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Resilience stories

Assurance is what holds network performance accountable to the application experience
Software-as-a-Service

Assurance is what holds network performance accountable to the application experience

As digital connectivity becomes vital for businesses, ensuring network performance meets user expectations is essential for delivering seamless online experiences.

By Mike Hicks • 5 min read • Mon, 10th Mar 2025
Finding My Path in ICT: Challenges, Growth and Opportunities
Data Analytics

Finding My Path in ICT: Challenges, Growth and Opportunities

A fresh graduate shares her journey navigating the male-dominated ICT field, overcoming challenges, and emphasising the importance of female representation in tech.

By Juliann Harrahh Soriano • 4 min read • Sat, 8th Mar 2025

Global Stories

Resilience stories

Cyber threats from VPNs lead ransomware incidents in 2025
Firewalls

Cyber threats from VPNs lead ransomware incidents in 2025

A recent report from Coalition reveals that compromised VPN devices were involved in 58% of ransomware attacks last year, highlighting urgent cybersecurity risks.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Mar 2025
Australian downtime costs climb to AUD $86 billion annually
Malware

Australian downtime costs climb to AUD $86 billion annually

Splunk's report reveals Australian firms could lose AUD $86 billion annually from unplanned downtime, raising concerns over cybersecurity resilience in the region.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Mar 2025
Cyber firm Immersive appoints new Chief Executive Officer
Digital Transformation

Cyber firm Immersive appoints new Chief Executive Officer

Bristol-based cybersecurity firm Immersive has appointed Mark Schmitz as its new CEO, aiming to bolster its position in the cyber resilience market.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Wed, 12th Mar 2025
Fortinet enhances OT Security Platform with new updates
Firewalls

Fortinet enhances OT Security Platform with new updates

Fortinet has unveiled significant upgrades to its OT Security Platform, aimed at bolstering the defence of critical infrastructure against escalating cyberthreats.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 12th Mar 2025
AMD launches 5th Gen EPYC 9005 series for embedded use
Cloud Services

AMD launches 5th Gen EPYC 9005 series for embedded use

AMD has unveiled its 5th Gen EPYC 9005 series of embedded processors, boasting enhanced performance and efficiency for critical computing environments.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Mar 2025
Decentralized Finance: Reimagining the future of financial systems
Crypto

Decentralized Finance: Reimagining the future of financial systems

Decentralised Finance is poised to revolutionise financial systems globally, promoting transparency, inclusivity, and drastically reducing transaction costs.

By Steve Durbin • 4 min read • Wed, 12th Mar 2025
Rubrik unveils upgrades for enhanced cyber resilience
Software-as-a-Service

Rubrik unveils upgrades for enhanced cyber resilience

Rubrik has launched new upgrades to its cyber resilience solutions, enhancing data protection across cloud platforms and ensuring rapid recovery from cyber incidents.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Mar 2025
CyberArk, Device Authority & Microsoft enhance IoT security
Privileged Access Management

CyberArk, Device Authority & Microsoft enhance IoT security

CyberArk, Device Authority, and Microsoft are teaming up to enhance IoT security for manufacturers by implementing Zero Trust principles to address rising vulnerabilities.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Mar 2025
Keepit report highlights crucial role of data governance
Disaster Recovery

Keepit report highlights crucial role of data governance

Keepit's latest report underscores the vital role of data governance in enhancing cyber resilience amid rising AI usage and cybersecurity threats.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Tue, 11th Mar 2025
Observations on the state of cyber readiness
Data Protection

Observations on the state of cyber readiness

As Australia approaches 2025, businesses are shifting focus from data protection to cyber resilience, adapting to the rising threats from ransomware and evolving technologies.

By Gareth Russell • 5 min read • Mon, 10th Mar 2025
The Resilience Roadmap – Six steps to building business strength
Partner Programmes

The Resilience Roadmap – Six steps to building business strength

Amid a 50.2% rise in critical financial stress affecting nearly 47,000 UK businesses, experts outline six essential steps to bolster resilience in 2025.

By Nevil Durrant • 6 min read • Mon, 10th Mar 2025
DEI: A blessing or a burden in the workplace?
Unified Communications

DEI: A blessing or a burden in the workplace?

Debates surrounding diversity, equity, and inclusion policies in workplaces intensify, with advocates and critics discussing their impact on meritocracy and culture.

By Renuka Nadkarni • 4 min read • Sat, 8th Mar 2025
KnowBe4 named Cybersecurity Company of the Year 2025
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

KnowBe4 named Cybersecurity Company of the Year 2025

KnowBe4 has been named Cybersecurity Company of the Year at the 2025 teissAwards, highlighting its dedication to tackling human risk in cybersecurity.

By Sean Mitchell • 1 min read • Fri, 7th Mar 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Resilience stories

Sovereign European Cloud API launched to boost autonomy
Platform-as-a-Service

Sovereign European Cloud API launched to boost autonomy

A new Sovereign European Cloud API has been launched by Aruba, IONOS, and Dynamo to enhance cloud interoperability and promote digital sovereignty across Europe.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 12th Mar 2025
Di Papadopoulos appointed as CEO of Booster from 2025
Fintech

Di Papadopoulos appointed as CEO of Booster from 2025

Di Papadopoulos has been appointed as CEO of Booster, succeeding as part of a strategic leadership transition by the company, effective 17th March 2025.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Mon, 10th Mar 2025