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Cyber experts urge parental controls as teen online risks rise
Physical Security

Cyber experts urge parental controls as teen online risks rise

Norton highlights the rising digital risks teens face, urging parents to use controls and communication for safer online experiences amid Netflix's Adolescence series.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 30th Apr 2025
Customer support leads global adoption of enterprise generative AI
Digital Transformation

Customer support leads global adoption of enterprise generative AI

IoT Analytics finds customer support leads enterprise generative AI use, with 49% of deployments aiding issue resolution among 530 projects analysed.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Apr 2025
Why manufacturing execution systems are now a strategic imperative
Digital Transformation

Why manufacturing execution systems are now a strategic imperative

The manufacturing execution system market, valued at USD $14.88bn in 2024, is set to hit USD $41.78bn by 2032 amid rising demand for digital transformation.

By Terry Smagh • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Apr 2025
Tray.ai launches ITSM Agent to automate IT support tasks
Software-as-a-Service

Tray.ai launches ITSM Agent to automate IT support tasks

Tray.ai launches an AI-powered ITSM Agent that automates routine IT support, cutting human tickets by 75%, boosting efficiency across major firms.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Mon, 28th Apr 2025
Rapid7 unveils customisable MDR to boost enterprise security
Firewalls

Rapid7 unveils customisable MDR to boost enterprise security

Rapid7 unveils MDR for Enterprise, a tailored detection and response service offering 24/7 oversight to tackle complex cyber threats across diverse infrastructures.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 28th Apr 2025
Bitdefender Launches PHASR to Fight Stealthy Cyber Threats
Semiconductors

Bitdefender Launches PHASR to Fight Stealthy Cyber Threats

Bitdefender launches GravityZone PHASR to combat living-off-the-land cyber threats, using AI to tailor security based on individual user behaviour globally.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Apr 2025
Diligent unveils AI tool to streamline risk management for firms
Application Performance Monitoring

Diligent unveils AI tool to streamline risk management for firms

Diligent launches AI Risk Essentials, an AI-driven tool to help organisations identify, benchmark and mitigate enterprise risks in under a week.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 24th Apr 2025
Preparing your data centre for AI
Hybrid Cloud

Preparing your data centre for AI

AI adoption hits 72% globally, spurring a data surge that challenges data centres to scale storage sustainably amid soaring demand by 2025.

By Jeff Park • 4 min read • Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
Cybersecurity seen by 85% of CEOs as critical for business growth
Partner Programmes

Cybersecurity seen by 85% of CEOs as critical for business growth

A global survey reveals 85% of CEOs see cybersecurity as vital for business growth, highlighting its role beyond protection to strategic enablement.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
ANZ firms ramp up AI agent adoption to stay competitive in 2025
Unified Communications

ANZ firms ramp up AI agent adoption to stay competitive in 2025

Australian and New Zealand firms are rapidly expanding AI agent investments, with 91% deeming it vital for staying competitive, says Cloudera survey.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
Celonis ranked leader again in 2025 Gartner process mining report
Digital Transformation

Celonis ranked leader again in 2025 Gartner process mining report

Celonis leads Gartner's 2025 Magic Quadrant for Process Mining Platforms, excelling in execution and vision for the third consecutive year.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
Large format display market falls as tariffs hit global sales
Semiconductors

Large format display market falls as tariffs hit global sales

Global Large Format Display market sees 1.7% unit sales drop and 10.9% revenue fall in Q1 2025 amid tariff woes and price pressures.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
Check Point named leader in GigaOm's AI-powered firewall report
Firewalls

Check Point named leader in GigaOm's AI-powered firewall report

Check Point Software is named Leader and sole Outperformer in GigaOm's Enterprise Firewall report for its AI-driven Quantum Security Solutions.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Apr 2025
GitLab unveils AI-driven DevSecOps integration with Amazon Q
DevOps

GitLab unveils AI-driven DevSecOps integration with Amazon Q

GitLab has launched GitLab Duo with Amazon Q for Ultimate self-managed users on AWS, integrating AI to accelerate and secure software development workflows.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Tue, 22nd Apr 2025
Illumio unveils AI security graph for cloud threat response
Firewalls

Illumio unveils AI security graph for cloud threat response

Illumio unveils Illumio Insights, an AI-driven cloud security tool that detects and neutralises cyber threats across hybrid and multi-cloud environments in real time.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Apr 2025
Ardoq names Brian Zeman Chief Revenue Officer for growth
Software-as-a-Service

Ardoq names Brian Zeman Chief Revenue Officer for growth

Ardoq appoints Brian Zeman as Chief Revenue Officer to drive global growth, focusing on expansion in the Americas and enhancing enterprise architecture solutions.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025

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CData unveils cloud service after $350 million backing
Data Analytics

CData unveils cloud service after $350 million backing

CData Software's new cloud-based service expands data connectivity for software firms, following $350m investment and Gartner Magic Quadrant recognition.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Apr 2025