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Global CISO Council launched to steer AI governance
Data Protection

Global CISO Council launched to steer AI governance

EC-Council launches the Global CISO Council to unify AI governance, tech risk oversight and regulatory response for senior security leaders.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Sat, 14th Mar 2026
Liechtenstein tops global index for internet access
International Telecommunication Union

Liechtenstein tops global index for internet access

Liechtenstein has been named the world's best-connected nation, topping MoneySuperMarket Broadband's 2026 Internet Accessibility Index.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Sat, 14th Mar 2026
Xiid secures EV charging, healthcare AI & multi-cloud
Firewalls

Xiid secures EV charging, healthcare AI & multi-cloud

Xiid inks trio of security deals to harden EV charging, healthcare AI data and multi-cloud landing zones against network-based attacks.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Sat, 14th Mar 2026
MHP named ServiceNow's Automotive Partner of the Year
Digital Transformation

MHP named ServiceNow's Automotive Partner of the Year

ServiceNow names Porsche-owned consultancy MHP Automotive Partner of the Year, citing AI-powered workflows and measurable business results.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Mar 2026
Tenable appoints Dino DiMarino to drive AI security growth
Network Infrastructure

Tenable appoints Dino DiMarino to drive AI security growth

Tenable appoints veteran cybersecurity sales leader Dino DiMarino as chief revenue officer to drive global growth in exposure and AI risk.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Mar 2026
Midmarket firms overconfident as cyber tools fall short
DevOps

Midmarket firms overconfident as cyber tools fall short

Midmarket security chiefs brim with confidence yet lack the tools, staff and speed to keep pace with fast-moving cyber threats, survey finds.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Fri, 13th Mar 2026
Iranian cyber shift raises risk to Western infrastructure
Distributed Denial of Service

Iranian cyber shift raises risk to Western infrastructure

Iranian state-aligned hackers are shifting from spying to destructive cyber strikes, putting Western critical infrastructure on high alert.

By Shannon Williams • 6 min read • Fri, 13th Mar 2026
Fairview selects Workday to modernise HR, finance, supply
Digital Transformation

Fairview selects Workday to modernise HR, finance, supply

Fairview selects Workday to overhaul HR, finance and supply chain in a multi-year move to a single AI-enabled operations platform.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Mar 2026
RedotPay expands global crypto payments with new licences
Crypto

RedotPay expands global crypto payments with new licences

RedotPay wins new Canada, US and Argentina licences as it builds a global crypto payments hub and expands stablecoin-based services.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Mar 2026
Alchelyst merger creates unified private markets platform
Digital Transformation

Alchelyst merger creates unified private markets platform

Alchelyst merges with Lyra Client Solutions to form a unified tech-enabled private markets servicing platform led by founder Joan Kehoe.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Mar 2026
AI reshapes ANZ jobs as staff turn to shadow tools
Data Analytics

AI reshapes ANZ jobs as staff turn to shadow tools

AI is reshaping ANZ jobs as firms hire and cut roles, while 67% of staff quietly turn to unapproved generative tools to get work done.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Fri, 13th Mar 2026
Big firms detect cyberattacks but fail to contain them
Firewalls

Big firms detect cyberattacks but fail to contain them

Big businesses can spot cyber intrusions but struggle to contain them fast, leaving cloud-era networks exposed to deeper, costlier breaches.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Mar 2026

Stories from Other Regions

United States (US) stories

Empower FCU taps MANTL to speed omnichannel onboarding
Digital Transformation

Empower FCU taps MANTL to speed omnichannel onboarding

Empower FCU picks MANTL to streamline omnichannel account opening, targeting sub-10-minute sign-ups across digital and branch channels.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Sat, 14th Mar 2026
Wealthfront hits record revenue but swings to heavy loss
Fintech

Wealthfront hits record revenue but swings to heavy loss

Wealthfront posts record revenue and assets but plunges to GAAP loss after IPO-linked stock-based pay drives expenses sharply higher.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Sat, 14th Mar 2026
DE-CIX boosts Dallas-Mexico backbone as traffic surges
Gaming

DE-CIX boosts Dallas-Mexico backbone as traffic surges

DE-CIX is boosting Dallas-Mexico backbone capacity as its Mexico exchange nears 200 Gbps and surging cross-border traffic fuels demand.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Sat, 14th Mar 2026
Bitcoin Depot unveils ReadyBucks for US gig workers
Fintech

Bitcoin Depot unveils ReadyBucks for US gig workers

Bitcoin Depot debuts ReadyBucks, offering USD $500-$2,000 online cash advances to US gig workers and small firms across nine states.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Sat, 14th Mar 2026
AI agents tipped to reshape enterprise eCommerce by 2027
Digital Transformation

AI agents tipped to reshape enterprise eCommerce by 2027

AI agents set to shape a fifth of online orders by 2027 as enterprises ramp up spend and integration on “agentic commerce” platforms.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Mar 2026
Golden Visa Investors driving demand for luxury housing in New Zealand
Property Market

Golden Visa Investors driving demand for luxury housing in New Zealand

Golden visa investors are flocking to New Zealand, fuelling surging demand for luxury homes above NZD $5 million amid tight supply.

By Active Investor Plus Visa • 5 min read • Fri, 13th Mar 2026