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Temu triples brands in intellectual property monitoring
Supply Chain

Temu triples brands in intellectual property monitoring

More than 15,000 brands are now covered as the marketplace steps up pre-listing checks to curb counterfeit sales and cut complaint times.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 4 days ago
TrueRights launches European AI creator content code
Data Protection

TrueRights launches European AI creator content code

A voluntary framework may help brands and agencies avoid disputes over consent, attribution and commercial use as AI spreads through marketing.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • This month
Yealink opens Singapore global headquarters & centre
Unified Communications

Yealink opens Singapore global headquarters & centre

The expansion will bolster Yealink's Asia-Pacific support and cloud operations as multinationals redraw regional bases, with Singapore gaining more tech jobs.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Archer shifts qubit programme to wafer-scale manufacturing
Semiconductors

Archer shifts qubit programme to wafer-scale manufacturing

Initial full-wafer graphene runs have brought Archer closer to repeatable qubit production, with a working device still due by Q3 2026.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
DXC launches engineering unit to boost AI-led services
Manufacturing

DXC launches engineering unit to boost AI-led services

The move aims to speed up software-defined operations for banks, carmakers and manufacturers as AI takes a bigger role in engineering.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
California judge partially dismisses claims against Microsoft & OpenAI
Unified Communications

California judge partially dismisses claims against Microsoft & OpenAI

A California judge has partially dismissed claims against Microsoft and OpenAI over alleged unauthorised use of intellectual property in GitHub Co-pilot.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Jul 2024
DTEX Systems enhances platform to mitigate AI-related risks
Data Science

DTEX Systems enhances platform to mitigate AI-related risks

DTEX Systems boosts its DTEX InTERCEPT platform to curb insider threats from generative AI tools like ChatGPT, tackling risks of data leaks and IP theft.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 30th May 2024
Organisations battle AI risks amid rise in supply chain attacks
Malware

Organisations battle AI risks amid rise in supply chain attacks

More than half of global organisations faced software supply chain attacks this year, with many struggling for months to respond, a new Synopsys report reveals.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 17th May 2024
Unlocking the complexity of managing classified data at scale
Supply Chain

Unlocking the complexity of managing classified data at scale

Defence and industry tackle the delicate balance of managing scale, value extraction and security of classified data. Aiding this task, Policy Orchestration technology offers a solution.

By Tony Howell • 4 min read • Mon, 25th Mar 2024
NCS expands Microsoft collaboration, offering innovative solutions in Asia Pacific
Unified Communications

NCS expands Microsoft collaboration, offering innovative solutions in Asia Pacific

NCS deepens its partnership with Microsoft, intending to provide unique IP and technology solutions for businesses and governments in the Asia Pacific, backed by a dedicated Microsoft growth engine.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Jan 2024

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Alberta commits CAD $50 million to Amii over five years
Digital Transformation

Alberta commits CAD $50 million to Amii over five years

The five-year funding is aimed at turning Alberta's AI research into faster public services, stronger health care and local commercial gains.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • 4 days ago
Green Bean Studios reports record sales & new links
Marketing

Green Bean Studios reports record sales & new links

Rising demand from schools and councils has helped the Manchester-based children's learning business post its strongest sales months yet.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
ITSEC Asia wins approval to expand into AI software
Software-as-a-Service

ITSEC Asia wins approval to expand into AI software

The Indonesian cybersecurity group can now pursue recurring software revenue, as shareholders backed a move into AI, publishing and data services.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • This month
Dreame wet and dry vacuum shipments top 10 million
Manufacturing

Dreame wet and dry vacuum shipments top 10 million

Growing demand has pushed Dreame's wet and dry vacuum range past 10 million units shipped worldwide since its 2021 launch.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month
iCatalyst acquires Beyond CRM in Brisbane expansion
Software-as-a-Service

iCatalyst acquires Beyond CRM in Brisbane expansion

The deal broadens iCatalyst's national Microsoft applications reach and preserves service for Beyond CRM's Brisbane clients.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month
AETA joins TCCA to boost critical audio communications
Unified Communications

AETA joins TCCA to boost critical audio communications

The move gives the French supplier a bigger role in standards work for mission-critical audio, from broadcast to public safety and transport.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026
Multinational corporations face rising tax risks amid ATO transfer pricing overhaul
Digital Transformation

Multinational corporations face rising tax risks amid ATO transfer pricing overhaul

Multinational corporations in Australia face rising tax risks as the ATO tightens transfer pricing rules, demanding faster, tech-driven compliance and detailed disclosures.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Mon, 5th May 2025
NCS & Microsoft boost AI & cloud tech collaboration
Hybrid Cloud

NCS & Microsoft boost AI & cloud tech collaboration

NCS invests in an enhanced collaboration with Microsoft to expedite AI and cloud solutions' integration in APAC, ushering in innovation and growth.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Jan 2024