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Younger Brits help safeguard elders as online scams surge
Phishing

Younger Brits help safeguard elders as online scams surge

Over half of UK families report elders fall victim to online scams, with younger generations now leading efforts to improve their cyber safety at home.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 9th Jul 2025
Workspace 365 updates platform to boost engagement & combat isolation
Hybrid & Remote Work

Workspace 365 updates platform to boost engagement & combat isolation

Workspace 365's latest update introduces Communities to boost employee engagement and tackle isolation in remote and hybrid work environments.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Jul 2025
Swansea University & partners embed cybersecurity in aerospace
EduTech

Swansea University & partners embed cybersecurity in aerospace

Swansea University, Airbus Endeavr Wales and Novel partner to embed cybersecurity at design stage, boosting resilience and job growth in UK aerospace sector.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Jul 2025

Global Stories

Best Practice stories

Opengear achieves SOC 2, ISO 27001 security double
Firewalls

Opengear achieves SOC 2, ISO 27001 security double

Opengear secures SOC 2 Type 2 and ISO 27001 certifications, bolstering trust in its resilient network management and independent control plane.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Dec 2025
Ecommpay gains full DAC approval for accessible site
Fintech

Ecommpay gains full DAC approval for accessible site

Ecommpay secures full Digital Accessibility Centre approval as its redesigned website and product pages meet WCAG 2.2 AA standards.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 12th Dec 2025
Exposure Management Council urges new cyber risk frameworks for boards
Risk & Compliance

Exposure Management Council urges new cyber risk frameworks for boards

Tenable's Exposure Management Leadership Council calls for new cyber risk frameworks to help boards better understand and reduce organisational cyber exposure.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Sep 2025
ADMA forms new Advisory Committee to advance ethical marketing
Digital Transformation

ADMA forms new Advisory Committee to advance ethical marketing

ADMA has formed a new Advisory Committee with leaders from top Australian firms to advance ethical marketing and shape industry futures.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 24th Jul 2025
Exclusive: Oracle's Meredith Rowan on embracing AI agents to boost productivity
Software-as-a-Service

Exclusive: Oracle's Meredith Rowan on embracing AI agents to boost productivity

Enterprise finance teams in Australasia are adopting AI agents to automate manual tasks, boosting productivity and transforming finance leadership roles.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Fri, 11th Jul 2025
How to craft effective prompts for Google's Veo 3 video AI
Digital Entertainment

How to craft effective prompts for Google's Veo 3 video AI

Google's Veo 3 transforms simple prompts into stunning videos with sound and dialogue; effective results hinge on well-crafted instructions.

By Sean Mitchell • 8 min read • Thu, 10th Jul 2025
Over half of global companies leave email systems exposed to phishing
Data Protection

Over half of global companies leave email systems exposed to phishing

Over half of global public companies lack full enforcement of email phishing protections, leaving them vulnerable to costly cyberattacks, research finds.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 9th Jul 2025
Xplor partners with iplicit to bring cloud finance to UK SMEs
Digital Transformation

Xplor partners with iplicit to bring cloud finance to UK SMEs

Xplor Solutions partners with iplicit to offer UK SMEs accessible cloud finance software, aiming to bridge the technology gap in mid-market finance teams.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 4th Jul 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Best Practice stories

Healthengine launches Helen, an AI receptionist for Australian GPs
Robotic Process Automation

Healthengine launches Helen, an AI receptionist for Australian GPs

Healthengine launches Helen, an AI receptionist for Australian GP clinics, handling patient calls and bookings 24/7 while integrating with existing systems securely.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Aug 2025
monday.com launches AI features for non-technical Aussie workers
Customer Relationship Management

monday.com launches AI features for non-technical Aussie workers

monday.com unveils AI features monday magic, vibe, and sidekick, empowering non-technical Aussie workers to automate tasks and boost productivity easily.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Jul 2025
Kore.ai & 8people team up to drive AI adoption in Australia
Data Protection

Kore.ai & 8people team up to drive AI adoption in Australia

Kore.ai and Melbourne-based 8people partner to boost AI adoption in Australian enterprises, combining tech and ethical frameworks for business transformation.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 10th Jul 2025
Fortinet finds Canadian OT cyber maturity rising, C-suite leads
Malware

Fortinet finds Canadian OT cyber maturity rising, C-suite leads

Nearly half of Canadian firms faced OT cyber incidents last year, with C-suite roles increasingly driving security maturity, says Fortinet's 2025 report.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Thu, 10th Jul 2025
Avast study finds older Kiwis at high risk of online scams
Phishing

Avast study finds older Kiwis at high risk of online scams

Avast study reveals nearly half of older New Zealanders write passwords on paper, raising their risk of online scams and fraud amidst growing cyber threats.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 9th Jul 2025
New Zealand government unveils national strategy for AI adoption
Digital Transformation

New Zealand government unveils national strategy for AI adoption

New Zealand unveils its first national AI strategy to boost business innovation and GDP by NZD $76 billion by 2038, focusing on responsible adoption and skills.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 9th Jul 2025