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Manifest tool boosts SBOMs for critical C & C++ code

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Manifest unveils SBOM generator for unmanaged C and C++ code, tackling critical supply chain blind spots in embedded and safety systems.
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Myriota debuts AssetHawk satellite tracker for remote assets

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Myriota launches AssetHawk, a 5G NTN satellite tracker promising decade-long battery life for monitoring remote fleets and equipment.
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Windows security breaks ROG Xbox Ally handheld game consoles

Sat, 31st Jan 2026
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Windows 11 security is blocking key software on Asus ROG Xbox Ally consoles, leaving pricey handhelds struggling to launch games properly.
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LF Energy audit boosts security of EVerest EV charging

Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
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LF Energy's audit of the widely used EVerest EV charging stack finds and fixes security flaws, boosting confidence in open source grids.
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In the AI gold rush, data centre infrastructure vendors are selling shovels

Thu, 22nd May 2025
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Schneider Electric leads in liquid cooling tech for AI data centres, tackling heat challenges amid booming demand for high-performance computing infrastructure.
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HighPoint offers free firmware customisation for NVMe AICs

Thu, 26th Dec 2024
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storage
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data protection
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hyperscale
HighPoint Technologies has launched free firmware customisation for its Gen5 and 2nd Gen4 NVMe AIC and Adapter products, enhancing data storage flexibility.
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Thomas launches secure touch screens for industrial labs

Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
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cybersecurity
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cloud services
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data management
Thomas Instrumentation has launched high-brightness touch screens for industrial and medical use, prioritising security and reliability in demanding environments.
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HPE introduces ProLiant DL145 Gen11 server for edge efficacy

Thu, 19th Sep 2024
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data analytics
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edge computing
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martech
Hewlett Packard Enterprise unveils the HPE ProLiant DL145 Gen11 server, tackling edge computing with enhanced performance and compact, rugged design.
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Absolute Security acquires Syxsense to boost resilience platform

Fri, 6th Sep 2024
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cyber resilience
Absolute Security acquires Syxsense to boost its Cyber Resilience platform, aiming to secure and manage PC endpoints from firmware level, targeting markets worth USD $35 billion.
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Absolute Security to unveil cyber resilience at Black Hat USA 2024

Mon, 12th Aug 2024
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firewalls
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ransomware
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network security
Absolute Security will unveil its innovative Cyber Resilience Platform at Black Hat USA 2024, addressing rising security threats amidst hybrid work challenges.
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HP study reveals rise in nation-state attacks on supply chains

Thu, 8th Aug 2024
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supply chain
HP Wolf Security's latest study reveals a sharp rise in nation-state attacks on hardware supply chains, with 19% of firms falling victim and future threats expected to increase.
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Powering up security: Protecting EV charging stations from cyberthreats

Fri, 2nd Aug 2024
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As EV charging stations become crucial to smart cities, their increasing vulnerability to cyberattacks demands enhanced security measures to stave off potential disruptions.
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Absolute Security focuses on cyber resilience in company rebrand

Thu, 18th Apr 2024
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firewalls
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network security
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advanced persistent threat protection
Absolute Security, previously known as Absolute Software, has rebranded to reflect its dedication to providing advanced cyber resilience solutions amid increasing digital threats.
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Western Digital unveils advanced QLC SSD with next-gen performance

Wed, 20th Mar 2024
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firmware
Western Digital raises the data storage bar with the release of its advanced PC SN5000S NVMe SSD, merging next-gen QLC performance with affordability for the explosive digital sector.
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Saul Gates becomes new CFO of cyber resilience giant Absolute Software

Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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Cyber resilience leader Absolute Software appoints veteran financial strategist Saul Gates as CFO, bolstering their position as an industry frontrunner in a world increasingly prioritising secure digital infrastructures.
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Sternum & ChargePoint secure Home Flex against IoT vulnerabilities

Fri, 26th Jan 2024
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data analytics
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iot
In a bid to combat IoT vulnerabilities, security firm Sternum collaborates with ChargePoint to enhance the protection of ChargePoint Home Flex, following the uncovering of significant security flaws.
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Canonical and Intel partner for secure computing in Ubuntu OS

Fri, 15th Dec 2023
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public cloud
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breach prevention
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microsoft
Intel and Canonical join forces to strengthen data security in the Ubuntu OS, using Intel's Trust Domain Extensions technology.
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TrustInSoft enhances its software analyser with memory mapping feature

Tue, 12th Dec 2023
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TrustInSoft has upgraded its software analyser with a pioneering memory mapping feature, increasing precision in hardware analysis.
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NetRise launches Trace: Revolutionising XIoT security with AI-powered search

Fri, 10th Nov 2023
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physical security
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supply chain
NetRise unveils Trace, a revolutionary AI-powered search tool for identifying compromised assets in Extended IoT security.
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Eclypsium pioneers solution to measure risk in digital supply chain security

Wed, 8th Nov 2023
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datacentre infrastructure
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supply chain
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risk & compliance
Eclypsium launches the industry's first solution to measure IT infrastructure risk in the digital supply chain.