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Veeam launches SaaS backup for Microsoft Entra ID in Data Cloud
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Veeam Software launches a SaaS backup solution for Microsoft Entra ID, enhancing data protection amid 600m daily attacks on the identity platform.
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Veeam enables AI-powered business insights from backup data
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Veeam Software now allows customers to use backup data with AI tools via Anthropic's MCP, enabling natural language searches and AI-driven business insights.
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Rubrik expands executive team, appoints Kavitha Mariappan CTxO
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Rubrik appoints Kavitha Mariappan as Chief Transformation Officer to drive cyber resilience and client engagement amid rising digital threats.
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OPSWAT partners with Sektor Cyber to boost ANZ presence
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OPSWAT has named Sektor Cyber as its new distributor in Australia and New Zealand to boost cybersecurity solutions amid rising regulatory demands.
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Starburst appoints Jitender Aswani to lead engineering for AI push
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Starburst appoints Jitender Aswani as SVP of Engineering to lead global teams and enhance its AI-driven data platform development.
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Proofpoint unveils unified AI data security platform for enterprises
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Proofpoint has unveiled a unified data security platform combining DLP, DSPM and insider threat management to tackle growing data risks across cloud and AI services.
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Veeam unveils secure AI access to backups with Anthropic MCP
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Veeam unveils AI-ready features with Model Context Protocol support, enabling secure, context-aware access to backup data for smarter enterprise solutions.
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Most firms overestimate data resilience, risking USD $400 billion
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Veeam unveils the Data Resilience Maturity Model to help organisations assess and enhance data resilience amid rising IT downtime costs.
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Nine in ten IT leaders faced cyberattacks as threats intensify
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A new report reveals that 90% of IT leaders faced cyberattacks in 2024, with nearly one fifth enduring over 25 breaches amid growing cloud vulnerabilities.
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Responsibility declines as attacks continue: UK cybersecurity survey
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Only 27% of UK boards now have cybersecurity responsibility, down from 38% in 2021, amid rising phishing attacks threatening businesses nationwide.
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ONLYOFFICE DocSpace 3.1 update brings VDR roles & templates
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ONLYOFFICE launches DocSpace 3.1, enhancing Virtual Data Rooms with role-based forms, guest management, templates and AES-256 encryption for self-hosted users.
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AvePoint unveils security upgrades for Elements Platform to aid MSPs
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AvePoint updates its Elements Platform with enhanced security and management features to help MSPs scale operations and protect client data effectively.
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ANZ firms ramp up AI agent adoption to stay competitive in 2025
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Australian and New Zealand firms are rapidly expanding AI agent investments, with 91% deeming it vital for staying competitive, says Cloudera survey.
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Exclusive: Abhas Ricky on how Cloudera is powering the AI revolution
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Cloudera's CSO, Abhas Ricky, highlights AI's shift from labs to enterprise with hybrid AI solutions powering faster, secure, on-prem deployments and innovation.
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Kiteworks & Wasabi partner to lower cloud storage costs
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Kiteworks and Wasabi Technologies partner to deliver secure, cost-effective cloud storage and file transfer targeting regulated industries including healthcare and finance.
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Kiteworks reveals the top data breaches of 2024 report
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Kiteworks has revealed its report on the top data breaches of 2024, highlighting the increasing importance of data sensitivity in assessing breach severity.
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One in fourteen workers use China-based AI apps, study shows
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Employees use an average of 254 AI apps at work, with 7% trying China-based platforms, raising serious data security concerns, Harmonic Security finds.
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CData unveils cloud service after $350 million backing
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CData Software's new cloud-based service expands data connectivity for software firms, following $350m investment and Gartner Magic Quadrant recognition.
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UK banking sector most trusted despite low confidence
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The UK banking sector ranks as the most trusted for sharing personal data, yet just 51% of consumers show confidence, revealing significant generational divides.
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UK managers prioritise local data storage amid AI concerns
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A recent survey shows that 85% of UK managers prioritise local data storage due to rising concerns over AI security and privacy amidst widespread AI adoption.