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Shockwaves from Qantas cyber breach being felt across Australian business
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Shockwaves from Qantas cyber breach being felt across Australian business

The recent Qantas cyber attack underlines the urgent need for stronger defences, highlighting growing threats to supply chains and identity across Australian businesses.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 2nd Jul 2025

Global Stories

Business Continuity stories

The key levers of an enterprise's growth - AI focus, innovative culture, and strategic partners
Digital Transformation

The key levers of an enterprise's growth - AI focus, innovative culture, and strategic partners

Enterprises drive growth by aligning AI advancements with innovative cultures and strategic partnerships, unlocking real outcomes and long-term success.

By Andrew Borthwick • 7 min read • Wed, 16th Jul 2025
Cynomi adds impact analysis & continuity to vCISO platform
Risk & Compliance

Cynomi adds impact analysis & continuity to vCISO platform

Cynomi enhances its vCISO platform with Business Impact Analysis and Business Continuity Planning, helping MSPs and MSSPs boost cybersecurity and resilience.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Jul 2025
ANZ businesses overestimate cyber readiness amid resilience gap
Ransomware

ANZ businesses overestimate cyber readiness amid resilience gap

A Commvault study reveals most ANZ businesses overestimate cyber readiness, with only 12% rating their incident resilience as excellent amid rising attacks.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 8th Jul 2025
Most Asia Pacific firms unprepared for AI-driven cyber threats
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Most Asia Pacific firms unprepared for AI-driven cyber threats

A report reveals 90% of firms globally, including 71% in Asia Pacific, are unprepared for AI-driven cyber threats, risking costly disruptions.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Jul 2025
Veeam named Leader in Gartner 2025 backup & data report
Virtualisation

Veeam named Leader in Gartner 2025 backup & data report

Veeam has been named a Leader in Gartner's 2025 Magic Quadrant for Backup & Data Protection Platforms for the ninth year running.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Jun 2025
Veeam & HPE deepen partnership to boost enterprise data resilience
Virtualisation

Veeam & HPE deepen partnership to boost enterprise data resilience

Veeam and HPE strengthen partnership with integrated solutions to enhance data resilience and recovery for enterprises across hybrid and private clouds.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2025
Westcon-Comstor celebrates 40 years with focus on channel future
Firewalls

Westcon-Comstor celebrates 40 years with focus on channel future

Westcon-Comstor marks 40 years with USD $5.24bn sales, launching Future Ready to boost partners amid evolving AI, cybersecurity and cloud trends.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Business Continuity stories

Low trust in third-party vendors weakens UK digital resilience
Digital Transformation

Low trust in third-party vendors weakens UK digital resilience

Nearly 30% of UK risk managers lack trust in third-party vendors, risking digital resilience despite average spends of GBP £75,000-£100,000 on risk management.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Wed, 16th Jul 2025
UK organisations ramp up encryption to tackle evolving threats
Data Protection

UK organisations ramp up encryption to tackle evolving threats

A survey reveals 94% of UK organisations are boosting encryption amidst evolving cyber threats, yet inconsistent application still risks sensitive data exposure.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Tue, 15th Jul 2025
SUSE launches EU-based support to meet digital sovereignty needs
Digital Transformation

SUSE launches EU-based support to meet digital sovereignty needs

SUSE launches EU-based Sovereign Premium Support to help organisations meet digital sovereignty and regulatory needs with localised data control.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Jul 2025
RETN launches high-speed fibre route between Milan & Padua
Digital Transformation

RETN launches high-speed fibre route between Milan & Padua

RETN has launched a new 360-kilometre high-speed fibre route connecting Milan and Padua, boosting low-latency connectivity for Italian businesses and finance.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Jul 2025
De Agostini channels move one petabyte to European cloud vault
Storage

De Agostini channels move one petabyte to European cloud vault

De Agostini Editore's TV channels have moved one petabyte of data to WIIT's European Cloud Vault, ensuring full data sovereignty with Cubbit technology.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Jul 2025
Everywhen sees 28% savings from Apogee workplace overhaul
Document Management

Everywhen sees 28% savings from Apogee workplace overhaul

Everywhen has cut workplace costs by 28% through a partnership with Apogee, driving hybrid work and digital transformation across its UK workforce.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
Data centre evolutionary shifts
Digital Transformation

Data centre evolutionary shifts

Data centres evolve rapidly, driven by AI demands, power constraints, and sustainability, reshaping real estate with new challenges and opportunities worldwide.

By Mark Anderson • 6 min read • Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
Aspire & CSS Assure unite to boost UK organisations' cyber resilience
Data Protection

Aspire & CSS Assure unite to boost UK organisations' cyber resilience

Aspire Technology Solutions and CSS Assure have joined forces to enhance cyber resilience for UK organisations facing rising sophisticated cyber threats.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Jul 2025
SIOS & FCS InfoTech team up to boost IT resilience in India, GCC
Disaster Recovery

SIOS & FCS InfoTech team up to boost IT resilience in India, GCC

SIOS Technology and FCS InfoTech partner to enhance IT resilience with high availability and disaster recovery solutions in India and the GCC region.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2025