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The role of change management in cybersecurity awareness education
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

The role of change management in cybersecurity awareness education

Imparting cybersecurity awareness as part of a wider change-management process can turn workers into robust defences against evolving threats.

By Ilan Rubin • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Mar 2024
VXT's new AI platform revolutionises communication for law firms
Unified Communications

VXT's new AI platform revolutionises communication for law firms

VXT, a rising legal-tech start-up, has launched a pioneering AI-driven communications platform that syncs with practice management software.

By Tom Raynel • 4 min read • Wed, 20th Mar 2024
25 ways to build and retain trust with your clients
Customer Experience

25 ways to build and retain trust with your clients

Unveiling 25 practical strategies to cement trust with clients, businesses are beginning to understand that word-of-mouth recommendations, underpinned by trust, outperform traditional advertising efforts fivefold.

By Nicola Stewart • 13 min read • Wed, 20th Mar 2024
PPDS & Oracle Red Bull Racing redefine team collaboration with 4K displays
Unified Communications

PPDS & Oracle Red Bull Racing redefine team collaboration with 4K displays

Philips and Oracle Red Bull Racing (ORBR) join forces to revolutionise marketing team collaboration with installation of 13 interactive 4K displays at the MK7 headquarters in Milton Keynes, UK.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Mar 2024
Exclusive: How Neat is shaping the future of videoconferencing
EduTech

Exclusive: How Neat is shaping the future of videoconferencing

Norwegian startup Neat is revolutionising video conferencing, merging AI and user-focused design to improve global workplace communication.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Mar 2024
AI can empower women & increase work-life balance, says Microsoft director
Generative AI

AI can empower women & increase work-life balance, says Microsoft director

Artificial Intelligence (AI) could tackle female workplace challenges like burnout, and lack of professional development, according to Microsoft NZ's Emma Barrett.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Three key traits for building an exemplary enterprise IT service team
Artificial Intelligence

IWD 2024: Three key traits for building an exemplary enterprise IT service team

In a rapidly advancing tech industry, communication flexibility, active listening and client empathy are the key traits valued in enterprise IT service teams.

By Meg Buehner • 5 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: The demand for more women in tech deepens
Unified Communications

IWD 2024: The demand for more women in tech deepens

IWD 2024 hails the call for more women in the technology sector as the industry diversifies women's communication skills, empathy and creative problem-solving abilities.

By Libby Shade • 5 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024
Emerging tech & monitoring gaps plaguing business compliance
Unified Communications

Emerging tech & monitoring gaps plaguing business compliance

Veritas Technologies reports businesses are struggling to modernise their compliance monitoring, failing to routinely incorporate video and monitor off-channel communication, resulting in escalating non-compliance fines.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Navigating the tech landscape to fulfil customer needs
Unified Communications

IWD 2024: Navigating the tech landscape to fulfil customer needs

Bianca Ipscwitz narrates her experiences navigating the dynamic and exciting tech industry to meet diverse customer needs.

By Bianca Ipscwitz • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: The crucial role of allies in unlocking female leadership potential & pay parity
International Women's Day

IWD 2024: The crucial role of allies in unlocking female leadership potential & pay parity

IWD 2024: Allies, mentorship pivotal for unlocking female leadership and closing gender pay gap, says youngest female director at amaysim.

By Janani Krishnamurthy • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Empathy makes us great at business but the ability to plan may be what gives women in tech the edge
Data Analytics

IWD 2024: Empathy makes us great at business but the ability to plan may be what gives women in tech the edge

Women's natural aptitude for multi-tasking and planning is giving them the edge in tech industries, fostering holistic business approaches.

By Kathleen Hartigan • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Advice for women seeking and building a career in cybersecurity
Cybersecurity

IWD 2024: Advice for women seeking and building a career in cybersecurity

On International Women's Day 2024, industry veteran encourages women to confidently pursue cybersecurity careers, dispelling fears and underlining the sector's need for diverse skill sets and perspectives.

By Louise Hanna • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
Sage reveals AI-powered assistant for accounting & finance sector
Data Protection

Sage reveals AI-powered assistant for accounting & finance sector

Sage introduces 'Sage Copilot', an AI-powered virtual assistant aimed at revolutionising productivity and amplifying growth for SMEs in the finance sector.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Mar 2024
Accenture report reveals legacy tech debt hindrance for CSPs' growth
Generative AI

Accenture report reveals legacy tech debt hindrance for CSPs' growth

Accenture report reveals over 75% of Communication Service Providers grapple with legacy tech debt, impeding growth and business agility, despite strive for IT transformation.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Feb 2024

Stories from Other Regions

IWD 2024: Advancing inclusivity - Women leaders coding a new narrative in the cybersecurity landscape
Unified Communications

IWD 2024: Advancing inclusivity - Women leaders coding a new narrative in the cybersecurity landscape

On International Women's Day 2024, efforts to increase female representation in Australia's cybersecurity sector are highlighted.

By Kavitha Mariappan • 4 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: People count (not just accountants)
Microsoft

IWD 2024: People count (not just accountants)

Zuto's COO underlines the importance of diverse, strong teams that align with ESG considerations, attributing their recent B Corp certification and growth to a people-first approach.

By Aimee Gethin • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
Customer-centric cybersecurity incident response vital for businesses
Data Protection

Customer-centric cybersecurity incident response vital for businesses

Striking a balance between data protection compliance and customer trust is pivotal, making a customer-centric cybersecurity incident response crucial, says a statement from Logicalis Australia.

By Tim Davoren • 4 min read • Wed, 28th Feb 2024