Disruption stories
Dote appoints new managing director for UK & Ireland
Yesterday
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partner programmes
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disruption
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marketing strategy
Dote has appointed Denise Namakando as Managing Director for the UK and Ireland, marking a key step in its plans for international expansion and product launch.
Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise wins cloud award for best telephony use
Last month
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saas
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uc
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cloud security
Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise has won the Best Use of Telephony / Unified Communications in Cloud Computing at the 2024/25 Cloud Awards, showcasing excellence in innovation.
LockBit takedown reshapes ransomware threat landscape
Last month
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firewalls
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ransomware
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network security
Secureworks' Counter Threat Unit reveals a marked shift in the ransomware landscape, with LockBit's influence waning amidst coordinated law enforcement efforts.
UpCover raises $19 million to disrupt insurance market
Last month
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
UpCover has raised $19 million to expand its digital commercial insurance brokerage, aiming to disrupt Australia's $20 billion market.
Australian tech leaders face challenges in rapid evolution
Tue, 29th Oct 2024
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
A KPMG report reveals 81% of Australian tech leaders struggle to keep pace with industry changes, affecting investment decisions and driving fears of falling behind.
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Emerge secures $12m to revolutionise NZ banking
Mon, 14th Oct 2024
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fintech
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cx
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martech
New Zealand's challenger bank Emerge has raised USD $12 million in Series A funding to enhance its digital banking services for local businesses.
Six common causes of major software outages
Thu, 3rd Oct 2024
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firewalls
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ddos
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ransomware
Understanding the top six causes of software outages, from bugs to spikes in demand, is key for organisations to enhance service reliability.
Halcyon partners with BlackLake to combat ransomware threats
Thu, 26th Sep 2024
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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risk & compliance
Halcyon partners with BlackLake Security to boost ransomware resilience, combining anti-ransomware tech and risk mitigation to protect businesses from disruptions.
Playbook Partners secures $130m for tech growth fund
Thu, 12th Sep 2024
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digital transformation
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ericsson
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disruption
Playbook Partners secures $130 million in initial fundraising, aims for USD $250 million with green shoe option, to fuel India's tech growth with strategic investments.
Hackers hit Paris Olympics venues & museums with ransomware
Wed, 14th Aug 2024
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ddos
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
Hackers have targeted the Grand Palais and museums in Paris with a ransomware attack, blocking access to vital financial data ahead of the 2024 Olympics.
Australian startups to vie for tech innovator title in Sydney
Fri, 9th Aug 2024
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disruption
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web summit
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volution
Five Australian tech startups will vie for the KPMG Australian Tech Innovator 2024 title in Sydney, with the winner advancing to the global finals in Lisbon.
How Australian organisations should embrace automation to lift competitiveness
Mon, 5th Aug 2024
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cx
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martech
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hcm
Australian organisations must embrace automation to enhance competitiveness, as many are trailing behind in innovation amid economic challenges.
Global IT outage disrupts key sectors, spurs calls for reform
Tue, 23rd Jul 2024
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microsoft
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cloud services
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airlines
A major global IT outage has disrupted airlines, media, and banking sectors, exposing reliance vulnerabilities on shared cloud-based platforms.
Global IT outage sparks chaos, calls for robust cybersecurity
Tue, 23rd Jul 2024
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ai security
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cybersecurity
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isaca
A global IT outage linked to Crowdstrike's software has caused widespread chaos, highlighting the urgent need for enhanced cybersecurity across key sectors.
Here comes crypto: The three stages of disruption
Mon, 22nd Jul 2024
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smartphones
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
Cryptocurrencies are reshaping finance much like Netflix transformed home entertainment, with traditional institutions facing a critical decision: adapt or risk obsolescence.
CrowdStrike security issue causes global Windows system failures
Sun, 21st Jul 2024
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soc
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ai security
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healthtech
CrowdStrike's Falcon sensor causes global Windows BSOD, hitting emergency, banking, and aviation sectors.
Crowdstrike update causes global IT outage across industries
Sun, 21st Jul 2024
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dr
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devops
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encryption
A faulty update from Crowdstrike has triggered a global IT outage, disrupting healthcare, broadcasting, and more, raising urgent questions about security dependencies.
AI Appreciation Day and the age of Gen AI
Mon, 15th Jul 2024
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martech
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cdp
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genai
Generative AI isn't just jargon—it's revolutionising IT. Explore its strategic value, cross-functional implementation, and trust-building transparency.
SentinelLabs report exposes ransomware strategy of APT groups
Thu, 27th Jun 2024
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
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government
SentinelLabs' latest report exposes how cyberespionage groups, including the Chinese APT group ChamelGang, are strategically using ransomware for disruption and misattribution.
New survey reveals challenges facing business travel in 2024
Fri, 21st Jun 2024
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fintech
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financial systems
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cleantech
SAP Concur's survey reveals key business travel challenges for 2024 include disruption, safety, sustainability, and unequal opportunities.