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Global IT outage sparks chaos, calls for robust cybersecurity
Supply Chain

Global IT outage sparks chaos, calls for robust cybersecurity

A global IT outage linked to Crowdstrike's software has caused widespread chaos, highlighting the urgent need for enhanced cybersecurity across key sectors.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Jul 2024
Microsoft Azure outage causes global disruption across industries
Supply Chain

Microsoft Azure outage causes global disruption across industries

The Microsoft Azure outage, triggered by a faulty CrowdStrike update, disrupted banking, aviation, and healthcare globally, highlighting cybersecurity flaws.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 22nd Jul 2024
Global IT outages disrupt key sectors globally due to updates
Ransomware

Global IT outages disrupt key sectors globally due to updates

Global IT outages caused by Microsoft and CrowdStrike updates disrupt key sectors, sparking urgent calls for improved cybersecurity practices.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 22nd Jul 2024
IFS acquires EmpowerMX to enhance aviation maintenance AI
Digital Transformation

IFS acquires EmpowerMX to enhance aviation maintenance AI

IFS acquires EmpowerMX, enhancing AI-driven aviation MRO solutions for major airlines. This merger promises bolstered capabilities, innovation, and industry leadership.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Jul 2024
US infrastructure crisis: a third illegally pay ransoms
Ransomware

US infrastructure crisis: a third illegally pay ransoms

Over a third of US critical infrastructure entities have illegally paid ransoms, facing grave legal and financial fallout, Bridewell study finds.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd May 2024
Insurwave & Inigo partner for real-time exposure tracking in aviation
Data Analytics

Insurwave & Inigo partner for real-time exposure tracking in aviation

Insurwave, a London-based insurtech platform, partners with UK insurer Inigo, promising real-time exposure tracking for their Aviation War portfolio in light of increasing geopolitical uncertainty.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Mar 2024
Slow uptake for Equipment as a Service despite interest
Subscriptions

Slow uptake for Equipment as a Service despite interest

Despite high expectations, Equipment as a Service makes up less than 1% of 2023 equipment sales amid global interest.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024
Half-year surge in cyber attacks on infrastructure, says Dragos
Unified Communications

Half-year surge in cyber attacks on infrastructure, says Dragos

Worldwide cybersecurity expert Dragos reports a 50% surge in politically motivated cyberattacks and new threat clusters targeting critical infrastructure.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Wed, 21st Feb 2024
Motorola acquires London surveillance firm Silent Sentinel
Motorola Solutions

Motorola acquires London surveillance firm Silent Sentinel

Motorola Solutions acquires UK-based Silent Sentinel, a leading provider of advanced video surveillance solutions, in a strategic move that enhances its video security portfolio.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 19th Feb 2024

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CrowdStrike security issue causes global Windows system failures
Security Operations Centres

CrowdStrike security issue causes global Windows system failures

CrowdStrike's Falcon sensor causes global Windows BSOD, hitting emergency, banking, and aviation sectors.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sun, 21st Jul 2024
Linesight names Scott Halyday as new SE Asia regional director
DevOps

Linesight names Scott Halyday as new SE Asia regional director

Linesight appoints Scott Halyday as Regional Director for Southeast Asia, leveraging his 19 years of expertise to drive growth in strategic sectors like data centres.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Wed, 10th Jul 2024
Orbus Software & YVC unveil CriticalXI for maritime & aviation sectors
Risk & Compliance

Orbus Software & YVC unveil CriticalXI for maritime & aviation sectors

Orbus Software and Your Virtual CISO introduce CriticalXI, helping Australian seaports and airports navigate incoming legislative changes to the country's critical infrastructure and privacy acts.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 6th May 2024
Adrian Ng named Tecala's new Head of Professional Services
DevOps

Adrian Ng named Tecala's new Head of Professional Services

Tecala Group, Australia's renowned technology service provider, appoints industry veteran Adrian Ng as Head of Professional Services, reinforcing its commitment to customer-focused service excellence.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 28th Mar 2024
Raj Varaham named Gallagher Security's southern India manager
Government

Raj Varaham named Gallagher Security's southern India manager

Raj Varaham has been announced as the new Regional Sales Manager for Gallagher Security India's southern region, bringing with him extensive experience from his previous endeavour at access control system leader, Dormakaba.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Mon, 11th Mar 2024
New Notitia branch amid rising demand for tech services
Data Analytics

New Notitia branch amid rising demand for tech services

Australian tech firm Notitia is to open a third office in Canberra, driven by rising demand for data and tech consulting.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Feb 2024
Gallagher Security appoints Aashish Garhwal as Senior Sales Manager, India
Customers

Gallagher Security appoints Aashish Garhwal as Senior Sales Manager, India

Gallagher Security appoints Aashish Garhwal, former Schneider Electric executive, as its new Senior Sales Manager for India to boost government vertical sales and support.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Feb 2024
Bridewell collaborates with Microsoft on Security Copilot development
Unified Communications

Bridewell collaborates with Microsoft on Security Copilot development

UK cybersecurity firm, Bridewell, is teaming up with Microsoft to refine their Security Copilot product, leveraging AI technology to enhance cyber defence capabilities.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 22nd Jan 2024