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Hackers exploit botnet to attack Microsoft 365 accounts
EduTech

Hackers exploit botnet to attack Microsoft 365 accounts

A newly uncovered botnet of over 130,000 compromised devices is exploiting Microsoft 365 accounts through password spraying attacks, raising security alarms.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Mar 2025
Red Canary unveils cost-saving data storage enhancement
Storage

Red Canary unveils cost-saving data storage enhancement

Red Canary has unveiled enhancements to its Security Data Lake, offering organisations a cost-effective solution for storing infrequently accessed security logs.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Mar 2025
Zoom & Mitel launch hybrid communications solution
Unified Communications

Zoom & Mitel launch hybrid communications solution

Zoom and Mitel have unveiled a new hybrid communication solution that merges Zoom's collaboration features with Mitel's telephony systems, catering to enterprises' evolving needs.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
Straker & IGUAZU launch AI tool for Japan's financials
Artificial Intelligence

Straker & IGUAZU launch AI tool for Japan's financials

Straker and IGUAZU have unveiled SwiftBridge, an AI tool aimed at helping Japanese firms meet new bilingual financial reporting regulations by 2025.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
The race to six: Navigating the path to sustainable growth
Data Analytics

The race to six: Navigating the path to sustainable growth

CEOs across industries share a common challenge: the quest for sustainable growth. Aiming for six per cent annual growth, firms must optimise processes and harness automation.

By Adam Lawrence • 7 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
Huawei Cloud unveils AI-native solutions for global growth
Digital Transformation

Huawei Cloud unveils AI-native solutions for global growth

Huawei Cloud has launched innovative services aimed at accelerating the transition to AI-native architectures, marking significant growth and industry leadership.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
Abacus Group appoints Kubycheck as Chief People Officer
Human Capital Management

Abacus Group appoints Kubycheck as Chief People Officer

Abacus Group has appointed Elizabeth Kubycheck as Chief People Officer and Chief of Staff to enhance its global people strategy amid expansion efforts.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Wed, 5th Mar 2025
How the evolution of the CDR unlocks new opportunities for non-bank Lenders
Data Privacy

How the evolution of the CDR unlocks new opportunities for non-bank Lenders

The evolution of Australia's Consumer Data Right is set to transform lending, allowing non-bank lenders to innovate and enhance consumer choice by 2026.

By Brett Bolam • 6 min read • Wed, 5th Mar 2025
Banks to boost risk tech investment amid macro challenges
Digital Transformation

Banks to boost risk tech investment amid macro challenges

Seventy-five per cent of banks are set to increase investment in risk technology, as a global report highlights rising priorities amid macroeconomic challenges.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Mar 2025
DigiCert leads new PKI for financial industry security
Cybersecurity

DigiCert leads new PKI for financial industry security

DigiCert has been appointed by the American Standards Committee X9 to oversee a new Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) for global financial institutions.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Mar 2025
China cyber espionage surge driven by AI deception tactics
Cloud Security

China cyber espionage surge driven by AI deception tactics

CrowdStrike's research reveals a staggering 150% rise in China-linked cyber espionage, fuelled by AI tactics, posing significant risks across various industries.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Feb 2025

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BankID joins advisory boards to enhance UK digital IDs
Financial institutions

BankID joins advisory boards to enhance UK digital IDs

TISA Commercial Enterprise has announced that Norwegian Digital ID firm BankID will join the advisory committees of Select ID to enhance digital identity accessibility in the UK.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Mar 2025
Miranda McLean honoured in 2024 Women in FinTech Powerlist
Fintech

Miranda McLean honoured in 2024 Women in FinTech Powerlist

Miranda McLean, CMO of Ecommpay, has once again been named in the Innovate Finance Women in FinTech Powerlist 2024, recognising her impact in the industry.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Sat, 8th Mar 2025
New Zealanders spent 24 million hours on hold in 2024
Unified Communications

New Zealanders spent 24 million hours on hold in 2024

A report reveals New Zealanders spent 24 million hours on hold for customer service in 2024, with two-thirds considering switching providers due to delays.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
Australian insolvency rates predicted to increase in 2025
Utilities

Australian insolvency rates predicted to increase in 2025

A surge in insolvency risks is predicted for Australian firms in 2025, with failure rates rising 6% in late 2024 amid renewed financial pressures.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
Cybercrime report reveals 58% surge in APT activity
Malware

Cybercrime report reveals 58% surge in APT activity

Group-IB's new report reveals a 58% rise in Advanced Persistent Threats, with Europe facing the brunt amid escalating geopolitical tensions.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Feb 2025
AI guardrails - the essential reflection of a company's standards, policies and core values
Artificial Intelligence

AI guardrails - the essential reflection of a company's standards, policies and core values

As the EU's AI Act takes effect in 2026, companies face the challenge of divergent AI regulations across borders, prompting the need for robust compliance guardrails.

By Dorian Selz • 4 min read • Thu, 27th Feb 2025