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OutSystems Developer Cloud earns SOC 2 attestation for security
Fri, 28th Jun 2024
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martech
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low-code
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data privacy
OutSystems secures SOC 2 attestation for its Developer Cloud, ensuring heightened security for mission-critical applications across highly regulated industries.
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McGrathNicol expands partnership with three new appointments
Fri, 28th Jun 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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risk & compliance
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data privacy
McGrathNicol has promoted Melissa Smith, Alex Morkos, and Mark Wroniak to its partnership, expanding to 55 partners. 11 directors were also promoted.
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SentinelLabs report exposes ransomware strategy of APT groups
Thu, 27th Jun 2024
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
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disruption
SentinelLabs' latest report exposes how cyberespionage groups, including the Chinese APT group ChamelGang, are strategically using ransomware for disruption and misattribution.
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Apricorn earns ISO 9001:2015 certification for quality management
Thu, 27th Jun 2024
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encryption
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r&d
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government
Apricorn has attained ISO 9001:2015 certification from IAPMO SCB, reinforcing its commitment to quality management and operational excellence in hardware-encrypted USB data storage.
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BlackBerry cyber report reveals 3.1 million attacks in Q1 2024
Wed, 26th Jun 2024
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smartphones
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malware
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ransomware
BlackBerry's latest report reveals alarming rise in malware, with 3.1 million cyberattacks thwarted from Jan to Mar 2024—critical infrastructure, especially finance, severely hit.
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BlackBerry thwarts 3.1 million cyberattacks in early 2024 report
Wed, 26th Jun 2024
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smartphones
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malware
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ransomware
BlackBerry's Q1 2024 report reveals unprecedented cyber threats, detecting 3.1 million attacks and a 40% rise in new malware, spotlighting surging global cybersecurity tensions.
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Australian firms CSO Group & xAmplify to merge in 2024
Tue, 25th Jun 2024
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supply chain systems
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risk & compliance
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ai
Australia’s CSO Group and xAmplify are set to merge, forming the nation's largest integrator of AI, cyber security, and business automation services, with a combined turnover of AUD $100 million.
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UK energy consumers call for more incentives for renewables
Tue, 25th Jun 2024
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power / energy
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energy consumption
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renewable energy
A new study by Solar Together reveals that 90% of UK energy consumers are urging the Government to provide more incentives for renewable energy.
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Affinda raises USD $10 million to expand AI team & global reach
Tue, 25th Jun 2024
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ai
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insurance
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productivity
Affinda Group secures USD $10 million in latest funding round, raising total to USD $22.9 million over 18 months, and now valued at USD $120 million.
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Arctic Wolf honours top partners at Sydney's Partner Jam event
Wed, 19th Jun 2024
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edutech
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nz
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government
Arctic Wolf celebrated its A/NZ 2024 Partner of the Year Awards at Sydney’s Partner Jam, highlighting a 156% rise in regional partners since 2022.
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Everfox to acquire Garrison Technology, enhancing cybersecurity
Tue, 18th Jun 2024
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cybersecurity
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government
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m&a
Everfox agrees to acquire London’s Garrison Technology, aiming to enhance its cybersecurity solutions with Garrison’s hardware-enforced security capabilities.
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Singapore to unify SMS Sender ID for government messages
Tue, 18th Jun 2024
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email security
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sms
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scams
Singapore will introduce a unified SMS Sender ID, gov.sg, for all government messages by 1 July 2024, to enhance communication security and public trust.
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Gallagher Security wins Manufacturer of the Year award again
Fri, 14th Jun 2024
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edutech
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soc
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security industry
Gallagher Security has clinched the 2024 Manufacturer of the Year award at the Fire and Security Matters Awards, marking their second successive win.
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Report reveals UK voters' fears over AI & deepfakes in election
Fri, 14th Jun 2024
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ai
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censuswide
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social media
As the UK election nears, 60% of Britons fear AI and deepfakes could undermine democracy, according to Jumio. Their trust in online political content is dwindling.
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Kiwis turn to crypto over home ownership for financial freedom
Mon, 10th Jun 2024
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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nz
New research by Protocol Theory and Easy Crypto shows growing interest among New Zealanders in cryptocurrencies as an alternative to traditional home ownership, with nearly half considering investing.
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OneAdvanced integrates Australian software to boost growth
Thu, 6th Jun 2024
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software
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digitalisation
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government
OneAdvanced has successfully integrated three Australian software firms, launching six portfolios to drive growth and enhance customer value across ANZ.
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Australian customer experience quality stagnates or declines
Thu, 6th Jun 2024
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martech
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cx
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ai
Forrester's report reveals that customer experience quality in Australia has stagnated or declined since 2020, with banks and government sectors hit hardest.
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HID integrates U.ARE.U camera system with Amazon Rekognition
Wed, 5th Jun 2024
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hyperscale
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biometrics
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public cloud
HID integrates its U.ARE.U Camera Identification System with Amazon Rekognition, enhancing facial analysis and verification for self-service and POS environments.
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Digital trust underfunded despite its growing importance
Wed, 5th Jun 2024
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digital transformation
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it training
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cx
A new ISACA report reveals organisations worldwide recognise the rising importance of digital trust but substantially underfund initiatives.
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Budget 2024 focusing on cost-of-living & services
Sun, 2nd Jun 2024
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edutech
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schools
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government
New Zealand's Budget 2024 tackles cost-of-living pressures with substantial investments in healthcare, education, and law and order, funded by public sector savings.