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NZ-trained pilot hailed as hero after being stabbed on Israel-bound Flydubai flight
Risk & Compliance

NZ-trained pilot hailed as hero after being stabbed on Israel-bound Flydubai flight

Passengers reached Israel safely after a wounded pilot opened the cockpit, helping crew foil an alleged attempt to crash a Flydubai jet.

By Kanjyik Ghosh • 4 min read • This month
Gentrack scales its global leadership across strategy, product and tech
Software-as-a-Service

Gentrack scales its global leadership across strategy, product and tech

Its expansion across energy and water markets has been backed by two acquisitions and three senior hires to drive an AI-first push.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Sun, 21st Jun 2026

Global Stories

Israel stories

Nexxen campaign lifts Anytime Fitness reach across TV
Advertising Technologies

Nexxen campaign lifts Anytime Fitness reach across TV

The campaign showed streaming added 962,500 households, as advertisers seek clearer proof that TV spend reaches new audiences rather than duplicating them.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 18th Aug 2026
Cloudflare sees surge in hyper-volumetric DDoS attacks
Network Security

Cloudflare sees surge in hyper-volumetric DDoS attacks

Government and media sites were hit hardest as Cloudflare reported 23.2 million network-layer DDoS attacks in the first half of 2026.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 12th Aug 2026
Japanese brands win US favour but struggle for visibility
Airlines

Japanese brands win US favour but struggle for visibility

Positive sentiment is not enough, as Japanese brands remain hard to spot in US travel and fashion despite broad consumer goodwill.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Aug 2026
Weebit lifts guidance after chip tape-outs & licence wins
Semiconductors

Weebit lifts guidance after chip tape-outs & licence wins

Orders and revenue prospects have improved for Weebit, which lifted FY26 guidance to at least A$13.5 million after three chip designs reached tape-out.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Fri, 31st Jul 2026
Defence private 5G spending nears USD $2.5 billion
Unified Communications

Defence private 5G spending nears USD $2.5 billion

Security-driven demand is set to lift private 5G and 4G LTE defence investment at a 24% annual rate through 2029, the research says.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 30th Jul 2026
SAP, Google Cloud expand zero-copy data access for BigQuery
Data Analytics

SAP, Google Cloud expand zero-copy data access for BigQuery

Businesses can now query live SAP data in BigQuery without replication, cutting storage overhead and speeding analytics and AI projects.

By Sean Mitchell • 6 min read • Tue, 28th Jul 2026
Google backs 33 cybersecurity startups in AI shift
Data Protection

Google backs 33 cybersecurity startups in AI shift

New tools for governing AI agents are moving to the fore as Google picks 33 cybersecurity startups for its first cybersecurity forum cohort.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Jul 2026
Bluevine opens digital onboarding for overseas US owners
Fintech

Bluevine opens digital onboarding for overseas US owners

International founders can now open US business accounts remotely, as Bluevine removes a major barrier for overseas owners in eight markets.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Jul 2026
Iran-linked hackers target Israel emergency alert systems
Firewalls

Iran-linked hackers target Israel emergency alert systems

The attack underscores how older broadcast equipment can be used to sow confusion and erode trust in Israel's civil defence systems during wartime.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 26th Jun 2026
Australia draws Indian tech workers after US visa curbs
Human Capital Management

Australia draws Indian tech workers after US visa curbs

Australia has emerged as a bigger draw for Indian tech workers as US visa curbs and other immigration crackdowns reshape hiring.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 16th Jun 2026
SailPoint to buy Entro in AI identity security push
Digital Transformation

SailPoint to buy Entro in AI identity security push

The move would deepen SailPoint's reach into fast-growing machine identity risks as firms race to control AI agents and cloud credentials.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 16th Jun 2026
AI & drone warfare reshape global conflict, index says
Artificial Intelligence

AI & drone warfare reshape global conflict, index says

Peacefulness has fallen for a 12th straight year, as conflict deaths, drone attacks and military spending all hit record highs.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Tue, 9th Jun 2026

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Payouts.com & Replit expand partnership to speed builds
Software-as-a-Service

Payouts.com & Replit expand partnership to speed builds

The move could cut Payouts.com's product development cycle from months to days while keeping audit trails and PCI controls in place.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Wed, 12th Aug 2026
Nayax applies for Connecticut bank as US push grows
Fintech

Nayax applies for Connecticut bank as US push grows

The move would let Nayax offer more financial services to US business customers as North America remains its largest market.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Sat, 8th Aug 2026
Check Point revenue rises as subscriptions drive growth
Software-as-a-Service

Check Point revenue rises as subscriptions drive growth

Subscriptions and contracted revenue helped offset weak top-line growth, as Check Point's cash pile swelled after a convertible notes issue.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Fri, 31st Jul 2026