Global Stories

The top video surveillance trend predictions for 2023

i-PRO predicts AI-based analytics, open AI platforms, privacy protection, cybersecurity, and supply chain issues for the physical security industry in 2023.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Jan 2023

Cloud Services

SNP completes CEO transition with a new appointment

SNP appoints Dr. Jens Amail as its new CEO, possesses extensive management expertise in software services industry in Europe, the US and Asia.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Tue, 17th Jan 2023

Cloud Services

Responsible use of technology pressing business need

New report finds that 73% of business leaders see responsible use of technology as a crucial business priority.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Jan 2023

Ransomware

Bitdefender releases free decryption tool for MegaCortex

The free tool helps victims encrypted by MegaCortex ransomware restore their files and recover following a successful attack.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Jan 2023

Strategy

Allvue Systems enters new phase of growth with Marc Scheipe as CEO

Scheipe will work alongside the executive leadership team to oversee Allvue's strategic initiatives and guide the firm as it enters its next phase of growth.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Jan 2023

Ransomware

Data breach in 2023 to exceed US$5 million/incident: Acronis

Between July and October, Acronis found that the proportion of phishing attacks has risen by 1.3, accounting for 76% of all attacks.

By Gaurav Sharma • 4 min read • Thu, 29th Dec 2022

Wearables

Wearables growth to stall as macroeconomic pressures continue

The downturn in 2022 was brought on by difficult year-over-year comparisons following the market's dramatic growth during the first two years of the pandemic.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Dec 2022

Smart Home

Smart home market struggling - IDC releases quarterly report

Worsening macroeconomic conditions have led to a reduction in the outlook for global smart home device shipments according to IDC.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Dec 2022

Distributed Denial of Service

Ransomware attacks increased 41% in November, says NCC Group

Analysis from NCC Group's Global Threat Intelligence team credits the increase to returning threat actor groups resurfacing and taking the lead in November.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Dec 2022

Software-as-a-Service

OpenText Security Solutions delivers cyber resilience solution for MSPs

OpenText Security Solutions has launched Carbonite Cloud-to-Cloud Backup in Australia and New Zealand to protect data stored on third-party SaaS apps.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 20th Dec 2022

Power / Energy

Solar energy expansion is heading sky high

As solar energy takes off, Australian businesses benefit from low installation costs, boosting the country's solar market.

By Andrew Birch • 4 min read • Fri, 16th Dec 2022

Digital Transformation

One of Asia's largest banks using Workday across 14 markets

UOB, one of Asia's largest banks, has successfully deployed Workday Human Capital Management (HCM) across 14 markets.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Dec 2022

Internet of Things

Smart warehouses need availability, simplicity and reliability

Supply chain disruptions during the pandemic have led to increased adoption of automation in Asia-Pacific warehouses.

By Edward Chow • 5 min read • Tue, 6th Dec 2022

Security Operations Centres

SOC-as-a-Service market to hit CAGR of 24.3% in next decade

Predicted to reach an estimated US$1340.3 million in 2022, the target market is likely fuelled by rising cyber security threats, the researchers state.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 5th Dec 2022

Ransomware

Australia amongst top targeted countries for ransomware

Australia became one of the most targeted countries for ransomware attacks for the first time, according to a new report.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Thu, 1st Dec 2022

Health Technologies

AR/VR spending to reach $50.9 billion in 2026 - IDC

Worldwide spending on augmented reality and virtual reality is forecast to reach $13.8 billion this year and grow to $50.9 billion in 2026.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Dec 2022

Malware

Nozomi to host a cyber war game challenge in Australia

Australia's cyber talent is called upon to participate in a first-of-its-kind series of simulated threats against national infrastructure on December 1.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Nov 2022