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UK telecoms sector loses £2.3 billion, jobs on the line
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UK's telecoms industry is losing an alarming £2.3bn annually, endangering jobs, according to Sagacity research.
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Lenovo launches ThinkStation P8, powered by AMD & NVIDIA
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testing
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data analytics
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data science
Lenovo reveals new ThinkStation P8, powered by AMD Ryzen Threadripper and NVIDIA RTX, targeting professionals' workloads.
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Compliance is top concern in data management for 79% of ITDMs, reveals Cloudera study
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data analytics
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compliance
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Cloudera's research divulges compliance as the top worry of 79% of ITDMs handling data management, attributed to the use of point solutions.
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Financially unstable citizens least likely to use digital government aid
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digital divide
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New Zealand's most financially unstable populations reported as least likely to utilise digital channels for government support.
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Australian firms express concern over insufficient cloud security
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bi
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malware
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cloud security
Over 60% of Australian security workers believe cloud security is inadequate, putting businesses at high risk, says new study.
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Capgemini report highlights growing Australian sustainability efforts
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research
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consulting
More than half of Australian executives report active engagement in sustainability strategy, according to a report by Capgemini Research Institute.
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Threat actor targets developers with malicious Python packages
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software development
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research
Python developers targeted by malware disguised as obfuscation tools, granting attackers full control over victims' systems.
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UK businesses keen on AI but unprepared for its integration
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compliance
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digital transformation
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Despite 78% of UK businesses planning AI investment, 73% admit to being unprepared for its integration, a study shows.
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HR, business leaders struggle with upskilling despite AI boom
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data security
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While 75% of HR and business leaders recognise the importance of upskilling, 76% struggle to implement suitable programmes, a study shows.
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Legacy technology hinders passwordless authentication in workplaces, finds Delinea report
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biometrics
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Legacy technology systems hinder the move towards passwordless authorisation in workplaces, says a study by Delinea.
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Avast warns of AI-driven scams in Q3 Threat Report ahead of holiday season
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malware
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cybersecurity
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avast
Avast's Q3 Threat Report reveals a surge in cyber threats, including adware, spyware, finance scams and AI-driven dating scams, during the holiday season.
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UK government to invest £17m in AI & data science scholarships
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data science
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investment
UK government commits £17m to foster diversity in AI with 2,000 data science scholarships aimed at underrepresented groups.
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Kiwi crypto investors more confident in finances, says Binance study
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Kiwi crypto investors display increased financial confidence, with half making their own investment decisions, reveals Binance study.
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Seagate reveals Exos CORVAULT 4U106 with extraordinary 2.5PB storage capacity
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storage
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Seagate Technology unveils Exos CORVAULT 4U106, a multi-petabyte block storage system with a massive 2.5PB capacity.
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Australians and New Zealanders leaning towards bargain shopping this festive season
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consumers
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mobile
Aussies and Kiwis are prioritising sale events and discounts over brand loyalty this festive season, says InMobi and Glance study.
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UK academia divided over role & ethics of AI technologies
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higher education
A stark divide has emerged in UK universities surrounding the ethics and role of AI technologies in higher education settings.
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Manchester University to helm consortium aiding Sellafield with AI & robotics
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ai
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Manchester University leads consortium to assist Sellafield with AI and robotics for decommissioning facilities.
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Immuta's report reveals global struggle to stay abreast with AI advancements
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data protection
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Immuta's State of Data Security Report reveals that global executives struggle to keep up with the rapid pace of AI's advancement.
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Australian & NZ firms hit hard by cybersecurity breaches
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research
74% of firms in Australia and New Zealand have suffered cyberattacks in the past year, with 41% experiencing multiple breaches.
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UK government triples investment in AI supercomputing capabilities
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UK triples £300m investment in AI supercomputing, boosting research capabilities in safety, drug discovery, and clean energy.
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DDoS attacks cost firms over $6K per minute, Radware study reveals
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cybersecurity
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radware
Radware study reveals firms face up to $6,130 per minute costs due to DDoS attacks, with increasing application and API attacks.
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UK businesses at risk as employees download apps without consent
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software
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workplace
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management
UK businesses face a cybersecurity risk as 67% of employees download software and apps without obtaining consent.
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Enable announces Australia's first rebate strategy conference 'Elevate'
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procurement
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sales
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customers
Enable reveals 'Elevate', Australia's inaugural rebate strategy conference, set to tackle supply chain challenges.
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Kiwi firms risk IP loss through unchecked AI use – report
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productivity
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online
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samsung
Kiwi companies could lose their intellectual property through unchecked artificial intelligence use, warns Convergence.