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How AI is making forklifts safer following terrible incident
Risk & Compliance

How AI is making forklifts safer following terrible incident

WorkSafe has backed a half-million-dollar safety overhaul after a kiwifruit worker lost a leg in a forklift incident.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Jul 2024
What does the Siouxsie Wiles case mean for health and safety?
Physical Security

What does the Siouxsie Wiles case mean for health and safety?

Employers may now have to do more to protect staff from online abuse after a court found a university breached health and safety duties.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Tue, 9th Jul 2024

Global Stories

Law stories

Threat actor abuses Cloudflare tunnels to deliver RATs
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Threat actor abuses Cloudflare tunnels to deliver RATs

Cybercriminals exploit Cloudflare Tunnels, delivering remote access trojans via TryCloudflare abuse, notes Proofpoint, with evolving attack methods pushing past defences.

By Selena Larson and Joe Wise • 6 min read • Wed, 14th Aug 2024
Global ransomware attacks drop in June as law enforcement intensifies
Ransomware

Global ransomware attacks drop in June as law enforcement intensifies

Global ransomware attacks dropped below this year's average in June for the first time in 2024, with 331 incidents amid increased law enforcement pressure.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Aug 2024
Trustwave report highlights severe cybersecurity threats to pro firms
Ransomware

Trustwave report highlights severe cybersecurity threats to pro firms

Trustwave's latest report unveils a surge in ransomware and tech-based attacks on professional services firms, stressing the urgent need for stronger cybersecurity measures.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 27th Jun 2024
How to navigate the micro-macro dichotomy of GenAI
Customer Experience

How to navigate the micro-macro dichotomy of GenAI

Business leaders must balance generative AI's vast benefits with short-term deployment challenges to navigate its transformative yet complex potential.

By Sharryn Napier • 4 min read • Tue, 18th Jun 2024
Arch.law acquires Conexus Law to boost international reach
Hyperscale

Arch.law acquires Conexus Law to boost international reach

In a strategic expansion, arch.law acquires Conexus Law, a data centre sector specialist, including its 14-strong London team, strengthening its global footprint.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Jun 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Law stories

Australia's new labour law complicates cybersecurity efforts
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Australia's new labour law complicates cybersecurity efforts

Australia's new right to disconnect law, targeting burnout reduction, starkly contrasts with rising cyber threats, 45% of which hit outside working hours.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Sep 2024
Australian law firms ill-equipped for rising cyber threats
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Australian law firms ill-equipped for rising cyber threats

Australian law firms are critically underprepared for escalating cyber threats, with over half citing cyber security as their main challenge.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Sep 2024
Katie Wilson appointed new Head of Policy at FinTech Australia
Government

Katie Wilson appointed new Head of Policy at FinTech Australia

FinTech Australia appoints former Meta exec Katie Wilson as its new Head of Policy, aiming to bolster industry relations and shape key fintech regulations.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Mon, 19th Aug 2024
Ascertus & Lawcadia forge strategic partnership to streamline legal operations
Unified Communications

Ascertus & Lawcadia forge strategic partnership to streamline legal operations

Ascertus has partnered with Lawcadia to enhance matter and spend management for corporate legal departments, solidifying their portfolio with innovative solutions.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Jul 2024
AI boosts efficiency for 67% of Australian workers
Human Capital Management

AI boosts efficiency for 67% of Australian workers

Australian workers are embracing AI, with 67% using it weekly and saving at least three hours, finds Freshworks 2024 Global AI Workplace report.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Jul 2024
Apricorn earns ISO 9001:2015 certification for quality management
Encryption

Apricorn earns ISO 9001:2015 certification for quality management

Apricorn has achieved ISO 9001:2015 certification, recognising its commitment to quality management standards in hardware-encrypted USB data storage.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 27th Jun 2024
Cegid appoints Bruno Vaffier as new Chief Operating Officer
Customer Experience

Cegid appoints Bruno Vaffier as new Chief Operating Officer

Cegid names Bruno Vaffier as COO, marking a strategic move to enhance AI-driven innovation and expand operational efficiency across global markets.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Jun 2024
LexisNexis launches Lexis+ AI in UK market following growing interest
Partner Programmes

LexisNexis launches Lexis+ AI in UK market following growing interest

LexisNexis introduces Lexis+ AI to the UK, merging advanced AI with legal search tech. Partnered with top firms, it's set to improve legal practice.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Jun 2024
Indosat & Google Cloud expand AI collaboration in Indonesia
Unified Communications

Indosat & Google Cloud expand AI collaboration in Indonesia

Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison and Google Cloud are deepening their partnership to transform Indosat into an AI-driven tech enterprise, enhancing service for over 100 million customers.

By Imee Dequito • 4 min read • Fri, 14th Jun 2024
Study finds common names & gender disparities in UK tech industry
Human Capital Management

Study finds common names & gender disparities in UK tech industry

A Vestd study reveals 'James' and 'Samantha' as the most common names in the UK's tech industry, sparking discussions on gender stereotypes and diversity in the workforce.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Jun 2024