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Businesses reconsider cloud-based AI over data privacy concerns
Generative AI

Businesses reconsider cloud-based AI over data privacy concerns

Businesses may pivot away from cloud-based AI systems to on-premise servers due to rising data privacy concerns.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Dec 2023
Kiwi firms risk IP loss through unchecked AI use – report
EduTech

Kiwi firms risk IP loss through unchecked AI use – report

Kiwi companies could lose their intellectual property through unchecked artificial intelligence use, warns Convergence.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 7th Nov 2023

Global Stories

Convergence stories

DTCC unveils digital collateral management platform
Blockchain

DTCC unveils digital collateral management platform

The Depository Trust has unveiled a digital collateral management platform, set for live demonstration on 23 April, to enhance institutional DeFi operations.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 7th Apr 2025
How to converge physical security and IT to better protect businesses
Firewalls

How to converge physical security and IT to better protect businesses

To tackle rising data breaches and fast-evolving privacy regulations, businesses must now merge physical security with IT.

By George Moawad • 8 min read • Fri, 29th Mar 2024
Global UCaaS market to reach 131 million users by 2028
Convergence

Global UCaaS market to reach 131 million users by 2028

Global Unified Communications as a Service market set for a 10.3% growth over the next five years, with mobile UCaaS services gaining momentum.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Mar 2024
Qvantel secures contract to boost Telecom Namibia's digital expansion
Unified Communications

Qvantel secures contract to boost Telecom Namibia's digital expansion

Qvantel, a Digital BSS provider, has won a contract from SATEC Group to supply Telecom Namibia with their Flex BSS platform.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Mon, 19th Feb 2024
NetWitness lauded as cybersecurity leader in GigaOm Radar Report
Unified Communications

NetWitness lauded as cybersecurity leader in GigaOm Radar Report

NetWitness has been celebrated as a cybersecurity industry leader, specialising in NDR and SIEM, in the GigaOm Radar Report.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Dec 2023
IT leaders are driving security and networking team convergence
Unified Communications

IT leaders are driving security and networking team convergence

IT leaders are encouraging the unification of networking and security teams to tackle rising global cyber threats.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Oct 2023
Paessler serves OT teams with first ever extension of PRTG
DataCentre infrastructure

Paessler serves OT teams with first ever extension of PRTG

Paessler AG has launched its first product extension, Paessler PRTG OPC UA Server, designed for customers in the industrial sector.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Apr 2023
Logpoint adds new capabilities to cybersecurity ops platform
Cybersecurity

Logpoint adds new capabilities to cybersecurity ops platform

Logpoint has announced the new release of capabilities to its cybersecurity operations platform, converging SIEM, SOAR, UEBA, endpoint security, and BCS tech.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 31st Mar 2023
Fortinet named Visionary for Endpoint Protection in Gartner Magic Quadrant
Firewalls

Fortinet named Visionary for Endpoint Protection in Gartner Magic Quadrant

Fortinet states that this recognition is in part due to its ability to integrate behaviour-based endpoint protection, EDR and XDR.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Mar 2023
Shared spectrum, converged networks will shape enterprise connectivity in 2023 and beyond
IoT Security

Shared spectrum, converged networks will shape enterprise connectivity in 2023 and beyond

In 2023, assisted by an increasingly cooperative regulatory environment, the future of enterprise networks is about to be born on a global scale.

By Bart Giordano and Kevin Wirick • 8 min read • Fri, 10th Feb 2023
Fortinet announces latest breakthrough in ASIC tech
Firewalls

Fortinet announces latest breakthrough in ASIC tech

Fortinet unveils FortiSP5, a breakthrough in ASIC technology, offering enhanced security and cost savings for distributed networks.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Feb 2023

Stories from Other Regions

Convergence stories

Rogers, Mastercard launch premium World Legend card
Customer Experience

Rogers, Mastercard launch premium World Legend card

Rogers and Mastercard unveil Canada's first World Legend credit card, blending 3% cash back with travel, roaming and VIP entertainment perks.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2026
Security Exhibition 2025 returns to explore risks and resilience
Surveillance

Security Exhibition 2025 returns to explore risks and resilience

The Security Exhibition & Conference returns to ICC Sydney in August 2025, uniting security and AV industries with cutting-edge tech and global risk insights.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Aug 2025
Why it's time to embrace a single vendor SASE solution or risk confusion
Network Infrastructure

Why it's time to embrace a single vendor SASE solution or risk confusion

In the evolving cyber threat landscape, adopting a single vendor SASE solution is crucial for streamlined security and network management, enhancing protection and coherence.

By Robert Nobilo • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Jul 2024
Deutsche Telekom adds to security Portfolio with Fortinet's FortiSASE
Firewalls

Deutsche Telekom adds to security Portfolio with Fortinet's FortiSASE

Deutsche Telekom partners with Fortinet to strengthen its security portfolio and drive networking and security convergence.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Sat, 7th Oct 2023