PwC Australia announces further actions

PwC Australia acknowledges the breach of trust and extends an apology to stakeholders PwC Australia has announced additional measures to strengthen the firm’s governance, accountability, and culture. The actions are being taken in response to ongoing investigations and aim to increase transparency and restore stakeholder confidence. The key areas of…

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Mr Toys Toyworld achieves full network uptime

Australian toy retailer achieves remarkable success Leading toy and hobby specialist retailer, Mr Toys Toyworld, based in Queensland, has successfully overcome network challenges, and achieved remarkable success through a partnership with Iperium and ActivePort. By addressing network outages and ensuring 100 per cent network uptime, the retailer has eliminated customer…

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Securing monetary and financial stability

The forum emphasized the importance of an integrated policy framework Leading central bankers and economists gathered at the Asian Monetary Policy Forum to discuss the challenges of achieving both price stability and financial stability in today’s complex economic landscape. The forum, held in Singapore, featured prominent figures such as Professor…

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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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Organizations should increase optimal performance among employees

Organizations are not maximizing employees’ potential performance sustainably According to Gartner, Inc., only 41 per cent of employees are currently performing optimally and giving their best work consistently, with confidence to sustain it over the next year. The pandemic has brought about a shift in work dynamics, allowing for greater…

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KPM Analytics prevails in Trade Secret Misappropriation Trial

The unanimous verdict in favour of KPM reflects the strength of the evidence presented KPM Analytics, a global leader in scientific instrumentation and machinery for the food and agricultural industries, has announced a resounding victory in a recent jury trial involving trade secret misappropriation claims. The jury, after an extensive…

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Six ChatGPT risks for legal and compliance leaders

Leaders should steer for responsible use of ChatGPT According to Gartner, legal and compliance leaders should address the following six risks associated with the use of ChatGPT and other large language model (LLM) tools: Fabricated and Inaccurate Answers: ChatGPT may provide incorrect information that appears plausible. Organizations should establish guidance…

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Key insights for enterprises to overcome challenges

Enterprises need multidisciplinary AI and Ethics teams According to GlobalData, the implementation of generative AI poses several challenges for enterprises, requiring them to address ethical considerations and navigate complexities. Challenges include identifying suitable use cases, vendor selection, and addressing concerns regarding privacy, content generation, copyright infringement, and data leakage. To…

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Cloud adoption and ai in Asia/Pacific

Emerging hubs developing across the ASEAN region and India According to JLL’s Global Data Centre Outlook, the mass adoption of cloud computing and artificial intelligence (AI) is driving significant growth in the data centre sector. Hyperscalers, such as global cloud service providers, and edge data centres are leading the market’s…

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Lacework appoints new chief information security officer

Kissner brings a wealth of expertise to Lacework Lacework, a data-driven cloud security company, has announced the appointment of Lea Kissner as its new Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). Kissner will be responsible for leading the development and implementation of Lacework’s security strategy and programs. With over 20 years of…

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