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AI enhances SOCs but human expertise vital against threats
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ransomware
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
N-able’s 2025 report reveals that AI-driven automation now manages 70% of cyber incident responses, yet human expertise remains vital against rising sophisticated threats.
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StorONE and Phison expand partnership, launch AI storage platform
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storage
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data privacy
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StorONE and Phison expand partnership to launch AI-native on-prem storage platform with natural language management, arriving Q2 for enterprise AI training.
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Professional firms face long M&A integrations due to old systems
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cybersecurity
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m&a
A study reveals 86% of Professional Services firms find mergers slow due to outdated finance systems, urging tech upgrades for smoother integration and growth.
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Organisations increasingly refuse ransom demands, says DBIR report
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malware
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dr
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ransomware
The Verizon DBIR reveals ransomware remains prevalent in 44% of breaches, yet 64% of firms now refuse to pay ransoms amid evolving cyberthreat tactics.
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Amplifier Security secures USD $5.6 million for AI platform
Yesterday
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firewalls
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endpoint protection
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siem
Amplifier Security raises USD $5.6 million seed round to launch AI-driven tools automating user engagement and plugging real-time security gaps.
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Ericsson debuts clientless ZTNA for third-party access
Yesterday
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firewalls
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sd-wan
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network security
Ericsson expands NetCloud SASE with clientless Zero Trust Network Access, enhancing secure BYOD and third-party user connections without VPNs or clients.
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Why the model context protocol is not just an IT project
2 days ago
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ai
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business value
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information technology
The Model Context Protocol is transforming AI use beyond IT, empowering employees to customise tools for unique business challenges, reshaping workplace technology.
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Redefining workforce management: Empowering the frontline in a post-pandemic era
2 days ago
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digital transformation
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future of business
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business success
Post-pandemic, frontline workers demand more than pay: engagement and flexibility drive modern workforce management, empowering Australia's essential sectors.
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Zenity secures ChatGPT Enterprise use with expanded AI oversight
2 days ago
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ai security
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ai
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cybersecurity
Zenity expands its AI security platform with ChatGPT Enterprise integration, enhancing oversight and governance of AI agents for Fortune 500 firms.
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Law firms advised to strengthen tech basics before embracing AI
2 days ago
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genai
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ai
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cloud services
Legal professionals worldwide prioritise robust document management systems over AI, aiming to boost efficiency before adopting advanced legal technology, finds iManage report.
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Most firms unprepared for GenAI surge despite competitiveness
2 days ago
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
A global study reveals 60% of multinational firms lack confidence in their data readiness to harness generative AI’s business value despite its potential.
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Datadog acquires Metaplane to boost AI-ready data monitoring
2 days ago
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saas
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siem
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digital transformation
Datadog has acquired Metaplane to enhance AI-ready data monitoring, expanding end-to-end data observability across the entire data lifecycle for organisations.
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OVHcloud launches all-in-one data platform for analytics & AI
2 days ago
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paas
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data analytics
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data science
OVHcloud launches its Data Platform, a cloud service enabling organisations to analyse data with AI while ensuring compliance, cost control, and data sovereignty.
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Hitachi Vantara report shows drive for lower data centre emissions
2 days ago
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storage
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
Hitachi Vantara's FY2024 Sustainability Report highlights strides in reducing emissions, boosting energy efficiency, and advancing eco-friendly tech in data centres.
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Cybercrime losses soar to USD $16.6 billion in 2024, outpacing US box office
2 days ago
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mfa
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phishing
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email security
Cybercrime surged to USD $16.6 billion in 2024, outpacing major US industries and spotlighting social engineering and older victims as prime targets.
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Phishing attacks thrive on human behaviour, not lack of skill
2 days ago
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data protection
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it training
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mfa
Phishing attacks remain a top cyber threat, costing USD $4.76 million per breach, as even savvy professionals fall prey to sophisticated social engineering.
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Azul launches JVM Inventory to accelerate Oracle Java migration
2 days ago
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software development
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oracle
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java
Azul launches JVM Inventory on its Intelligence Cloud to streamline Oracle Java migrations, easing compliance and cutting costs for enterprises.
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ERP success or ERP chaos: Why SMB manufacturers win or lose in implementation
2 days ago
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
SMB manufacturers in Australia and New Zealand face a high-stakes gamble with ERP systems: success drives growth, failure risks costly disruptions.
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Ferrovial boosts efficiency & safety with DXC AI Workbench
2 days ago
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uc
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
DXC Technology has launched its AI Workbench, aiding enterprises like Ferrovial to scale AI with secure, compliant, and customisable solutions across operations.
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AI use in enterprises soars but brings surge in cyber risks
2 days ago
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data protection
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digital transformation
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cloud security
Enterprise AI use has surged over 3,000%, with ChatGPT dominating but also being the most-blocked app due to security concerns, says Zscaler report.