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Yubico & Solvatten boost digital security & clean water
Multi-factor authentication

Yubico & Solvatten boost digital security & clean water

Yubico's Secure It Forward programme teams up with Solvatten to deliver clean water and strengthen digital security in developing countries, aiding over 800,000 lives.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Apr 2025
Eighteen Australians awarded 2025 John Monash Scholarships
Artificial Intelligence

Eighteen Australians awarded 2025 John Monash Scholarships

Eighteen Australians have been awarded the prestigious John Monash Scholarships for 2025, recognising leaders in fields like aerospace and cancer research.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Oct 2024
Exclusive: DataKrypto's CEO champions data privacy as a human right
Data Protection

Exclusive: DataKrypto's CEO champions data privacy as a human right

Ravi Srivatsav, CEO of DataKrypto, asserts that data privacy is a human right, as the firm pioneers transformative encryption technologies.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Wed, 9th Oct 2024
Vertiv unveils 2023 report with new environmental initiatives
Supply Chain

Vertiv unveils 2023 report with new environmental initiatives

Vertiv's 2023 Responsible Business Report outlines progress on sustainability and unveils the One Vertiv, One World plan to enhance environmental and community impacts.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 7th Jun 2024

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NCP recommends Genetec elaborate human rights policy after NGO's Iran market claims
Security Operations Centres

NCP recommends Genetec elaborate human rights policy after NGO's Iran market claims

Canadian NCP urges Genetec to publish a clear human rights policy after two NGos raised concerns over alleged use of its products in Iran.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Jul 2025
AI for good: Balancing ethics and efficiency in the age of intelligent automation
Data Analytics

AI for good: Balancing ethics and efficiency in the age of intelligent automation

Businesses must balance ethics and efficiency as AI transforms industries, with a growing push for transparent, secure, and inclusive AI tools.

By William Zhang • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Jun 2025
Remote worker monitoring apps raise privacy & cyber risks
Data Privacy

Remote worker monitoring apps raise privacy & cyber risks

University of Waterloo research warns that employee monitoring apps may harm privacy and productivity, as 70% of large firms plan to use such software this year.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 8th May 2025
Australia pauses AI regulation plans amid safety concerns
Data Protection

Australia pauses AI regulation plans amid safety concerns

The Australian Government's suspension of mandatory AI regulations raises alarms for Electronic Frontiers Australia, which warns of risks to safety and rights.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Mon, 31st Mar 2025
Coto appoints Anurag as Co-founder for global expansion
Clean technologies

Coto appoints Anurag as Co-founder for global expansion

Coto has appointed Shefali Anurag as co-founder, expanding her role from Vice President of Marketing to enhance the platform's global wellness offerings.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Mar 2025
Data protection importance grows with AI & digital twins
Data Protection

Data protection importance grows with AI & digital twins

The rise of AI and digital twins heightens the relevance of Data Protection Day, urges Jon Fielding of Apricorn, as personal data faces growing threats.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 21st Jan 2025
Maincubes' Frankfurt data centre aligns with EU Taxonomy
Hyperscale

Maincubes' Frankfurt data centre aligns with EU Taxonomy

Maincubes has announced its FRA02 data centre in Frankfurt now complies with the EU Taxonomy standard, marking a significant leap in sustainability efforts.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 14th Jan 2025
YCK Laneways adopts SafeSpace platform for 16 venues
Law

YCK Laneways adopts SafeSpace platform for 16 venues

YCK Laneways has launched the SafeSpace@elevate platform across 16 Sydney venues to enhance safety and support in hospitality workplaces.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Dec 2024
Concerns raised over accuracy of UK digital identity data
Data Protection

Concerns raised over accuracy of UK digital identity data

Human-rights charity Sex Matters warns that inaccuracies in UK government records about sex could jeopardise the Data Use and Access Bill's integrity.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Nov 2024
Diligent unveils AI-driven due diligence reports for firms
Software-as-a-Service

Diligent unveils AI-driven due diligence reports for firms

Diligent has launched AI-powered due diligence reports to enhance supplier risk management amid increasing regulatory demands and complex supply chains.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Wed, 13th Nov 2024
Sharp Electronics GmbH earns EcoVadis Gold for sustainability
Health Technologies

Sharp Electronics GmbH earns EcoVadis Gold for sustainability

Sharp Electronics has secured the EcoVadis Gold Rating for sustainability, placing it in the top 5% globally for its commitment to ethical practices.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 13th Nov 2024
Leading human rights and discrimination lawyer launches platform to tackle workplace misconduct
Human rights

Leading human rights and discrimination lawyer launches platform to tackle workplace misconduct

Prabha Nandagopal has launched SafeSpace@elevate, its first trauma-informed platform to confidentially report workplace misconduct, tackling harmful behaviour.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Tue, 22nd Oct 2024
HPE reports progress towards net-zero target by 2040
Supply Chain

HPE reports progress towards net-zero target by 2040

Hewlett Packard Enterprise's 2023 Living Progress Report underscores its net-zero 2040 ambition, with strides in sustainability and ethics.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 27th Jun 2024