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OPSWAT launches AI file screening engine for MetaDefender

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OPSWAT adds millisecond AI file screening to MetaDefender, aiming to cut false positives and speed decisions in critical infrastructure networks.
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1Kosmos wins Department of War IL4 identity approval

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1Kosmos wins Department of War IL4 identity approval, extending its FedRAMP High platform to mission-critical defence workloads and partner access.
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DroneShield adds threat ranking in Q2 software update

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DroneShield rolls out Q2 software upgrade with drone threat ranking, revamped ATAK-CIV tools and offline maps for its command systems.
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How Apograph uses proactive firewall upgrades to protect clients and control costs

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Apograph's £60-a-month firewall plan helps clients dodge emergency refresh costs, cut downtime and strengthen security across 1,500 endpoints.
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Molex completes Smiths Interconnect deal to widen reach

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Molex's biggest-ever acquisition adds Smiths Interconnect, boosting its reach in aerospace, defence and medical markets.
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Logiq acquires Savient to expand South-West presence

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Logiq snaps up Savient to bolster cyber security services and secure delivery capacity across government and defence work in south-west England.
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NMITE launches bursaries to widen access for locals

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NMITE offers bursaries to Herefordshire students for engineering and robotics degrees, backed by local donors and aimed at widening access.
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Forrester warns Middle East conflict will squeeze IT budgets

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Forrester says Middle East tensions will push up infrastructure costs, sharpen cloud and AI spending scrutiny, and heighten cyber risk.
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Codenotary launches AgentMon for AI agent oversight

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Codenotary unveils AgentMon to help Chief Information Officers and security teams track AI agent behaviour, costs and policy risks.
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Codenotary launches AgentX for Linux security automation

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Codenotary unveils AgentX to automate Linux security operations across hybrid cloud and on-premises systems while keeping administrators in control.
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NSSLGlobal launches Guardian anti-piracy ship communications

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NSSLGlobal unveils battery-backed GUARDIAN system to keep crews in citadels linked to rescuers as piracy and vessel boardings rise worldwide.
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Zelim wins BC Ferries man-overboard system contract

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Zelim lands BC Ferries order for ZOE man-overboard detection system on four hybrid-electric vessels in fleet renewal push.
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SatVu readies HotSat-2 for SpaceX rideshare launch

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SatVu's HotSat-2 is cleared for launch on SpaceX's Transporter-16 mission, as the London firm rebuilds its thermal Earth observation network.
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ROC launches Face1 biometric reader for access control

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ROC moves into physical access control with Face1 biometric reader, combining identity checks, video analytics and legacy system integration.
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RANsemi chip powers Apeiroon deployable 5G systems

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RANsemi teams up with Apeiroon to put its RNS802 chip into backpack and vehicle-mounted 4G and 5G systems for field deployments.
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Risk Ledger expands into Maryland to target US cyber market

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Risk Ledger names Maryland base as it steps up US push with Matthew Fox to lead growth amid rising demand for supply chain cyber tools.
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Risk Ledger expands into Maryland to target US cyber

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UK supply chain cyber firm Risk Ledger opens a Maryland base to build its US team and tap growing demand for third-party risk oversight.
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CMA partners Rivada for secure LEO satellite links

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CMA Technology will resell Rivada's gateway-less LEO “Outernet” to deliver secure, low-latency satellite links for US federal and commercial users.
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Multiverse & Axelera partner to push AI to the edge

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Multiverse and Axelera link compressed models with edge chips to run datacentre-class AI locally, cutting latency, power and cloud reliance.
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British bank backs SuperSeed Physical AI fund with cash

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British Business Bank pledges up to GBP £50 million to SuperSeed's new Physical AI fund targeting early-stage industrial tech start-ups.