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SHAREit pivots from file sharing app to ad powerhouse

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SHAREit shifts from offline file-sharing staple to AI-fuelled ad platform, chasing emerging-market growth with 2.4 billion users.
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Proofpoint joins AWS Security Hub Extended for email AI

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Proofpoint plugs its AI-powered email and collaboration security into AWS Security Hub Extended, promising simpler cloud procurement and defence.
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Google unveils Pixel 10a with AI focus at USD $499

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Google's Pixel 10a debuts at USD $499, packing flagship-grade AI, a 48MP camera and seven years of updates into a mid-range handset.
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Collage names co founder Ross Durbin as chief executive

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Collage appoints co-founder Ross Durbin as chief executive to spearhead AI-driven digital asset management growth from its Denver base.
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Ignored low-priority alerts fuel real enterprise breaches

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endpoint protection
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Ignored 'low-risk' security alerts are seeding real enterprise breaches, with Intezer warning of dozens of overlooked threats each year.
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Adobe adds AI tools to Acrobat for slides & podcasts

Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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Adobe folds new generative AI into Acrobat Studio, auto-making slide decks, chat-edited PDFs and podcast-style summaries from documents.
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Kiteworks & BigID link discovery with data controls

Mon, 12th Jan 2026
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data protection
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Kiteworks and BigID unite discovery, labelling and policy enforcement to secure sensitive data sharing across hybrid environments.
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Kiteworks & Concentric AI partner on data security

Fri, 9th Jan 2026
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data protection
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encryption
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cloud security
Kiteworks and Concentric AI join forces to tie AI-driven data discovery to automated controls on sensitive information shared externally.
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Glasswall launches tool to sanitise Microsoft 365 files

Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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storage
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digital transformation
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cloud security
Glasswall has launched a Microsoft 365 tool that silently sanitises SharePoint and OneDrive files in real time to block hidden malware.
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LG unveils ultra-light Aerominum gram laptops with AI

Mon, 5th Jan 2026
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LG is debuting ultra-light Aerominum gram laptops at CES 2026, pairing tougher metallic designs with dual on-device and cloud AI tools.
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Media.com bets on verified users as social rules tighten

Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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data protection
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Media.com touts a fully verified social network as Australia and other nations tighten age limits and safety rules on big platforms.
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CloudCasa widens Kubernetes backup with SMB, compression

Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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storage
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virtualisation
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data protection
CloudCasa adds SMB backup support and tunable compression, extending Kubernetes protection for hybrid, on-premises and edge environments.
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Alcatel-Lucent unveils Rainbow Hub platform for Australia launch

Thu, 11th Sep 2025
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digital transformation
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cloud security
Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise has launched its Rainbow Hub cloud platform in Australia, enhancing unified communications for businesses via local partnerships.
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Browser AI agents seen as bigger security risk than employees

Tue, 1st Jul 2025
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SquareX warns that Browser AI Agents now pose greater security risks to firms than employees, due to their limited awareness and lack of training in spotting threats.
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Kiteworks unveils Private Data Network for data security

Tue, 8th Apr 2025
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storage
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data protection
Kiteworks has unveiled its Private Data Network, designed to enhance security and compliance in sensitive data exchanges across digital channels.
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Synology & Bluechip expand partnership for cloud growth

Tue, 29th Oct 2024
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data protection
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hybrid cloud
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Synology has expanded its partnership with Bluechip Infotech to introduce Synology C2 cloud solutions, responding to Australia's growing hybrid cloud demand.
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Grandstream releases two new models in GCC6000 Series

Thu, 5th Sep 2024
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cloud services
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file sharing
Grandstream expands its GCC6000 Series with the new GCC6010W and GCC6011, offering unified communication, networking, and security solutions for SMEs.
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Intel debuts Thunderbolt Share for seamless PC-to-PC interaction

Thu, 16th May 2024
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storage
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lenovo
Intel introduces Thunderbolt Share, a software revolutionising PC-to-PC interactions with seamless file sharing, screen sharing, and more at Thunderbolt speeds.
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Kiteworks launches new DRM technology for secure file sharing

Mon, 19th Feb 2024
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risk & compliance
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data privacy
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file sharing
Kiteworks introduces SafeEDIT, a next-gen digital rights management tech focusing on secure file sharing using video streaming.
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Crayon expands productivity portfolio in APAC with new partnerships

Fri, 24th Nov 2023
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document management
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digital transformation
IT firm Crayon enhances its productivity services in Asia Pacific with Zimbra, Swoosh, SigniFlow, and Access4 partnerships.