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Proofpoint, Inc., a global leader in cybersecurity and compliance, today announced the appointment of industry veteran Nelson Soon as Vice President of Channels and Alliances for Asia Pacific and Japan (APJ).

COMPANY NEWS:  97% of surveyed ANZ executives say they understand challenges facing frontline workers, but only 73% of workers agree

GUEST OPINION:  It’s been in the public consciousness for little more than a year, yet generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI) is already being used by everyone from school students to chief executive officers.

The Byte Channel, a leading provider of e-commerce solutions, has today announced a strategic partnership with Arxanum, a German company specialising in EU VAT compliance services. Under this agreement, The Byte Channel will act as an agent to supply Arxanum's VAST (VAT Assurance Services Technology) offerings to businesses in Australia, New Zealand, and the broader Australasian region.

COMPANY NEWS:  Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) has attained ISO 19650 conformity and Level 2 BIM attestation from TÜV SÜD, reinforcing Autodesk's commitment to delivering customers resilient solutions for digital information management in construction projects.

COMPANY NEWS: Company’s first APAC regional data centre to enhance customer compliance with local data sovereignty requirements while providing industry-leading performance and security

In 2024, 61% of Australian Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) surveyed feel at risk of experiencing a material cyber attack in the next 12 months, compared to 53% in 2023.

GUEST RESEARCH:  Two-thirds of business leaders believe AI is critical for operating and being competitive across global markets, but 96% express concerns related to their AI plans

Australia’s east coast gas market is expected to have a six petajoule (PJ) surplus in the third quarter of 2024, even if the three LNG producers export all their uncontracted gas, according to the March 2024 interim gas inquiry report by the competition watchdog, the ACCC.

Better public information on regulator enforcement is required, according to a new report published by the Centre for Media Transition and commissioned by the Australian Communications Consumer Action Network (ACCAN).

Microsoft 365 Suite is widely used, offering a range of applications to meet various needs. Protecting the data within Office 365 applications is important, and businesses need a robust backup plan to safeguard critical data against accidental data deletion, security threats, and ensure business continuity and compliance.

Aiven ANZ solution architect Michael Coates explains what prudential standard CPS 230 is about, what it means for APRA-regulated entities, and how Aiven can help companies ensure their data is safe from single-supplier failure risk to give you continued operations during periods of risk and disruption.

iTWireTV: Aiven ANZ solution architect Michael Coates joined iTWire to explain what prudential standard CPS 230 is about, what it means for APRA-regulated entities, and how Aiven can help companies ensure their data is managed across cloud providers, to ensure continued operations during periods of risk and disruption.

GUEST OPINION by Charles Smith, Consulting Solution Architect, Data Protection, Barracuda Networks (EMEA):  World Backup Day is an annual reminder of how important it is to have an up-to-date, readily accessible copy of everything that matters to your business. Resilient backups allow you to recover more quickly from data damage, disruption, or loss, particularly if a ransomware attack has resulted in encrypted or deleted files.

Of all the areas in which technology has reshaped business, one of the most significant has been workflow management.

Data streaming company Confluent has announced that Australian Government agencies with an Information Security Manual PROTECTED level requirement can now use Confluent Cloud across Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud.

Consumer and competition issues in the supermarket sector and essential services including electricity and financial services are among the compliance and enforcement priorities for the year ahead, according to the competition watchdog, the ACCC.

GUEST OPINION:  Long-term log storage solution provides instant access and easy analysis for historical logs – at ¼ the cost of the competition – to help organisations meet regulatory compliance requirements

The Federal Court has ordered Mazda Australia Pty Ltd to pay $11.5 million in penalties for engaging in “misleading and deceptive conduct and making false or misleading representations” to nine consumers about their consumer guarantee rights.

COMPANY NEWS: FreedomPay, a leading global provider of integrated commerce solutions, announces the successful certification and official launch of EFTPOS Least Cost Routing on its market-leading PCI P2PE integrated payments platform in Australia. This milestone achievement enhances the capabilities of FreedomPay's platform, providing a seamless and cost-effective solution for both domestic and international merchants operating in the Australian market.