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Exclusive: How Partners Life is simplifying the journey to life insurance
EduTech

Exclusive: How Partners Life is simplifying the journey to life insurance

Tim von Dadelszen at Partners Life is simplifying life insurance via digital innovation, making it more accessible for customers through the new Evince platform.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Tue, 1st Oct 2024
Leaving nothing to chance with search and rescue missions
Unified Communications

Leaving nothing to chance with search and rescue missions

New Zealand's vital Search and Rescue teams, backed by Motorola Solutions, bolster preparedness through annual exercises, ensuring seamless communication and coordination.

By Liala Chiaravalle • 4 min read • Mon, 30th Sep 2024

Global Stories

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University education remains vital despite growing scrutiny
EduTech

University education remains vital despite growing scrutiny

As students return to campus, Charlotte Ibbotson, Director of Talent at mthree, defends the enduring value of university education amid rising scrutiny.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Oct 2024
New CEH v13 certification by EC-Council integrates AI skills
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

New CEH v13 certification by EC-Council integrates AI skills

EC-Council unveils CEH v13, incorporating AI into its curriculum to enhance cybersecurity skills. The certification aims to boost defence efficiency by up to 40%.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Sep 2024
AMD & Oracle boost AI capabilities with new accelerator launch
Generative AI

AMD & Oracle boost AI capabilities with new accelerator launch

AMD has teamed up with Oracle to launch the OCI Compute Supercluster with MI300X accelerators, revolutionising AI model training at scale.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Sep 2024
New ISO 42001 standard paves the way for AI accountability
Unified Communications

New ISO 42001 standard paves the way for AI accountability

The newly launched ISO 42001 standard offers a structured framework for AI accountability, promoting transparency and trust in sectors from healthcare to automotive.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Sep 2024
LearnUpon achieves HubSpot App Partner certified integration
EduTech

LearnUpon achieves HubSpot App Partner certified integration

LearnUpon achieves certified integration as a HubSpot App Partner, becoming one of the first LMS platforms to join the prestigious program, enhancing customer training automation.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Sep 2024
Westcon-Comstor's Tech Xpert community now boasts 3,000 members
Cybersecurity

Westcon-Comstor's Tech Xpert community now boasts 3,000 members

Westcon-Comstor's Tech Xpert community hits 3,000 members, offering technical pros a no-sales-pressures platform for peer learning and collaboration.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 27th Sep 2024
Exclusive: Yubico finds majority still using outdated methods to secure data
Multi-factor authentication

Exclusive: Yubico finds majority still using outdated methods to secure data

Despite increasing cyber threats, Yubico's survey reveals 39% still rely on just usernames and passwords. Regional VP Geoff Schomburgk calls for urgent cybersecurity reforms.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Thu, 26th Sep 2024
Research shows 94% of event planners consider AI for translation
EduTech

Research shows 94% of event planners consider AI for translation

A new Interprefy report reveals that 94% of event planners would consider AI for live translation, indicating a trend towards multilingual support in corporate events.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Sep 2024

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AI use rises among Australian workers, enhances work-life balance
Artificial Intelligence

AI use rises among Australian workers, enhances work-life balance

A new report reveals that AI usage among Australian workers surged to 69% in 2024, enhancing work-life balance for 59%, yet training gaps persist.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Oct 2024
83% of firms confirm active citizen development programs - report
Digital Transformation

83% of firms confirm active citizen development programs - report

A recent report reveals that 83% of firms have embraced citizen development as a key strategy, aiming to accelerate digital transformation and boost innovation.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Oct 2024
AI policies poorly understood by employees, raising UK risks
Education, Learning & Training

AI policies poorly understood by employees, raising UK risks

Research reveals a critical 51% gap between cyber risk owners and employees' AI policy awareness, endangering UK businesses' cyber resilience.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Oct 2024
Cybersecurity evolution: harnessing GenAI for defence & growth
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Cybersecurity evolution: harnessing GenAI for defence & growth

EY's latest report reveals the role of Generative AI in combating cyber threats, projecting it will be involved in 17% of attacks by 2027.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Oct 2024
Consent Labs expands in Victoria amid growing demand for education
EduTech

Consent Labs expands in Victoria amid growing demand for education

Consent Labs expands operations in Victoria to meet demand for consent education, supported by a Federal Government investment of AUD $117.6 million.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Sep 2024
Younger Australians vulnerable due to poor online security habits
EduTech

Younger Australians vulnerable due to poor online security habits

A new report by Aus3C highlights growing online safety concerns among younger Australians, with many finding cybersecurity efforts frustrating and complex.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Sep 2024
IT security fears keep European decision makers awake at night
Security Operations Centres

IT security fears keep European decision makers awake at night

New research by Corelight reveals over half of IT leaders in Europe lose sleep over cyber attack fears, with smaller firms feeling the most anxiety.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Sep 2024