Research stories - Page 6
Cybersecurity providers failing most professional services firms
Fri, 29th Mar 2024
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cybersecurity
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it professionals
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threat intelligence
New research reveals that 70% of professional services firms are hindered by underperforming cyber security providers, intensifying the urgency for superior cyber defence strategies.
Asia-Pacific businesses set to invest USD $3.4bn in GenAI
Mon, 25th Mar 2024
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genai
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data privacy
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ai
Generative AI (GenAI) investments in the Asia-Pacific are projected to accelerate at a staggering rate of 140%, the fastest globally, with spending expected to reach USD $3.4 billion across key nations, according to Infosys Knowledge Institute's research.
Encompass Corporation named 'One to Watch' in FCC50 list by Chartis Research
Tue, 19th Mar 2024
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digital transformation
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risk & compliance
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encompass
Specialist in compliance technology, Encompass Corporation, earns 'One to Watch' status from Chartis Research's FCC50 list, highlighting performance in battling financial crime.
New Zealand start-up SellWise seeks to revolutionise secondhand trading
Fri, 15th Mar 2024
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email security
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scams
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safety
New Zealand start-up SellWise aims to radically overhaul secondhand trading by addressing frustrations with existing platforms and promising an intuitive, streamlined experience.
IWD 2024: Never be discouraged - my journey into tech and telecommunications
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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uc
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ai
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hybrid & remote work
On International Women's Day 2024, a tech veteran reflects on her journey in the male-dominated sectors of technology and telecommunications, advocating for perseverance and determination.
£100m boost for UK's AI industry from Chancellor Hunt
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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data science
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genai
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ai
AI investment in the UL set to double with a £100m boost, targeting healthcare, environmental protection, and national security sectors.
UK Tech Minister emphasises trust for AI uptake in SMEs
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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llms
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ai
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collaboration
UK Tech Minister, Saqib Bhatti, emphasises the need for trust and transparency in AI to boost its acceptance among SMEs, highlighting a knowledge gap despite growing interest.
IWD 2024: Why female representation is key to unlocking AI’s full potential
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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careers
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research
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analyst report
Despite making up 50% of the UK population, women only account for 22% of AI and data professionals, limiting AI's full capabilities due to lack of diversity.
Poor data foundations stunting generative AI potential, study reveals
Tue, 5th Mar 2024
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genai
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ai
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ai models
Poor data foundations hinder full potential of Generative AI, warns Syniti and HFS Research, advising companies to enforce reliable management and quality strategies.
APIs become the leading attack vector, cybersecurity research shows
Wed, 28th Feb 2024
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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imperva
Cybersecurity firm Imperva has found that 71% of last year's web traffic was linked to APIs, acting as a major attack vector due to organisations' insufficient visibility, leading to a sharp rise in targeted attacks.
AI deepfake scams surge with celebrity voice cloning on social media
Wed, 28th Feb 2024
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edutech
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healthtech
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bitdefender
Rise in advanced AI voice cloning scams impersonating celebrities like Oprah and Elon Musk on social media are duping victims in phoney giveaways, reveals security firm Bitdefender.
GCRE & Mavin Powercube partner for groundbreaking rail innovation site in Wales
Wed, 28th Feb 2024
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devops
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apm
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power / energy
The Global Centre of Rail Excellence (GCRE) teams up with Mavin Powercube to incorporate a customised Powercube into their South Wales rail innovation site.
Anthology launches AI policy framework for universities
Wed, 28th Feb 2024
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physical security
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genai
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data privacy
Education solutions firm Anthology unveils an AI Policy Framework to aid higher education institutes in the ethical use of artificial intelligence, with principles drawn from international standards.
Kiwis call for tougher fines & greater accountability in cyber breaches
Tue, 27th Feb 2024
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firewalls
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breach prevention
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palo alto networks
New research reveals majority of Kiwis think companies should do more to prevent cyber-attacks, with many considering swapping brands after a data breach.
REGnosys & WISE partner to tackle gender inequality in tech sector
Fri, 23rd Feb 2024
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dei
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risk & compliance
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social enterprise
REGnosys partners WISE, a social enterprise, to combat gender inequality in technology by improving young women's awareness of STEM careers and amplifying female role models in the sector.
Gartner outlines six trends to shape cybersecurity by 2024
Thu, 22nd Feb 2024
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risk & compliance
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genai
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ai
Gartner's report projects six emerging trends, including GenAI and behavioural changes, expected to shape the cybersecurity landscape by 2024, aiming for stronger organisational resilience.
InternetNZ research highlights Kiwis' concerns about online world
Wed, 21st Feb 2024
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ai
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fibre
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cyberbullying
InternetNZ's upcoming research, unveiling NZ's attitudes to the online world and AI, also highlights increasing concerns about cyberbullying and online harm.
AI adoption in telecoms sector surges, says Cavell report
Thu, 15th Feb 2024
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research
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telecom
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ai adoption
Research shows AI adoption surging in the telecoms sector, with 58% of UK, US, and European telecom buyers intending to incorporate AI into their products.
Mandiant uncovers new findings on Ivanti zero-day exploits
Fri, 2nd Feb 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ivanti
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research
Mandiant uncovers dramatically expanded threat activity exploiting Ivanti's security vulnerabilities with fresh malware variants and new mitigation-bypassing techniques emerging.
Brands need to work harder to impress the ‘Application Generation’
Wed, 31st Jan 2024
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cisco
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shopping
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research
In light of soaring expectations for digital experiences, brands need to significantly improve their applications to win over the discerning and demanding 'Application Generation', warns a new study from Cisco.