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Resilience stories - Page 48

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Equity crowdfunding industry in Australia sees 16% growth
Thu, 25th Jul 2024
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Australia's equity crowdfunding grows 16% in FY24, raising AUD $64.5 million from 35,000 investments, despite economic challenges. Birchal leads with AUD $46.5 million.
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Hoyts transforms cinema experience with Optus SD-WAN solution
Thu, 25th Jul 2024
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HOYTS Group, in partnership with Optus, has revamped its cinema experience with Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN, enhancing operations across 59 locations.
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Yondr opens 20MW phase of Slough data centre campus
Thu, 25th Jul 2024
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Yondr Group’s first UK hyperscale data centre in Slough, delivering 20MW, is now operational, marking a key step towards its 100+MW campus goal.
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The role of IoT in smart water management
Wed, 24th Jul 2024
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As UK weather patterns shift, smart IoT solutions offer new ways to tackle flooding and manage water systems, promising efficiency and innovation.
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Accenture report reveals critical gaps in change management readiness
Wed, 24th Jul 2024
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Accenture's latest report reveals a stark gap in change management readiness, with only 30% of leaders feeling confident in their capabilities amid rising investments.
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Westcon-Comstor partners with AppViewX to boost quantum security
Wed, 24th Jul 2024
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Westcon-Comstor and AppViewX have partnered to boost quantum security across the UK, Benelux, and DACH markets, focusing on enhanced crypto-agility and PKIaaS.
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NormCyber launches Data Protection Risk Assessment service
Wed, 24th Jul 2024
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NormCyber unveils a new Data Protection Risk Assessment service to help organisations uncover and fix data privacy gaps, ensuring compliance with GDPR and other regulations.
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Birchal report highlights AUD $64.5m rise in equity crowdfunding
Wed, 24th Jul 2024
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An industry report by Birchal reveals Australian crowd-sourced funding grew by 16% in FY24, with AUD $64.5 million raised despite economic challenges.
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Australian cyber security firms to boost Indo-Pacific resilience
Wed, 24th Jul 2024
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Australian cyber security firms AUSCERT and IDCARE are set to enhance resilience in the Indo-Pacific, targeting cyber-crime support in Papua New Guinea and Fiji.
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CrowdStrike outage inspires ongoing discussions on digital resilience
Wed, 24th Jul 2024
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The recent CrowdStrike software update caused a global IT outage, disrupting airlines, banks, media, and healthcare, sparking calls for stronger digital infrastructure.
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CrowdStrike outage fuels rise in phishing scams, experts argue
Wed, 24th Jul 2024
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Experts are warning of phishing scams exploiting the CrowdStrike Falcon disruption, urging vigilance against fake fixes targeting impacted systems.
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Commvault appoints Pranay Ahlawat as first CTAIO for AI focus
Wed, 24th Jul 2024
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Commvault appoints Pranay Ahlawat as its first Chief Technology and AI Officer, aiming to enhance cyber resilience through advanced AI innovations amid rising cyber threats.
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Exclusive: Dynatrace thrives with cloud migration, market success
Wed, 24th Jul 2024
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Andrew Foot of Dynatrace has discussed their cloud migration progress and strategic successes, with a whopping $1.5 billion in annual recurring revenue.
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Ignition & ExtraHop join forces to boost UK cyber defences
Wed, 24th Jul 2024
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Ignition Technology partners with ExtraHop to boost UK network visibility and security, integrating solutions like CrowdStrike to address growing cyber threats.
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Global IT outage reveals critical need for business resilience
Tue, 23rd Jul 2024
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A global IT outage on Friday exposed vulnerabilities in digital infrastructure, underscoring the need for enhanced disaster preparedness and resilient IT strategies.
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CrowdStrike outage highlights critical need for disaster planning
Tue, 23rd Jul 2024
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CrowdStrike's global outage highlights the critical need for disaster preparedness and business continuity, with experts stressing robust recovery plans and clear communication.
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What happens when the global banking system ‘goes down’?
Tue, 23rd Jul 2024
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When a US cyber security firm’s update knocked out key global banking systems, many turned to crypto, demonstrating its unique resilience and potential.
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Cyber Security experts respond to global IT outage
Mon, 22nd Jul 2024
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It comes after a major IT outage linked to a Windows security update stopped essential services around the world, causing significant disruption.
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CrowdStrike security issue causes global Windows system failures
Sun, 21st Jul 2024
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CrowdStrike's Falcon sensor causes global Windows BSOD, hitting emergency, banking, and aviation sectors.
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Crowdstrike update causes global IT outage across industries
Sun, 21st Jul 2024
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A faulty update from Crowdstrike has triggered a global IT outage, disrupting healthcare, broadcasting, and more, raising urgent questions about security dependencies.