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New Labour government pledges investment in UK tech & cyber
Artificial Intelligence

New Labour government pledges investment in UK tech & cyber

The new Labour government's tech and cyber policies may present both challenges and opportunities amid heightened economic and cyber threats.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 8th Jul 2024

Global Stories

Consumer Trust stories

Okta unveils new identity solution for GenAI applications
Identity and Access Management

Okta unveils new identity solution for GenAI applications

Okta has launched its Customer Identity Cloud product, Auth for GenAI, to enhance identity security in rapidly evolving Generative AI applications.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Oct 2024
Consumers demand stronger data security against AI risks
Data Protection

Consumers demand stronger data security against AI risks

Research from Cohesity reveals that consumers worldwide are increasingly alarmed about excessive data collection and potential AI threats to their privacy.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Oct 2024
MoneyGram cyberattack highlights financial sector vulnerabilities
Ransomware

MoneyGram cyberattack highlights financial sector vulnerabilities

MoneyGram confirms a cyberattack that crippled its services, raising alarms about vulnerabilities in the financial sector amid ongoing digital transformation.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Sep 2024
How first-party data supports Australia's current spotlight on privacy
Marketing Technologies

How first-party data supports Australia's current spotlight on privacy

Australia's Privacy Reform ushers in an era prioritizing first-party data, as brands adapt to ethical, personalised marketing within stricter privacy laws.

By Ben Chamlet • 4 min read • Mon, 23rd Sep 2024
EU AI Act prompts UK firms to adapt for seamless compliance
Data governance

EU AI Act prompts UK firms to adapt for seamless compliance

As the EU AI Act takes effect, UK firms must quickly adapt to comply with new regulations, affecting sectors from technology to finance.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Aug 2024
Google reverses decision on third-party cookies in Chrome
Data Privacy

Google reverses decision on third-party cookies in Chrome

Google's decision to retain third-party cookies on Chrome has sparked a mix of industry reactions, highlighting ongoing privacy and effectiveness concerns.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Jul 2024
AI innovations in crafting unbreakable anti-counterfeit strategies for brands
Blockchain

AI innovations in crafting unbreakable anti-counterfeit strategies for brands

With counterfeiting costing the global economy over USD $2 trillion, brands are turning to AI innovations for robust anti-counterfeit strategies to protect consumer trust.

By Padmakumar Nair • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Jul 2024
Digital incidents costing Australian firms millions
Fintech

Digital incidents costing Australian firms millions

New PagerDuty research finds digital incident costs in Australia average AUD $1,036,327, with automation touted as crucial for mitigating financial impacts.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 3rd Jul 2024
Australian firms face $24 million yearly hit from IT outages
Unified Communications

Australian firms face $24 million yearly hit from IT outages

Digital incidents have surged by 41% in Australia. PagerDuty's research reveals gaps in automation aggravate financial and operational pressures.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Jul 2024
AI in Commerce: Why retailers need to beware
Customer Experience

AI in Commerce: Why retailers need to beware

Retailers must tread cautiously with AI technology, where data quality and ethical use are critical for truly beneficial outcomes.

By Graham Jackson • 4 min read • Tue, 11th Jun 2024
GumGum names Niall Hogan as JAPAC General Manager
Marketing Technologies

GumGum names Niall Hogan as JAPAC General Manager

GumGum names Niall Hogan as General Manager for JAPAC, signalling a robust push to expand their contextual advertising footprint across the Asia-Pacific region.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 29th May 2024
AI smartphones set to transform mobile industry by 2028
Data Privacy

AI smartphones set to transform mobile industry by 2028

AI-capable smartphones are set to transform the mobile industry, with 54% expected to integrate AI by 2028, driving new competitive and revenue strategies.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 29th May 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Consumer Trust stories

Adatree launches Insights to enhance fraud prevention in finance
Fintech

Adatree launches Insights to enhance fraud prevention in finance

Adatree launches 'Insights' product suite to boost fraud prevention and operational efficiency, leveraging Open Banking.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Aug 2024
Aussie households reduce non-essential spending amid inflation
Customer Experience

Aussie households reduce non-essential spending amid inflation

Amid soaring living costs, Australian households cut non-essential spending by 1.9%, reports the ABS. Retail sector jitters follow.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 5th Aug 2024
How PayTo is changing the payments game for telcos
Unified Communications

How PayTo is changing the payments game for telcos

PayTo is revolutionising payments for Australian telcos, offering faster processing, lower costs, and enhanced customer trust, setting a new industry standard.

By Chris Ponton Dwyer • 5 min read • Fri, 21st Jun 2024
Cyber security in retail: How proactive measures build trust and loyalty?
Data Protection

Cyber security in retail: How proactive measures build trust and loyalty?

Amid rising cyber attacks, 69% of Australian retailers are prioritising cyber security in 2024, with a focus on building consumer trust and loyalty.

By Vasko Ckorovski • 4 min read • Tue, 28th May 2024