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Australian firms lag in preparation for quantum computing threat
Yesterday
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encryption
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iot security
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advanced persistent threat protection
A DigiCert survey reveals that 61.4% of Australian firms see quantum computing as a security risk, yet only 8.5% use quantum-safe encryption methods.
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Proofpoint unveils AI-powered governance tools for compliance
Yesterday
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data protection
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hyperscale
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risk & compliance
Proofpoint launches AI-powered communications governance solution on AWS, enhancing compliance and archiving for financial firms amid complex regulations.
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CyberArk named leader in secrets management by KuppingerCole
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hybrid cloud
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pam
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cloud security
CyberArk named Overall Leader in KuppingerCole's 2025 Enterprise Secrets Management report for its AI-powered identity security platform.
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Why is ransomware still a thing in 2025?
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malware
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firewalls
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vpns
Ransomware persists in 2025 as attackers exploit easy targets, with cybercrime losses hitting USD $16.6 billion despite soaring cybersecurity investments.
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Gartner outlines six key trends shaping global cloud adoption
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ai
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cleantech
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sustainability
Gartner forecasts that by 2029, AI will consume 50% of cloud resources and digital sovereignty and sustainability will reshape global cloud strategies.
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Conifers.ai unveils agentic AI platform to boost MSSP efficiency
2 days ago
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soc
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cybersecurity
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agentic ai
Conifers.ai launches CognitiveSOC, an AI platform cutting MSSP investigation times by up to 87%, easing security pressures and boosting client growth.
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SugarCRM integrates sales-i to boost sales efficiency & insights
2 days ago
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crm
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sugarcrm
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sales
SugarCRM integrates sales-i with Sugar Sell to help sales teams uncover revenue opportunities and enhance performance amid economic challenges.
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Sinch partners with OneReach.ai to boost global AI comms
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crm
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uc
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digital transformation
Sinch partners with OneReach.ai to launch AI-powered agentic experiences, enhancing global customer communication across messaging, voice, and email channels.
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FC Bayern partners with Celonis to boost operations with AI
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hcm
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ai
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recruitment
Celonis becomes exclusive Process Intelligence partner of FC Bayern Munich, aiming to enhance operational efficiency across key club departments.
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BlueVoyant launches tailored Microsoft Security optimisation service
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
BlueVoyant launches Continuous Optimisation for Microsoft Security (COMS) to boost enterprise cyber defence and cut costs with tailored threat detection and expertise.
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Optimizely unveils enhanced Opal AI to boost marketing workflows
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martech
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rpa
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cdp
Optimizely upgrades its AI tool Opal with new features and workflows to boost marketing efficiency within the Optimizely One suite, enhancing task automation.
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Nutanix & Pure Storage team up for flexible virtual workloads
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storage
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virtualisation
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dr
Nutanix and Pure Storage partner to launch a scalable infrastructure solution integrating cloud and storage tech, targeting mission-critical virtual workloads in 2025.
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RingCentral unveils flexible pay-per-organiser model for events
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uc
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
RingCentral wins Frost & Sullivan's 2025 Global Customer Value Leadership Award and rolls out pay-per-organiser pricing for its Events platform.
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Remote worker monitoring apps raise privacy & cyber risks
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data privacy
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human rights
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mental health
University of Waterloo research warns that employee monitoring apps may harm privacy and productivity, as 70% of large firms plan to use such software this year.
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Neo4j launches serverless graph analytics platform for all users
Last week
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saas
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data analytics
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data science
Neo4j launches Aura Graph Analytics, a serverless, no-ETL graph analytics solution that boosts AI insights by up to 80%, available on a pay-as-you-use basis.
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Kubernetes becomes enterprise core as multi-cloud use grows
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virtualisation
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devops
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hybrid cloud
A SUSE survey at KubeCon London shows nearly 40% of firms run all production workloads on Kubernetes, marking its rise as an enterprise staple.
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Five trends shaping enterprise tech: AI, connectivity, cars
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uc
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digital transformation
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edge computing
IoT Analytics identifies five key technology trends transforming enterprise tech, from edge AI advances to evolving satellite connectivity and automotive computing.
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SAS Viya expands AI tools with new offerings & cloud services
Last week
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data analytics
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digital twins
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data privacy
SAS unveils new AI tools on its Viya platform, including synthetic data maker and AI-powered assistant, aiming to boost speed, productivity and trust.
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SAS unveils industry AI models as part of USD $1 billion push
Last week
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ai
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agentic ai
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sas
SAS unveils AI models tailored to slash inefficiencies across sectors, backed by a USD $1 billion investment and ethical guidelines.
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Sinch & OneReach.ai partner to boost AI in communications
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uc
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cx
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martech
Sinch partners with OneReach.ai to integrate AI-driven communication tools, enhancing global customer engagement across multiple channels with advanced automation.