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Australia's cybersecurity plans overlooked smart home devices, expert warns
EduTech

Australia's cybersecurity plans overlooked smart home devices, expert warns

Cybersecurity expert Leon Poggioli believes Australia's proposed cybersecurity law reforms need to pay more heed to smart home devices like solar inverters, crucial for grid stability.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Jan 2024
Private networks: The key to leverage 5G technology
Unified Communications

Private networks: The key to leverage 5G technology

Private 5G networks are transforming digital connectivity across industries in capacities, from healthcare to manufacturing, by supporting secure, agile and efficient operational functions.

By BAI Communications • 6 min read • Thu, 11th Jan 2024

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HID & Olea Kiosks launch collaboration on facial recognition tech
Firewalls

HID & Olea Kiosks launch collaboration on facial recognition tech

HID and Olea Kiosks, provider of self-service kiosks, collaborate on an initiative to revolutionise user experience for multi-industry access control.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Jan 2024
HID & Olea Kiosks merge for advanced facial recognition solutions
Firewalls

HID & Olea Kiosks merge for advanced facial recognition solutions

HID teams up with Olea Kiosks to offer a revolutionary user experience by integrating facial recognition technology in access control and authentication across various industries.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Jan 2024
Unprecedented surge in critical infrastructure cyberattacks
Network Infrastructure

Unprecedented surge in critical infrastructure cyberattacks

A shocking 30% increase in attacks on critical infrastructures was recorded in 2023, resulting in over 420 million incidents.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Jan 2024
Gallagher Security appoints Merv Williams as new Chief Marketing Officer
Partner Programmes

Gallagher Security appoints Merv Williams as new Chief Marketing Officer

Merv Williams steps up as Chief Marketing Officer at global security firm Gallagher Security, aiming to accelerate growth and improve brand visibility in global markets including the UK, Europe, and IMEA.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Wed, 17th Jan 2024
IGEL redefines enterprise endpoint security with innovative model
Software-as-a-Service

IGEL redefines enterprise endpoint security with innovative model

IGEL new Preventative Security Model aims to redefine secure enterprise endpoints and boost Zero Trust, with a showcase due at upcoming IGEL DISRUPT 24 forum.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Sat, 6th Jan 2024
LINX expands Azure Peering partnership with Microsoft in US
Unified Communications

LINX expands Azure Peering partnership with Microsoft in US

The London Internet Exchange (LINX) has expanded its US partnership with Microsoft, launching Azure Peering Service at LINX NoVA for enhanced public Microsoft cloud services connectivity.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Jan 2024
Growing cyber crime rate boosts next-gen firewall market growth
Firewalls

Growing cyber crime rate boosts next-gen firewall market growth

Due to rising cyber crime, the next-gen firewall market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 10.48% between 2021 and 2028, per a Knowledge Sourcing Intelligence study.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 1st Jan 2024
5G network security market to reach $16 billion by 2028
Unified Communications

5G network security market to reach $16 billion by 2028

A surge in cyber threats spurs 5G network security market's colossal growth to reach USD16 billion by 2028, a new study reveals.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Dec 2023
Safetica partners with Kaira to boost data security in APAC region
Data Analytics

Safetica partners with Kaira to boost data security in APAC region

Safetica forms strategic alliance with Kaira to enhance data security solutions and cater to increasing cybersecurity needs in the APAC region.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Dec 2023

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UK landline digital switchover summons connectivity fears
Government

UK landline digital switchover summons connectivity fears

UK landline switchover to digital could jeopardise safety of 95% of those over 65, according to disability and elderly advocacy groups urging for delay until 2030.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jan 2024
UK hailed as Europe's most advanced digital economy
Supply Chain

UK hailed as Europe's most advanced digital economy

A new report from the Computer and Communications Industry Association highlights the UK as Europe's leading digital economy, hosting major tech enterprises and attracting USD $30bn in 2022 tech-sector VC investment.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Jan 2024
Finance Minister Willis calls for fiscal transparency
Government

Finance Minister Willis calls for fiscal transparency

Finance minister, Nicola Willis, proposes new fiscal measures aimed to boost transparency while criticising the previous government's management strategies.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Jan 2024
Government births, deaths and marriages IT project halted
Open source

Government births, deaths and marriages IT project halted

RNZ understands multiple deadlines have been missed after officials tried to buy an off-the-shelf system and customise it.

By Phil Pennington • 4 min read • Fri, 22nd Dec 2023
UK businesses call for increased government investment in AI sector
Data Protection

UK businesses call for increased government investment in AI sector

43% of UK businesses call for increased government investment in the artificial intelligence sector, reveals Zoho survey.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Dec 2023
OpenUK announces speaker lineup for State of Open Con 24
Hyperscale

OpenUK announces speaker lineup for State of Open Con 24

OpenUK reveals speaker roster of over 140 leading tech, open source, law, and policy experts for SOOCon24 conference. .

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Dec 2023