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Experteq is proud to continue to support Pass it on Clothing & Co., a Sydney based social enterprise which puts your apparel, shoes and accessories donations directly in the hands of those who need it most. Last week, we attended the Pass it On Christmas Party. An event that celebrates the incredible support Pass It On provides to those experiencing homelessness in Sydney. The evening was filled with gratitude, connection and the spirit of giving back to the community. It was also an opportunity to launch their 4th annual XMAS Gifting Campaign, raising funds to help gift presents to the homeless this Christmas, to which Experteq continues to contribute every year. For more information on how you can support their campaign click here: https://lnkd.in/e2J-7ipi #ExperteqExperiences #Sydney Juliet Addis | Regina Samy

This month, in our "5 in 5" series, we speak with Gerard Smith, Unity Bank’s Contract CIO and Board Chair of the Auscontact Association in an exciting conversation about the future of the mutual sector. With over 30 years in Australia's banking sector, Ged shares his expert insights on leading through innovation and the crucial balance of digital transformation and the client experience that defines the banking and mutual ADI sector. Hear from Ged on how customer personalisation and cutting-edge strategies are shaping the future of customer-owned banks: https://lnkd.in/gr3Xd-cE #DigitalInnovation #Leadership #BankingTransformation

“It takes 20 years to build a reputation and a few minutes of cyber-incident to ruin it.” Stéphane Nappo from Société Générale captures the peril of a single cybersecurity incident, illustrating its potential to jeopardise a company's very survival. In our latest blog, we explore how to prepare for the unexpected to successfully protect and future-proof your business. Here’s how: https://lnkd.in/gfGMF_sJ #CyberIncident #Innovation #CyberAttack

This year, 84% of CISOs say that human error is the most significant cyber vulnerability. Trust and the human element of cybersecurity are the two critical pillars of cybersecurity. The burning question is: How do you protect your business and get it right? Here are 5 crucial ways to ensure your organisation is safeguarded against malicious actors. Are you ready to shore up any vulnerabilities? Learn more: https://lnkd.in/g2FAuapy #Cybersecurity #InnovativeSolutions #Cyberprotection

In 2024, 45% of organisations will run major workloads on Microsoft Azure and that number is expected to continue to increase, as noted by Statista. Since its launch in 2010, Microsoft Azure has become a leader in cloud computing and is now riding the AI wave. The private and public cloud computing platform has released advanced AI features and through its collaboration with OpenAI, it is democratising AI. To learn more about how Azure can elevate your business operations, read our recent insights: https://lnkd.in/gw_x9K7s #CloudComputing #MicrosoftAzure #PrivateCloud #PublicCloud #AzureCloud

Is your data trustworthy? This is a CIO’s worst nightmare, but a warranted question for any leader to ask. According to PwC, data is everything and has become the credo of the 21st century but only if it is accurate. The answer to this challenge is a robust data trust strategy with integrated comprehensive solutions. Our secret sauce methodology includes:  ✅ Data governance first ✅ Leverage Experteq’s expertise and trusted position ✅ Elevated enterprise solutions powered by top-tier partnerships Learn more: https://lnkd.in/g99bvg5Z #TrustedData #DataSolutions #DataPlatform

This year’s 2024 COBA annual convention generated timely discussion and debate about the challenges and opportunities that the industry faces. Leaders were cautiously optimistic about AI and the Mutual ADI landscape but deeply concerned about AI-driven attacks. Watch our top takeaways from the event. And for more insights, read: https://bit.ly/48owjjY #COBA2024 #MutualADI #AI

Modernising an established business is no small feat, and Geelong Bank, a customer-owned bank since 1974, was well aware of this when they urgently needed to restructure their IT architecture to comply with APRA's CPS 234. However, they lacked in-house expertise to do this. Turning to a trusted partner was a key part of their approach to restructuring while improving their network, security and productivity all at the same time. The result? Zero customer impact and accelerated digital transformation. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3Yq3SO1 #DigitalTransformation #CustomerOwnedBanking #CaseStudy

Did you know that over half of the workforce (50.3%) now uses their own devices for work, as reported by the remote career platform Jobera? While bring your own device (BYOD) can improve efficiency and increase employee job satisfaction, it also poses risks to your business. Mobile devices, BYOD, and cloud innovations heighten risks such as malware, account hijacking, and DDoS attacks. To prevent attacks before they occur, it's crucial to implement robust security measures to protect your customers and secure your business. Learn more about how to protect your business here: https://bit.ly/4f4BxUK #cybersecurity #innovativesolutions #BYOD

In the past year, there were over 6 billion global malware attacks, as reported by Statista. It is expected that this year's figures will increase, but by how much? In today's digitally-driven world, strengthened cybersecurity is not just optional, it's a necessity. One-way leaders can secure their operations and sensitive data is by addressing and harnessing the human element of cybersecurity. Download The Human Element of Cybersecurity to discover how to safeguard your business with a human-led cybersecurity approach. https://bit.ly/48qgTf0 #cybersecurity #innovativesolutions #mutualADI