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GSMA reveals 2020 GLOMO Awards winners

Wed, 26th Feb 2020
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The awards included 35 categories ranging from 5G leadership to mobile apps, mobile network infrastructure, diversity in tech, and STEAM efforts for children.
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Accenture and Google Cloud partner to support life sciences industry

Wed, 5th Feb 2020
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Accenture and Google Cloud have partnered to enhance the development and delivery of therapies in the life sciences industry.
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APT groups conducting more targeted intrusions – Accenture

Mon, 2nd Dec 2019
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Analysts now see an emergence of malware executed through web browsers focused on targeting online merchants and retailers specifically.
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Global fintech investment drops, but APAC deals stand strong

Mon, 7th Oct 2019
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Investors have signalled a shift away from fintech ventures as fundraising and deal activity in China showed a significant slowdown in the first half of 2019.
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Australians unaware of govt's digital services

Wed, 11th Sep 2019
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Nearly a quarter of Australians are unaware of the government's digital services, according to new research from Accenture.
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DTCC and Accenture unveil research on blockchain governance model

Mon, 9th Sep 2019
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The study introduces model that addresses the responsibilities and critical functions in operating and maintaining a private, permissioned DLT platform.
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Organisations spending more as cyberattacks increase

Thu, 13th Jun 2019
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Australian organisations face a surge in cyberattacks, with security breaches up 18% in 2018, leading to an increased cybersecurity spend of USD $6.9 million.
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SailPoint launches AI-powered cloud identity platform

Thu, 30th May 2019
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SailPoint Predictive Identity is built on big data and machine learning (ML) technology which enables an AI-driven approach to identity governance.
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Accenture Security launches IAM capability for user privileges

Mon, 11th Mar 2019
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When it comes to managing user privileges, the provisioning of access should be based on precise knowledge of who a person is and why they need it.
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Cybercrime could cost companies US$5.2tril over next five years – survey

Mon, 21st Jan 2019
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A global survey by Accenture reveals that companies may face USD $5.2 trillion in cybercrime costs over the next five years due to inadequate security measures.
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Accenture 'largest Oracle Cloud integrator in ANZ'

Tue, 11th Dec 2018
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Accenture acquires PrimeQ, cementing its position as the top Oracle Cloud integrator in Australia and New Zealand, bolstering digital transformations.
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Ten new ways for everyone to achieve more in the modern workplace

Tue, 25th Sep 2018
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Microsoft is introducing new capabilities in Microsoft 365 that make it possible for every person to do their best work.
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VMware, Dell, Nutanix and HPE leading on-premises cloud market

Fri, 24th Aug 2018
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There has certainly been a lot of buzz surrounding hybrid cloud in recent times, and it's only getting louder.
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Cost of cyber attacks up 62% in five years - report

Tue, 3rd Jul 2018
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Cyber attacks are costing businesses more than ever, with a global average of USD $11.7 million per organisation, up 62% in five years, says a new report.
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Media & entertainment industry data centres being pushed to the edge

Fri, 27th Apr 2018
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Schnedier Electric's Russel Senesac says there are a number of factors behind the growing need for the industry to be powered by edge computing.
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CyberArk expands privileged account security offering for MSSPs

Mon, 16th Apr 2018
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CyberArk expands its security suite for MSSPs, allowing them to offer enhanced privileged access protections with a flexible, consumption-based pricing model.
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US healthcare workers willing to sell confidential data for as little as $500

Tue, 13th Mar 2018
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The survey found that 18% of the 912 respondents would be willing to sell confidential data for between $500-$1000 - and they have the means to do so.
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Aussie firms slow to adopt 'breakthrough innovation' for cyber defence

Tue, 6th Feb 2018
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Australian businesses need to be on the lookout for malicious insiders, phishing and social engineering or face price tags of as much as $137,000.
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Germany outpaces APAC region for cloud security savviness

Mon, 22nd Jan 2018
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Germany's lead in cloud security outpaces efforts in the Asia Pacific region in areas including data sharing, encryption and cloud deployment.
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Smartphones losing ground to digital voice assistant devices in homes

Fri, 12th Jan 2018
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Two-thirds of consumers who own digital voice assistants use their smartphones less in the home since acquiring the devices.