Australia & New Zealand

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News Summary: Cybersecurity readiness remains alarmingly low as only 3 percent of organisations in Australia have achieved a mature level of readiness. Organisations continue to struggle with the complexities introduced by AI, with 82% having experienced AI-related security incidents in the…

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News Summary: Reality sets in for companies in New Zealand on their AI readiness, with only 19% in the country found to be fully ready to capture AI’s potential. Organisations are investing heavily in AI, with 42% of companies allocating 10-30% of their current IT budget to AI deployment, however,…

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In a world where technology is rapidly evolving, businesses and research institutions are racing to develop solutions that meet the needs of an increasingly digital society. At the forefront of this movement in Australia is Innovation Central Melbourne (ICM), a cutting-edge digital innovation…

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In the heart of South Australia, Innovation Central Adelaide (ICA) stands as a beacon of collaboration and progress, serving as a critical hub within Cisco’s National Industry Innovation Network (NIIN). The centre is tasked with the mission of fostering partnerships between academia, industry,…

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There’s been lots of news announcements from Cisco in the AI sphere from Hypershield to the recent expansion of the partnership with NVIDIA announced just this week. One exciting update includes AI defence, and our partners will be at the front of this AI revolution for our customers. There are several…

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As a global technology leader Cisco understand that it has a critical role to play in stimulating national debate and shaping a digital future. While that role takes many forms, we have a particularly innovative model started here in Australia with the National Industry Innovation Network (NIIN).…

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Optus Secure Managed Network Services will provide a portfolio of network security services powered by Cisco. Upgrade of the Optus Secure Network Operation Centre and a suite of new Cisco products will enhance network security for office-based customers and those with a hybrid workforce. 3 July…

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Mental health is a key component of overall health and wellbeing. More than two in five Australians (42.9 per cent) aged 16–85 years have experienced a mental disorder in their lifetime, with one in five Australians (21.5 per cent) experiencing a mental disorder in the previous 12 months, according…

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News Summary: Only one per cent of organisations in Australia have the ‘Mature’ level of readiness needed to be resilient against today’s cybersecurity risks. Readiness is critical as 69% of respondents said a cybersecurity incident is likely to disrupt their business in the next 12 to 24 months.…