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Building institutional trust in a decentralized world
Crypto

Building institutional trust in a decentralized world

A JP Morgan survey reveals 71% of institutional traders avoid crypto, citing readiness concerns despite growing momentum in blockchain adoption.

By Jeff Mahony • 5 min read • Wed, 21st May 2025
Are you ready for the conversational commerce revolution?
Marketing Technologies

Are you ready for the conversational commerce revolution?

Conversational commerce is revolutionising shopping and brand experiences, with AI assistants accelerating purchases by 30% and reshaping creative roles.

By Sangeeta Mudnal • 3 min read • Tue, 20th May 2025
Bridging the communication gap: making data resilience a boardroom priority
Data Protection

Bridging the communication gap: making data resilience a boardroom priority

Bridging the C-suite and IT divide, data resilience emerges as a critical boardroom priority for business growth, trust and innovation in 2024.

By Rick Vanover • 4 min read • Tue, 20th May 2025
From compliance to campaigns: Data collaboration as Finserv's Marketing Edge
Data Protection

From compliance to campaigns: Data collaboration as Finserv's Marketing Edge

Australian financial services marketers face stricter privacy laws but can harness secure data collaboration for tailored, compliant, and effective campaigns.

By Richard Knott • 4 min read • Tue, 20th May 2025
Is Fixed Wireless Access the next big thing?
Unified Communications

Is Fixed Wireless Access the next big thing?

Fixed Wireless Access is booming, with revenues set to hit USD $67 billion by 2028, offering flexible, cost-effective broadband solutions via 5G to SMEs globally.

By Tim Evans • 5 min read • Mon, 19th May 2025
The Ransomware Threat: How to respond and protect your organisation
Data Protection

The Ransomware Threat: How to respond and protect your organisation

Ransomware attacks in Australia surged in 2023–24, costing businesses up to AUD $97,200 on average, urging firms to bolster cyber defences and response plans.

By Jamie Humphrey • 5 min read • Mon, 19th May 2025
CommScope outlines how Power over Ethernet drives devices
Firewalls

CommScope outlines how Power over Ethernet drives devices

Power over Ethernet (PoE) simplifies network installation by delivering power and data over one cable, boosting flexibility and cutting costs in diverse applications.

By CommScope • 4 min read • Mon, 19th May 2025
Building trust with conversational AI: How to avoid common pitfalls
Digital Transformation

Building trust with conversational AI: How to avoid common pitfalls

Businesses must build trust in conversational AI by setting clear goals, ensuring transparency, reducing bias, and continuously improving customer interactions.

By Kathryn Murphy • 5 min read • Thu, 15th May 2025
How businesses are fighting sophisticated cyber threats with AI
Malware

How businesses are fighting sophisticated cyber threats with AI

Australian and New Zealand firms face rising AI-driven cyber threats, boosting investment in AI-powered defences like User and Entity Behaviour Analytics to combat attacks.

By Gareth Cox • 4 min read • Wed, 14th May 2025
What CFOs need to know about smarter building management
Partner Programmes

What CFOs need to know about smarter building management

CFOs must lead smarter building management to cut costs, meet ESG goals and comply with new Australian regulations on energy and emissions reporting.

By Karl Mahoney • 4 min read • Wed, 14th May 2025
AI is inevitable: The only choice is to adapt or stagnate
Data Analytics

AI is inevitable: The only choice is to adapt or stagnate

AI adoption is crucial for businesses to thrive, not just survive, amid fears of job losses; embracing AI boosts productivity and job evolution.

By Adhil Badat • 5 min read • Wed, 14th May 2025
The network of tomorrow begins with the innovation of today
Unified Communications

The network of tomorrow begins with the innovation of today

Australians spend nearly 3 hours online daily, using virtualised networks to boost efficiency and power smarter, more secure 5G connectivity across industries.

By Anthony Behan • 4 min read • Wed, 14th May 2025
May's Patch Tuesday revealed 77 vulnerabilities
Cybersecurity

May's Patch Tuesday revealed 77 vulnerabilities

Microsoft's May 2025 Patch Tuesday fixes 77 vulnerabilities, including six critical remote code exploits and five actively exploited zero-days.

By Adam Barnett • 5 min read • Wed, 14th May 2025
Generative AI 2.0: How It Will Redefine Business Intelligence in 2025
Software-as-a-Service

Generative AI 2.0: How It Will Redefine Business Intelligence in 2025

Generative AI 2.0 is transforming business intelligence with real-time insights, conversational analytics, and self-healing systems by 2025.

By Anurag Sanghai • 4 min read • Tue, 13th May 2025
Managing and optimising soaring levels of smart label data
Data Analytics

Managing and optimising soaring levels of smart label data

Smart label adoption is soaring, generating vast data that firms must analyse with AI and BI tools to boost operations and enable ecosystem-wide sharing.

By Sharath Muddaiah • 5 min read • Tue, 13th May 2025

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Legal expert calls on Aussie brands to double down on trade mark protection with technology
Physical Security

Legal expert calls on Aussie brands to double down on trade mark protection with technology

Amid counterfeit Australian wines in the UK, experts urge Aussie brands to boost trade mark protection and adopt tech to safeguard exports and reputation.

By Aparna Watal • 3 min read • Tue, 20th May 2025
Digital resilience as a practical blueprint for SMEs in Malaysia
Data Analytics

Digital resilience as a practical blueprint for SMEs in Malaysia

Malaysia's one million SMEs, generating nearly 40% of GDP and half of all jobs, are embracing digital tools to boost productivity and resilience.

By Tsubasa Nakazawa • 5 min read • Fri, 16th May 2025