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Kaspersky study highlights gaps in educators' cybersecurity skills
Cybersecurity

Kaspersky study highlights gaps in educators' cybersecurity skills

A Kaspersky study reveals significant gaps in cybersecurity skills among APAC educators, stressing the need for better training and awareness initiatives.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 15th May 2024
Alteryx uncovers public vs business opinion of GenAI in new study
Generative AI

Alteryx uncovers public vs business opinion of GenAI in new study

Alteryx genAI perception study reveals 80% of businesses see value in generative AI, whilst 43% of the public remains sceptical, expressing fears over its future use.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 9th May 2024
ANZ customers demand personalised online shopping but fear AI influence
Marketing Technologies

ANZ customers demand personalised online shopping but fear AI influence

Shoppers in Australia and New Zealand seek more personalised online experiences, but remain wary of artificial intelligence's role in retail, as the new commercetools study finds.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 8th May 2024
AI surpasses humans in key workplace tasks, Stanford study reveals
Data Analytics

AI surpasses humans in key workplace tasks, Stanford study reveals

Stanford's latest study reveals AI's superiority over humans in tasks including image classification and basic reading comprehension, but warns against over-reliance.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Apr 2024
ExpressVPN reveals 41% of Brits fear holiday cybercrime
Virtual Private Networks

ExpressVPN reveals 41% of Brits fear holiday cybercrime

ExpressVPN study reveals that 41% of British tourists fear falling victim to cybercrime on holiday, with concerns especially heightened when using public Wi-Fi networks.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Apr 2024
AI translation services save global businesses millions, study shows
Artificial Intelligence

AI translation services save global businesses millions, study shows

An independent Forrester Consulting study reveals AI translation service, DeepL, can boost efficiency and save millions for global organisations, highlighting the strategic importance of translation in business growth.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Apr 2024
Tech firms acknowledge neurodiversity skills gap, study reveals
Autism

Tech firms acknowledge neurodiversity skills gap, study reveals

Despite acknowledging the skills gap, a third of tech firms admit to significant lack of neurodiversity in their workforce, says a study by Wiley Edge.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Apr 2024
'Invisible human work' aids autonomous delivery robots, study reveals
Robotics

'Invisible human work' aids autonomous delivery robots, study reveals

A new UK study finds that human behaviour facilitating the mobility of autonomous delivery robots constitutes 'invisible human work' that needs to be considered in route design.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Apr 2024
Advanced cybersecurity boosts shareholder return by 372%, study reveals
Cybersecurity

Advanced cybersecurity boosts shareholder return by 372%, study reveals

Companies with top-tier cybersecurity practices bolster shareholder return 372% higher than those with basic measures, reveals a global study of over 4,000 large corporations.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Mar 2024
Asia Pacific & Japan lead in AI adoption, Rackspace study reveals
Study

Asia Pacific & Japan lead in AI adoption, Rackspace study reveals

Asia Pacific and Japan show rapid adoption of AI strategies beyond proof-of-concept stages, with over 70% integrating the technology into operations, according to Rackspace Technology's 2024 AI Research Report.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Mar 2024
APAC companies embracing AI & IoT while cybersecurity lags behind
Unified Communications

APAC companies embracing AI & IoT while cybersecurity lags behind

APAC companies are increasingly integrating AI and IoT into their operations but lack robust cybersecurity measures, according to a recent study by Kaspersky.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Mar 2024
Global companies ill-prepared for AI-boosted cyber threats, reveals Darktrace study
Malware

Global companies ill-prepared for AI-boosted cyber threats, reveals Darktrace study

New Darktrace study highlights concerning disparity between the growing concern of IT professionals about AI-enabled cyber threats and their lack of preparedness to counter such attacks.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Never be discouraged - my journey into tech and telecommunications
EduTech

IWD 2024: Never be discouraged - my journey into tech and telecommunications

On International Women's Day 2024, a tech veteran reflects on her journey in the male-dominated sectors of technology and telecommunications, advocating for perseverance and determination.

By Nimisha Sudheer • 4 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024

Stories from Other Regions

AI's role in global digital fraud exposed by BioCatch study
Artificial Intelligence

AI's role in global digital fraud exposed by BioCatch study

A BioCatch study reveals that artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly used by criminals for financial crime and digital fraud, posing significant challenges to global financial institutions.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 1st May 2024
Australians largely in the dark about Open Banking, Waave study reveals
Fintech

Australians largely in the dark about Open Banking, Waave study reveals

Despite the introduction of Consumer Data Right (CDR) five years ago, 68% of Australians remain unaware of the Open Banking concept, according to a survey by payment tech company, Waave.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 1st May 2024
UK managers pivotal in shaping positive workplace culture, study finds
Human Capital Management

UK managers pivotal in shaping positive workplace culture, study finds

UK managers are instrumental in creating a positive workplace culture and guiding employee development, according to a Workhuman study.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 26th Apr 2024
Australia unprepared for cybersecurity threats, says Cisco study
Ransomware

Australia unprepared for cybersecurity threats, says Cisco study

Cisco's recent study reveals a stark cyber-preparedness gap in Australia as only 1% of organisations are equipped to tackle emerging cyber threats, despite 69% fearing a debilitating cyber incident within two years.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Apr 2024
Over half of Aussies working digitally after hours, study finds
Human Capital Management

Over half of Aussies working digitally after hours, study finds

New research by people2people Recruitment reveals that over half of employees feel pressure to work digitally outside regular hours, a trend that threatens work-life balance.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Mar 2024