Oceania stories - Page 2

Irish start-up MoveAhead is using motion-tracking mobile games to get Australian kids off the couch and building basic movement skills.

Ransomware attacks on industrial firms surged to 708 in Q1 2025, led by manufacturing, with North America and Europe hardest hit, warns Dragos report.

Canon Business Services ANZ has earned all six Microsoft Solutions Partner designations, placing it among Australia's top 1% of Microsoft partners with enhanced tech expertise.

Most organisations remain unprepared for quantum computing's threat to current encryption, with just 5% having a clear strategy despite rising concerns.

Allegis Group has implemented Salesforce's Agentforce across its Asia-Pacific operations to enhance efficiency and improve candidate placement processes.

Dragos's latest report reveals a vibrant ransomware landscape for Q3 2024, marked by emerging groups, shifting tactics, and significant operational disruptions.

Ransomware attacks surged 19% in October, totalling 486 incidents globally, as threat actors increasingly targeted critical infrastructure sectors.

A recent ISACA study reveals nearly half of companies in Oceania neglect cybersecurity teams in AI development, raising concerns over potential vulnerabilities.

Portchain is expanding its digital solutions across Oceania, aiming to improve efficiency and sustainability in the container shipping industry.

Kaspersky reports over 38 billion instances of web trackers harvesting user data in 2024, averaging one million detections per day.

Ransomware attacks surged by 20% in July, targeting critical sectors like industry and healthcare, reports NCC Group, with North America facing 220 incidents.

Ransomware attacks soared by 20% in July, driven by reduced holiday staffing, with the industry sector hardest hit, an NCC Group report reveals.

Entrust has revealed their strategic focus on evolving digital security, with a keen eye on zero trust and digital identity initiatives.

A new ISACA report reveals organisations worldwide recognise the rising importance of digital trust but substantially underfund initiatives.

New Zealand ranks 128th in global broadband cost, averaging NZD$82 monthly, raising concerns about Kiwis' internet expenses compared to global prices.

Financial intelligence provider, Moody's, appoints industry veteran Jeremy Schwartz as new regional leader for Oceania, poised to take forward the company's expansion in the region.

Neat appoints Jason MacBride as their new Regional Director for Australia and New Zealand, placing him at the helm of the company's growth strategy across the Oceania region.

Global digital services leader, Infosys, joins forces with shipping titan Pacific International Lines to accelerate digitalisation, modernise customer portal and enact transformative changes across the logistics sphere.

Security firm KnowBe4 hires Joe Gillett and Philip Tnee to lead sales in the Asia-Pacific, bolstering its presence amid regional growth.

Over half of Oceania's privacy sector professionals predict budget cuts in 2024, accentuating global fears over underfunding and widespread misunderstanding of compliance obligations.