Resilience stories
NZ sees major drop in insured catastrophe losses in 2024
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cleantech
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insurance
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climate change
A report reveals New Zealand enjoyed a rare year of minimal natural disasters in 2024, with insured losses plummeting to nearly zero from AUD $3.6 billion in 2023.
Cyber risk report highlights decline in Australia malware
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ransomware
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mfa
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cybersecurity
A new report by Trend Micro reveals a significant decline in Australia's Cyber Risk Index score, reflecting improved resilience against malware threats.
Contact centres face challenges with AI in customer care
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uc
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it training
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cx
A recent Calabrio report finds that while 98% of contact centres utilise AI, 61% of leaders struggle with balancing efficiency and empathy in customer interactions.
Mike Meyer joins data centre board to boost talent supply
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hyperscale
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cleantech
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sustainability
The Data Centre Alliance has appointed Mike Meyer to its Executive Board to focus on talent acquisition and workforce development in the UK data centre sector.
Pure Storage names Altay Ayyuce as ANZ area vice president
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storage
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hybrid cloud
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ai
Altay Ayyuce has been appointed as Area Vice President for Australia and New Zealand at Pure Storage, succeeding Amy Rushall amid evolving IT challenges.
NVIDIA highlights innovative solutions for climate, environmental challenges
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ai
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cleantech
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sustainability
NVIDIA's GTC Sustainable Futures Showcase highlighted pioneering AI solutions to combat climate challenges, with firms aiming for greater sustainability and resilience.
NTT DATA & Rubrik enhance global ransomware protection
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endpoint protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
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partner programmes
NTT DATA and Rubrik have unveiled a global partnership to bolster ransomware protection for Fortune 500 firms, enhancing cyber recovery services and resilience.
NetFoundry launches updated security platform for OT use
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cloud security
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edge computing
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cybersecurity
NetFoundry unveils an enhanced operational technology security platform aimed at bolstering critical infrastructure protection across multiple environments.
Trustwave unveils MXDR solution with Devo collaboration
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hybrid cloud
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siem
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cloud security
Trustwave has unveiled its new Managed Extended Detection and Response solution in partnership with Devo Technology, aiming to enhance cybersecurity.
Confidence gap in cybersecurity readiness in New Zealand
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advanced persistent threat protection
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breach prevention
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ai security
A new Datacom survey reveals a stark divide in cybersecurity confidence in New Zealand, with 71% of leaders confident in their staff, while only 51% of employees feel prepared.
JLR deploys private 5G network at Solihull manufacturing site
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uc
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digital transformation
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iot
A new private 5G network has been launched at JLR's Solihull site, marking a major step in smart manufacturing and digital transformation efforts.
How graph databases are improving the resilience of supply chains
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ransomware
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partner programmes
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digital twins
Graph databases are revolutionising supply chain resilience by providing deeper insights and enabling more effective responses to disruptions, experts say.
Fail fast, succeed faster: The CFO’s take on marketing
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fintech
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martech
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finance
Senior leaders in marketing are urged to embrace a fail-fast mentality, breaking down silos and proving marketing's impact on business, says a CFO expert.
Leaseweb & CDNetworks join forces to boost CDN services
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saas
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Leaseweb has teamed up with CDNetworks to boost content delivery solutions, aiming for enhanced efficiency and security across sectors like gaming and media.
Healius completes IT overhaul with VECTEC, saves AUD $10m
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digital transformation
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netapp
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it transformation
Healius has successfully completed a major IT transformation with VECTEC to modernise its infrastructure, aiming for AUD $10 million in cost savings and improved AI diagnostics.
Private 5G resilience showcased during cyclone Alfred event
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smart cities
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smart home
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healthtech
A pioneering private 5G network at GemLife Gold Coast withstood cyclone Alfred's fury, ensuring vital connectivity while major providers faltered.
Australian Technologies Competition offers AUD $100k prize
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funding
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capital raising
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startup ecosystem
The Australian Technologies Competition is offering a AUD $100k prize to boost a struggling startup ecosystem, addressing funding and mentorship gaps.
Telstra reports record data use at Australian Grand Prix 2025
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uc
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digital entertainment
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netflix
Telstra recorded a remarkable 94 terabytes of data use during the four-day Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix, doubling last year's 5G traffic.
Archroma & Gradiant advance water sustainability in Thailand
Last month
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it in manufacturing
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power / energy
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cleantech
Archroma has installed an innovative Zero Liquid Discharge system at its Mahachai plant in Thailand, aiming to recover up to 95% of wastewater for sustainable reuse.
Westcon-Comstor & Claroty join forces for ASEAN security
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iot
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advanced persistent threat protection
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physical security
Westcon-Comstor has forged a strategic alliance with Claroty to boost cyber-physical systems security across ASEAN, safeguarding crucial infrastructure in the region.