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Evolving DDoS tactics: Cyber experts analyse the X incident

Recent DDoS attacks have become increasingly sophisticated, with cybersecurity experts stressing the urgent need for enhanced defence strategies against evolving threats.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Mar 2025

Unified Communications

US indictment reveals Anonymous Sudan's true motives

The U.S. Department of Justice has indicted two Sudanese brothers linked to hacktivist group Anonymous Sudan, challenging beliefs of state-sponsored cyber attacks.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Oct 2024

Ransomware

Halcyon partners with BlackLake to combat ransomware threats

Halcyon partners with BlackLake Security to boost ransomware resilience, combining anti-ransomware tech and risk mitigation to protect businesses from disruptions.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 26th Sep 2024

Customer Experience

Digital disruption and 'customer lifetime value'

If you were unaware Customer Lifetime Value calculations have been digitally disrupted, you might be interested in how CDPs and, more recently, AI have changed the game.

By Billy Loizou • 5 min read • Wed, 31st Jul 2024

Marketing Technologies

Nexio partners with Chargebacks911 to enhance payment platform

This alliance means that Nexio will now utilise Chargebacks911's end-to-end dispute management offering, while also reaping results for its merchants.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Apr 2022

Outage

Revealed: COVID-19's impact on internet disruptions

Global internet disruptions have surged by 63% during the COVID-19 pandemic, with ISPs particularly affected, according to a report by ThousandEyes.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Aug 2020

Digital Transformation

CEOs concerned executives aren't digital savvy enough

A new survey from Gartner has revealed that CEOs priorities are slowly shifting to meet rising growth challenges.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 9th May 2019

Digital Transformation

Digital Disruption in the C Suite: Is it A Case of 'Keep Calm and Carry On'?

It has even been predicted that AI will contribute over US$15 trillion to global GDP by 2030 but will come at great cost.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 6 min read • Tue, 12th Jun 2018

Data Protection

Singapore welcomes new player in enterprise data security space

US cybersecurity firm, Protegrity, has opened its first sales office in Singapore as it aims to establish a presence in the Asia Pacific region.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 5th Jun 2018

Stories from Other Regions

Digital disruption stories

Half of New Zealanders overwhelmed by notification overload

Half of New Zealanders feel overwhelmed by digital notifications, with social media and emails disrupting wellbeing and productivity, finds 2degrees research.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Apr 2025

Supply Chain

Pro-Russian & Palestinian hacktivists target Australia

A surge in cyberattacks on Australian entities has been linked to pro-Russian and pro-Palestinian hacktivist groups, amid heightened geopolitical tensions.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Dec 2024

Customer Experience

KINESSO Commerce & Vudoo partner to launch ShopNow solution

IPG Mediabrands' KINESSO Commerce partners with Vudoo to launch ShopNow, an innovative commerce media solution integrating shoppable ad tech, starting in Australia.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Jul 2024

Robotics

Australia poised to maximise AI benefits with new risk-based approach

Australia's Federal government's risk-based approach to Artificial Intelligence (AI) regulation is seen as a critical move for Australia's economy and societal growth, according to ACS.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Mon, 22nd Jan 2024

Data Analytics

Accenture set to acquire Singapore's Jixie to boost marketing tech resources

Accenture set to strengthen marketing transformation capabilities by acquiring Singapore's Jixie, a tech firm primarily focused on Indonesian clientele.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Jan 2024

Unified Communications

Digital disruptions on the high street

Digital transformation is revolutionizing retail, but seamless mobile connectivity is crucial for success, according to a Forbes study.

By Stuart Waine • 4 min read • Fri, 10th Feb 2023

Massey University

New programme addresses skills shortage as tech shakes up primary industries

Microsoft and Massey University launch Industry 4.0 Accelerator to bridge skills gap in New Zealand's primary industries, boosting innovation.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Feb 2020

Fintech

Grow NZ Accountants plans to disrupt NZ's 'dying' accounting industry

New Zealand's accounting industry is 'dying' – and it's a case of innovate or fade away before automation displaces traditional business accounting entirely.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 16th Sep 2019