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Qualys wins FedRAMP High for TotalCloud cloud security
Data Protection

Qualys wins FedRAMP High for TotalCloud cloud security

FedRAMP High approval lets federal agencies and suppliers use TotalCloud to secure sensitive cloud workloads with stricter controls.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • This month
iManage launches MCP Server to link content with AI
Software-as-a-Service

iManage launches MCP Server to link content with AI

The new server could cut integration work for firms using several AI tools, while keeping sensitive documents governed inside iManage.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • This month
Foxit launches document management system in PDF tools
Software-as-a-Service

Foxit launches document management system in PDF tools

Businesses could cut retrieval times and compliance risks as Foxit adds cloud-based document storage, search and governance to its PDF tools.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • This month
Cohesity expands HPE alliance on cyber resilience deals
Virtualisation

Cohesity expands HPE alliance on cyber resilience deals

Customers will get broader cyber recovery options as the pair add resale agreements and tighter integration across hybrid cloud tools.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • This month
Foxit launches document management system in PDF tools
Document Management

Foxit launches document management system in PDF tools

Businesses can cut document retrieval times and admin overhead as Foxit folds storage, search and governance into its PDF tools.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • This month
OWC to showcase Thunderbolt 5 storage at Computex
Data centers

OWC to showcase Thunderbolt 5 storage at Computex

Professionals at Computex will see Thunderbolt 5 storage, docks and software from OWC as it targets demanding Mac and PC workflows.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • This month
Finance firms face rising audit pressure over databases
Data Protection

Finance firms face rising audit pressure over databases

Audit demands are exposing gaps in governance as finance firms juggle hybrid databases, multiple platforms and growing AI use.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • This month
Versa study finds gap in network-security convergence
Manufacturing

Versa study finds gap in network-security convergence

Shared ownership of security and networking is still rare at large US firms, leaving many exposed to breaches, delays and higher costs.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • This month
Sinch survey finds 74% of firms rolled back AI agents
Digital Transformation

Sinch survey finds 74% of firms rolled back AI agents

Governance and safety costs are now overtaking development as many firms struggle to keep live customer-facing AI agents reliable and compliant.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • This month

Stories from Other Regions

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Snowflake wins IRAP approval in Google Cloud Melbourne
Hybrid Cloud

Snowflake wins IRAP approval in Google Cloud Melbourne

Australian government agencies can now use Snowflake on Google Cloud in Melbourne for PROTECTED workloads, broadening cloud choice and assurance.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • This month
RL Jones partners with Amberd.ai on tariff refunds
Software-as-a-Service

RL Jones partners with Amberd.ai on tariff refunds

The rollout aims to cut missed claims and speed filing as customs brokers juggle tariff data, deadlines and border delays across the US-Mexico corridor.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • This month
Permiso launches AI agent security tools with Autodesk
Data Protection

Permiso launches AI agent security tools with Autodesk

Autodesk is among early users as the new controls aim to give security teams runtime visibility into unapproved AI agents and their actions.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • This month
QuSecure named finalist for MIT Sloan CIO showcase
Digital Transformation

QuSecure named finalist for MIT Sloan CIO showcase

Enterprise buyers will see QuSecure's post-quantum platform at MIT Sloan, as concern grows over encryption resilience ahead of quantum threats.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • This month
Ransomware drives 58% of Singapore cyber incidents
Distributed Denial of Service

Ransomware drives 58% of Singapore cyber incidents

More than 130 major incidents in 2025 show Singapore facing rising disruption, with public services and retailers hit hardest.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • This month
Australia tightens data centre scrutiny amid AI boom
Data Protection

Australia tightens data centre scrutiny amid AI boom

Australia tightens data centre approvals as governments weigh AI power, water and jobs against AUD $51.9 billion of NSW pipeline projects.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • This month
Beyond the dashboard: Why retrofitting AI onto legacy BI is a dead end
Data Protection

Beyond the dashboard: Why retrofitting AI onto legacy BI is a dead end

Businesses risk buying polished dashboards that still cannot reason across documents, rules and warehouse data when AI is bolted on.

By Mazda Marvasti Ph.D. • 5 min read • This month
UK firms race ahead on AI, but controls lag behind
Data Protection

UK firms race ahead on AI, but controls lag behind

Most large UK companies lack full visibility of staff AI use, with executives fearing breaches and struggling to rein in autonomous agents.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • This month