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Pure Storage unveils Enterprise Data Cloud & flash upgrades
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Pure Storage launches Enterprise Data Cloud platform and flash hardware upgrades to simplify data management and boost performance across hybrid environments.
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Cloudflare launches Log Explorer to simplify security insights
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Cloudflare launches Log Explorer, a tool enabling businesses to access security and performance insights directly from its dashboard, cutting reliance on third-party platforms.
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Businesses embrace AI but lack training & infrastructure for growth
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A global survey reveals that businesses are rapidly adopting AI but struggle with training and infrastructure, hindering growth despite high optimism and planned investments.
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Open banking in New Zealand advances with NZD $13.77m spent
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New Zealand's open banking has advanced with NZD $13.77m spent over six years, delivering API standards adopted by major banks covering 80% of accounts.
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UK councils report 12,700 data breaches with GBP £268,000 paid
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UK Metropolitan Councils reported over 12,700 data breaches in three years, paying more than GBP £268,000 in compensation claims.
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UK IT leaders voice concerns over data sovereignty risks
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A survey of 1,000+ UK IT leaders revealed 83% fear geopolitical risks may threaten control over their data and 61% prioritise data sovereignty strategically.
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Major healthcare providers leave email systems open to phishing risk
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Over a third of top global healthcare providers lack full email security, leaving systems vulnerable to phishing and risking patient safety and data breaches.
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Shadow AI use surges among cybersecurity teams, heightening risks
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A Mindgard survey reveals widespread unauthorised AI use among cybersecurity teams, raising data leak risks and highlighting governance gaps in many organisations.
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Myriad360 & Cyera launch AI-powered data security tool for AWS
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Myriad360 and Cyera have launched the AI-powered Data Security Health Assessment to enhance data security and compliance in AWS environments.
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Sumsub adds advanced device intelligence to boost fraud defence
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Sumsub enhances fraud defence by integrating Fingerprint's device intelligence, offering real-time threat detection without complicating genuine user access.
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TBWA New Zealand launches TBWA\i to empower AI-driven brands
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TBWA New Zealand launches TBWA\i, a new AI-focused practice designed to help brands integrate AI for unique strategic and creative growth.
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Australian public sector ramps up GenAI amid security, skills gap
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Australian public sector rapidly adopts generative AI, with 94% using it, but faces challenges in infrastructure, security, and skills development for success.
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SmartHUB delivers cloud-native, secure archiving for compliance
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Smart Communications launches SmartHUB, a cloud-native archiving solution enhancing data access, security, and compliance for sectors like finance and telecom.
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Harbor Solutions launches in ANZ to boost cyber recovery
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Harbor Solutions has launched in Australia and New Zealand, partnering with Rubrik to enhance cyber recovery amid rising regional cyberattacks.
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Varonis boosts ChatGPT Enterprise security with compliance tools
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Varonis integrates its Data Security Platform with ChatGPT Enterprise to enhance data protection, compliance and monitoring for over 3 million business users.
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NiCE & Snowflake partner to boost secure AI-driven data sharing
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NiCE teams up with Snowflake to enable secure, AI-driven sharing and automation of customer data, enhancing efficiency and personalisation across enterprises.
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The rise of agentic AI and what it means for ANZ enterprise
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69% of ANZ c-suite execs plan to adopt agentic AI within 12 months, automating tedious tasks to boost productivity and transform enterprise work.
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Does anyone know what a CDP is anymore?
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Customer Data Platforms are evolving beyond marketing, becoming essential for unified data, AI readiness, and privacy compliance across enterprises.
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UK AI maturity drops despite continued high investment
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UK organisations' AI maturity score dropped 9 points to 35 despite rising investments and over 100 AI projects launched by 56% of businesses surveyed.
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Snowflake, Acxiom launch AI platform for marketing data
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Snowflake and Acxiom have joined forces to launch a secure, AI-driven marketing data platform, revolutionising brand data access and privacy management globally.