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Crowdstrike update causes global IT outage across industries
Disaster Recovery

Crowdstrike update causes global IT outage across industries

A faulty update from Crowdstrike has triggered a global IT outage, disrupting healthcare, broadcasting, and more, raising urgent questions about security dependencies.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sun, 21st Jul 2024
NormCyber honoured as Fortinet's Security Operations Partner
Firewalls

NormCyber honoured as Fortinet's Security Operations Partner

NormCyber crowned Fortinet's Security Operations Partner of the Year, solidifying its prowess in advanced cyber threat defence at the UK Partner Awards.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Tue, 16th Jul 2024

Global Stories

Insurance stories

Fabric Cryptography raises $33m for VPU chip innovation
Blockchain

Fabric Cryptography raises $33m for VPU chip innovation

Fabric Cryptography raises USD $33 million in Series A funding co-led by Blockchain Capital and 1kx to develop Verifiable Processing Unit chips for cryptography.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 20th Aug 2024
Malwarebytes launches new unified cyber protection platform
Unified Communications

Malwarebytes launches new unified cyber protection platform

Malwarebytes launches a new cyber protection platform, featuring an all-in-one dashboard with real-time guidance, as consumer threats hit unprecedented highs.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Aug 2024
AI-driven cyber threats dominate new Palo Alto Networks report
Unified Communications

AI-driven cyber threats dominate new Palo Alto Networks report

Palo Alto Networks' '2024 Unit 42 Report' reveals rising cybersecurity threats driven by AI, with sectors like insurance and pharmaceuticals facing heightened vulnerabilities.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Aug 2024
Insurwave partners with Ambrey for maritime risk solution
Risk & Compliance

Insurwave partners with Ambrey for maritime risk solution

Insurwave and Ambrey join forces to integrate advanced specialty insurance tech with maritime risk management, promising real-time threat alerts and enhanced security.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Aug 2024
Exclusive: Outsized's Sarah Kahlau on ANZ's flexible talent solutions
Insurance

Exclusive: Outsized's Sarah Kahlau on ANZ's flexible talent solutions

Sarah Kahlau, MD of Outsized ANZ, discusses the firm's strategic expansion, flexible talent solutions, and unique human-first approach in a high-growth region.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Fri, 26th Jul 2024
GoCardless & ICE InsureTech partner to streamline payments
Fintech

GoCardless & ICE InsureTech partner to streamline payments

GoCardless and ICE InsureTech collaborate to streamline bank payment collections for insurance firms in Australia and New Zealand, enhancing efficiency and reducing costs.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Jul 2024
Brands & AI gear up for Olympics spotlight & challenges
Customer Experience

Brands & AI gear up for Olympics spotlight & challenges

Brands worldwide prepare to leverage the 2024 Summer Olympics' extensive visibility, with 41% of US adults poised to follow closely.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Jul 2024
Outsized expands into ANZ region amid growing talent demand
Digital Transformation

Outsized expands into ANZ region amid growing talent demand

Outsized has announced its expansion into the Australian and New Zealand markets, addressing the rising demand for skilled independent talent in key sectors.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Jul 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Insurance stories

Adatree launches Insights to enhance fraud prevention in finance
Fintech

Adatree launches Insights to enhance fraud prevention in finance

Adatree launches 'Insights' product suite to boost fraud prevention and operational efficiency, leveraging Open Banking.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Aug 2024
Ransomware trends: A threat to insurance business continuity
Malware

Ransomware trends: A threat to insurance business continuity

The evolving ransomware threat is jeopardising business continuity, prompting firms to reassess their cybersecurity and insurance strategies amidst rising attacks.

By Raj Sivaraju • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Aug 2024
Zurich Australia & Tesla launch exclusive EV insurance programme
Cartech

Zurich Australia & Tesla launch exclusive EV insurance programme

Zurich Australia partners with Tesla to provide exclusive insurance for EV customers via the InsureMyTesla product, integrated directly into the Tesla app.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Aug 2024
Arctic Wolf expands free Cyber JumpStart Portal for all businesses
Cybersecurity

Arctic Wolf expands free Cyber JumpStart Portal for all businesses

Arctic Wolf's Cyber JumpStart Portal is now available to businesses of all sizes. It offers free tools to manage cyber risk and enhance insurability.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Aug 2024
Australia ranks fourth globally in GenAI maturity & usage
Unified Communications

Australia ranks fourth globally in GenAI maturity & usage

Australia ranks fourth globally in GenAI adoption, trailing only China, the UK, and the US, with 63% of local organisations embracing the technology.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 25th Jul 2024
Monoova & Guidewire join forces to modernise Aus insurance
Payment Technologies

Monoova & Guidewire join forces to modernise Aus insurance

Monoova partners with Guidewire to modernise Australian insurance payments, introducing new methods like PayTo to replace direct debits by 2030 and enhance client satisfaction.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Jul 2024
Fidelity Life launches enhanced E-App with UnderwriteMe
Unified Communications

Fidelity Life launches enhanced E-App with UnderwriteMe

Fidelity Life teams with UnderwriteMe to launch E-App, transforming life insurance applications in New Zealand by streamlining the underwriting process.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jul 2024