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Lattica secures $3.25 million to boost private AI with FHE
EduTech

Lattica secures $3.25 million to boost private AI with FHE

Lattica exits stealth with $3.25m in funding to pioneer practical Fully Homomorphic Encryption for secure, cloud-based AI in sensitive sectors.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Apr 2025
Butterfly Data unveils AI tool to boost online trust scores
EduTech

Butterfly Data unveils AI tool to boost online trust scores

Butterfly Data has created an AI tool to assess online content credibility, winning four awards and aiming to combat rising misinformation globally.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
Kaspersky discovers & patches zero-day Chrome flaw
Malware

Kaspersky discovers & patches zero-day Chrome flaw

Kaspersky has uncovered and patched a critical zero-day vulnerability in Google Chrome, enabling attackers to bypass sandbox protections via malicious links.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Apr 2025
Sonatype reports rise in open source malware to 17,954
Malware

Sonatype reports rise in open source malware to 17,954

Sonatype's latest Open Source Malware Index reveals a staggering rise in malware, with over 17,900 packages identified in Q1 2025, reflecting evolving threats.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Apr 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Government stories

UK managers prioritise local data storage amid AI concerns
EduTech

UK managers prioritise local data storage amid AI concerns

A recent survey shows that 85% of UK managers prioritise local data storage due to rising concerns over AI security and privacy amidst widespread AI adoption.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Apr 2025
Alvin Oh joins V2 Consultancy as AI Modernisation Partner
Digital Transformation

Alvin Oh joins V2 Consultancy as AI Modernisation Partner

Alvin Oh has joined V2 as an AI & Modernisation Partner, bringing over 20 years of tech experience to enhance the firm's data and AI services.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Wed, 9th Apr 2025
Harrow selects Zellis, enhancing payroll efficiency by 50%
IT Automation

Harrow selects Zellis, enhancing payroll efficiency by 50%

The London Borough of Harrow has appointed Zellis as its new payroll provider, achieving a 50% reduction in processing times just six months in.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Apr 2025
Australia seeks national unity in cybersecurity strategy
Unified Communications

Australia seeks national unity in cybersecurity strategy

The Tech Council of Australia is rallying industry and government leaders to boost the nation's cybersecurity capabilities amid rising digital threats.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Apr 2025
Red Alpha wins award for workforce transformation efforts
Digital Transformation

Red Alpha wins award for workforce transformation efforts

Red Alpha Cybersecurity has clinched the SGTech Workforce Transformation Award for its innovative approach to developing skilled professionals in Singapore's cybersecurity sector.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 4th Apr 2025
Slipstream Cyber expands with new Perth CBD office opening
Cybersecurity

Slipstream Cyber expands with new Perth CBD office opening

Innovation Minister Stephen Dawson has inaugurated Slipstream Cyber's new office in Perth's CBD, marking a significant expansion for the cybersecurity firm.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Apr 2025
AI agents poised to enhance Canadian government services
Digital Transformation

AI agents poised to enhance Canadian government services

A Salesforce report reveals Canadians waste over 30 hours yearly on government services, highlighting calls for improved efficiency and AI-assisted support.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Apr 2025
NSW reveals innovation plan with AUD $27 billion target
Government

NSW reveals innovation plan with AUD $27 billion target

The New South Wales Government has launched the NSW Innovation Blueprint 2035, targeting an investment boost of AUD $27 billion and nearly 100,000 new jobs.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Apr 2025
UK designers oppose government's AI copyright proposal
Physical Security

UK designers oppose government's AI copyright proposal

Concerns are mounting as nearly 30 leading designers urge the UK government to reconsider plans allowing AI companies to exploit copyrighted works without consent.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 2nd Apr 2025
UK healthcare sector exposed to mounting ransomware risks
Ransomware

UK healthcare sector exposed to mounting ransomware risks

A report by Trustwave reveals that the UK healthcare sector ranks third globally for ransomware attacks, highlighting alarming cybersecurity vulnerabilities.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Mar 2025
DataOne & Northeast Precast partner for AI data centres
Government

DataOne & Northeast Precast partner for AI data centres

DataOne has teamed up with Northeast Precast to accelerate giga-scale AI data centre development in North America, with initial plans for Vineland, New Jersey.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Mar 2025
Singaporeans spend 40m hours on hold, report reveals
Unified Communications

Singaporeans spend 40m hours on hold, report reveals

Singaporeans have spent a staggering 40 million hours on hold for customer service, as revealed by a ServiceNow report highlighting ongoing service challenges.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Mar 2025
UK firms optimistic on global expansion despite tariffs
Supply Chain

UK firms optimistic on global expansion despite tariffs

A recent survey reveals that 73 per cent of UK firms remain bullish on global expansion, despite trade challenges like rising tariffs from the US.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Mar 2025
UK introduces strict online safety rules for tech firms
Government

UK introduces strict online safety rules for tech firms

As the Online Safety Act launches, UK tech firms must comply with Ofcom's new regulations, aiming to create safer digital spaces by removing illegal content.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Mar 2025