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Cohesity named as Leader in Gartner Enterprise Backup and Recovery Software Solutions
Disaster Recovery

Cohesity named as Leader in Gartner Enterprise Backup and Recovery Software Solutions

Gartner's recognition of Cohesity as a leader speaks to the company's strengths in delivering next-generation data management.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 23rd Jul 2021
Nintex celebrates partner success in automation and digital transformation at Nintex Partner Awards
Digital Transformation

Nintex celebrates partner success in automation and digital transformation at Nintex Partner Awards

The awards acknowledge winners for their impact helping Nintex customers in every industry accelerate digital transformation and drive business outcomes.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 23rd Jul 2021
Digital experience can make or break brand relationships with customers
Apps

Digital experience can make or break brand relationships with customers

Pandemic spikes digital service reliance; brands warned—flawless app experience now crucial for consumer loyalty.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 23rd Jul 2021
Interview: Infosys CISO Vishal Salvi on cybersecurity and Cyber Defence Centres
Cybersecurity

Interview: Infosys CISO Vishal Salvi on cybersecurity and Cyber Defence Centres

We spoke to CISO Vishal Salvi to learn more about the company's approach to cybersecurity and what it means for customers.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Thu, 22nd Jul 2021
RangeMe launches global retailer solution in ANZ market
Digitisation

RangeMe launches global retailer solution in ANZ market

RangeMe expands its product discovery and sourcing platform to retailers in Australia, New Zealand, and the wider APAC region.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 22nd Jul 2021
How PAM can help to prevent major security disasters like Colonial Pipeline
Manufacturing

How PAM can help to prevent major security disasters like Colonial Pipeline

When a cyber attack on the United States Colonial Pipeline erupted in May this year, the fallout was almost unthinkable.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Mon, 19th Jul 2021
Internet of Things devices major source of security compromise - report
Internet of Things

Internet of Things devices major source of security compromise - report

IoT devices have become a major security risk, with a 700% increase in attacks during the pandemic, according to Zscaler's study.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Fri, 16th Jul 2021
US-based security firm Virsec expands reach in ANZ markets
Cybersecurity

US-based security firm Virsec expands reach in ANZ markets

Former Palo Alto Networks staffers Rob Nobilo and Ben Burt have been appointed as ANZ sales director and ANZ regional technical services director, respectively.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 16th Jul 2021
New certification standards announced, designed to secure and protect consumer data
Software-as-a-Service

New certification standards announced, designed to secure and protect consumer data

Vanta has announced the public availability of two new certification standards designed to help secure the internet and protect consumer data.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Jul 2021
Recent high profile cyber attacks show rising threat of ransomware-as-a-service
Malware

Recent high profile cyber attacks show rising threat of ransomware-as-a-service

Cyber attacks by ransomware-as-a-service providers pose a growing threat, warns Open Systems, following the recent REvils attack on Kaseya and JBS.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Jul 2021
Finance teams adopting AI clearly outperform non-adopters - Global survey
Data Analytics

Finance teams adopting AI clearly outperform non-adopters - Global survey

Finance teams that have adopted AI perform better than those that have not, according to a global survey by Unit4.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 4 min read • Fri, 9th Jul 2021
Risk of downtime and data theft as ransomware targets Industrial Control Systems
Malware

Risk of downtime and data theft as ransomware targets Industrial Control Systems

Ransomware attacks on industrial facilities pose a growing threat, warns cybersecurity firm Trend Micro, risking downtime and data theft. .

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 6th Jul 2021
IDC: Cloud infrastructure spending held strong in Q1 2021
DataCentre infrastructure

IDC: Cloud infrastructure spending held strong in Q1 2021

Cloud infrastructure spending reached $15.1 billion in 2021's first quarter, representing an increase of 12.5% year over year, according to the analyst firm.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 6th Jul 2021
SolarWinds cyber attack sees significant financial impact on annual revenue
Supply Chain

SolarWinds cyber attack sees significant financial impact on annual revenue

SolarWinds cyber attack costs organisations 11% of annual revenue, according to new research by IronNet Cybersecurity.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 2nd Jul 2021
Data requests to Apple, Google, Facebook and Microsoft triple as surveillance escalates
Surveillance

Data requests to Apple, Google, Facebook and Microsoft triple as surveillance escalates

Global user data surveillance has increased for the seventh consecutive year, with data requests to tech giants tripling from 2013 to 2019.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Jul 2021
Avast finds cybercriminals are targeting gamers with cryptomining malware
Gaming

Avast finds cybercriminals are targeting gamers with cryptomining malware

Cybercriminals are using cracked games to target gamers with cryptomining malware, earning over $2 million in cryptocurrency.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Jun 2021
BAI Communications acquires US telco infrastructure provider Mobilitie
Unified Communications

BAI Communications acquires US telco infrastructure provider Mobilitie

Australia-based BAI Communications is expanding in the US with the acquisition of telecom infrastructure firm Mobilitie.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Jun 2021
Southern Cross NEXT submarine cable touches down at Auckland's Takapuna Beach
Unified Communications

Southern Cross NEXT submarine cable touches down at Auckland's Takapuna Beach

Auckland's Takapuna Beach is the landing point for a submarine cable that boosts New Zealand's international connectivity by almost 100%.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Jun 2021
Ransomware decreases as criminals customise attacks on larger, more lucrative targets - McAfee Report
Malware

Ransomware decreases as criminals customise attacks on larger, more lucrative targets - McAfee Report

McAfee has released its latest cybersecurity report analysing cybercriminal activity related to malware and cyber threats in the first quarter of 2021.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 4 min read • Fri, 25th Jun 2021