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Australian Stories

Opinion stories

How faster data is helping financial services firms cope with new demands

Post-Royal Commission, Australian financial institutions turn to data virtualisation for compliance, ensuring transparency and operational efficiency.

By Grant Christian • 5 min read • Wed, 15th Apr 2020

Endpoint Protection

Cybersecurity training: the key to strengthening your security posture

Australian organisations take an average of 200 days to identify a breach and another 81 days to contain them, both longer periods than a year ago.

By Andrew Souter • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Apr 2020

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

How small security teams can benefit from simple attack detection and response

When you have a small, expensive, generalist security team, it is an inefficient use of their time to be chasing down ghosts and false positives.

By Jim Cook • 6 min read • Mon, 6th Apr 2020

Global Stories

Opinion stories

Health Technologies

The tech firm fighting obesity - and COVID-19

MyFiziq has developed a patented application designed to help reduce cases of obesity, whilst also having an impact in the fight against COVID-19.

By Jonathan Jackson • 5 min read • Tue, 21st Apr 2020

Firewalls

How CSOs can ensure security and productivity remain resilient during challenging times

As remote work becomes the norm, CSOs face the dual challenge of maintaining security and productivity. Here's a strategy for resilience amid adversity.

By Corne Mare • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Apr 2020

Customer Relationship Management

How companies can use emerging CX technologies to improve customer retention

Aussie firms adopt new CX tech amidst economic strain, seeking to prevent customer loss and enhance engagement.

By Colin Smith • 4 min read • Mon, 20th Apr 2020

Multi-factor authentication

Can we protect against cryptocurrency theft?

Once cryptocurrency is stolen, there is no refund like there is with a bank or credit card company, and governments offer no protection for users.

By Alex Wilson • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Apr 2020

Cybersecurity

Getting the Board on board: How to talk cyber risk to the C-Suite suits

In an era of heightened risk, effective communication between cybersecurity chiefs and business leaders at the board level has never been more important.

By Glen Maloney • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2020

Wireless Networks

3 risk mitigation tips to protect your remote working team

The sudden shift to remote working has put pressure on IT and security teams. Here are 3 tips for working securely from anywhere. #remoteworking #cybersecurity.

By Lindsay Brown • 4 min read • Tue, 14th Apr 2020

Customer Relationship Management

Improving contact centre performance during times of peak demand

As virus-related uncertainty spreads, financial firms face surging calls to contact centres. Enhancing efficiency is vital to maintaining customer satisfaction.

By Daniel Harding • 4 min read • Mon, 13th Apr 2020

Data Analytics

How AI could be pivotal in Australia's economic recovery from COVID-19

AI is set to play a pivotal role in Australia's COVID-19 recovery, aiding in prevention, response, and economic rejuvenation amid the ongoing crisis.

By Ray Greenwood • 5 min read • Thu, 9th Apr 2020

Customer Relationship Management

Why data analytics is helping telcos 'keep the lights' on during unprecedented times

Telcos in Australia, NZ adapt tech to sustain services during COVID-19, leveraging data and analytics for growth.

By Nick Hoskins • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Apr 2020

Customer Relationship Management

Trustworthy and reliable: why making data privacy a priority leads to stronger customer relationships

Data privacy is more than just a moral obligation, it also affects customers' experience and a company's bottom line.

By Ashley Diffey • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Apr 2020

Hybrid & Remote Work

Protecting remote workers amid COVID-19

With 47% of Australasia's workforce new to remote working, businesses face increasing cyber risks amid COVID-19. Here's how to protect remote staff.

By Bruce Perry • 4 min read • Tue, 7th Apr 2020

Opinion

Avoid employee underpayment woes with better planning and forecasting

Accurately paying people for the hours they work is only part of the issue. You also need to be able to plan for the future.

By Chris Hannan • 4 min read • Fri, 3rd Apr 2020

Data Analytics

How data warehouses have become the new data lakes for business

As businesses generate more data than ever, next-gen database platforms like Snowflake transform traditional data warehouses into veritable data lakes.

By Alan Eldridge • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Apr 2020

Identity and Access Management

How to defend cloud environments against insider threats

Let's discuss the main types of insider threats facing businesses today and explain how to mitigate their risks through various technologies.

By David Shephard • 5 min read • Thu, 2nd Apr 2020

Marketing Technologies

The ghost in the machine that maximizes uptime

China's leading eCommerce platform, Meituan, leverages Intel Memory Failure Prediction to bolster server uptime, predicting failures before they strike.

By Jeff Klaus • 5 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2020