Three pillars of human leadership for finance AI

The key challenge lies in employees disengaging due to change and concerns about job security According to Gartner, the rapid advancement of AI tools in finance highlights the importance for CFOs and finance leaders to demonstrate adaptivity, empathy, and authenticity—the three core pillars of human leadership. While AI technology can…

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ASX appoints new Chief Information Officer feautred

ASX’s recently decided to create a dedicated technology division sparking this new hire ASX, the Australian Securities Exchange, has announced the appointment of Tim Whiteley as Chief Information Officer (CIO), effective from July 1, 2023. In his role as CIO, Whiteley will oversee the enterprise technology functions, technology and data…

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Commonwealth Bank unveils new technological advancements

CBA announces refreshed CommBank app 5.0 Commonwealth Bank (CBA) has announced a series of ground-breaking innovations aimed at enriching the customer experience and catering to the increasing demand for digital banking services. The highlight of the announcement is the upcoming release of CommBank app 5.0, a highly anticipated update that…

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Investing in generative AI technologies in 2023

2 out of 3 organizations in Asia/Pacific are exploring or have invested According to a recent report by IDC, approximately 32 per cent of organizations in the Asia/Pacific region have expressed their commitment to investing in generative AI technologies. Additionally, 38 per cent of respondents are exploring use cases to…

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#StopRansomware: BianLian Ransomware Group

BianLian is a cybercriminal group that deals in data extortion using ransomware The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), and Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) have released a joint Cybersecurity Advisory to provide information on the BianLian ransomware and data extortion group. This advisory is…

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Brisbane Airport Corporation scales up its security operations

BNE has valuable assets to protect from increasingly frequent and sophisticated cyberattacks Brisbane Airport Corporation (BAC) operates Brisbane Airport (BNE), a vital part of Australia’s critical infrastructure that helps employ thousands of Queenslanders and contributes more than $US4 billion to the economy. The third-largest airport in the country by passenger…

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ACSC issues joint Advisory on Russian ‘Snake’ Cyber Espionage Tool”

Tool used by Russia’s Federal Security Service The Australian Cyber Security Centre has released a Joint Cybersecurity Advisory with its international partners on the Snake implant. The Snake implant is a sophisticated cyber espionage tool designed and used by Center 16 of Russia’s Federal Security Service for long-term intelligence collection…

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Organisations are starting to implement data centre programs

Success in aligning the I&O strategy with critical business outcomes is needed Seventy-five percent of organizations will have implemented a data centre infrastructure sustainability program driven by cost optimization and stakeholder pressures by 2027, up from less than 5 per cent in 2022, according to Gartner, Inc. “Responsibilities for sustainability are increasingly…

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2023-2030 Australian cyber security strategy

There is a danger in introducing additional regulation Executive Summary The AICD strongly supports Government and industry working together to ensure that Australia is a world leader in cyber security with citizens having confidence that our economy operates within a secure and trusted digital environment. A Government- industry partnership should…

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Towards stronger EU capabilities

The EU is committed to ensuring that all European citizens and businesses are well protected Today, the Commission has adopted a proposal for the EU Cyber Solidarity Act to strengthen cybersecurity capacities in the EU. It will support detection and awareness of cybersecurity threats and incidents, bolster preparedness of critical entities, as…

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