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Bayesian optimisation: What it is, and how it can improve modelling
Marketing Technologies

Bayesian optimisation: What it is, and how it can improve modelling

Originally used to break free from the grid, Bayesian optimisation efficiently uncovers the global maxima of a black-box function in a defined parameter space.

By SigOpt • 5 min read • Tue, 27th Jul 2021
The unintended consequences of cyber attacks
Malware

The unintended consequences of cyber attacks

DarkSide ransomware group's miscalculated cyber attack on Colonial Pipeline had disastrous consequences, leading to global gas shortages and their own downfall.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 26th Jul 2021
InterSystems named leader in multimodel data platforms
Health Technologies

InterSystems named leader in multimodel data platforms

InterSystems is recognized as a leader in multimodel data platforms by Forrester, praised for its IRIS data platform.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 23rd Jul 2021
Nintex celebrates partner success in automation and digital transformation at Nintex Partner Awards
Digital Transformation

Nintex celebrates partner success in automation and digital transformation at Nintex Partner Awards

The awards acknowledge winners for their impact helping Nintex customers in every industry accelerate digital transformation and drive business outcomes.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 23rd Jul 2021
Digital experience can make or break brand relationships with customers
Cisco

Digital experience can make or break brand relationships with customers

Pandemic spikes digital service reliance; brands warned—flawless app experience now crucial for consumer loyalty.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 23rd Jul 2021
Survey finds 81% of employees want more AI at work to increase productivity
Artificial Intelligence

Survey finds 81% of employees want more AI at work to increase productivity

SnapLogic has published new research finding 81% of employees believe AI improves their overall performance at work.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Wed, 21st Jul 2021
Beware the top three blind spots that precede cloud data breaches
Cloud Security

Beware the top three blind spots that precede cloud data breaches

The ability to correlate individual events/alerts over time into an attack 'storyline' can help mitigate major cloud security blind spots.

By Yaniv Hoffman • 3 min read • Wed, 21st Jul 2021
Xero launches first of kind advisory council to help educate small businesses on responsible data use
Fintech

Xero launches first of kind advisory council to help educate small businesses on responsible data use

Xero has announced the launch of the Xero Responsible Data Use Advisory Council, educating small business owners on responsible data use.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Tue, 20th Jul 2021
94% of organisations experienced insider data breaches last year - Human error top cause
Breach Prevention

94% of organisations experienced insider data breaches last year - Human error top cause

Egress survey finds a substantial 94% of organisations experienced insider data breaches in the last year, with human error the top cause.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Jul 2021
The future of work is hybrid — is your security ready?
Malware

The future of work is hybrid — is your security ready?

Supporting a hybrid workforce while moving the needle on digital transformation requires a technology platform that adapts to changing business requirements.

By Jonathan Andresen • 3 min read • Mon, 12th Jul 2021
New partnership sees new payroll tech available to NZ market
Fintech

New partnership sees new payroll tech available to NZ market

UKG announces deployment of UKG Payroll by Payroll Metrics for customers in New Zealand as part of a partnership between the two companies.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Jul 2021
Finance teams adopting AI clearly outperform non-adopters - Global survey
Data Analytics

Finance teams adopting AI clearly outperform non-adopters - Global survey

Finance teams that have adopted AI perform better than those that have not, according to a global survey by Unit4.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 4 min read • Fri, 9th Jul 2021
How to focus cloud-centric organisations' data protection
Software-as-a-Service

How to focus cloud-centric organisations' data protection

Organisations can embrace digital transformation with confidence by including these crucial considerations in data protection strategy planning and execution.

By Anurag Kahol • 4 min read • Wed, 7th Jul 2021
Wiise shakes up leadership team in preparation for new phase of growth
Wiise

Wiise shakes up leadership team in preparation for new phase of growth

Wiise has appointed an ex-Dropbox exec as its new CEO and brought on a new head of sales and channel, with both focused on accelerating growth for the company.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 6th Jul 2021
Accenture acquires CS Technology, builds out cloud first offering
Hybrid Cloud

Accenture acquires CS Technology, builds out cloud first offering

Accenture has acquired technology management consulting firm CS Technology to expand its cloud first infrastructure engineering capabilities.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 5th Jul 2021
Why selective data transformation is the best way to transition to S/4HANA
SAP

Why selective data transformation is the best way to transition to S/4HANA

Ineffective migrations can significantly impact business success, particularly if there are delays resulting from the transition to SAP S/4HANA.

By Frank Magliozzi • 3 min read • Mon, 5th Jul 2021
Kiwi tech stories: How one change helped retail crime intelligence platform Auror to win the market
Microsoft

Kiwi tech stories: How one change helped retail crime intelligence platform Auror to win the market

One of Auror's biggest challenges was the decision to re-platform its software solution after only a couple of years into its business.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 5th Jul 2021
Five best practices to improve threat report action & analysis
Breach Prevention

Five best practices to improve threat report action & analysis

While many organisations use a TIP to make data actionable for detection and protection, far fewer use a TIP for forensics.

By David Grout and Yann Le Borgne • 5 min read • Fri, 2nd Jul 2021
Calls for prison sentences for ransomware attacks as losses exceed $20 billion
Malware

Calls for prison sentences for ransomware attacks as losses exceed $20 billion

Research shows growing reluctance to pay ransomware demands and calls for tougher penalties for data theft. 79% believe organizations should not pay ransoms.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Jul 2021