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Eden AI secures EUR €3 million seed funding for growth
Digital Transformation

Eden AI secures EUR €3 million seed funding for growth

Eden AI has secured EUR €3 million in seed funding led by Galion.exe, aiming to enhance its platform and expand its engineering team.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Nov 2024
Cyberattack spreads malware via Facebook ads in Europe
Malware

Cyberattack spreads malware via Facebook ads in Europe

Bitdefender Labs has uncovered malicious advertising campaigns on Facebook, tricking users into downloading a harmful extension disguised as a Bitwarden update.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Nov 2024

Global Stories

Explaining AI at the family Christmas lunch
Digital Transformation

Explaining AI at the family Christmas lunch

At family Christmas lunches, explaining AI can be tricky; here's how to simplify the concept for parents and grandparents over festive ham.

By Phil Nash • 5 min read • Thu, 19th Dec 2024
Google launches Gemini 2.0 AI with advanced features
Gaming

Google launches Gemini 2.0 AI with advanced features

Google has unveiled Gemini 2.0, its most advanced AI model yet, featuring enhanced capabilities for developers and new tools for interactive applications.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 18th Dec 2024
Global Internet traffic up 17% in Cloudflare's 2024 review
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Global Internet traffic up 17% in Cloudflare's 2024 review

Cloudflare's 2024 Year in Review reveals a 17% rise in global Internet traffic, with Google maintaining its top service status for the third year running.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Dec 2024
Edge AI market to hit USD $71 billion by 2034, report says
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
Zendesk appoints Shashi Upadhyay as AI strategy leader
Data Analytics

Zendesk appoints Shashi Upadhyay as AI strategy leader

Zendesk has appointed Shashi Upadhyay as its new President of Product, Engineering, and AI, charged with driving growth in customer and employee services.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Wed, 11th Dec 2024
Josef secures more funding to enhance legal AI offering
Marketing Technologies

Josef secures more funding to enhance legal AI offering

Josef has secured new funding to enhance its AI-driven tool, Josef Q, capitalising on strong demand from corporate legal teams since its North American launch.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Dec 2024
Diligent enhances platform with AI & Google Drive tools
Artificial Intelligence

Diligent enhances platform with AI & Google Drive tools

Diligent has unveiled enhancements to its One Platform, introducing AI Smart Prep and Google Drive integration to boost board efficiency and meeting preparation.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Fri, 6th Dec 2024
StackAdapt appoints Alessio as APAC marketing director
Marketing Technologies

StackAdapt appoints Alessio as APAC marketing director

StackAdapt has appointed Alessandra Alessio as Director of Marketing for the APAC region, aiming to boost brand presence and growth initiatives.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 5th Dec 2024
Zscaler report reveals surge in mobile cyberthreats
Ransomware

Zscaler report reveals surge in mobile cyberthreats

Zscaler's latest report reveals over 200 malicious apps in Google Play, urging organisations to enhance mobile security amid rising mobile threats.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Dec 2024
Australian firms encouraged to adopt platform strategies
Storage

Australian firms encouraged to adopt platform strategies

As Australia and New Zealand gear up for 2025, organisations are grappling with productivity and data management challenges, warns expert Mark Jobbins.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 27th Nov 2024
Bugcrowd attains global CREST accreditation for services
DevOps

Bugcrowd attains global CREST accreditation for services

Bugcrowd has secured global CREST accreditation, enhancing its penetration testing services and commitment to cybersecurity standards across multiple regions.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Wed, 27th Nov 2024
Study finds 53% of paid Android VPNs leak user data
Data Protection

Study finds 53% of paid Android VPNs leak user data

A study by Top10VPN.com reveals over 50% of paid Android VPN apps leak user data, highlighting significant security flaws in popular services.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
Sinch achieves milestone with 1 billion RCS messages sent
Customer Experience

Sinch achieves milestone with 1 billion RCS messages sent

Sinch has surpassed 1 billion Rich Communication Services messages delivered globally in 2024, heralding a new era in business messaging.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 21st Nov 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Google reveals Australia's top searches of 2024
Google

Google reveals Australia's top searches of 2024

Google Australia's Year in Search 2024 reveals a diverse range of interests, from sports and events to entertainment and culinary trends.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Mon, 16th Dec 2024
Google & NEXTDC partner to boost Australia's digital links
Network Infrastructure

Google & NEXTDC partner to boost Australia's digital links

NEXTDC has partnered with Google's Australia Connect initiative to boost digital connectivity in Australia and the Indo-Pacific, enhancing internet infrastructure.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Nov 2024