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Deskpro brings cloud & VPC help desks to AWS shopfront

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Deskpro launches cloud and VPC help desk on AWS Marketplace, giving organisations flexible hosting, AI options and streamlined procurement.
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iManage enhances Insight+ to close the AI governance gap

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iManage upgrades Insight+ to plug the AI governance gap, adding richer metadata, data warehouse links and multi-region, compliant search.
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RecordPoint unveils MCP Server to govern enterprise AI

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RecordPoint launches an MCP Server to give AI agents standard, auditable access to governed enterprise data without bespoke connectors.
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Upwind ramps up APJ cloud security push from India

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Upwind boosts India hub and APJ cloud footprint as runtime security demand surges amid rising breaches and tighter regional regulations.
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AI drives container growth as shadow use raises risks

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AI is turbocharging container adoption in Australia, but shadow AI, data sovereignty fears and siloed teams are amplifying security risks.
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Broadcom previews AI-native VMware Telco Cloud 9 for MNOs

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Broadcom has previewed AI-native VMware Telco Cloud Platform 9, targeting MNOs with cost savings, GPU sharing and sovereign cloud controls.
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Broadcom unveils VMware Telco Cloud to cut costs, power

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Broadcom launches VMware Telco Cloud Platform 9, promising operators up to 40% TCO savings and 30% lower power use in data centres.
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Commvault urges identity-first cyber resilience in AI age

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Commvault tells SHIFT Melbourne that identity integrity and proven recovery must underpin cyber resilience as AI reshapes enterprise risk.
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VAST & TwelveLabs bring AI video search on-premises

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VAST and TwelveLabs partner to bring customer‑managed AI video search on‑premises for governed, large‑scale, hybrid video archives.
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Smart Communications gains CSA STAR Level 2 in Singapore

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Smart Communications secures CSA STAR Level 2 in Singapore for its AWS-hosted SmartCOMM and SmartIQ, boosting cloud security assurance.
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International Women's Day: Why data sovereignty demands stronger leadership

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As cloud use surges, New Zealand leaders face rising data sovereignty risks demanding clearer oversight, accountability and diverse leadership.
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Survey reveals data sovereignty gap despite high spend

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Firms spend millions on data sovereignty and rate awareness high, yet Kiteworks survey finds persistent breaches and cross-border exposure.
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Genetec unveils Cloudlink 2210 for hybrid security

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Genetec has unveiled Cloudlink 2210, a hybrid appliance that centralises cloud-managed security while preserving local storage at scale.
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Targa Telematics shifts core systems to Equinix hubs

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Targa Telematics moves core systems to Equinix data centres in Milan and Frankfurt to bolster data sovereignty, resilience and growth.
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Hexaware, AWS deepen AI-driven enterprise dev push

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Hexaware deepens its AWS tie-up, pairing RapidX with Kiro to speed AI-driven enterprise software delivery while tightening governance.
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GitLab expands MSP partner push for agentic AI control

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GitLab expands its MSP partner programme to deliver agentic AI-powered DevSecOps as a managed service with strict data sovereignty controls.
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Concentric AI, Sektor sign ANZ data security tie-up

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Concentric AI taps Sektor as ANZ distributor in new data security pact, targeting rising demand for AI governance and protection tools.
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AI emerges as the leading global data security threat

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AI has overtaken all other threats as the top global data security risk, with firms warning its rapid spread magnifies existing vulnerabilities.
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No compromise: Designing AI operations for sovereignty and reliability

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IT leaders are racing to redesign AI operations so sovereignty, data residency and reliability can coexist under tightening global rules.
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Nintex updates K2 on-prem platform for secure workflows

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Nintex refreshes its K2 on-prem platform with new custom UI controls, accessibility upgrades and deeper diagnostics for secure workflows.