Global Stories

Identity security in 2025: Zilla's insights & predictions

Zilla Security projects a pivotal evolution in identity security by 2025, highlighting the need for AI-driven strategies to combat escalating risks.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Dec 2024

Customer service

Vapi secures USD $20 million for AI voice agent expansion

Voice AI platform Vapi secures USD $20 million in Series A funding, aiming to enhance its voice agent deployment across diverse industries.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Dec 2024

Data Analytics

CrewAI joins Cloudera to boost enterprise AI capabilities

Cloudera has brought CrewAI into its Enterprise AI Ecosystem to enhance automation and streamline workflows, responding to rising demand in Australia and New Zealand.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Dec 2024

Software-as-a-Service

Orbus Software acquires Capsifi to enhance transformation platform

Orbus Software has acquired Sydney-based Capsifi to enhance its OrbusInfinity platform, aiming for a more robust enterprise transformation solution.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Dec 2024

Phishing

Countering the security threat from within

Internal security threats, both malicious and accidental, are rising concerns for organisations, necessitating robust measures to protect sensitive data.

By Curtis Raams • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Dec 2024

Storage

Pure Storage on AI, sustainability & cybersecurity trends in ANZ

Pure Storage projects that by 2025, Australian and New Zealand businesses will focus on AI, sustainability, and enhanced cybersecurity strategies.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Dec 2024

Data Analytics

AI transforming healthcare with better outcomes & efficiency

The rise of artificial intelligence is transforming the healthcare sector, enhancing patient care and outcomes while driving substantial market growth.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Dec 2024

Unified Communications

Edge AI market to hit USD $71 billion by 2034, report says

The global Edge AI market is set to soar to USD $71.1 billion by 2034, fuelled by advances in IoT, 5G, and a demand for energy-efficient technologies.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Dec 2024

Productivity

ProHance report shows rise in global average working hours

ProHance's Global Productivity Benchmarking Report for 2024 highlights a rise in average working hours, increasing from 9 hours 12 minutes to 9 hours 30 minutes.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Dec 2024

Hybrid Cloud

Cloudera unveils no-code AI chatbot solution for business

Cloudera has unveiled its no-code RAG Studio, enabling firms to swiftly deploy custom AI chatbots that leverage real-time enterprise data for improved efficiency.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Dec 2024

Data Protection

Businesses must embrace forward-thinking cybersecurity solutions in 2025

As 2024 ends, businesses must prepare for turbulent shifts in cybersecurity, including AI's role and the threats posed by quantum computing.

By Christopher Hills • 5 min read • Tue, 10th Dec 2024

Data Analytics

AWS unveils next-gen SageMaker for unified AI solutions

Amazon Web Services has unveiled a new generation of its SageMaker platform, enhancing data access and AI capabilities for users like NatWest Group.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Dec 2024

Data Protection

Kiteworks predicts key cybersecurity trends for 2025

Kiteworks forecasts 12 key cybersecurity trends for 2025, highlighting the urgency of protecting sensitive data amid rising threats and regulatory pressures.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Dec 2024

Malware

From deepfakes to ransomware: The key trends which will shape IT security in 2025

As Australia braces for 2025, key IT security trends like deepfakes and ransomware require organisations to adapt swiftly to emerging threats.

By Sadiq Iqbal • 5 min read • Mon, 9th Dec 2024

Unified Communications

Australian report shows shift to AI in customer service

Kore.ai's latest reports reveal Australians are embracing AI in customer service, prioritising advanced technology over pay and valuing efficiency and accuracy.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Dec 2024

Stories from Other Regions

EduTech

Former AWS executive Craig Ridsdill joins CirrusHQ

CirrusHQ has appointed Craig Ridsdill, a former AWS executive, as its new Head of Sales to enhance cloud solutions for healthcare and education sectors.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 12th Dec 2024

EduTech

NVIDIA opens Vietnam R&D centre to boost AI innovation

NVIDIA has unveiled its inaugural research and development centre in Vietnam, a significant step in enhancing the country's artificial intelligence landscape.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 12th Dec 2024

High Performance Computing

TurinTech AI & Boston form strategic AI solutions alliance

TurinTech AI and Boston have joined forces to enhance AI solutions, combining expertise in software and hardware to boost efficiency and reduce costs.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 12th Dec 2024

Unified Communications

Vodafone-Three merger approved, promises UK benefits

The Competition and Markets Authority has approved the Vodafone-Three merger, which experts see as a significant boost for UK businesses and consumers.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Dec 2024

IoT Security

Australia leads Asia Pacific in cyber extortion attacks

New research reveals Australia is the top victim of cyber extortion in Asia Pacific, accounting for 22.2% of cases, as global incidents surge.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Dec 2024