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SMEs in UK & Ireland face rising data hosting & sovereignty fears

Wed, 1st Oct 2025
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Research reveals UK and Irish SMEs are increasingly worried about data sovereignty, with many unclear on implications amid new post-Brexit and EU laws.
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EU Data Act aims for innovation, fairness & strong governance

Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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The EU Data Act aims to boost innovation and fairness by ensuring transparent, secure data sharing while maintaining strong governance across industries.
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One in four Australian workers banned from using AI at work

Thu, 21st Aug 2025
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A quarter of Australian workers are banned from using AI at work, with many lacking training and clear guidance amid rising concerns over data and regulation.
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UK data leaders face urgent overhaul as DUAA brings strict new rules

Wed, 20th Aug 2025
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UK organisations face urgent data protection reforms as the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 introduces stricter rules and higher ICO enforcement powers.
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Seagate unveils 30TB drives to power AI-ready data centres

Tue, 15th Jul 2025
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Seagate launches 30TB Exos M and IronWolf Pro drives, boosting scalable AI-ready storage for data centres amid rising global demand and data laws.
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eflow Global launches sandbox to help reduce false positives

Fri, 4th Jul 2025
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eflow Global introduces a new Sandbox feature for TZTS Trade Surveillance, enabling firms to reduce false positives by safely testing alert thresholds with real data.
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Isle of Man pioneers a new data-as-asset framework

Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
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The Isle of Man and EDM Council launch a global framework treating data as a capital asset to boost value, investment, and innovation in the data economy.
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Cloudflare first to gain global certification for cross-border privacy

Wed, 4th Jun 2025
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Cloudflare is among the first to gain global certification under new cross-border privacy standards set by nine governments to unify data protection.
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UK unveils Cyber Security & Resilience Bill advancements

Mon, 7th Apr 2025
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The UK government has unveiled the Cyber Security and Resilience Bill, aiming to bolster protections for critical infrastructure against rising cyber threats.
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Cloudera makes waves in ANZ with hybrid data approach

Mon, 16th Sep 2024
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With an emphasis on data management and analytics, as well as a powerful hybrid infrastructure, Cloudera is expanding its footprint in the ANZ region.
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78% of UK firms overlook AI compliance despite rising adoption

Wed, 11th Sep 2024
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A new survey by VinciWorks shows 78% of UK companies lack measures to guard against AI breaches, even as AI adoption rises and EU regulations loom.
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AI's new frontier: bringing intelligence to the data source

Thu, 11th Jul 2024
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As artificial intelligence evolves, organisations increasingly seek to integrate AI solutions directly with their data sources, prioritising privacy and control.
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Navigating compliance challenges: A strategic approach for IT decision-makers

Mon, 13th May 2024
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Unveiling the importance of a comprehensive compliance framework, this report guides IT decision-makers through the complexity of compliance challenges.
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DORA regulations push IT businesses towards higher security standards

Wed, 31st Jan 2024
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Amid rising cybersecurity threats, EU's new Digital Operational Resilience Act is prompting IT businesses to enhance their security standards.
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The “New Normal” brings greater responsibility

Thu, 9th Feb 2023
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While the European Union has been a forerunner in the regulatory arena, GDPR is now just one of a multitude of different regulations.
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Splunk Observability Cloud now available in ANZ via AWS

Wed, 26th Oct 2022
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Splunk has announced that Splunk Observability Cloud is now available in Australia and New Zealand via the Amazon Web Services Asia Pacific (Sydney) Region.
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Creating private data regulations for employees

Tue, 20th Oct 2020
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Data breaches are on the rise, with employees being the weakest link. Organisations should establish private data regulations to combat this.
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Hybrid cloud adoption accelerating in healthcare

Tue, 12th Feb 2019
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In just two years, healthcare providers’ hybrid cloud deployments are set to almost double from 19 percent penetration to 37 percent.
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Why Australia needs more compliance experts

Mon, 4th Feb 2019
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Australia faces a booming demand for risk and compliance experts, as over 60% of executives aim to expand their teams, the latest Compliance Index reveals.
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Exclusive Q&A: Why businesses are storing useless hardware

Wed, 30th Jan 2019
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In this exclusive interview, Blancco's Fredrik Forslund details just how expensive the issue of data centre waste has become.