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Firms warned on ransomware amid backup & AI sprawl

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Experts warn firms must improve visibility and backup resilience as automated ransomware campaigns and hidden SaaS and AI assets widen exposure.
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Cloud identity compromise now drives most cyber attacks

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Cloud identity compromise now drives over 80% of cyber incidents, as attackers increasingly abuse trusted accounts and workplace tools.
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Balancing tech, humanity & leadership in insurance

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From actuarial roots to claims leadership, one insurance executive calls for tech that serves empathy and urges women to build bold networks.
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Building in public: Why women entrepreneurs need visibility as much as capital

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Women founders are closing the start-up gap, but with VC still lagging, visibility and public storytelling are now vital growth capital.
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Give to Gain: The quiet power of example for women in STEM

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On International Women's Day, women in STEM show how quiet, visible consistency can reshape workplaces and expand what others believe is possible.
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Ransomware victims refuse to pay as data extortion soars

Wed, 18th Feb 2026
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Most ransomware-hit firms now refuse to pay, as Arctic Wolf reports an 11-fold surge in data-only extortion and booming remote access abuse.
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Data-only extortion surges as remote access abused

Wed, 18th Feb 2026
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Data-only extortion soars 11-fold as attackers 'log in instead of break in', abusing remote access tools for faster, stealthier raids.
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AI, hybrid cloud spur security shift to consolidation

Fri, 6th Feb 2026
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AI, hybrid cloud and SASE are driving a shift from security sprawl to consolidation, with unified policy control now the top priority.
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Rebecca Dawson hailed in UK list of inspiring women

Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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Plus-size outdoor champion Rebecca Dawson named among UK's 100 most inspiring female entrepreneurs in Small Business Britain list.
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Sanger Institute adopts Sapio LIMS to unify genomics labs

Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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Wellcome Sanger Institute picks Sapio LIMS as core platform in multi-year drive to unify genomics labs and boost sample, data visibility.
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The tech shifts that will reshape logistics in 2026

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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In 2026, logistics will pivot towards proven robotics, practical AI, cloud resilience, and enhanced visibility to tackle rising complexity and costs.
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Storyblok & OtterlyAI partner to boost AI search visibility

Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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Storyblok partners with OtterlyAI to help brands enhance visibility on AI-driven search engines amid shifting consumer search habits.
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Amplitude launches AI Visibility to boost brands in AI search

Thu, 30th Oct 2025
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Amplitude unveils AI Visibility, enabling marketers to track and boost their brand presence in AI-driven searches on platforms like ChatGPT and Claude.
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NoSpamProxy launches 25Reports to simplify DMARC monitoring

Thu, 16th Oct 2025
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NoSpamProxy launches 25Reports, a tool to simplify DMARC monitoring, offering clear insights and alerts to protect organisations from email fraud and spoofing.
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Hitachi Vantara & Red Hat partner to ease hybrid cloud shift

Thu, 16th Oct 2025
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Hitachi Vantara and Red Hat launch a joint solution to simplify virtualisation migration and boost hybrid cloud adoption while cutting costs and vendor lock-in.
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Global volatility exposes intercompany risks in Asia Pacific

Thu, 25th Sep 2025
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Global volatility is revealing key risks in Asia Pacific firms' finance operations, with fragmented intercompany processes causing cash and compliance issues.
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AppOmni & Cribl boost SaaS security & data control against new threats

Wed, 24th Sep 2025
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AppOmni and Cribl join forces to enhance SaaS security, offering improved visibility and data control to counter evolving cyber threats like UNC6395 attacks.
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Jamf's partner programme drives over 50% surge in channel deals

Fri, 19th Sep 2025
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Jamf's Global Partner Program has driven a 50% rise in partner-led deal registrations and doubled partner participation in just one year.
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Siemens unveils tools for advanced 2.5D & 3D IC design

Thu, 26th Jun 2025
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Siemens launches Innovator3D IC suite and Calibre 3DStress to aid designers tackling complex 2.5D and 3D IC architectures with early stress analysis.
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R Systems & Mavvrik partner to boost AI cost transparency

Wed, 4th Jun 2025
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R Systems and Mavvrik partner to enhance AI infrastructure cost transparency, offering real-time financial visibility and proactive budget controls for enterprises.