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Brands & AI gear up for Olympics spotlight & challenges
Customer Experience

Brands & AI gear up for Olympics spotlight & challenges

Brands worldwide prepare to leverage the 2024 Summer Olympics' extensive visibility, with 41% of US adults poised to follow closely.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Jul 2024
NinjaOne launches new global channel partner program
Partner Programmes

NinjaOne launches new global channel partner program

NinjaOne unveils a global channel partner program, NinjaOne Now, following a USD $231.5 million Series C funding round to boost growth for partners and enhance customer success.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Jul 2024
Runtime security challenges for geo-distributed businesses
Virtualisation

Runtime security challenges for geo-distributed businesses

A new report finds 85% of container developers experienced cyber incidents related to containers or Kubernetes within the last year.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 28th Jun 2024
Trend Micro excels in MITRE Engenuity ATT&CK Evaluations
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Trend Micro excels in MITRE Engenuity ATT&CK Evaluations

Trend Micro excelled in the latest MITRE Engenuity ATT&CK Evaluations, achieving 100% visibility in threat detection and an 86% actionability rating.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Jun 2024
Report highlights surge in cyberattacks on operational technology
Firewalls

Report highlights surge in cyberattacks on operational technology

A Fortinet report reveals a surge in cyberattacks on OT systems, with 73% of organisations hit, up from 49%. This rise emphasises the urgent need for enhanced cybersecurity measures.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Jun 2024
Sevco Security forms partnership with GuidePoint Security
Cybersecurity

Sevco Security forms partnership with GuidePoint Security

Sevco Security and GuidePoint Security have inked a strategic partnership to enhance IT network security with Sevco's Asset Intelligence Platform.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Jun 2024
Traceable AI uncovers growing API security issues in finance
Risk & Compliance

Traceable AI uncovers growing API security issues in finance

A report from reveals critical API security flaws plaguing the US financial sector, with 82% of institutions concerned about regulatory compliance.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Jun 2024
Revealed: Splunk's latest game-changer in data tech
Data Analytics

Revealed: Splunk's latest game-changer in data tech

Splunk has announced the use of advanced data management tools to boost unified enterprise visibility and aid IT operations.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Jun 2024
SquareX on the importance of disposable browsers in security
AI Security

SquareX on the importance of disposable browsers in security

SquareX revolutionises web security with disposable browsers to protect enterprises from online threats, utilising AI and seamless integration to enhance visibility and protection.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 11th Jun 2024
CrowdStrike wins 2024 award for best practices in cloud security
Cloud Security

CrowdStrike wins 2024 award for best practices in cloud security

CrowdStrike wins Frost and Sullivan's 2024 Global Customer Value Leadership Award for Cloud Security, spotlighting its Falcon Cloud Security suite amid a 110% rise in cloud exploitation incidents.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Jun 2024
Trend Micro launches Inline NDR to enhance network security
Firewalls

Trend Micro launches Inline NDR to enhance network security

Trend Micro has unveiled Inline Network Detection and Response, integrated into Trend Vision One, offering advanced decryption and enhancing SOC capabilities.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Tue, 11th Jun 2024
Majority of firms bolster SaaS security despite economic woes
Cloud Security

Majority of firms bolster SaaS security despite economic woes

A CSA survey shows that 70% of firms have dedicated SaaS security teams despite economic challenges, and 39% increased their SaaS cybersecurity budgets.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Jun 2024
Zoho unveils capabilities to boost customer operations
Customer Relationship Management

Zoho unveils capabilities to boost customer operations

Zoho has launched CRM for Everyone, revolutionising customer experience with team collaboration, extended capabilities, and user-friendly updates.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Jun 2024
Organisations prioritise SaaS security, increase budgets amid cuts
Software-as-a-Service

Organisations prioritise SaaS security, increase budgets amid cuts

In 2025, 70% of organisations prioritise SaaS security, forming dedicated teams despite economic pressures, reveals CSA and Adaptive Shield survey.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Jun 2024

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How the Modern CFO can collaborate with IT for better cloud efficiency
Cloud Services

How the Modern CFO can collaborate with IT for better cloud efficiency

As the digital landscape evolves, CFOs must increasingly collaborate with IT to manage cloud costs and maximise efficiency, driving strategic ROI.

By Neil May • 4 min read • Mon, 22nd Jul 2024
Microcare Systems boosts cash flow with Zumzum Financials
Endpoint Protection

Microcare Systems boosts cash flow with Zumzum Financials

Microcare Systems has slashed costs and streamlined operations by adopting Zumzum Financials via Salesforce, boosting invoicing efficiency and cash flow significantly.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 27th Jun 2024
Three-quarters of UK software supply chains hit by cyber attacks
Encryption

Three-quarters of UK software supply chains hit by cyber attacks

BlackBerry's research unveiled at Infosecurity Europe shows 74% of UK software supply chains faced cyber attacks in the past year, exposing critical vulnerabilities.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Jun 2024