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2026: The Year an Individual Operates Like a Nation-State
Malware

2026: The Year an Individual Operates Like a Nation-State

By 2026, AI will empower individuals with hacker tools rivaling nation-states, radically transforming cyber threats and defences worldwide.

By Michael Freeman • 5 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
New partnership to deliver zero-trust security for defence logistics
Data Protection

New partnership to deliver zero-trust security for defence logistics

ORCA Opti, DNH Logistics and Aurora Materials unite to offer zero-trust security in defence logistics, enhancing compliance and asset tracking with AI and fluorescent tagging.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 4th Nov 2025

Global Stories

Building materials stories

HPE leads alliance to build scalable quantum supercomputer
Quantum Computing

HPE leads alliance to build scalable quantum supercomputer

HPE leads eight-tech group Quantum Scaling Alliance to develop scalable quantum supercomputers for real-world industrial and scientific use.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
SUSE unveils SLES 16 with integrated agentic AI & 16-year support
Edge Computing

SUSE unveils SLES 16 with integrated agentic AI & 16-year support

SUSE launches SLES 16, the first enterprise Linux with built-in agentic AI and a 16-year support lifecycle for enhanced automation and stability.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Wed, 5th Nov 2025
Hands-on Review: Logitech MX Master 4 wireless mouse
Microsoft Windows

Hands-on Review: Logitech MX Master 4 wireless mouse

Logitech's MX Master 4 refines its acclaimed wireless mouse with haptic feedback and a novel Actions Ring, enhancing comfort and productivity for all-day use.

By Sean Mitchell • 6 min read • Fri, 31st Oct 2025
Mphasis unveils quantum tech for cyber defence & optimisation
Storage

Mphasis unveils quantum tech for cyber defence & optimisation

Mphasis launches two quantum tech solutions to boost enterprise cybersecurity and optimise complex decision-making for improved operational efficiency.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Oct 2025
AppOmni launches Heisenberg to tackle software supply risks
Application Security

AppOmni launches Heisenberg to tackle software supply risks

AppOmni has launched Heisenberg, an open source tool that detects and prevents risky software dependencies by inspecting changes in real time at pull requests.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 30th Oct 2025
Logitech unveils MX Master 4 mouse with haptics & new features
Marketing Technologies

Logitech unveils MX Master 4 mouse with haptics & new features

Logitech's MX Master 4 mouse features customisable haptics, Actions Ring shortcuts, enhanced connectivity, and eco-friendly materials, priced at AUD $199.95.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 10th Oct 2025
TetraLogical launches self-led online courses in digital accessibility
eLearning

TetraLogical launches self-led online courses in digital accessibility

TetraLogical has launched flexible, self-led online courses to help digital teams build practical accessibility skills and meet growing regulatory demands.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Sep 2025
Apple Watch Series 11 adds hypertension alerts, longer life
Wearables

Apple Watch Series 11 adds hypertension alerts, longer life

Apple Watch Series 11 adds hypertension alerts and sleep scoring, with longer battery life and enhanced durability starting at NZD $749.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Wed, 10th Sep 2025
Exclusive: Manifest's Marc Frankel on AI supply chain security
Supply Chain

Exclusive: Manifest's Marc Frankel on AI supply chain security

Manifest's Marc Frankel highlights the need for specialised supply chain security to address risks posed by AI technologies in business operations.

By Jake MacAndrew • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Sep 2025
AI reshapes embedded software as firms face new security risks
Supply Chain

AI reshapes embedded software as firms face new security risks

AI integration in embedded software rises, with 89.3% using AI coding tools, yet 21.1% doubt their security against AI-specific risks, says Black Duck report.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Aug 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Building materials stories

Singapore project targets long-duration energy storage growth
Power / Energy

Singapore project targets long-duration energy storage growth

GoRental SG, Higher Dimension Materials and Pylon City join forces to develop long-duration energy storage for Singapore and Southeast Asia's renewable future.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Bedrock Data secures USD $25M to boost AI data security
Data Protection

Bedrock Data secures USD $25M to boost AI data security

Bedrock Data has raised USD $25 million to enhance its AI-native data security platform, addressing risks in cloud and AI data protection for enterprises.

By Jake MacAndrew • 4 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Hyderabad hosts IMECE India 2025 to drive innovation & growth
Space

Hyderabad hosts IMECE India 2025 to drive innovation & growth

IMECE India 2025 in Hyderabad united engineers, policymakers, and academics to boost innovation, sustainability, and growth in India's manufacturing and technology sectors.

By Kaleah Salmon • 6 min read • Thu, 18th Sep 2025
New Zealand startups at Showcase raise nearly USD $2 billion
Fintech

New Zealand startups at Showcase raise nearly USD $2 billion

New Zealand startups pitching at Icehouse Ventures' Showcase have raised nearly USD $2 billion in funding over 15 years, boosting local innovation and jobs.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 29th Aug 2025
Manifest unveils AI Risk module to boost enterprise AI security
Application Security

Manifest unveils AI Risk module to boost enterprise AI security

Manifest launches AI Risk module to provide enterprises with automated, real-time governance enhancing AI model security and supply chain transparency.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 5th Aug 2025