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digiLab launches theLab to develop safe UK AI systems

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Exeter’s digiLab launches theLab, a research hub to build uncertainty-aware, trustworthy AI for critical UK sectors from energy to defence.
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Six UK cyber startups join drive to shield key services

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Six UK cyber startups join a new state-backed scheme to defend critical infrastructure as severe attacks on key services jump 50% in a year.
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ATEN unveils secure KVM switches with 5K video for defence use

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ATEN launches NIAP-certified secure KVM switches featuring 5K video, designed for defence and high-security sectors handling classified networks.
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Fujitsu appoints Kendy Hau to lead Defence for Oceania region

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Fujitsu has appointed Kendy Hau as Head of Defence for Oceania, bolstering its leadership in advanced technology for Australia’s Defence and national security sectors.
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Australia’s AI plan criticised for business focus over safety & rights

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Electronic Frontiers Australia criticises the National AI Plan for favouring business interests over public safety, digital rights and calls for stronger EU-style law.
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Redirecting defence spending to local firms could boost GDP by AUD $8.2 billion

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Redirecting 10% of domestic Defence contracts to Australian firms could boost GDP by AUD $8.2 billion and create over 43,000 jobs annually, says DeltaPearl Partners.
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Cyber leaders fear rise in state attacks amid costly breaches

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A survey reveals 88% of UK and US security leaders fear rising state-sponsored cyber attacks amid costly data breaches and operational risks.
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Kinetic IT appoints Jacqui Adams to lead digital transformation drive

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Kinetic IT has appointed Jacqui Adams to lead its digital transformation, enhancing national tech services and delivery models across Australia.
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New Zealand urged to boost cyber security as threats diversify

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New Zealand organisations face growing cyber threats from state actors and criminals, urged to strengthen defences as attacks target all sizes and sectors.
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Gallagher wins supreme honours as export growth tops 32 percent

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Gallagher wins Supreme Award at NZ International Business Awards, boasting 32% export growth and aiming for NZD $1 billion global revenue soon.
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Explained: Trump signs order for national AI platform

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President Donald Trump signed an order launching the Genesis Mission, a national AI platform uniting US supercomputers and data to boost innovation and leadership.
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Accenture: Sovereign AI interest surges within Canada

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Canadian firms eye sovereign AI to boost data control, innovation, and national security, with 87% seeing significant value in these homegrown systems.
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How managed service providers can help clients with CIRCIA

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U.S. MSPs can support critical infrastructure clients in meeting CIRCIA's 2026 cyber incident reporting rules, ensuring faster detection and compliance readiness.
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Australians warned of AI scams ahead of Black Friday sales rush

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Australians are warned of AI-driven Black Friday scams, with fraudsters using advanced tactics to create realistic fake shopping sites and offers.
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India urged to assert data sovereignty amid foreign cloud risk

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India faces growing calls to boost data sovereignty by investing in local cloud infrastructure and reducing reliance on foreign providers amid national security concerns.
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Quantum threats to drive overhaul of cybersecurity by 2026

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Quantum cyber threats force organisations to urgently adopt post-quantum cryptography and strengthen critical infrastructure defences by 2026.
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Top structural shifts set to reshape Australia’s critical systems

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In 2026, Australian organisations will boost cybersecurity by enforcing asset visibility, cutting supply chain risks, and securing remote vendor access.
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New Zealand cyber defence firm wins top award amid daily attacks

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New Zealand’s cybersecurity firm DEFEND clinched Microsoft’s Global Security Partner of the Year amid rising state-backed cyber attacks targeting local businesses daily.
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Non-human identities: The invisible security threat reshaping identity access management

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Non-human identities like bots and APIs outnumber humans 50:1, creating major security risks across Australian industries amid rising digital automation.
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UK quantum start-ups urge state fund to halt talent exodus

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UK quantum start-ups warn of talent loss abroad unless government creates a Quantum Sovereign Wealth Fund to support growth-stage capital investment.