METI stories - Page 4

Australian firms face cybersecurity risks amid AI adoption
Thu, 31st Oct 2024
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risk & compliance
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ai
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cybersecurity
A new ADAPT survey reveals that 65% of Australian CISOs lack resources to manage rising cybersecurity risks as AI adoption accelerates.

Sensand launches platform to transform carbon credit market
Thu, 31st Oct 2024
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agtech
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cleantech
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sustainability
Melbourne's Sensand has launched a pioneering platform aimed at boosting transparency and efficiency in the carbon credit market for Australian businesses.

Deploy or build? Eight reasons to avoid building a loyalty and promotions solution in-house
Thu, 31st Oct 2024
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devops
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cx
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martech
As organisations grapple with the choice between building or buying a loyalty solution, experts highlight eight reasons why deploying ready-made software is often smarter.

Proofpoint announces acquisition of DSPM firm Normalyze
Wed, 30th Oct 2024
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saas
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data protection
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paas
Proofpoint is set to acquire Normalyze for an undisclosed sum, targeting enhanced data security through AI-driven DSPM technology by November 2024.

GitHub report: AI propels Python to top language slot
Wed, 30th Oct 2024
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edutech
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fintech
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data science
GitHub's latest Octoverse report reveals AI's transformative impact, with Python becoming the leading programming language and a 98% rise in generative AI projects.

Lazarus APT group targets crypto investors with AI tactics
Wed, 30th Oct 2024
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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advanced persistent threat protection
Kaspersky has uncovered a sophisticated campaign by the Lazarus group targeting cryptocurrency investors, employing social engineering and zero-day exploits.

Game review: Just Dance 2025 Edition (PS5)
Tue, 29th Oct 2024
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Just Dance 2025 Edition offers familiar gameplay with a new smartphone camera feature, yet suffers from limited innovation and reliance on online servers.

Is Crypto gambling? Let’s ‘roll the dice’ on this debate
Tue, 29th Oct 2024
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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risk & compliance
As cryptocurrencies polarise opinion, the debate rages: is crypto merely gambling, or a daring avenue for diversifying investments?.

What keeps CISOs up at night? A halloween tale of cyber frights and digital haunts
Mon, 28th Oct 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
This Halloween, as Australians carve pumpkins, CISOs face digital horrors, battling cyber threats, insider risks, and compliance monsters.

Turning uncertainty into a power: How threat hunters can benefit from productive paranoia
Thu, 24th Oct 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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breach prevention
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zero trust security
As economic and cyber threats rise, European IT professionals embrace 'productive paranoia' to enhance security through human intelligence and AI.

Australians increase Christmas budgets, focus on savings
Tue, 22nd Oct 2024
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ai
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christmas
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online shopping
A recent Pureprofile study reveals Australians plan to increase their Christmas spending, with budgets rising to AUD $468 for gifts and AUD $406 for food.

Game review: NHL 25 (Xbox Series X)
Mon, 21st Oct 2024
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
NHL 25 impresses with stunning graphics and diverse game modes, but its challenging gameplay may frustrate newcomers to the franchise.

Inevidesk expands partner programme with Totality, Logicle IT
Mon, 21st Oct 2024
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public cloud
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cloud services
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vdi
Inevidesk has broadened its channel partner programme by adding Totality, Logicle IT, and WIT, fostering wider access to virtual desktop infrastructure.

A chokehold on small businesses: how late payments are hindering economic growth
Fri, 18th Oct 2024
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financial systems
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xero
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inflation
Late payments cost Kiwi small businesses GBP £827 million in 2023, threatening their survival and hampering economic growth amidst rising inflation and interest rates.

Cognizant unveils major upgrades to Neuro AI platform
Thu, 17th Oct 2024
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data science
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ai agents
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synthetic data
Cognizant has upgraded its Neuro AI platform to enhance AI productivity for businesses, introducing tools like Opportunity Finder for efficient use case identification.

Kiwi charities urged to prioritise expert IT over volunteers
Thu, 17th Oct 2024
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digital transformation
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breach prevention
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ai security
Not-for-profits are urged to prioritise specialised IT expertise over volunteer support to enhance security and operational efficiency, warns Kinetics' Andrew Hunt.

Hands-on review: Narwal Freo Z Ultra
Thu, 17th Oct 2024
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reviews
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smart home
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gadgets
The Narwal Freo Z Ultra, retailing at AUD $1,999, impresses with powerful suction and smart cleaning, making household chores seem effortless.

New Zealand workplaces face challenges in employee trust
Thu, 17th Oct 2024
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hcm
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ai
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cleantech
Qualtrics' latest Employee Experience Trends report reveals that New Zealand workers are struggling with chaotic work environments and low leadership trust.

Wasting money on useless tech? Cut costs by preventing sprawl
Wed, 16th Oct 2024
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data protection
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casb
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apm
With mid-sized firms averaging 255 apps and enterprises up to 664, tech sprawl is draining budgets and hurting productivity, urging firms to take control.

Game review: Until Dawn (PS5)
Mon, 14th Oct 2024
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
The PS5 remake of Until Dawn struggles to recapture the original's atmospheric horror, leaving fans questioning its necessity amid mixed reviews.