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Milestone Systems is pleased to announce the acquisition of brighter AI.

Local data centre to create sovereign data storage and processing capacity for Datadog’s customers and partners, helping meet local privacy and security requirements and preferences

In an increasingly technology-driven world, more and more data is being gathered by the products and services that we use. Gone are the days of paper sign-ins - instead, digital check-in products are just one example of how computing has transformed how data is collected, collated, and stored.

Validating the time that an employee has worked has been around a very long time. Who could forget 1960s cartoon character Fred Flintstone punching his concrete tablet in and out at the Bedrock quarry?

In the current digital landscape, online privacy is more crucial than ever. Intrusive tracking and data leakage have never made a reliable VPN more critical. Finding a cost-effective solution that protects your data without sacrificing functionality could be complex. Many low-cost VPNs take quick cuts, which leads to laggy connections or insufficient security, making them unfit for everyday use. The secret is to strike a balance between price, security, and performance while ensuring the VPN you select offers complete protection. When choosing an affordable VPN, essential factors include security features, performance, and user recommendations.

Pax8, the leading cloud commerce marketplace, announced the appointment of Marianne Wolf as its Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer. In this role, Wolf is responsible for leading the global ethics and compliance program, which includes overseeing cross-functional internal teams responsible for managing the company’s compliance and risk profile. Wolf reports to Carrie Schiff, Chief Legal Officer at Pax8.

GUEST OPINION Vinicius Cardoso, CTO of Cloudera Australia and New Zealand:  It’s no secret that securing data is now one of the cornerstones of modern governance; it is reshaping and accelerating how local agencies deliver value to their communities. By leveraging large language models (LLMs) and agentic AI, they can derive better insights faster, streamline operations, and understand patterns in citizen needs, enhancing the quality and efficiency of government services.

GUEST OPINION:  “Data Privacy Week presents a great reminder for organisations to reassess their customer privacy policies and prioritise transparent data collection in their marketing strategies.

GUEST OPINION:  As authorities at home and abroad continue to enforce ever-more-stringent regulations, Australian businesses can ill afford to get it wrong

COMPANY NEWS  New KnowBe4 white paper “Effective Security Awareness Training Really Does Reduce Breaches” finds 65% decrease in breach likelihood for organisations with robust security training programs

GUEST OPINION:  Every click and swipe might feel like fleeting moments online, however, our digital footprints are enduring records that can be analysed, monetised, and sometimes weaponised.

The work of the future will see widespread use of self-organised dynamic teams. This is not a new shift, but on that has been steadily emerging over time, and since change is now occurring at a more rapid pace, organisations are starting to replace older, more hierarchical structures with models that are more fluid and rooted in collaboration and teamwork. In this reality, it is challenging to provide proper conditions needed for effective focus and communication. Acoustic pods are an innovative solution, which can help meet these demands. They ensure essential privacy as well as acoustic comfort to enable project teams to accomplish their objectives effectively.

Amazon Bedrock was only launched for general use in September last year but a number of significant upgrades were announced today at AWS’s major global event Re:Invent 2024.

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) working with SUSE AI for security, extensibility and flexibility that customers need.

Zoho Corporation, a global leader in business technology solutions, is making waves Down Under with a remarkable surge in growth and a renewed commitment to bolstering Australian businesses. At the annual Zoholics user conference in Sydney, Zoho announced a 19% increase in new customers and an 18% boost in revenue, signaling not just numbers but a deepening relationship with the Australian market after setting up shop in Adelaide, South Australia.

GUEST OPINON:  The financial services industry is undergoing a digital revolution, and customers now expect seamless, secure, and personalised experiences across all channels.

GUEST OPINION:  Prepaid cards are convenient and safe alternatives to carrying cash or writing checks. They are easy to use, and provide users with a more secure way of making payments. Prepaid cards also help users better manage their money, as they can set spending limits and keep track of their spending.

GUEST RESEARCH:  Twilio poll highlights key challenges for brands in winning over customers as cost pressures persist

As the US Congress deliberates actions against TikTok, a wider discourse on data privacy and sales comes to the forefront. The discussion extends beyond TikTok’s fate, encompassing broader concerns regarding data usage and its implications, says data and analysis company GlobalData.

Data streaming company Confluent has announced that Australian Government agencies with an Information Security Manual PROTECTED level requirement can now use Confluent Cloud across Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud.