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Embedding environmental stewardship into IT governance frameworks
Virtualisation

Embedding environmental stewardship into IT governance frameworks

Embedding environmental stewardship in IT governance helps businesses cut e-waste, lower energy use, and boost sustainability, driving efficiency and reputation gains.

By Erica Smith • 4 min read • Tue, 24th Jun 2025
Why privacy is everyone's business in 2025 - and what you can do about it
Data Protection

Why privacy is everyone's business in 2025 - and what you can do about it

In 2025, privacy is everyone's responsibility as Australian businesses face rising data breaches, emphasising training, multi-factor authentication, and cyber resilience.

By Ben Le Huray • 5 min read • Mon, 23rd Jun 2025

Global Stories

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Outpost24 identifies key OAuth risks & best practice solutions
Application Security

Outpost24 identifies key OAuth risks & best practice solutions

Outpost24 reveals seven common OAuth risks and offers best practices to help organisations prevent unauthorised access and data breaches through better token security.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 5 min read • Sat, 21st Jun 2025
Ecommpay launches free pack to boost eCommerce accessibility
Customer Experience

Ecommpay launches free pack to boost eCommerce accessibility

Ecommpay has launched a free Accessibility Pack to help eCommerce merchants improve website accessibility and boost inclusivity in online shopping.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Jun 2025
Poor cloud security leaves secrets & data at risk, report finds
Hyperscale

Poor cloud security leaves secrets & data at risk, report finds

A report finds poor cloud security and misconfigurations put sensitive data and secrets at risk across major public cloud providers worldwide.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Jun 2025
NiCE & AWS deepen AI partnership to power CX automation
Unified Communications

NiCE & AWS deepen AI partnership to power CX automation

NiCE expands its AI partnership with AWS to enhance CXone Mpower, bringing advanced AI-powered automation to customer experience workflows at enterprise scale.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Jun 2025
GlobalLogic joins AI-RAN Alliance to boost AI in telecom networks
Network Infrastructure

GlobalLogic joins AI-RAN Alliance to boost AI in telecom networks

GlobalLogic has joined the AI-RAN Alliance to enhance AI integration in radio access networks, boosting automation, efficiency and new revenue opportunities in telecoms.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2025
Cloud Security Alliance launches Valid-AI-ted tool for STAR checks
Data Protection

Cloud Security Alliance launches Valid-AI-ted tool for STAR checks

The Cloud Security Alliance has launched Valid-AI-ted, an AI tool offering automated quality checks for STAR Level 1 cloud security self-assessments.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2025
Cloud Security Alliance launches pledge for responsible AI use
Cloud Security

Cloud Security Alliance launches pledge for responsible AI use

The Cloud Security Alliance has launched the AI Trustworthy Pledge to promote responsible, transparent, and ethical AI development and usage globally.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2025
Gartner: Generative AI to power 75% of analytics by 2027
Data Analytics

Gartner: Generative AI to power 75% of analytics by 2027

By 2027, generative AI will power 75% of new analytics content, transforming business decisions with perceptive, autonomous insights, predicts Gartner.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2025
Secure Code Warrior unveils free AI security rules for developers
AI Security

Secure Code Warrior unveils free AI security rules for developers

Secure Code Warrior has launched free AI Security Rules on GitHub, helping developers secure code creation with AI tools like GitHub Copilot and others.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2025
NiCE & Snowflake partner to boost secure AI-driven data sharing
Unified Communications

NiCE & Snowflake partner to boost secure AI-driven data sharing

NiCE teams up with Snowflake to enable secure, AI-driven sharing and automation of customer data, enhancing efficiency and personalisation across enterprises.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Jun 2025

Stories from Other Regions

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Cyber experts urge SMEs to adopt risk tools amid rising threats
Data Protection

Cyber experts urge SMEs to adopt risk tools amid rising threats

Cyber experts warn that most Philippine SMEs lack cyber risk assessments, urging them to adopt tools like Nozomi Networks amid rising threats and costly breaches.

By Sean Mitchell • 7 min read • Fri, 20th Jun 2025
AI-powered decisionMe app aims to simplify complex choices
Software-as-a-Service

AI-powered decisionMe app aims to simplify complex choices

The AI-driven decisionMe app simplifies complex choices, helping professionals and teams make data-backed decisions with ease and confidence.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Jun 2025
UK manufacturing SMEs could boost GDP by GBP £83bn if scaled up
Digital Transformation

UK manufacturing SMEs could boost GDP by GBP £83bn if scaled up

UK manufacturing SMEs could boost GDP by GBP £83bn if they scale, but face barriers like outdated planning and funding access, says new report.

By Kaleah Salmon • 5 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2025
CybExer & Cyber Defense Labs boost Japan's cyber defences
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

CybExer & Cyber Defense Labs boost Japan's cyber defences

CybExer and Cyber Defense Labs have partnered to boost Japan's cyber defences with advanced training tools amid rising digital threats and new national policies.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2025
Trilliant & OZZ Electric expand EV energy management in B.C
Smart Cities

Trilliant & OZZ Electric expand EV energy management in B.C

Trilliant expands its partnership with OZZ Electric to deploy advanced EV energy management and sub-metering across British Columbia's growing electric vehicle network.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2025