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Three quarters worry over AI misuse in upcoming US elections

A recent survey reveals a growing concern among 78% of U.S. voters over potential misuse of AI in the 2024 elections, affecting cybersecurity and election outcomes.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Mar 2024

Virtualisation

Tim Bertrand named president of HAProxy Technologies

Industry veteran Tim Bertrand steps up as the new President of HAProxy Technologies, the world's leading software load balancer, set to accelerate its growth trajectory amidst significant revenue rise.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Mar 2024

Public Cloud

IWD 2024: The lessons I've learned from a life on the move

Mexican-born tech exec Brenda Lazcano shares her journey from Mexico to Australia, valuing diversity and promoting inclusion in the tech industry.

By Brenda Lazcano • 4 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024

IT Industry

IWD 2024: Breaking barriers with resilience and gratitude

IWD 2024 illuminates the power of resilience and gratitude in overcoming life's challenges, as demonstrated by a woman who rose from adversity to establish her own successful business.

By Antoinette 'Toni' Chaltiel • 4 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Radware reveals surge in cyber attacks in 2024 report

Radware's 2024 threat analysis shows a worrying 171% increase in malicious web activity, driven by escalating Layer 7 Web DDoS attacks.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024

Data Protection

Magentus, Google Cloud to revolutionise healthcare with GenAI

Magentus partners with Google Cloud to harness generative AI for revolutionary advances in healthcare diagnosis and treatment.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024

Encryption

Retail, finance sectors face consumer shift over cyber threats

Consumer confidence in retail and finance sectors may wane due to increasing cybersecurity threats, a new study as found.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024

Digital Transformation

Zvolv seals USD $2m fundraise led by Silverneedle Ventures

Pune-based hyperautomation platform Zvolv has successfully raised USD $2 million in funding, led by Silverneedle Ventures. This marks a significant step towards expanding and advancing its AI-driven solutions.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024

Supply Chain

IWD 2024: Australia's in the drivers seat on equality in logistics

Australia sets the pace for gender diversity in the logistics sector with a customer-centric approach and strong female leadership, surging ahead of the EU and North America.

By Matthew Wittemeier • 5 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024

Cybersecurity

IWD 2024: How genuine inclusiveness let me shine in US Special Forces

An unconventional candidate, a woman's journey from the US Special Forces to AI cybersecurity demonstrates the power of genuine inclusiveness.

By Sarah Cleveland • 5 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024

Human Capital Management

IWD 2024: Lessons learned: Reflecting on career growth and diversity

Reflecting on her journey on International Women's Day, Aras's general counsel shares her career growth insights, highlighting adaptability and the importance of pursuing diverse paths.

By Lalitha Gunturi • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024

Hiring

New Zealand's Projectworks reshuffles executives ahead of global expansion

New Zealand's tech startup, Projectworks, gears up for international growth, appointing US-based Mark Orttung as its new CEO and restructuring its leadership, following years of over 100% growth.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024

Australian Government

IWD 2024: My professional experience as a woman is very different to my mother's – Here's why

Between my mother's entry into the workforce in the 1960s and mine in 2000, Australia's progress in women's rights has significantly altered our professional experiences.

By Callie Evans • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024

Digital Signage

James Berry named new APAC managing director at Diversified

James Berry joins global technology solutions provider, Diversified, as new managing director of APAC. The former Atos MD brings 30+ years of experience across technology and financial services sectors.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Wed, 6th Mar 2024

Unified Communications

Tech trio Carbonix, RIEGL & Phase One revolutionise aerial surveying

Leaders in drone technology, Carbonix, teamed with RIEGL and Phase One, to revolutionise aerial surveying and geospatial data acquisition, paving the way for efficient large-scale 3D terrain mapping.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Mar 2024

Artificial Intelligence

Gender gap narrows in tech sectors across UK, EU & US

The gender gap in tech sectors has seen a significant decrease over the past four years, according to a Financial Times report.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Mar 2024

Data Privacy

Auckland AI start-up takes on underage vaping in schools

Auckland AI start-up, MACSO, has developed pioneering technology to tackle the rising problem of vaping in schools and public spaces, supported by US investors.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 4th Mar 2024

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Fintech

IWD 2024: From top to bottom rung: The secret to success is inclusion & diversity

Ahead of IWD 2024, the tech and fintech industries grapple with serious diversity issues despite women making up 42% of the workforce; inclusion and diversity could be the path to success.

By Tamsyn Cole • 4 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024

International Women's Day

IWD 2024: The Tech Disparity: Why Female Founders Receive Less Venture Capital Funding

Despite advances towards gender equality, female entrepreneurs worldwide, especially in Australia, continue to grapple with stark funding disparities, receiving notably less venture capital.

By Cynthia De Vera • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024