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EasyDMARC integrates with Pax8 for enhanced email security
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EasyDMARC has partnered with Pax8 Marketplace to enhance email security, enabling Managed Service Providers to deploy DMARC solutions efficiently.
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Google's Cloud mandates MFA, sparking mixed reactions
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Google's move to enforce multifactor authentication for all Cloud accounts has ignited varied reactions, urging firms to bolster security against rising cyber threats.
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Bugcrowd appoints Trey Ford & reveals new services
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Bugcrowd has appointed Trey Ford as Chief Information Security Officer for the Americas, aiming to enhance cybersecurity operations amid rapid growth.
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Kodak Alaris integrates AI into document processing
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Kodak Alaris has integrated Generative AI into its KODAK Info Input Solution, revolutionising document processing for enhanced speed and accuracy.
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Silicon Valley Bank provides USD $50M to Bugcrowd
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Silicon Valley Bank has granted Bugcrowd USD $50 million to enhance its AI-driven cybersecurity solutions and accelerate growth in the global market.
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Indosat reports 11.6% revenue increase, bolsters AI efforts
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Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison reports a 39.1% rise in profit, reaching IDR 3,878 billion, driven by operational excellence and strategic investments.
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Brightcove expands AI Suite with text-to-video pilot
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Brightcove plans to launch an AI-Text-to-Video pilot in Q1 2025, enhancing content management with new features like automated thumbnail creation.
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GitHub unveils AI-native GitHub Spark for app creation
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GitHub has launched GitHub Spark, an innovative tool that enables developers to create applications using natural language, aiming to support 1 billion developers.
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GitHub unveils multi-model AI features for Copilot
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GitHub has unveiled multi-model support for Copilot, enabling developers to choose from models by Anthropic, Google, and OpenAI.
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GitHub unveils new AI-powered developer tools platform
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GitHub has unveiled an enhanced developer platform powered by Copilot, featuring tools like GitHub Spark and multi-file editing to streamline workflows.
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Lazarus APT group targets crypto investors with AI tactics
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Kaspersky has uncovered a sophisticated campaign by the Lazarus group targeting cryptocurrency investors, employing social engineering and zero-day exploits.
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The cost of AI innovation is unpredictable. Here’s what APAC businesses need to know to stay competitive
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As AI tools rise in prominence, APAC businesses face the challenge of unpredictable costs in a tech landscape driven by competition and innovation.
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AI fuels cloud race among Microsoft, AWS, & Google
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A new report reveals that AI now drives cloud demand, with Microsoft leading the race, followed by AWS and Google, as 22% of recent projects integrate AI.
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Forrester predicts AI shifts for Asia-Pacific by 2025
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Forrester's report highlights that by 2025, 60% of APAC firms will adopt AI language models, with a shift towards private cloud strategies in Greater China.
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Edinburgh tops UK demand for encrypted messaging apps
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Edinburgh tops the UK in searches for encrypted messaging apps, with 16 inquiries per 1,000 residents, highlighting growing concern for digital privacy.
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Dropbox launches AI tool to centralise workplace searches
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Dropbox has introduced Dash for Business, an AI-powered search tool designed to centralise information access and boost workplace efficiency.
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WatchGuard reveals Q2 2024 cyber threat trends report
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firewalls
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endpoint protection
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phishing
WatchGuard Technologies' latest Internet Security Report reveals that seven of the top ten malware threats in Q2 2024 were new.
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Businesses paying ransomware ransoms doubles in 2024
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Research reveals that businesses paying ransoms due to ransomware attacks has surged to 16.3% in 2024, up from 6.9% the previous year.
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Okta unveils AI security platform & industry initiative
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Okta has unveiled a generative AI agents security platform, addressing consumer and developer needs while launching a cross-industry security initiative.
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Trend Vision One secures Google Cloud Ready status
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Trend Micro's Trend Vision One has achieved Google Cloud Ready status, enhancing its appeal to regulated industries and strengthening ties with Google Cloud.