CPG 235 Implementation Fundamentals

Whitepaper | CPG 235 is a guideline from the Australian financial industry regulator focusing on data risk management. It is of interest in the focus on data risk compared with the well-known BCBS 239, which looks at risk data. By contrasting the two perspectives, new insights can be gleaned.

There Is No Such Thing As Free Wifi

For business travellers, public networks are an easy target for cyber criminals, what looks convenient can quickly expose sensitive data. Are you connecting safely on the go?

Choosing a Data Catalogue

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Guide | Are you confused by Data Catalogues? This guide breaks down what they are, why they matter, and how to choose the right one. Using real experience, it helps you avoid costly mistakes, unlock your data’s value, and build a catalogue that truly works for you.

Are You Ready To Make Digital Transformation A Success?

Digital transformation isn’t just about technology, it’s about the organisation. Without a clear strategy, it becomes an expensive tech upgrade instead of real business value. Is your transformation delivering results or just new tools?

Migrate To The Cloud But Can You Ever Leave?

Cloud computing offers scalability, flexibility and lower upfront costs, but without careful planning, cloud spend can quickly spiral out of control. Is your cloud strategy saving you money or costing you more?

Working From Home – Is Big Brother Watching You?

Clear expectations, transparency, and a focus on outcomes, not surveillance, are key. When monitoring respects privacy and supports wellbeing, it builds trust and engagement instead of harming it. Is your approach doing the same?

Is It Time To Reconnect Offshore?

At the end of last year, I travelled to India to assess a potential supplier. However, the trip left me with a question: in an age of AI, why do so many organisations still fail to treat offshore providers as true partners rather than just a cost-saving mechanism?

How to build trust in your data

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Article | If you want to use your data to make business decisions, you need to be able to trust it. Using a framework like DCAM is one of the best ways to achieve that. This article discusses the different aspects to consider, the traps to avoid and the benefits of doing it right.