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Infoblox to buy Kentik in network observability push
Hybrid Cloud

Infoblox to buy Kentik in network observability push

The deal could give enterprises a fuller view of hybrid networks as AI-driven operations and security tools demand cleaner traffic data.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • 2 days ago
Australia & New Zealand phishing risk drops after training
Ransomware

Australia & New Zealand phishing risk drops after training

After a year of security awareness training, only 5.3% of workers in Australia and New Zealand were likely to engage with phishing attempts.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • 2 days ago
Melbourne hospitals first in JAPAC to deploy FHIR dosing
Health Technologies

Melbourne hospitals first in JAPAC to deploy FHIR dosing

Manual dose entry has been cut at three Melbourne hospitals, which are the first Oracle Health client in JAPAC to fully deploy a FHIR app.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 3 days ago
V2 AI opens Singapore hub to expand across Asia-Pacific
Digital Transformation

V2 AI opens Singapore hub to expand across Asia-Pacific

The expansion positions the consultancy to tap rising demand from banks, utilities and government buyers seeking governed AI deployments across APAC.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • 3 days ago
Leap rebrands Ticketbooth as it expands across APAC
Software-as-a-Service

Leap rebrands Ticketbooth as it expands across APAC

Australian organisers could gain a single event system as Leap folds Ticketbooth into its APAC push, adding apps, analytics and marketing tools.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 3 days ago
CISA uses Anthropic AI to scan federal code for flaws
Application Security

CISA uses Anthropic AI to scan federal code for flaws

The pilot could help uncover long-ignored flaws in ageing federal systems, but it also raises questions over transparency and supply-chain risk.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 3 days ago
ESET warns of AI abuse & quishing surge in attacks
Malware

ESET warns of AI abuse & quishing surge in attacks

Malicious AI skills are helping criminals steal data and run malware, while QR-code phishing climbed 146% in the latest ESET report.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Fastly joins DIMPACT coalition to track digital emissions
Network Infrastructure

Fastly joins DIMPACT coalition to track digital emissions

The move could improve carbon accounting for streaming and publishing firms as emissions from content delivery become harder to ignore.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Climate resilience is becoming a core technology strategy
Agricultural Technology

Climate resilience is becoming a core technology strategy

Weather-related outages are pushing technology firms to treat resilience as vital as emissions cuts, with connectivity now a business continuity issue.

By Nicky Preston • 5 min read • 3 days ago
NVIDIA & Hugging Face add robotics tools to LeRobot
Robotics

NVIDIA & Hugging Face add robotics tools to LeRobot

Developers could cut robot training and data-collection costs as the pair link models, teleoperation and shared workflows in one open-source library.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Sovos launches global tax compliance intelligence platform
Software-as-a-Service

Sovos launches global tax compliance intelligence platform

Governments' real-time checks are forcing multinationals to reconcile tax data across systems before discrepancies trigger regulatory scrutiny.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • 3 days ago
XBOW wins AWS application security competency status
DevOps

XBOW wins AWS application security competency status

The AWS badge could help XBOW win more enterprise deals as buyers seek continuous testing that shows which vulnerabilities are exploitable.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • 3 days ago
FPT study finds firms struggle to scale AI beyond pilots
Manufacturing

FPT study finds firms struggle to scale AI beyond pilots

Only 26% of organisations call their AI operations advanced, as integration headaches and data silos keep many projects stuck in pilots.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 3 days ago
OnBoard says board AI policy key, but lags behind in adoption
Software-as-a-Service

OnBoard says board AI policy key, but lags behind in adoption

Most boards are using AI, but formal guidelines are still missing as adoption races ahead of governance, OnBoard's survey found.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • 3 days ago
LG reports record quarterly revenue as profit doubles
Data centers

LG reports record quarterly revenue as profit doubles

Higher-margin services and tariff refunds lifted operating profit above forecasts, as home appliances, TVs and air conditioners drove record sales.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • 3 days ago
John Margerison on the new class of employee: AI managers
Data Protection

John Margerison on the new class of employee: AI managers

Businesses should treat AI like a new hire, as weak oversight could expose sensitive data and leave staff needing fresh skills to stay relevant.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • 3 days ago
Navex launches Nira AI agent for compliance analytics
Software-as-a-Service

Navex launches Nira AI agent for compliance analytics

Compliance teams could spend less time on manual reporting as NAVEX adds an AI agent designed to surface risk signals inside workflows.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • 3 days ago
AS Watson appoints 31 tech partners for AI retail push
Data Analytics

AS Watson appoints 31 tech partners for AI retail push

Its 17,000-store group is broadening AI use from customer service to operations and analytics as it deepens ties with suppliers.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • 3 days ago
Robbyant open-sources robot model for multiple types
Manufacturing

Robbyant open-sources robot model for multiple types

The model could cut retraining costs for factories and warehouses by controlling different robot types with one system, Robbyant said.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 3 days ago