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MindLink & Everfox enable real-time classified chats

Defence and government teams will be able to share live operational updates across classified networks without switching terminals or relying on file transfers.

By Shadda Lie Catugal • 3 min read • Yesterday

Data sovereignty

Britons back tougher rules on tech supplier dependence

Most Britons want government contracts to favour resilient, switchable systems, as 69% call digital sovereignty a national security issue.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Today

Robotics

Roke names Jo Rayson as first Chief Operating Officer

The move is intended to strengthen Roke's systems and delivery as the defence and national security firm expands in Britain and overseas.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month

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Data centers

Britain's data centres are becoming strategic national assets. But are we doing enough to protect them?

A major outage at one strategic site could trigger £352 million in direct losses, underlining the need for tighter physical protection.

By Andy Fairbanks • 8 min read • 3 days ago

Security Operations Centres

Horizon3 appoints sales & marketing chiefs for APJ

The appointments back a regional push that includes more than 50 new hires and a Sydney point of presence for customers needing local data hosting.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week

Quantum Computing

The quantum revolution is quietly happening

Businesses could soon see gains from quantum computing, with Fujitsu saying utility-scale systems may arrive within five years and 5% route savings already found.

By Anthony Caruana • 5 min read • Last week

Risk & Compliance

Quantifind opens Sydney office to expand in Asia-Pacific

The move gives banks in Australia and across Asia-Pacific local support as Quantifind seeks growth after a USD $200 million investment round.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month

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Cloud Security

Dropzone AI wins FedRAMP High for federal cyber use

Federal agencies can now deploy Dropzone AI's SOC analyst after it cleared the tougher FedRAMP High standard for sensitive data handling.

By Shadda Lie Catugal • 3 min read • Yesterday

Semiconductors

Nvidia's Jensen Huang resignation a big moment for AI sector

The shock departure could rattle AI stocks and KiwiSaver funds, as Congress weighs tougher scrutiny of Nvidia's role in the sector.

By Corin Dann • 2 min read • Yesterday

AI Security

Built-in Protection: How Australia's Public Safety History Can Guide the AI Era

Victoria's seat-belt legacy offers a blueprint for curbing AI threats before they hit critical systems, experts say.

By Nicole Quinn • 5 min read • Yesterday

Phishing

Most Australian government bodies lack top email defence

Spoofed emails can still reach inboxes at 43% of core government bodies, leaving citizens and staff exposed to impersonation scams.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • 3 days ago

Artificial Intelligence

Australians oppose copyright changes for AI training

Polling suggests Australians overwhelmingly back keeping copyright protections, as 78 per cent oppose letting AI firms use creative works without permission.

By Regine Laguilles • 5 min read • Last week

Encryption

Canada privacy commissioner urges changes to Bill C-22

Senators are being told the lawful access bill still lacks key safeguards, as privacy concerns persist over subscriber data and public-information powers.

By Jake MacAndrew • 4 min read • Last week

Quantum Computing

Google launches Gemini for government services preview

Many agencies are still stuck in pilots, as Google's new government AI tools aim to tackle security, integration and classified search needs.

By Regine Laguilles • 4 min read • Last week

Surveillance

Iveda & Abitronix launch AI partnership across tri-state

The partnership is set to widen AI video analytics use in public safety and create a university training pipeline as demand for monitoring tools rises.

By Shadda Lie Catugal • 4 min read • Last month