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Winning customer loyalty is a marathon, not a sprint
Digital Transformation

Winning customer loyalty is a marathon, not a sprint

As the race for customer loyalty intensifies, Australian and New Zealand banks must modernise rapidly to meet soaring digital expectations.

By Jeremy Thomas • 4 min read • Fri, 1st Nov 2024
Unlocking the customer-centric value of ERP systems in distribution
Customer Relationship Management

Unlocking the customer-centric value of ERP systems in distribution

Integrating ERP with AI and edge solutions drives customer satisfaction by personalizing products, optimizing pricing, and ensuring seamless delivery.

By Terry Smagh • 5 min read • Fri, 1st Nov 2024
Deploy or build? Eight reasons to avoid building a loyalty and promotions solution in-house
DevOps

Deploy or build? Eight reasons to avoid building a loyalty and promotions solution in-house

As organisations grapple with the choice between building or buying a loyalty solution, experts highlight eight reasons why deploying ready-made software is often smarter.

By Jack Bolton • 7 min read • Thu, 31st Oct 2024
Why third-party software support is the key to maximising your ERP investments
Financial Systems

Why third-party software support is the key to maximising your ERP investments

In a rapidly changing tech landscape, third-party software support is vital for CIOs to optimise ERP investments and address IT challenges effectively.

By Eric Helmer • 6 min read • Wed, 30th Oct 2024
Are actuaries getting left behind? The 'double hurdle' to innovation
Data Analytics

Are actuaries getting left behind? The 'double hurdle' to innovation

As actuaries face mounting pressure for innovation, they are challenged by outdated technology and market demands, hindering their progress in a data-rich world.

By Klaas Stijnen • 4 min read • Wed, 30th Oct 2024
How technology modernisation is driving business resilience
Disaster Recovery

How technology modernisation is driving business resilience

As challenges in IT and security mount, over half of CIOs plan to modernise infrastructure, prioritising hybrid cloud strategies for enhanced resilience.

By Dan Cox • 4 min read • Tue, 29th Oct 2024
Unlock maximum value from the Google Cloud Platform with a little help from a friend
Storage

Unlock maximum value from the Google Cloud Platform with a little help from a friend

Businesses seeking to maximise Google Cloud Platform's offerings are advised to partner with experts to navigate its complexities and drive marketing success.

By Mónica Elias García • 5 min read • Tue, 29th Oct 2024
The cost of AI innovation is unpredictable. Here's what APAC businesses need to know to stay competitive
Partner Programmes

The cost of AI innovation is unpredictable. Here's what APAC businesses need to know to stay competitive

As AI tools rise in prominence, APAC businesses face the challenge of unpredictable costs in a tech landscape driven by competition and innovation.

By Camden Swita • 6 min read • Tue, 29th Oct 2024

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How aligning IT investments with broader business goals leads to long-term success
Digital Transformation

How aligning IT investments with broader business goals leads to long-term success

Australian firms are recognising technology as a key strategic driver, with 68% of C-suite executives prioritising operational efficiency in digital investments.

By John Harding • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Oct 2024
Is the government doing enough to combat cyberattacks against critical infrastructure?
Risk & Compliance

Is the government doing enough to combat cyberattacks against critical infrastructure?

As cyber threats to critical infrastructure rise, experts urge the UK Government to enhance cybersecurity support and funding ahead of autumn budgetary cuts.

By Dan Lattimer • 4 min read • Tue, 29th Oct 2024
Licence Plate Recognition – What it is and how it works
Firewalls

Licence Plate Recognition – What it is and how it works

Licence Plate Recognition technology is revolutionising vehicle identification in Australia, enhancing traffic management, law enforcement, and parking systems.

By Jordan Cullis • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Oct 2024
Singapore's rush to adopt AI is increasing cybersecurity risks
Network Infrastructure

Singapore's rush to adopt AI is increasing cybersecurity risks

In Singapore, 82% of business leaders fear risks from rapid AI adoption, as cybersecurity concerns rise alongside pressure to implement generative AI.

By Paul Gampe • 4 min read • Tue, 29th Oct 2024
What keeps CISOs up at night? A halloween tale of cyber frights and digital haunts
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

What keeps CISOs up at night? A halloween tale of cyber frights and digital haunts

This Halloween, as Australians carve pumpkins, CISOs face digital horrors, battling cyber threats, insider risks, and compliance monsters.

By Nam Lam • 5 min read • Mon, 28th Oct 2024
Turning uncertainty into a power: How threat hunters can benefit from productive paranoia
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Turning uncertainty into a power: How threat hunters can benefit from productive paranoia

As economic and cyber threats rise, European IT professionals embrace 'productive paranoia' to enhance security through human intelligence and AI.

By Matt Ellison • 4 min read • Thu, 24th Oct 2024
Busting money laundering in Australia is dependent on making better data connections
Generative AI

Busting money laundering in Australia is dependent on making better data connections

The persistent ability of criminals to exploit legitimate structures to launder money has banks and others on the hunt for new tools and techniques to counter the threat.

By Peter Philipp • 5 min read • Thu, 24th Oct 2024
New cyber security legislative package: How will it impact organisations?
Encryption

New cyber security legislative package: How will it impact organisations?

Australia's government has unveiled a legislative package to enhance cyber security, impacting organisations through mandatory reporting and new device standards.

By Dan Pearce • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Oct 2024
Rising tech insolvencies in Australia: How businesses are using software Escrow to shield from vendor risks
Hyperscale

Rising tech insolvencies in Australia: How businesses are using software Escrow to shield from vendor risks

Australia faces a surge in corporate insolvencies, with tech firms like Plutora racking up debts of AUD $37.3 million as businesses turn to software escrow for protection.

By Evan Lever • 5 min read • Thu, 24th Oct 2024