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Why Australia's energy transition depends on modern digital foundations
Hybrid Cloud

Why Australia's energy transition depends on modern digital foundations

Rising cyber threats and ageing systems are leaving utilities exposed, with only about a third of leaders feeling ready for external risks.

By Michael Vincetic • 4 min read • Last week
IBM Bob gains self-hosted deployment for enterprise AI
Private Cloud

IBM Bob gains self-hosted deployment for enterprise AI

The option lets regulated firms keep source code and sensitive data inside their own infrastructure while using AI for software development.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • Yesterday
FIOR appoints Sir Tom Copinger-Symes to advise on AI
Digital Transformation

FIOR appoints Sir Tom Copinger-Symes to advise on AI

The appointment comes as firms race to secure autonomous AI agents that can access systems and physical infrastructure without human oversight.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last week
Intel, Atsign boost secure agentic AI for transport
Robotics

Intel, Atsign boost secure agentic AI for transport

Encrypted data exchanges in smart transport can now run far faster on Intel chips, easing a key barrier to edge AI deployment.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • 2 days ago
Broadcom launches TrueSource to bolster open source security
Cloud Security

Broadcom launches TrueSource to bolster open source security

It widens Broadcom's support model beyond Spring, giving customers verified fixes for Java, Python, Node.js and data services as vulnerabilities surge.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last week
Ransomware gangs steal 896 terabytes, Zscaler says
Malware

Ransomware gangs steal 896 terabytes, Zscaler says

Data theft is now driving ransom demands, with average payments rising and attackers increasingly targeting senior staff at exposed companies.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • 3 days ago
Cisco warns UK firms unready for 24-hour cyber rule
Data Protection

Cisco warns UK firms unready for 24-hour cyber rule

Most UK organisations would struggle to meet a proposed 24-hour cyber incident reporting rule, Cisco research suggests.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
DroneShield lands US$500 million US defence contract
Surveillance

DroneShield lands US$500 million US defence contract

The three-year deal gives the Australian-listed company a route to US defence orders as concern over small drones near bases intensifies.

By Raphael Veloso • 3 min read • Last week

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Gallagher names Brad Sheen to lead NSW & ACT growth
Data centers

Gallagher names Brad Sheen to lead NSW & ACT growth

The hire is aimed at deepening Gallagher's foothold in NSW and the ACT, with a focus on bigger customers in data centres, government and utilities.

By Raphael Veloso • 3 min read • Last week
Why telecommunications subscriber records need zero standing privilege
Data Protection

Why telecommunications subscriber records need zero standing privilege

Singapore regulators are pressing firms to stop using identity numbers for authentication as leaked telecom records can fuel years of impersonation fraud.

By Takanori Nishiyama • 2 min read • Last week
QNu Labs launches QShield 2.0 for quantum-safe crypto
Data Protection

QNu Labs launches QShield 2.0 for quantum-safe crypto

India's critical sectors are being urged to start post-quantum cryptography rollouts by 2027 as many firms still lack a full picture of their encryption use.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Hampton urges all-of-society response to security threats
Artificial Intelligence

Hampton urges all-of-society response to security threats

New Zealand faces mounting espionage, cyber and terrorism risks, with Andrew Hampton saying communities and businesses must help spot them.

By Raphael Veloso • 4 min read • Last week
DroneShield launches Mission Ready Services subscription
Software-as-a-Service

DroneShield launches Mission Ready Services subscription

Customers will get ongoing software updates, training and support as DroneShield shifts its counter-drone products to a recurring service model.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • Last week
Entrust adds CBOM tools to Cryptographic Security Platform
Hybrid Cloud

Entrust adds CBOM tools to Cryptographic Security Platform

The update gives security teams a clearer way to map keys, certificates and secrets as regulators push harder on software component visibility.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last week
Australia cyber framework to value skills over papers
Risk & Compliance

Australia cyber framework to value skills over papers

Australia's cyber jobs shortage is pushing employers to judge practical performance and incident readiness more than certificates and titles alone.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Last week
Kinetic IT named leader in two ISG public sector categories
Digital Transformation

Kinetic IT named leader in two ISG public sector categories

The ranking may bolster Kinetic IT's bid for government contracts as agencies seek suppliers with local delivery, governance and security controls.

By Raphael Veloso • 4 min read • Last week
Gallagher security forum draws 150 professionals in Brisbane
Partner Programmes

Gallagher security forum draws 150 professionals in Brisbane

The gathering underscored rising demand for integrated security as Queensland and Papua New Guinea organisations reassess risk and infrastructure protection.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week
SyncraSys raises seed cash for AI security platform
Smart Cities

SyncraSys raises seed cash for AI security platform

The Halifax startup will use the new capital to finish a proof of concept that aims to turn existing camera networks into AI security tools.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week