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From peak to planning: Setting up for success in 2025
Customer Experience

From peak to planning: Setting up for success in 2025

As Australian retailers reflect on the challenges of 2024, they must prepare strategic insights from the peak season to ensure success in 2025.

By Simon Le Grand • 5 min read • Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
Bringing personalized loyalty strategies to life: From promise to reality
Data Analytics

Bringing personalized loyalty strategies to life: From promise to reality

Forrester's latest report highlights effective strategies for brands to personalise loyalty programmes, showcasing success stories from retailers like Loblaw and Woolworths.

By Sarah Jarvis • 5 min read • Wed, 22nd Jan 2025
The AI revolution – security challenges and the critical role of zero trust
Digital Transformation

The AI revolution – security challenges and the critical role of zero trust

As AI technology accelerates in 2025, firms face pressing security challenges, prompting a shift towards Zero Trust strategies to safeguard systems and operations.

By Michael Adjei • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Jan 2025
Closing the gap between intention and action regarding ESG
Partner Programmes

Closing the gap between intention and action regarding ESG

Australian businesses are increasingly keen to integrate Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices into procurement, yet face implementation challenges.

By Brynn Beetge • 5 min read • Tue, 21st Jan 2025
Learning and Development in action
Partner Programmes

Learning and Development in action

Recent shifts in business culture are elevating learning and development, with over 60% of leaders in Australia and New Zealand increasing budgets to enhance employee skills.

By Aisling MacNamara • 4 min read • Tue, 21st Jan 2025
Is an Oracle Java Audit or sales call on its way? Here's what you need to know
Software Development

Is an Oracle Java Audit or sales call on its way? Here's what you need to know

Oracle's ongoing Java licensing changes may soon lead to audits, pushing organisations to evaluate their compliance and consider alternatives like OpenJDK.

By Simon Taylor • 5 min read • Tue, 21st Jan 2025
Athelis Health Club cuts fraud by 90% with innovative approach to member access
Firewalls

Athelis Health Club cuts fraud by 90% with innovative approach to member access

Athelis Health Club in Warrington has remarkably cut membership fraud by 90% by implementing advanced facial recognition technology from i-PRO.

By i-PRO • 8 min read • Mon, 20th Jan 2025
Cybersecurity predictions 2025: Hype vs. reality
Malware

Cybersecurity predictions 2025: Hype vs. reality

As cybersecurity predictions flood in for 2025, analysts warn against sensationalist claims, emphasising the dangers of AI in attacks like Business Email Compromise.

By Martin Zugec • 11 min read • Fri, 17th Jan 2025
Cybersecurity in 2025: Insights and predictions from Yubico's experts
Multi-factor authentication

Cybersecurity in 2025: Insights and predictions from Yubico's experts

As 2025 approaches, experts at Yubico warn of escalating AI-driven cyber threats and stress the urgent need for robust digital identity solutions.

By Yubico • 6 min read • Thu, 16th Jan 2025
Why traditional loyalty programs are failing to meet modern customer expectations
Customer Relationship Management

Why traditional loyalty programs are failing to meet modern customer expectations

Traditional loyalty programmes are struggling to meet the evolving expectations of consumers, who demand instant rewards and personalised experiences.

By Anurag Vasisth • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Jan 2025
A look ahead: Experts weigh in on 2025 cybersecurity trends
Artificial Intelligence

A look ahead: Experts weigh in on 2025 cybersecurity trends

As experts forecast 2025's cybersecurity trends, organisations are urged to enhance their defences against evolving AI-driven threats and embrace unified security solutions.

By Radware • 8 min read • Thu, 16th Jan 2025
January Patch Tuesday reveals 161 vulnerabilities
Email Security

January Patch Tuesday reveals 161 vulnerabilities

On January's Patch Tuesday, Microsoft revealed 161 vulnerabilities, including eight under active exploitation, with no browser flaws noted this month.

By Adam Barnett • 6 min read • Thu, 16th Jan 2025
How to streamline business travel with artificial intelligence-powered expense management
Data Analytics

How to streamline business travel with artificial intelligence-powered expense management

Artificial intelligence is revolutionising business travel expense management, offering integrated solutions that enhance compliance and reduce administrative workload.

By Jonathan Beeby • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Jan 2025
AI in 2025: Driving sustainability, security, and growth across Asia Pacific
Storage

AI in 2025: Driving sustainability, security, and growth across Asia Pacific

As 2025 unfolds, AI is transforming the Asia Pacific region by enhancing sustainability and security, particularly in energy efficiency and digital infrastructure.

By Matthew Hardman • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Jan 2025
Bitcoin: What's Trump got to do with it?
Crypto

Bitcoin: What's Trump got to do with it?

Ripple's £5 million donation to Donald Trump's inaugural fund, alongside significant backing from crypto firms, highlights a strategic shift in US politics.

By Janine Grainger • 5 min read • Wed, 15th Jan 2025

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Five key trends that will determine the next chapter of observability
Data Analytics

Five key trends that will determine the next chapter of observability

As Australian businesses grapple with complex IT landscapes, observability emerges as a key factor for enhancing IT operations and sustainability in 2025.

By Bernd Greifeneder • 6 min read • Tue, 21st Jan 2025
Why unified secure access service edge is the next critical evolution in secure network architecture
Firewalls

Why unified secure access service edge is the next critical evolution in secure network architecture

As cyber threats evolve, experts urge businesses to adopt unified secure access service edge (SASE) to ensure robust security across modern networks.

By Cornelius Mare • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Jan 2025