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Why video calls are bad for brainstorming
Unified Communications

Why video calls are bad for brainstorming

Creative work may suffer online, as a US study found video calls produce fewer ideas than face-to-face meetings.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Tue, 3rd May 2022

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Infoblox's State of Security Report spotlights Australian remote work hazards
Cloud Access Security Broker

Infoblox's State of Security Report spotlights Australian remote work hazards

Attackers exploit weak WiFi, remote endpoints, and the cloud, costing 50% of organisations over $1.3 million in breach damages.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 18th May 2022
Hard numbers: Why ambiguity in cybersecurity no longer adds up
Risk & Compliance

Hard numbers: Why ambiguity in cybersecurity no longer adds up

Measuring cyber risk exposure requires clarity, not ambiguity. CEOs struggle with obtaining meaningful metrics. .

By Michel Feijen • 5 min read • Tue, 17th May 2022
Adyen expands partnership with Afterpay as BNPL payments increase
Buy Now Pay Later

Adyen expands partnership with Afterpay as BNPL payments increase

Adyen has expanded its partnership with AfterPay allowing more of Adyen's merchants in more countries worldwide to use the BNPL provider.

By Jessie Chiang • 3 min read • Mon, 16th May 2022
$20m boost for digital technologies announced
Software-as-a-Service

$20m boost for digital technologies announced

The government is spending an extra $20m over four years on its plan to transform the digital technologies industry.

By RNZ • 2 min read • Mon, 16th May 2022
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - An update from IronNet
Ransomware

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - An update from IronNet

Michael Ehrlich joins us today to discuss the history of IronNet and the crucial role the company plays in the cyber defence space.

By Mitchell Hageman • 6 min read • Fri, 13th May 2022
Telstra's new subsea cable to connect APAC and the US
Unified Communications

Telstra's new subsea cable to connect APAC and the US

Telstra says the first direct subsea cable to connect Australia with the US will offer low latency and a massive 72Tbps of capacity.

By Jessie Chiang • 3 min read • Wed, 11th May 2022
$1 million in cyber skills to stop $100 million in cybercrime
Manufacturing

$1 million in cyber skills to stop $100 million in cybercrime

Swinburne-led program secures $1m funding to train next-gen manufacturing professionals in cybersecurity and digital transformation.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 9th May 2022
MODIFI appoints Matthias Hendrichs as chief commercial officer
Apple

MODIFI appoints Matthias Hendrichs as chief commercial officer

Apple's former head of Asia Pacific for App Store, Matthias Hendrichs, joins Modifi as Chief Commercial Officer to lead global sales and marketing.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 6th May 2022
Rich Data Co (RDC) appoints Tim VanTassel as North America general manager
Data Analytics

Rich Data Co (RDC) appoints Tim VanTassel as North America general manager

Tim VanTassel appointed as North America GM for RDC, to lead launch in US market & execute growth plan with wealth of experience in software and analytics.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 6th May 2022
Rich Data Co (RDC) appoints Tim VanTassel as General manager
Data Analytics

Rich Data Co (RDC) appoints Tim VanTassel as General manager

RDC has appointed Tim VanTassel as general manager of its North American branch, as it looks to launch in the US and expand in the region.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 6th May 2022
MODIFI appoints Matthias Hendrichs as Executive team as chief commercial officer
Apple

MODIFI appoints Matthias Hendrichs as Executive team as chief commercial officer

Matthias Hendrichs, former head of Asia Pacific for Apple's App Store, joins MODIFI as Chief Commercial Officer to lead global sales and marketing.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 6th May 2022
Global bot security market to reach US$2.5 billion by 2032
Cybersecurity

Global bot security market to reach US$2.5 billion by 2032

The global bot security market to reach US$2.5 billion by 2032 driven by a growing need for cyber security, according to a new report.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 6th May 2022
EdgeConneX enters Indonesia, plans for data center campus
Digital Transformation

EdgeConneX enters Indonesia, plans for data center campus

EdgeConnex has announced it is expanding its presence in Asia with the acquisition of GTN Data Center in Indonesia.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Wed, 4th May 2022
Edge computing major enabler of a digital-first paradigm
DataCentre infrastructure

Edge computing major enabler of a digital-first paradigm

Edge computing and edge deployments are crucial to digital-first operations, according to a new whitepaper from Schneider Electric.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 4th May 2022
Zero trust crucial as high-profile ransomware attacks rise
Malware

Zero trust crucial as high-profile ransomware attacks rise

High-profile ransomware attacks and reliance on digital infrastructure sees an increasing need for businesses to embrace zero trust cybersecurity.

By Shannon Williams • 6 min read • Wed, 27th Apr 2022
Fluent Commerce appoints Pranatharthi Haran as APAC Managing Director
Customer Experience

Fluent Commerce appoints Pranatharthi Haran as APAC Managing Director

Fluent Commerce appoints Pranatharthi Haran as APAC managing director, responsible for leading Sales and Operations in the region. #software #leadership.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Tue, 26th Apr 2022
Three out of four APAC youth want to work in green economy
Clean technologies

Three out of four APAC youth want to work in green economy

Accenture's latest research report finds 77% of APAC youth want a job in the green economy over the next decade.

By Jessie Chiang • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Apr 2022