UK stories

UK workers lag in AI training, study shows digital divide

UK workers fall behind in AI training, risking their competitive edge, a study by CYPHER Learning reveals, highlighting a digital divide in workplace technology adoption.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 24th Sep 2024

Global stories

Network Infrastructure

Selector AI launches innovations to enhance network operations

Selector AI unveils industry-first innovations, including a Network Language Model, improved digital twins, and programmable synthetics, transforming network operations with AI.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Sep 2024

Supply Chain

Shippit launches new service to boost Australian retail abroad

Shippit launches Shippit International, a cutting-edge cross-border shipping service to help Australian retailers tackle rising costs and boost their global presence.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Sep 2024

Breach Prevention

Thales reports API & bot attacks cost Australian firms $2B

Thales reports that API and bot attacks cost Australian businesses up to USD $2 billion yearly, with API insecurity making up a quarter of cyber incidents.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Sep 2024

Artificial Intelligence

Financial stability grows for shift workers in 2024

Deputy's latest survey shows financial stability is rising for shift workers, driven by poly-employment and predictable income.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Sep 2024

Unified Communications

Atomicwork raises USD $14 million, bolsters AI tech & team

Atomicwork raises USD $14 million in seed funding, enhances enterprise AI tech, and fortifies its US team with new leadership to drive future innovations.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 25th Sep 2024

Phishing

Yubico survey finds rising AI-driven cyber threats globally

Yubico's 2024 survey reveals alarming cybersecurity trends, with 46% of Australians reporting password compromises and 80% citing AI-enhanced scam sophistication.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Sep 2024

EduTech

Skillsoft study reveals major gaps in workplace skills & training

A Skillsoft survey highlights that 35% of global employees lack confidence in their skills, with UK employees particularly concerned about job security and training effectiveness.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Sep 2024

Marketing Technologies

Unified commerce reshapes shopping in India & the US

Consumers increasingly blend online, offline, and social media shopping platforms. A report by Locus and Coresight highlights 65.8% utilising multiple touchpoints.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Sep 2024

Email Security

EasyDMARC raises USD $20 million to boost global expansion

EasyDMARC secures USD $20 million in Series A funding led by Radian Capital to bolster global operations and enhance email security technology amid rising phishing threats.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 23rd Sep 2024

Artificial Intelligence

Mace strengthens leadership for UK-Ireland data centre growth

Mace bolsters its Technology and Manufacturing division with two senior appointments to capitalise on rising demand for data centres in the UK and Ireland.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Fri, 20th Sep 2024

Risk & Compliance

Few firms use strategic compliance, says FloQast study

Only 16% of organisations adopt a strategic compliance approach, spotlighting the emergence of risk orchestration as a key trend in CFO and compliance roles.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Sep 2024

Application Security

Thales report reveals $186bn losses from API bot attacks

Thales' new report highlights a global loss of USD $186 billion due to bot attacks on APIs. Larger enterprises face greater risk, and incidents are on the rise.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 20th Sep 2024

Virtualisation

OVHcloud launches global Managed Rancher Service for multi-cloud

OVHcloud launches a global Managed Rancher Service in collaboration with SUSE, aiming to simplify multi-cloud and Kubernetes cluster management for enterprises.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Sep 2024

Storage

NZ cyber security agency joins global effort against PRC botnet

The New Zealand National Cyber Security Centre has teamed up with global partners to tackle a China-linked botnet compromising over 260,000 devices globally.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Sep 2024

Edge Computing

Netradyne & Roos Fleetservice partner to boost EU vehicle safety

Netradyne partners with Roos Fleetservice to enhance vehicle safety in Europe through its AI-driven Driver•i system, aiming to revolutionise fleet management across the EU.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Thu, 19th Sep 2024

Ransomware

Selling ransomware breaches: Four trends spotted on the RAMP forum

Ransomware operators are increasingly targeting US, French, and Brazilian firms through the underground RAMP forum, leveraging unauthorised access to amplify cyberattacks.

By Christiaan Beek • 6 min read • Thu, 19th Sep 2024

Cybersecurity

Australian tech firms urge adoption of #ITProDayStraya

Two Australian tech firms, Intelliworx and Crayon, advocate for #ITProDayStraya to celebrate tech professionals, addressing skill gaps and inspiring future talent.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Sep 2024

Artificial Intelligence

AI-driven development poses security challenges, says Venafi

Venafi's research reveals 83% of firms use AI for coding, sparking security fears as 66% of leaders struggle to keep pace, warning of a looming security reckoning.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Sep 2024

DevOps

Leapwork report reveals flawed AI testing, highlights need for change

A Leapwork survey reveals only 16% of firms find their software testing efficient, despite 85% having integrated AI, uncovering widespread performance issues.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Sep 2024