Australian employees financial wellness at all-time low

Organizations risk losing employees as household budget needs are prioritized The challenging financial circumstances faced by many Australians have led to increased job search behaviour, with employees seeking better pay packets to address their household budget needs. Despite a slight decrease in business confidence and consistent employee perceptions of job…

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Four Singapore data centre operators awarded extra capacity

EDB and IMDA supporting digital economy and sustainability goals Singapore’s Economic Development Board (EDB) and Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) have announced the awarding of approximately 80 MW of new capacity to four data centre operators through the pilot Data Centre – Call for Application (DC-CFA) exercise. This move is…

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Ripple’s legal win sets precedent for crypto regulation

This ruling calls for congressional clarity In a significant legal victory, Ripple Labs, the company behind the XRP cryptocurrency, has emerged triumphant in its case against the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The ruling, which states that the open market sales of XRP do not qualify as a security,…

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Consumer expectations evolve for sustainable, secure internet

Cisco is on a mission to transform the economics and sustainability of the internet The recently released Cisco Broadband Survey has shed light on the evolving needs and priorities of consumers in Europe, the Middle East, and South Africa (EMEA) regarding broadband connectivity. The survey highlights the growing importance of…

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ACCC launches inquiry into data broker services

Lack of transparency and consumer awareness prompts ACCC’s investigation The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has opened a call for submissions from consumers, businesses, and interested stakeholders regarding data broker services in Australia. This initiative is part of the ACCC’s ongoing five-year digital platform services inquiry, which aims to…

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APRA conducts expansive cyber resilience study

Addressing increasing cyber threats in Australian financial services In the face of rising cybercrime rates and increasingly sophisticated criminal attacks, some of the world’s largest brands, including those in Australia, have fallen victim to major data breaches in recent years. Recognizing the need to strengthen cyber resilience in the financial…

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Microsoft discovers Storm-0978 phishing campaign

Threat actor exploits vulnerability to deliver backdoor, highlighting cybersecurity risks Microsoft has recently uncovered a sophisticated phishing campaign conducted by a threat actor known as Storm-0978, which specifically targeted defence and government entities in Europe and North America. The campaign involved the exploitation of a remote code execution vulnerability (CVE-2023-36884)…

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GenAI to revolutionize pharma and healthcare

GenAI poised to enhance efficiency, patient outcomes, and personalized care GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, asserts that the adoption of generative artificial intelligence (genAI) in the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors holds immense potential to address challenges related to high costs and poor patient experiences, while simultaneously enhancing efficiency…

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Global deal activity declined 23.7 per cent in H1 2023

M&A, private equity, and venture financing deals all experience year-on-year decline The first half of 2023 saw a significant decline in global deal activity, with a total of 28,151 deals (including mergers & acquisitions (M&A), private equity, and venture financing deals) announced, marking a 23.7 per cent decrease compared to…

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