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UTS picks Nexon for AUD $20 million network overhaul

The university's campus-wide upgrade will bring Wi-Fi 7 and AI-ready security to more than 18 months of work across every site.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week

Biometrics

Dell launches Pro Essential laptops for small firms

The new models are 11% thinner and up to 16% lighter, giving small firms portable work PCs with basic security and broader port options.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • This month

Data Protection

SentinelOne brings Prompt Security to AWS Sydney for AI sovereignty

Local hosting in Sydney eases compliance worries for Australian firms using AI tools that may expose prompts, code and credentials.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • This month

Digital Transformation

Fortinet adds three partners to Australia service scheme

Australian security buyers will have more accredited implementation support as Fortinet widens its invitation-only partner pool to four firms.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month

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Digital Transformation

Check Point named Leader in Gartner hybrid mesh firewall

The ranking may bolster Check Point's push to sell AI-era protections into existing firewall estates as firms scramble for visibility over tool usage.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • This month

Software-as-a-Service

Google named Gartner leader in enterprise AI assistants

The accolade could help Google win larger corporate contracts as businesses judge enterprise AI assistants on governance, integration and costs.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • This month

Data Protection

Genetec urges buyers to test vendors for CRA readiness

Buyers of connected security kit face tougher supplier checks as the EU Cyber Resilience Act pushes lifecycle support and disclosure higher on the agenda.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • This month

Data Protection

Canopy says hardware losses cost Australia AUD $430 million

Australian firms could be losing value and facing security risks as idle decommissioned devices wipe away recovery value and add labour costs.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • This month

Privileged Access Management

Keeper Security names sales chiefs to boost North America

Demand for identity security tools is pushing Keeper to split its North American sales coverage between private sector and government buyers.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • This month

Software-as-a-Service

Software sellers lag buyers on self-serve digital sales

Routine software purchases are still bogged down by high-touch sales processes, even though most buyers would happily check out online.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • This month

Data Protection

TiDB clears security review & names CISO Robert Wood

Independent testing found no critical, high or medium flaws in TiDB's platform as database buyers demand stronger proof of security.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • This month

Digital Transformation

Europe's PC market faces affordability squeeze, CONTEXT says

Rising memory and storage costs are pushing prices higher, threatening European PC shipments as buyers delay refreshes.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • This month

Hybrid Cloud

AMD launches calculator for enterprise AI deployment costs

Rising token bills may push firms towards local or hybrid AI, as AMD's new tool estimates when hardware beats cloud-only spending.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month

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Software-as-a-Service

Calero adds AI consumption controls to SaaS platform

Businesses now need to monitor AI usage, spending and adoption more closely as token-based pricing makes software bills harder to predict.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Today

Digital Transformation

Core to Cloud names ex-Currys CIO Andy Gamble Chair

The appointment gives the cybersecurity firm a buyer-side voice on strategy as it targets more UK enterprise and mid-market customers.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • This month

Software-as-a-Service

UK firms waste GBP £8.9 billion on unused software

Unused subscriptions and forgotten renewals are costing UK businesses up to GBP £8.9 billion a year, a new model says.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • This month

Hybrid Cloud

Canada's tech problem is its growing technology dependency

Excessive reliance on foreign platforms is leaving governments and businesses vulnerable to price shocks, lock-in and lost control.

By Andre Duttmann • 8 min read • Last month

Storage

Virtana & Carahsoft expand observability for agencies

Agencies handling hybrid and air-gapped systems could get fuller visibility into IT faults as the platform is made available through Carahsoft's contracts.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month