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Ethyca launches Astralis to govern enterprise AI data
Robotics

Ethyca launches Astralis to govern enterprise AI data

Rising AI-agent volumes are forcing large companies to automate data governance before privacy and regulatory checks slow adoption further.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Yesterday
Sumo Logic unveils new AI tools for security teams
Security Information and Event Management

Sumo Logic unveils new AI tools for security teams

The new release aims to cut investigation time for security teams, with Sumo Logic claiming its own SOC reduced MTTR by 64%.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Yesterday
ServiceNow launches autonomous security suite for firms
Digital Transformation

ServiceNow launches autonomous security suite for firms

The suite aims to cut security backlogs and tighten oversight of AI agents as companies face a surge in machine identities and fragmented tools.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Yesterday
Google launches AI agents for database setup & ops
DevOps

Google launches AI agents for database setup & ops

Database teams could cut setup and fault-finding time as Google folds natural-language guidance into Cloud SQL, Spanner and AlloyDB tools.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Yesterday
Deutsche Bank adopts Google Cloud's Apigee for APIs
Digital Transformation

Deutsche Bank adopts Google Cloud's Apigee for APIs

The bank says a single platform will tighten security, improve resilience and help it support open banking, partners and AI-driven services.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Yesterday
Netskope named leader in Gartner SASE & SSE reports
Data Protection

Netskope named leader in Gartner SASE & SSE reports

The dual rankings could help Netskope win larger platform deals as enterprises look to consolidate security and networking around AI and sovereignty demands.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Yesterday
Fujitsu, Monash & CSIRO link up on quantum research
High Performance Computing

Fujitsu, Monash & CSIRO link up on quantum research

Australian researchers and students will gain access to Fujitsu's quantum systems in Japan under a pact aimed at building skills and applications.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Gallagher's Corey Russell wins Security Innovator award
Digital Transformation

Gallagher's Corey Russell wins Security Innovator award

The award spotlights a migration tool that could cut time, cost and errors for customers replacing ageing access control systems.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Fintech leaders hail digital payments & blockchain
Crypto

Fintech leaders hail digital payments & blockchain

Cross-border payments are becoming faster and more transparent, with stablecoins and data-driven lending broadening access for firms shut out by banks.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Westcon-Comstor adds 1Password to AWS Marketplace
Software-as-a-Service

Westcon-Comstor adds 1Password to AWS Marketplace

The deal gives EMEA partners a simpler way to buy identity security software through AWS Marketplace as cloud procurement grows faster.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week

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Leicester installs security bollards across city centre
Physical Security

Leicester installs security bollards across city centre

Access to Leicester's busiest pedestrian streets will be tighter after a bollard network was fitted to prevent unauthorised vehicles entering the zone.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Yesterday
Household energy fund tops AUD $1 billion in loans
Clean technologies

Household energy fund tops AUD $1 billion in loans

Australian households are cutting bills by up to 80% after taking low-interest loans for solar, batteries and electric appliances.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Yesterday
The cost of false positives in DSPM
Data Protection

The cost of false positives in DSPM

False alarms in data security posture tools are draining analyst time and masking real exposure as cloud data volumes keep rising.

By Yair Cohen • 4 min read • Yesterday
Beyond capital: How Scotland is shaping the future of fintech
Fintech

Beyond capital: How Scotland is shaping the future of fintech

Private backing and public funding are helping Scottish fintech firms scale AI tools, with Aveni's GBP £12 million round and FRIL's GBP £3.18 million boost.

By Pamela Bryer • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Carta broadens Claude plugins for private capital firms
Software-as-a-Service

Carta broadens Claude plugins for private capital firms

Private capital firms could cut days of manual reconciliation as Carta opens Claude plugins to more than 1,500 customers.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • 3 days ago
US small firms lean on personal credit, survey finds
Fintech

US small firms lean on personal credit, survey finds

Poorly prepared borrowing is forcing many US small business owners to lean on personal credit, with 75% doing so last year.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Pearson lifts half-year profit & reaffirms guidance
Artificial Intelligence

Pearson lifts half-year profit & reaffirms guidance

Stronger cash generation and a 14% rise in adjusted operating profit left the education publisher confident enough to keep full-year guidance unchanged.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week