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Nokia & KETS link up on quantum-safe telecoms demo
Firewalls

Nokia & KETS link up on quantum-safe telecoms demo

Nokia adds KETS Quantum Security's chip-based QKD hardware to its global flying kit, showcasing quantum-safe telecoms for operators and governments.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
UK Biobank data breach exposes half a million records
Data Protection

UK Biobank data breach exposes half a million records

Half a million UK Biobank records offered for sale online in China, raising fresh alarms over Britain's handling of genetic and health data.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Last week
GARR & Cubbit launch storage network for universities
Storage

GARR & Cubbit launch storage network for universities

GARR and Cubbit pilot Europe's first federated storage network for Italian universities, starting with 1 petabyte across data centres in Bologna, Rome and Bari.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month

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AI linked to 83% of security breaches, Gigamon says
Hybrid Cloud

AI linked to 83% of security breaches, Gigamon says

Gigamon says security teams are backing AI tools, yet many still face breaches as visibility gaps and cloud risk undermine defences.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 4 days ago
Rippling launches SOC 2 compliance tool for IT teams
Data Protection

Rippling launches SOC 2 compliance tool for IT teams

Rippling rolls out automated SOC 2 compliance tool that uses existing HR and IT data to cut audit prep and ongoing evidence gathering.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Ricoh launches A3 monochrome printers with cloud tools
Document Management

Ricoh launches A3 monochrome printers with cloud tools

Ricoh North America unveils new A3 black-and-white multifunction printers with cloud tools, stronger security and sustainability upgrades for office fleets.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week
Fortanix hires duo to boost ANZ data security push
Data Protection

Fortanix hires duo to boost ANZ data security push

Fortanix taps two senior hires as Australia and New Zealand businesses step up spending on AI, quantum-ready and consolidated data security.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
MacDrive 12 adds encrypted APFS support for Windows
Storage

MacDrive 12 adds encrypted APFS support for Windows

MacDrive 12 brings encrypted APFS read and write support to Windows, easing cross-platform file access for mixed Mac and PC teams.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Last month
Protegrity launches AI Team Edition for secure inferencing
Virtualisation

Protegrity launches AI Team Edition for secure inferencing

Protegrity rolls out AI Team Edition to shield business knowledge during inferencing, using semantic preserving encryption and policy automation.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month
Keeper boosts endpoint privilege governance for firms
Endpoint Protection

Keeper boosts endpoint privilege governance for firms

Keeper Security adds approval workflows and audit logging to Endpoint Privilege Manager as enterprises tighten control over temporary admin access.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Last month
Cyber security chiefs split on quantum threat urgency
Firewalls

Cyber security chiefs split on quantum threat urgency

Cyber security leaders are split over whether firms should rush into post-quantum cryptography now or keep attention on AI-driven malware.

By Shannon Williams • 6 min read • Last month
Catalogic adds web NDMP management & encryption controls
Storage

Catalogic adds web NDMP management & encryption controls

Catalogic updates DPX 4.15 with browser-based NDMP management, vCentre tag-driven VMware backups and stronger encryption controls.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Last month
Dynatrace to buy Bindplane in telemetry pipeline push
DevOps

Dynatrace to buy Bindplane in telemetry pipeline push

Dynatrace agrees to buy Bindplane to expand telemetry pipelines, aiming to cut ingest costs and give customers greater control over observability data.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month
Axis unveils unified security range across cameras, readers
Smart Cities

Axis unveils unified security range across cameras, readers

Axis launches new cameras, thermal devices and access readers as it pushes unified security systems across IT-linked deployments.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Last month
ExpressVPN launches private AI platform with secure enclaves
Data Protection

ExpressVPN launches private AI platform with secure enclaves

ExpressVPN expands beyond VPNs with encrypted AI chats, launching ExpressAI on confidential computing enclaves after an audit by cybersecurity firm Cure53.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month
Survey finds organisations struggle to secure unstructured data
Data Protection

Survey finds organisations struggle to secure unstructured data

Cloud Security Alliance survey finds 75% of organisations claim confidence in unstructured data security, but coverage and visibility remain patchy.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2026

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QuSecure appoints Tom Lounibos as strategic advisor
Digital Transformation

QuSecure appoints Tom Lounibos as strategic advisor

QuSecure names Silicon Valley veteran Tom Lounibos as strategic advisor amid rising demand for post-quantum cryptography and enterprise migration services.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month