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Loyalty, data and “The Golden Rule” behind customer success
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martech
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cdp
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ethics
Business success rests on loyalty, data, and the timeless Golden Rule, highlighting the universal principle's power in fostering growth.
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How to defend your business against AI-powered ransomware
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firewall
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ransomware
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encryption
Australian businesses are urged to use AI technology to combat increased ransomware attacks, bolstered by a rise in AI-powered cyber criminality.
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Talenza unveils Tranzformd & the Transformation Group in Australia
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digital transformation
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payroll systems
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hcm
Talenza inaugurates Tranzformd and the Transformation Group for a new trajectory in Australian enterprise, merging talent, tech and strategy for effective business transformations.
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Data tampering is an underrated threat — get your backup ready
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firewall
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dr
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cloud services
Data tampering's growing threat in the era of AI underscores the essential role of immutable backups in protecting business data.
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The role of change management in cybersecurity awareness education
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it training
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advanced persistent threat protection
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wavelink
Imparting cybersecurity awareness as part of a wider change-management process can turn workers into robust defences against evolving threats.
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Australian Proptech 'FLK it over' raises $2.5m to fuel growth
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physical security
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funding
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business
Australian proptech start-up 'FLK it over' capitalises on $2.5 million funding boost to fuel rapid growth, aiming to streamline the tenant signing process for real estate agents and diversify services.
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Generative AI and the rise of ‘AI-nxiety’
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bi
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big data
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cloud services
'AI-nxiety' amongst tech professionals is prevalent, but generative AI presents an opportunity rather than a threat, potentially driving further innovation and efficiency within the industry.
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Cloud-first strategy key for business ESG compliance
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storage
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power / energy
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business
Amid growing global green commitments, businesses grapple with aligning IT operations to Environmental, Social, and Governance standards.
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IWD 2024: In my first business, I exclusively hired working moms. Here’s why.
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telco
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workplace
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women in technology
Challenging stereotypes, a director recounts hiring working mothers for her first business, spotlighting their productivity and resilience, and championing gender equality.
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IWD 2024: Breaking barriers with resilience and gratitude
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business
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careers
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it industry
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.
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IWD 2024: Why including more women in the cybersecurity sector is a win-win
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business
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hackers
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at&t
For International Women's Day 2024, this piece explores the significant benefits and growing need to involve more women in the cybersecurity sector.
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IWD 2024: Why women are increasingly on the front foot when it comes to sales and cricket
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business
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strategy
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learning
As part of this year's International Women's Day, Darshana highlights the parallels between cricket and a career in sales and how both rely on teamwork and strategic thinking in order to succeed.
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IWD 2024: Resilience: is it the most important leadership trait of all?
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business
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leadership
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cisco
Resilience deemed critical leadership trait in a study of 3000 women, with personal narratives reinforcing its key role in overcoming adversity.
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IWD 2024: The neuroscience behind storytelling
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dei
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martech
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strategy
Exploring cognitive empathy, storytelling and the need for greater female representation in technology, with a focus on the unique skills women bring to the industry.
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IWD 2024: From Sprint to Marathon - the true pace of entrepreneurial success
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dei
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business
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entrepreneur
IWD 2024: Entrepreneurial success is a marathon, not a sprint, requiring endurance, adaptability and a steadfast commitment to long-term goals.
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IWD 2024: More women in leadership creates better opportunities for innovation
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business
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iwd
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collaboration
Exemplifying diversity on IWD 2024, increasing female leadership in businesses has been identified as an essential catalyst for innovation and growth.
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IWD 2024: Top tips for women entering male-dominated industries
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it training
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dei
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support
Tips for women thriving in the male-dominated IT sector, focusing on imposter syndrome combat, networking, courage and authenticity, and promoting diversity and inclusion.
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IWD 2024: Championing women in cybersecurity every step of the way
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cloud services
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cybersecurity
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business
Amid a push for diversity in cybersecurity, experts highlight four key strategies to support women, potentially unlocking an additional $400 billion annually for the IT sector.
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IWD 2024: Accelerating progress: One challenge and one day at a time
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dei
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business
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women in technology
A seasoned technology executive reflects on her 30-year journey, confronting biases and championing change in a male-dominated industry, this International Women's Day.
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IWD 2024: Pushing through the uncomfortable to empower your teams
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dei
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business
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workplace
On International Women's Day 2024, women strive for equality in STEM fields, overcoming difficulties, and advocating for their teams, with data indicating a growing desire for career progression.
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IWD 2024: Empathy makes us great at business but the ability to plan may be what gives women in tech the edge
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big data
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bi
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planning
Women's natural aptitude for multi-tasking and planning is giving them the edge in tech industries, fostering holistic business approaches.
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IWD 2024: Revolutionising workplace dynamics: A closer look at inclusion beyond diversity
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dei
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business
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women in technology
Businesses must move beyond gender-centred diversity to generate true inclusion, viewing progress through a wider lens of diverse backgrounds and fair treatment for all employees.
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IWD 2024: Why the human element makes all the difference
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web development
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iwd
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coding
In the unrelenting world of IT, the overlooked human element—understanding and connecting with the people behind the screens—often proves to be the key to sustained success.
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IWD 2024: The qualities that make women shine as CISOs
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partner programmes
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compliance
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ai
IWD 2024: As the role of CISOs shifts from tech-focus to strategic leadership, women's unique qualities drive their success in navigating today's complex cybersecurity landscape.