The discovery of two new advanced Android surveillance ware instances in July serves as a timely reminder for Australian companies to maintain a robust security posture. The surveillance ware, known as WyrmSpy and DragonEgg, have sophisticated data collection and exfiltration capabilities, and can be used to collect a wide range of data from infected devices. Both are attributed to the high-profile, state-sponsored espionage group APT41.

For many corporate executives with a passion for sailing, is there any better place to reside than in Sydney? How can you beat setting sail on the magnificent harbour with the stunning backdrop of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House?

Australian businesses are well served by a wealth of communications technology services providers for internet, data, unified communications, mobile, and more. This means it’s not uncommon to have one service provider deliver your data network carriage, another your fixed voice and mobile phone assets, another to manage communication costs, and yet another to maintain everything.

As the end of the financial year draws closer, if you have unspent budget for 2022/23, it makes sense to take advantage of it while you still can. As it’s time to use it or lose it, a smart way to spend down those remaining dollars productively is to fuel next year’s activities upfront. So, consider the benefits of prepaying enterprise mobility managed services, communication technology upgrades, critical hardware, communications health checks, and security audits.

The International Monetary Fund’s global economic outlook continues to be far from sunny with rising inflation and subdued economic growth likely to persist. Many companies are still plagued by challenges that emerged during the time of COVID-19 and are experiencing further challenges caused by the conflict in Ukraine.