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Wellington Water given ‘open cheque book’ with no accountability
Productivity

Wellington Water given ‘open cheque book’ with no accountability

Maintenance costs have surged 71% in three years, as a review warns Wellington ratepayers are funding leaks without proper oversight.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Feb 2024

Global Stories

Resilience stories

Exposure management: a strategic ally in essential eight cybersecurity resilience
Ransomware

Exposure management: a strategic ally in essential eight cybersecurity resilience

In response to the increasing sophistication of cyber threats, the Australian Signals Directorate has revised its Essential Eight Maturity Model (E8MM), incorporating exposure management to proactively identify and prioritise risks, aiding businesses in effectively defending against cyber attacks.

By Scott McKinnel • 4 min read • Mon, 5th Feb 2024
Absolute Software offers 90-day free support amid Ivanti vulnerabilities
Cybersecurity

Absolute Software offers 90-day free support amid Ivanti vulnerabilities

Absolute Software steps up amid Ivanti vulnerabilities, offering 90 days of free product licenses and support to potentially affected organisations for cyber resilience.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Mon, 5th Feb 2024
Putting all your eggs in one communication basket is never a good idea
Customer Relationship Management

Putting all your eggs in one communication basket is never a good idea

Reliance on a single Unified Communications as a Service (UCaaS) solution, such as Microsoft Teams, puts businesses at risk as highlighted by recent outages; diversifying options can boost resilience and functionality.

By Peter Hughes • 3 min read • Mon, 5th Feb 2024
Banks urged to adopt modern data architecture ahead of Basel IV
Data Analytics

Banks urged to adopt modern data architecture ahead of Basel IV

Cloudera urges global banks to adopt a modern data architecture to bolster resilience against financial downturns and navigate compliance challenges.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Feb 2024
Cevo & AWS launch strategic collaboration for innovation
Digital Transformation

Cevo & AWS launch strategic collaboration for innovation

Cevo has entered into a three-year strategic collaboration agreement with AWS, aiming to expedite innovation and meet industry demands.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Feb 2024
Veeam launches cyber readiness programme amidst rising cyberattacks
Data Protection

Veeam launches cyber readiness programme amidst rising cyberattacks

Veeam Software's new Cyber Secure Program offers comprehensive cyber defence tools and rapid recovery support as global cyberattack threats escalate.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 1st Feb 2024
Biometric-enabled POS transactions set to surge, says Juniper Research
Surveillance

Biometric-enabled POS transactions set to surge, says Juniper Research

Juniper Research predicts a 138% jump in transactions via biometric-enabled Point of Sale (POS) terminals, climbing from 19.5 billion in 2023 to 46 billion by 2028.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Feb 2024
Cyber crime damage costs firms up to $5m annually, says Barracuda
Ransomware

Cyber crime damage costs firms up to $5m annually, says Barracuda

Annual business cybercrime recovery costs can reach up to $5m, with firms fearing a rise in GenAI-powered attacks, according to a Barracuda Networks report.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 31st Jan 2024
iDenfy & CO2IN partner to boost carbon credit transactions security
Fintech

iDenfy & CO2IN partner to boost carbon credit transactions security

Lithuanian RegTech firm, iDenfy, teams up with Czech fintech, CO2IN, to bolster the verification process, making carbon credit transactions safer and directly aiding the fight against climate change.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 31st Jan 2024
DORA regulations push IT businesses towards higher security standards
Supply Chain

DORA regulations push IT businesses towards higher security standards

Amid rising cybersecurity threats, EU's new Digital Operational Resilience Act is prompting IT businesses to enhance their security standards.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 31st Jan 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Resilience stories

From pixels to playgrounds: the urgent need for balance in our children's digital lives
EduTech

From pixels to playgrounds: the urgent need for balance in our children's digital lives

As children's lives become increasingly digitalised, health experts highlight the immediate need to balance screen-time with physical activity, combating sedentary habits and potential obesity risks.

By Carmen Dodds • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Feb 2024
Neos Networks & Securus secure McArthurGlen's connectivity
Firewalls

Neos Networks & Securus secure McArthurGlen's connectivity

Neos Networks and Securus Communications have partnered to provide secure, reliable connectivity for McArthurGlen's nine UK outlet sites, notably bolstering network visibility and security.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Feb 2024
UK businesses defy policies to pay ransomware attacks at alarming rate
Business Continuity

UK businesses defy policies to pay ransomware attacks at alarming rate

Despite policies against it, 97% of UK businesses have paid ransoms following cyberattacks in the past two years, reveals alarming research from Cohesity.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Wed, 31st Jan 2024
SAS joins the National Cyber Resilience Centre Group
Data Analytics

SAS joins the National Cyber Resilience Centre Group

SAS joins the UK's National Cyber Resilience Centre Group, bolstering its efforts to protect small and medium-sized enterprises from cybercrime damages.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 31st Jan 2024
Australian firms breach no-payment policies due to cyberattacks
EduTech

Australian firms breach no-payment policies due to cyberattacks

Research by AI data security firm Cohesity reveals escalating cyberattacks are forcing companies into paying ransoms, contradicting no-payment strategies, with difficulties in data recovery exacerbating the issue.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 31st Jan 2024
FinTech Australia & major banks ignite innovation with reverse pitch event
Unified Communications

FinTech Australia & major banks ignite innovation with reverse pitch event

FinTech Australia, backed by Investment NSW, partners with major banks ANZ, Westpac and tech firm 1835i for a reverse pitch event on 21 February 2024, inviting fintechs to solve local banking issues.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 31st Jan 2024