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Goldman Sachs Alternatives backs Schellman expansion
Data Protection

Goldman Sachs Alternatives backs Schellman expansion

Goldman Sachs Alternatives to take stake in Schellman, backing global expansion in AI governance, cybersecurity compliance and digital trust.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Mar 2026
Culture Amp secures ISO42001 for responsible AI governance
Risk & Compliance

Culture Amp secures ISO42001 for responsible AI governance

Culture Amp has earned ISO42001 certification, confirming its AI governance meets global standards for accountability, transparency and responsible management.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
Axiom GRC acquires The DPO Centre to boost data protection services
Data Protection

Axiom GRC acquires The DPO Centre to boost data protection services

Axiom GRC has acquired The DPO Centre, expanding its data protection services and strengthening its global governance, risk, and compliance platform.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025
How to present HR software to your finance team
Data Protection

How to present HR software to your finance team

HR leaders must prepare solid ROI, cost, and risk data to convince finance teams that HR software is a strategic investment, not just a cost centre.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Thu, 7th Aug 2025
Leaseweb Global unveils new VPS infrastructure at EUR €3.99
ISO Certification

Leaseweb Global unveils new VPS infrastructure at EUR €3.99

Leaseweb Global has launched a new Virtual Private Server infrastructure, offering tailored solutions for businesses starting at EUR €3.99 per month.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 17th Jan 2025
Brightcove earns ISO data security certification, ISO 27001
Data Protection

Brightcove earns ISO data security certification, ISO 27001

Brightcove has secured the ISO/IEC 27001 certification, reinforcing its commitment to data protection in sectors including media, retail, and finance.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Fri, 17th Jan 2025
BlackBerry QNX achieves ISO 21434 certification for cybersecurity
Cartech

BlackBerry QNX achieves ISO 21434 certification for cybersecurity

BlackBerry QNX secures ISO 21434 certification for automotive cybersecurity from TÜV Rheinland, bolstering its commitment to secure connected vehicles globally.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Jul 2024

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Alpha Swanson achieved ISO 27001 certification on own system
Software-as-a-Service

Alpha Swanson achieved ISO 27001 certification on own system

The UK consultancy now has three recognised standards in place after passing two UKAS-accredited audits on its own Certain® platform.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month
K&L Gates rolls out Legora across Australian offices
Digital Transformation

K&L Gates rolls out Legora across Australian offices

Australian lawyers will get structured AI training as K&L Gates ties the Legora rollout to governance rules aimed at reassuring clients.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
UK SMEs prioritise data & AI over compliance digitisation
Data Protection

UK SMEs prioritise data & AI over compliance digitisation

Greater efficiency and profit gains are pushing smaller firms to invest in data and AI, while compliance digitisation lags behind.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Last month
Cyber fears stall UK SMEs' digital plans & AI uptake
Data Protection

Cyber fears stall UK SMEs' digital plans & AI uptake

Cyber fears and skills gaps leave UK SMEs torn between bold 2026 digital ambitions and hesitation over AI adoption and data security.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Mar 2026
Cybersecurity fears stall UK SMEs' digital ambitions
Data Protection

Cybersecurity fears stall UK SMEs' digital ambitions

Cyber fears are stalling digital plans for UK SMEs, with 42% naming security as the main barrier despite strong ambitions for 2026.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Feb 2026
Splashtop, Leader partner on secure remote access push
Data Protection

Splashtop, Leader partner on secure remote access push

Splashtop taps Australian distributor Leader to push secure remote access and autonomous endpoint management for hybrid workforces.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Feb 2026
Borderless CS earns praise for hands-on ISO certification support
Data Protection

Borderless CS earns praise for hands-on ISO certification support

Borderless CS earned praise for its hands-on, transparent approach to ISO certification, delivering results swiftly and simplifying a usually complex process.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 26th Nov 2025
Caring Hands Health Care earns ISO certifications for safety & quality
Risk & Compliance

Caring Hands Health Care earns ISO certifications for safety & quality

Caring Hands Health Care secured ISO 9001 and ISO 45001 certifications, enhancing its quality management and occupational health and safety standards.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Nov 2025
Vooban launches AI & cybersecurity divisions to boost adoption
Digital Transformation

Vooban launches AI & cybersecurity divisions to boost adoption

Vooban has launched Vooban Labs and Vooban Cyber to advance AI innovation and cybersecurity, meeting rising Canadian business demands.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Fri, 26th Sep 2025
Exclusive: CyXcel urges UK firms to rethink supply chain risk
Ransomware

Exclusive: CyXcel urges UK firms to rethink supply chain risk

Cybercriminals target suppliers over UK firms, exploiting supply chain weaknesses as many companies remain dangerously unprepared, warns CyXcel's Ngaire Guzzetti.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2025