Australian Enterprises Coming 4th in 2024 Global Survey of Generative AI Usage

Businesses in China, the U.K. and the U.S. are using generative AI more than Australia. But the Aussies lead in understanding, planning for, and implementing generative AI use policies. Continue reading Australian Enterprises Coming 4th in 2024 Global Survey of Generative AI Usage

StormBamboo Compromises ISP, Spreads Malware

Read more about a China-aligned cyberespionage threat actor dubbed StormBamboo, also known as Evasive Panda, which compromised an Internet Service Provider and infected targets with malware. Continue reading StormBamboo Compromises ISP, Spreads Malware

Australian State Orders Public Servants To Stop Remote Working After a Newspaper Campaign Against It

An anonymous reader quotes a report from the Associated Press: The government of Australia’s most populous state ordered all public employees to work from their offices by default beginning Tuesday and urged stricter limits on remote work, after news o… Continue reading Australian State Orders Public Servants To Stop Remote Working After a Newspaper Campaign Against It

Data Breaches Are Costing Australian Organisations, IBM Report Reveals

IBM’s recent Cost of a Data Breach report found that the average cost of a data breach in Australia reached a record-high in 2024. Explore additional key findings and how the Australian government is mitigating these threats. Continue reading Data Breaches Are Costing Australian Organisations, IBM Report Reveals

CFOs Are More Involved in Australia and New Zealand Technology Decisions Than Ever Before

CFOs are sitting alongside CIOs for at least 60% of the technology decisions companies are making in 2024. New Rimini Street research finds this closer collaboration could end up benefiting IT budgets. Continue reading CFOs Are More Involved in Australia and New Zealand Technology Decisions Than Ever Before

Is Australia’s Public Sector Ready for a Major Cyber Security Incident?

Australia’s public sector agencies are under increasing pressure to improve their readiness for cyber attacks and data breaches, as surveys and investigations find their preparedness lackluster. Continue reading Is Australia’s Public Sector Ready for a Major Cyber Security Incident?

Australia’s Atlassian: Measuring Software Developer Productivity Is Missing the Point

Businesses worldwide are trying to squeeze more productivity out of software developers. Atlassian finds this strategy counterproductive, suggesting companies should instead focus on maximising “developer joy.” Continue reading Australia’s Atlassian: Measuring Software Developer Productivity Is Missing the Point

Optus and Medibank Data Breach Cases Allege Cyber Security Failures

Australian regulators allege that cyber security failures at Optus and Medibank contributed to data breaches in 2022, leading to theft of sensitive customer data. Continue reading Optus and Medibank Data Breach Cases Allege Cyber Security Failures

F5: AI Applications Will Complicate ‘Unsustainable’ Hybrid Multicloud Sprawl in Australia

The hybrid multicloud strategies that many Australian enterprises have adopted over the last decade could be made more complex by new AI applications. The only solutions could be rationalisation or an abstraction layer. Continue reading F5: AI Applications Will Complicate ‘Unsustainable’ Hybrid Multicloud Sprawl in Australia