Digital disruption stories

Pro-Russian & Palestinian hacktivists target Australia
Mon, 9th Dec 2024
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cybersecurity
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digital disruption
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critical infrastructure
A surge in cyberattacks on Australian entities has been linked to pro-Russian and pro-Palestinian hacktivist groups, amid heightened geopolitical tensions.

US indictment reveals Anonymous Sudan's true motives
Thu, 17th Oct 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ai security
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cybersecurity
The U.S. Department of Justice has indicted two Sudanese brothers linked to hacktivist group Anonymous Sudan, challenging beliefs of state-sponsored cyber attacks.

Halcyon partners with BlackLake to combat ransomware threats
Thu, 26th Sep 2024
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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risk & compliance
Halcyon partners with BlackLake Security to boost ransomware resilience, combining anti-ransomware tech and risk mitigation to protect businesses from disruptions.

Digital disruption and ‘customer lifetime value’
Wed, 31st Jul 2024
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cx
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martech
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cdp
If you were unaware Customer Lifetime Value calculations have been digitally disrupted, you might be interested in how CDPs and, more recently, AI have changed the game.

KINESSO Commerce & Vudoo partner to launch ShopNow solution
Tue, 23rd Jul 2024
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cx
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martech
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advertising
IPG Mediabrands' KINESSO Commerce partners with Vudoo to launch ShopNow, an innovative commerce media solution integrating shoppable ad tech, starting in Australia.

Australia poised to maximise AI benefits with new risk-based approach
Mon, 22nd Jan 2024
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robots
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data analytics
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bi
Australia's Federal government's risk-based approach to Artificial Intelligence (AI) regulation is seen as a critical move for Australia's economy and societal growth, according to ACS.

Accenture set to acquire Singapore's Jixie to boost marketing tech resources
Wed, 3rd Jan 2024
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data analytics
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cx
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data science
Accenture set to strengthen marketing transformation capabilities by acquiring Singapore's Jixie, a tech firm primarily focused on Indonesian clientele.

Digital disruptions on the high street
Fri, 10th Feb 2023
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uc
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digital transformation
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smart home
Digital transformation is revolutionizing retail, but seamless mobile connectivity is crucial for success, according to a Forbes study.

Nexio partners with Chargebacks911 to enhance payment platform
Tue, 26th Apr 2022
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martech
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commerce systems
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partner programmes
This alliance means that Nexio will now utilise Chargebacks911’s end-to-end dispute management offering, while also reaping results for its merchants.

Revealed: COVID-19's impact on internet disruptions
Wed, 5th Aug 2020
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outage
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disruption
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digital disruption
Global internet disruptions have surged by 63% during the COVID-19 pandemic, with ISPs particularly affected, according to a report by ThousandEyes.

New programme addresses skills shortage as tech shakes up primary industries
Mon, 24th Feb 2020
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massey university
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ministry of primary industries
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disruption
Microsoft and Massey University launch Industry 4.0 Accelerator to bridge skills gap in New Zealand’s primary industries, boosting innovation.

Grow NZ Accountants plans to disrupt NZ's 'dying' accounting industry
Mon, 16th Sep 2019
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fintech
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financial systems
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accounting systems
New Zealand’s accounting industry is ‘dying’ – and it’s a case of innovate or fade away before automation displaces traditional business accounting entirely.

CEOs concerned executives aren’t digital savvy enough
Thu, 9th May 2019
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digital transformation
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digital age
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digital disruption
A new survey from Gartner has revealed that CEOs priorities are slowly shifting to meet rising growth challenges.

Government to investigate tech’s impact on NZ’s workforce
Fri, 1st Mar 2019
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productivity
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workplace
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new zealand productivity commission
As technological disruptors are causing waves in every area of every industry, the Government is looking into the ramifications for Kiwis.

Lime scooters: When disruptive businesses fuel controversy
Tue, 22nd Jan 2019
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digital disruption
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nexgen
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electric scooter
Lime's e-scooter rentals spark global controversy. While ignored for their disruptive model, they face mounting scrutiny over safety and regulation.

Xinja can now officially call itself a bank
Tue, 18th Dec 2018
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disruption
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digital disruption
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financial institutions
The ‘neo’bank that is focused on being a digital disruptor to traditional financial institutions has received a restricted banking license from APRA.

Digital Disruption in the C Suite: Is it A Case of ‘Keep Calm and Carry On’?
Tue, 12th Jun 2018
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digital transformation
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hybrid & remote work
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wfh
It has even been predicted that AI will contribute over US$15 trillion to global GDP by 2030 but will come at great cost.

Singapore welcomes new player in enterprise data security space
Tue, 5th Jun 2018
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data protection
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casb
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healthtech
US cybersecurity firm, Protegrity, has opened its first sales office in Singapore as it aims to establish a presence in the Asia Pacific region.

Digital disruption is nothing new, but the pace is quickening
Mon, 18th Dec 2017
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digital transformation
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converged infrastructure
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nutanix
Digital disruption is accelerating, transforming how companies innovate and compete. Established firms must adopt rapid, start-up-like agility to stay relevant.

Informatica recognises “extraordinary customers” with Data Disruption awards
Fri, 10th Nov 2017
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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martech
Informatica heralds the transformative feats of businesses with its first ‘Data Disruption Innovation Awards’, spotlighting industry leaders.