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Slipstream Cyber appoints Chris Pallister to cyber role
DevOps

Slipstream Cyber appoints Chris Pallister to cyber role

Demand for round-the-clock cyber defence is pushing Slipstream Cyber to strengthen its operations as attacks become faster and more complex.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2026

Global Stories

Risk Management stories

FE fundinfo flags five shifts in asset manager compliance
Fintech

FE fundinfo flags five shifts in asset manager compliance

Compliance teams face a 2026 squeeze as new UK, EU and Asia-Pacific rules force faster disclosure changes and tighter AI oversight.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2026
JFrog & iZeno expand AI security tools in Southeast Asia
Customer Relationship Management

JFrog & iZeno expand AI security tools in Southeast Asia

Enterprises in Southeast Asia will get tighter control over software and AI assets as iZeno begins distributing JFrog’s security tools immediately.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2026
Australia & New Zealand outpace peers on resilience
Disaster Recovery

Australia & New Zealand outpace peers on resilience

Businesses in Australia and New Zealand are more likely to see outages hit revenue, with 52% reporting direct top-line damage.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2026
The evolving role of the CSO: From technical guardian to business strategist
Firewalls

The evolving role of the CSO: From technical guardian to business strategist

Security leaders are now expected to show how their decisions speed deals, support revenue and shape strategy, not just stop breaches.

By Bill O’Connell • 5 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2026
SAP to acquire Reltio to boost enterprise data, AI ops
Software-as-a-Service

SAP to acquire Reltio to boost enterprise data, AI ops

The deal will give SAP tools to clean up mixed enterprise data, helping customers feed more reliable records into AI agents and analytics.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2026
Why AI-powered security needs network telemetry across the hybrid cloud
Firewalls

Why AI-powered security needs network telemetry across the hybrid cloud

Security teams risk missed attacks and slower investigations unless AI can see network traffic in motion across hybrid cloud environments.

By Ryan Mahoney • 4 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2026
OpenText & Proofpoint urge backup tests on World Backup Day
Data Protection

OpenText & Proofpoint urge backup tests on World Backup Day

Untested restore drills could leave firms facing longer outages, lost revenue and reputational damage when ransomware or system failures hit.

By Mark Tarre • 6 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2026
Gartner sees explainable AI boosting model oversight
DevOps

Gartner sees explainable AI boosting model oversight

Greater scrutiny of generative AI is set to push observability spending up as companies seek to prove outputs are accurate and traceable.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2026
Yubico appoints chief marketing officer as phishing grows
Digital Transformation

Yubico appoints chief marketing officer as phishing grows

Rising AI-driven attacks are pushing firms towards phishing-resistant logins, sharpening demand for hardware-backed authentication across the sector.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2026
World Backup Day warnings over ransomware resilience gaps
Data Protection

World Backup Day warnings over ransomware resilience gaps

Many firms still lack recoverable copies of critical data as ransomware increasingly targets cloud and SaaS systems, experts warn.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 8 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2026
Thunes wins best cross-border payment solution award
Crypto

Thunes wins best cross-border payment solution award

Rising demand for faster, cheaper international transfers has sharpened competition among payment providers serving merchants and marketplaces.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Mar 2026

Stories from Other Regions

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KPMG launches eight execution imperatives for Canadian tech leaders
Network Infrastructure

KPMG launches eight execution imperatives for Canadian tech leaders

KPMG Canada urges tech chiefs to sharpen data, AI and cloud execution as a survey of 150 executives flags gaps in scaling and returns.

By Sean Mitchell • 7 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2026
Eventus Security wins four awards at Global InfoSec
IoT Security

Eventus Security wins four awards at Global InfoSec

The wins bolster Eventus Security's standing as demand rises for outsourced cyber defence, with enterprises seeking round-the-clock threat response.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2026
New Zealand SMEs hit by falling revenue & weak confidence
Risk & Compliance

New Zealand SMEs hit by falling revenue & weak confidence

Rising costs and policy uncertainty are squeezing small firms, with 63% of owners reporting lower revenue and confidence subdued across the sector.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2026
Microsoft 365 behind 32% of escalated security incidents
Unified Communications

Microsoft 365 behind 32% of escalated security incidents

Cloud office accounts are emerging as a major weakness in Malaysia, with 3,945 confirmed incidents tied to Microsoft 365 in 2025.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2026
Orchestral launches medication safety tool in New Zealand
Robotic Process Automation

Orchestral launches medication safety tool in New Zealand

Pharmacists in New Zealand face a new safety net as the tool flags dose and interaction risks inside existing dispensing systems.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2026