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BlackFog says only one in nine ransomware attacks go public
Malware

BlackFog says only one in nine ransomware attacks go public

BlackFog finds ransomware groups kept 2,160 attacks under wraps in the first quarter as healthcare and government remained prime targets.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Yesterday
Deel launches Akai to automate back-office workflows
Digital Transformation

Deel launches Akai to automate back-office workflows

Deel expands Akai automation platform to help operations teams cut manual back-office work across finance, tax, payroll and compliance.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Yesterday
Teradata launches autonomous knowledge platform for AI
Hybrid Cloud

Teradata launches autonomous knowledge platform for AI

Teradata rolls out autonomous knowledge platform to help enterprises run governed AI across cloud, on-premises and hybrid systems.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Yesterday
Direct Ferries launches ferry search inside ChatGPT
Digital Assistants

Direct Ferries launches ferry search inside ChatGPT

Direct Ferries has launched a ChatGPT search service for ferry trips, giving users access to live prices across more than 4,000 routes.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Yesterday
The Death of the Firewall
Malware

The Death of the Firewall

Why the firewall still matters as cloud, Zero Trust and AI reshape security, with a USD $6 billion market and no sign of disappearing.

By Chandrodaya Prasad • 11 min read • Yesterday
Vultr, SUSE & Supermicro team up for AI edge cloud
DevOps

Vultr, SUSE & Supermicro team up for AI edge cloud

Vultr, SUSE and Supermicro unveil cloud-to-edge AI setup to help enterprises run workloads nearer data sources and cut latency.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Yesterday
Object First launches Fleet Manager for backup estates
Data Protection

Object First launches Fleet Manager for backup estates

Object First launches cloud-based Fleet Manager to help enterprises and service providers oversee distributed backup estates and spot ransomware risks.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Yesterday
UK consumers urged to secure passwords & digital assets
Storage

UK consumers urged to secure passwords & digital assets

UK households urged to tighten password habits and plan for digital inheritance as cyber threats rise and online assets grow.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Yesterday
McClure deploys PeerGFS to steady multi-office file access
Storage

McClure deploys PeerGFS to steady multi-office file access

McClure uses Peer Software's PeerGFS to fix unstable file sharing across 15 US offices, giving engineers quicker access to large design files.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Yesterday
Everywhen warns AI use is straining energy & water
Digital Transformation

Everywhen warns AI use is straining energy & water

Everywhen warns AI's soaring use is driving up energy and water demand, as Neil D'Mello urges businesses to curb wasteful prompts.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Yesterday
Infoblox completes Axur buy to boost digital risk protection
Firewalls

Infoblox completes Axur buy to boost digital risk protection

Infoblox widens its cyber security reach with Axur deal, adding AI-powered takedown tools to hunt phishing, impersonation and dark web threats.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Yesterday
Anthropic hands Petri AI test tool to Meridian Labs
AI Security

Anthropic hands Petri AI test tool to Meridian Labs

Anthropic moves Petri AI alignment tests to Meridian Labs, adding Dish in version 3.0 to make model evaluations more realistic and independent.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Yesterday
Cognizant launches Secure AI Services for enterprises
Data Protection

Cognizant launches Secure AI Services for enterprises

Cognizant rolls out Secure AI Services for enterprises, targeting AI security, governance and compliance for agentic systems in regulated sectors.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Yesterday
Gigs makes APAC splash with promising ShopBack partnership
Fintech

Gigs makes APAC splash with promising ShopBack partnership

Gigs deepens its Asia-Pacific push by partnering with ShopBack to broaden embedded mobile services for customers across the region.

By David Shilovsky • 4 min read • Yesterday
8x8 adds AI tools & live analytics to Platform for CX
Unified Communications

8x8 adds AI tools & live analytics to Platform for CX

8x8 upgrades Platform for CX with AI Studio, live queue dashboards and silent mobile authentication to cut integration delays and login friction.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Yesterday
Acceldata & ServiceNow tie data quality to AI workflows
Hybrid Cloud

Acceldata & ServiceNow tie data quality to AI workflows

Acceldata and ServiceNow link data quality scores to AI workflows, aiming to help enterprises spot unreliable data and speed issue resolution.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Yesterday
Red Hat adds post-quantum security to Linux platform
Hybrid Cloud

Red Hat adds post-quantum security to Linux platform

Red Hat to roll out Linux updates with post-quantum cryptography, AI automation and sealed images for hybrid cloud systems.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Yesterday
TeamViewer utilising AI to cut costly digital friction
Wearables

TeamViewer utilising AI to cut costly digital friction

TeamViewer says AI tools are easing workplace tech frustration, while smart glasses are helping aged care and Mercedes AMG Petronas.

By David Shilovsky • 5 min read • Yesterday
AI shopping boom puts checkout under pressure
Digital Transformation

AI shopping boom puts checkout under pressure

Agentic commerce is pushing payments into the spotlight as AI shortens shopping journeys and makes checkout friction more costly.

By Risa Huang • 5 min read • Yesterday