Elastic has provided its Elastic Common Schema to the open source OpenTelemetry platform in an attempt to shore up the ecosystem for observability solutions. [ + ]

Cybercriminals are increasingly exploiting trust in technology brands including Microsoft and Adobe to launch phishing attacks, Avast has warned. [ + ]

Consumer body CHOICE is advocating for urgent reforms to the Privacy Act to address privacy risks associated with brands and retail stores tracking consumers. [ + ]

Between two and five frustrating customer experiences is enough to make 80% of Australian and New Zealand customers think about switching brands. [ + ]

Red Hat recently hosted senior executives from more than 50 partner organisations at the Red Hat Australia and New Zealand Partner Day. [ + ]

A new report from Sophos details how the quality of an organisation's cyber defences impacts its insurability, premium costs and policy terms. [ + ]

The Tesserent Academy '100 Day Challenge' is a fully funded program to accelerate cybersecurity training for students and graduates. [ + ]

Researchers from the University of Auckland Business School have developed a method of using AI models to measure the true value of a company. [ + ]

Some 92% of businesses are using AI tools to meet consumers' growing demand for personalised customer experiences, research suggests. [ + ]

Former AI experts from Google and Meta have joined forces to create a company planning to create a truly next-generation AI digital assistant. [ + ]

RMIT Online and Deloitte have jointly developed a short course aimed at helping aspiring and established business leaders develop their problem-solving skills. [ + ]

Companies looking to adopt the impressive capabilities of generative AI tools need to take care to avoid reputational and security risks, Thoughworks has warned. [ + ]

Data centre infrastructure sustainability will become a major organisational concern in the next five years, according to Gartner. [ + ]

CSIRO is launching a virtual learning program, 'Innovate to Grow: Cyber Security and Digital Technology', for SMEs developing in the digital tech and cyber spaces. [ + ]

The 0xCC is committed to encouraging women to pursue careers in cybersecurity and supporting women in the industry by boosting their technical knowledge. [ + ]