Industry News
Village Roadshow reaps rewards from IT service management
Iconic Australian cinema and theme park operator Village Roadshow Group has achieved a 25% increase in customer satisfaction while cutting IT costs by 60%. [ + ]
Generational differences in cybersecurity habits
A study designed to understand consumer attitudes and perceptions on cybersecurity has uncovered generational differences in protection practices. [ + ]
Donating data for students in need
Internet access has become a problem for many families, with one in five worried that their children won't be able to use it for schoolwork this year. [ + ]
Uninterrupted connectivity in solar race challenge
Cradlepoint is providing connectivity for the UNSW Sunswift 7 solar race car, as it competes in the Bridgestone World Solar Challenge this week. [ + ]
NAB partners with Greener for SMEs
NAB has partnered with sustainability solution provider Greener, to offer SME customers an opportunity to assess and accelerate sustainability plans. [ + ]
AI dominates Gartner's 2024 tech trends
AI-enabled capabilities heavily feature in a list of strategic technology trends for the coming year, published by research firm Gartner. [ + ]
Digital shortage hurting construction sector
A new construction industry report reveals a continued digital shortage is hampering the sector's quality and safety protocols. [ + ]
Criminal groups focus on Australia and US
A new threat report shows a significant number of criminal adversaries are attempting to infiltrate customer environments. [ + ]
Building AI: why cutting corners comes with risk
Australian business leaders told they need to approach their AI strategy with a holistic, long-term lens. [ + ]
Educational passport enhances access to digital platforms
A partnership with Insync Solutions and Okta will deliver faster access to SA Department for Education applications. [ + ]
APAC web users want alternatives to passwords
Consumers in APAC are relying on passwords as their primary method for signing in online, but are seeking alternative, more secure methods, research suggests. [ + ]
Bendigo Bank rebuilds digital banking on Google Cloud
Bendigo and Adelaide Bank has rebuilt its digital banking system on Google Cloud, paving the way for a more robust and personalised customer experience. [ + ]
Crypto scam uses conflict to plunder donations
Bitdefender has released findings on a series of scams that surfaced 13 October, running off the back of the Israel–Gaza conflict. [ + ]
Mining sector lowering emissions by leveraging data
Technology solution for open-pit mine sites MaxMine will use the Snowflake Data Cloud platform to manage its more than 25 Terabytes of operational data. [ + ]
Creighan appointed Commvault VP for APAC
Commvault has announced the promotion of Martin Creighan to the position of Vice President for the Asia–Pacific region. [ + ]