Industry News
Educational passport enhances access to digital platforms
A partnership with Insync Solutions and Okta will deliver faster access to SA Department for Education applications. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
Push to extend mobile ownership lifespan
The World Phone Amnesty hopes to transform mobile phone ownership behaviour, curb emissions and reduce discarded device numbers. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
Berkley Insurance Australia transforms digital infrastructure
Nutanix has helped Berkley Insurance Australia supercharge its IT infrastructure, delivering cutting-edge digital performance. [ + ]
42% of Australian orgs using AI in e-commerce
Research from PayPal suggests that 42% of Australian businesses are already using AI in their e-commerce operations in some form. [ + ]
Trustwave details financial sector cyberthreats
A new report from Trustwave finds that one group is responsible for 39% of the ransomware attacks on the global financial services sector. [ + ]
ConnectID launches digital ID network
Australian Payments Plus (AP+) has launched its digital identity solution, ConnectID, offering protection against fraud and identity theft. [ + ]
Thoughtworks partners with hipages Group
Thoughtworks has partnered with hipages Group to provide a one-stop platform for tradespeople to manage and grow their business. [ + ]
Bitdefender shines light on YouTube channel hijacking
In a new report, Bitdefender reveals it has identified a recent rapid uptick in the prevalence of YouTube stream-jacking attacks. [ + ]
Workato launches local data centre
Enterprise automation platform Workato has launched its first Australian data centre, offering local data storage and processing isolation. [ + ]
