.
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Flexera survey reveals AI reshaping IT leaders' priorities

Sat, 16th Nov 2024
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Flexera's latest survey reveals that 42% of IT leaders view AI as crucial for transformation, despite concerns over overspending in tech budgets.
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Trellis Data unveils speedier, greener AI decoding tech

Fri, 15th Nov 2024
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Trellis Data has launched a new AI decoding method, Dynamic Depth Decoding, which could cut computational needs by 68.4% and speed up processes significantly.
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Nearly half of AI marketing efforts fail to meet goals

Fri, 15th Nov 2024
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New research reveals that while 73% of companies have adopted AI in marketing, only 52% are achieving expected business value, posing significant challenges.
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Study shows AI in software testing yet to boost efficiency

Fri, 15th Nov 2024
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A study by Rainforest QA reveals 81% of developers use generative AI in testing, but productivity gains remain elusive amid traditional open-source challenges.
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Trump victory boosts trading activity on Tiger Trade platform

Thu, 14th Nov 2024
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Donald Trump's election victory has sparked a trading frenzy across Asia-Pacific markets, with volumes on Tiger Trade soaring by up to 96%.
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Social media ban to put TikTok security concerns under microscope

Thu, 14th Nov 2024
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As Australia moves to ban social media for under-16s, TikTok faces intensified scrutiny over its security practices and controversial data collection methods.
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Contact centres in 2025: Balancing AI with human empathy

Thu, 14th Nov 2024
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The contact centre industry is poised for transformation in 2025, with a predicted rise in demand for human interaction as consumer preferences shift.
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Investor support for CEO pay reflects rise in engagement

Mon, 11th Nov 2024
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Support for say on pay proposals has surged to 91.5% among S&P 500 and Russell 3000 firms amid record high CEO pay, reaching USD $15.9 million.
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AI integration to redefine Australian business by 2025

Thu, 7th Nov 2024
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Zetaris forecasts 2025 as the year of 'Automation of Everything', urging Australian businesses to rethink strategies amid rising geopolitical uncertainties.
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AI boosts job satisfaction & career growth, survey reveals

Thu, 7th Nov 2024
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A survey by Unisys reveals that over 70% of workers in Australia, the US, UK, and Germany say AI has enhanced their job satisfaction and career growth.
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QuintessenceLabs deploys key appliance in Equinix centres

Wed, 6th Nov 2024
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QuintessenceLabs has installed its Trusted Security Foundation appliance in Equinix's Canberra data centre, boosting defences against quantum computing threats.
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Australian employers prioritise basic over advanced digital skills

Tue, 5th Nov 2024
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A new Indeed analysis reveals that 11.6% of Australian job postings prioritise basic digital skills, overshadowing AI expertise at just 2.2%.
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Bitdefender reveals malvertising campaign targeting Meta

Fri, 1st Nov 2024
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Bitdefender has revealed a widespread malvertising campaign targeting mainly middle-aged males in Australia, exploiting Meta business and personal accounts.
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Generational divides revealed in Black Friday survey

Thu, 31st Oct 2024
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Sinch's 2024 Consumer Black Friday/Cyber Monday Survey reveals younger shoppers favour mobile messaging for promotions, with 44% of 18-29 year-olds ready to spend more.
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ADT Security announces re-entry into security guarding

Wed, 30th Oct 2024
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ADT Security is re-entering Australasia's guarding market with Signature Security Group, launching AI-driven video guarding and live response.