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Sofiah Nichole Salivio
News Editor
Sofiah Nichole has balanced a dual passion for technical precision and the written word since 2017. Before diving into the world of Civil Engineering, she spent years navigating school press conferences and contributing to university publications, honing her skills as a versatile staff writer. Outside of her engineering labs, you can find her advocating for student voices and looking for the next great story to tell. She believes that whether you are building a bridge or a news report, the foundation must be rock solid.

Stories by Sofiah Nichole

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Siemens unveils virtualised substation protection platform

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Siemens launches Siprotec V, a virtual substation protection platform that replaces up to 60 devices, slashing costs, space and cabling.
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Sygnia uncovers global law firm recovery scam network

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phishing
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cybersecurity
Sygnia links 150+ domains to a global recovery-scam ring posing as law firms, using WhatsApp and cloned sites to repeatedly target victims.
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Acronis extends Manchester City data protection deal

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Acronis has renewed its partnership with Manchester City, extending its role safeguarding the club’s expanding digital and data operations.
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Flare sees rapid MSSP uptake of external threat intel

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security operations
Flare reports 114% annual growth among MSSPs as providers consolidate threat intelligence tools to boost services without extra analyst strain.
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Chainguard hits 500m container manifests with AI boost

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devops
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application security
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Chainguard tops 500m container manifests as AI-powered DriftlessAF ‘software factory’ scales secure open-source image production.
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AvePoint boosts AI agent governance & cloud backups

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storage
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data protection
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AvePoint extends its Confidence Platform to tighten agentic AI governance and broaden multi-cloud backup across major SaaS and IaaS tools.
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Tenable reveals ‘LookOut’ flaws that endanger Google Looker

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firewalls
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data analytics
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network security
Tenable warns ‘LookOut’ flaws in Google Looker could hand attackers server control, expose secrets and enable cross-tenant cloud access.
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Animoca & CryptoSlam unveil Animoca Minds AI agents

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data analytics
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Animoca partners with CryptoSlam’s Ethoswarm on Animoca Minds, a cloud platform for always-on AI agents aimed at non-technical users.
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Okta to secure PGA of America identity & AI rollout

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data protection
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digital transformation
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mfa
Okta expands PGA of America deal to unite staff and fan identity security, underpinning the golf body’s push into AI-driven digital services.
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Commonwealth Bank sets out responsible AI blueprint

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data protection
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digital transformation
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fintech
Commonwealth Bank unveils a responsible AI blueprint, detailing governance, safeguards and fraud controls as scrutiny of automation grows.
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BenQ debuts 4K wireless InstaShow VS25 for hybrids

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data protection
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digital signage
BenQ’s new InstaShow VS25 adds 4K wireless conferencing for hybrid meeting rooms, promising one-tap, driver-free sharing across devices.
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Digital gift cards reshape Lunar New Year in Australia

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digital transformation
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fintech
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payment technologies
Cost-of-living pressures are pushing Australians to swap traditional red envelopes for digital gift cards this Lunar New Year.
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Scalare cash flow turns positive as founder platform grows

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Scalare turns operating cash flow positive as cash receipts surge 231% to AUD $4.58 million after acquisitions and founder platform rollout.
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JB Hi-Fi launches consumer electronics retail media network

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JB Hi-Fi teams with Retail MediaWorks to launch Australia’s first consumer electronics-focused retail media network across its 207-store empire.
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Enatel opens new Christchurch hub to power exports

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cartech
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supply chain
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power / energy
Enatel opens a new multi-million-dollar Christchurch hub, uniting 200 staff to scale high-tech battery charger exports from New Zealand.
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Empathix unveils EMMY, a voice-led AI job search tool

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Empathix launches EMMY, a voice-led AI job search assistant for New Zealand and Australia that swaps job boards for conversational hiring.
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Utopai East buys Alquimista Media to anchor Korea push

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physical security
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m&a
Utopai East takes full control of Seoul’s Alquimista Media, securing a 15-title slate and launching its AI-driven push into Korea.
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Rosendin adopts co-presidents to drive sector growth

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partner programmes
Rosendin names two co-presidents and expands its senior leadership team to accelerate growth in specialised construction and energy markets.
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NFL study links players’ data exposure to safety risk

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data protection
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physical security
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breach prevention
Most NFL players’ personal data appears on people search sites, with Super Bowl teams facing above-average exposure and heightened safety risk.
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Agencies embrace AI to boost efficiency but fear ‘slop’

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digital transformation
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Agencies rush to adopt AI to boost efficiency and margins by 2026, yet many fear churning out low-quality ‘slop’ that could erode trust.