The completion of nib’s AWS migration puts it among the Australian health insurance sector’s leading cloud adopters. The insurer has learnings to share, including being prepared to prioritise to get migrations done.

Some indicators suggest Australian technology sector salary growth is flatlining, but this is better seen in the context of strong growth in salaries over the long term and great prospects for the future.

Cloud cost management and optimisation tools are not enough to help organisations trying to rein in cloud computing costs according to a Forrester Consulting report.

From generative AI and virtual prototyping to the Internet of Things, blockchain and data analytics, Merkle has predicted that four shifts in the business-to-business market will shape tech buying appetites.

A cyber security expert from Tenable has called on large tech platforms to do more to identify AI deepfakes for users, while APAC organisations may need to include deepfakes in risk assessments.

Cyber security operatives have been warned to look at the specific ransomware threats facing their country and industry, while closing down common pathways being used by skilled access brokers.

The rise of remote work, access via third-party providers and machine identities are just three reasons why cyber security depends on good identity and access management, Gartner has said.

Edge computing adoption in Australia has been slowed by challenges including cost and tech stack complexity, but IBM’s Utpal Mangla said global use cases are growing amidst the rollout of 5G.

Risky cyber security behaviours are putting employees at risk of phishing and other attacks, according to Proofpoint research, with many employees still unclear security is their responsibility, too.

Burnout and fatigue among cyber professionals are leading to flow-on consequences like more data breaches, employee apathy to cyber duties and turnover of cyber workforces during a skills crisis.