Percona report warns of database lock-in & AI woes
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TrueMoney partners Fireblocks on embedded THBT wallet
The enlarged pilot lets up to 20,000 users spend and swap THBT inside TrueMoney, testing blockchain payments for everyday use.
TEPCO Power Grid centralises 30,000 cameras with Genetec
Regional teams can now monitor incidents more quickly as TEPCO Power Grid unifies video from 30,000 cameras across 1,600 sites.
Mphasis strikes AI modernisation pact with TechnoPro
Japan-based clients in finance and manufacturing will gain AI tools to replace legacy systems and speed software development under the pact.
Malaysia ranks second in ASEAN digital nations index
The report says ASEAN must turn national gains into a shared market as the region targets a USD2 trillion digital economy by 2030.
Singapore leaders split on AI failure accountability
Concerns over legal, reputational and data risks are rising as nearly all Singapore companies use AI, yet trust in its accuracy stays low.
45% of ASEAN scam cases remain unresolved, GSMA says
Unresolved fraud is eroding confidence in Southeast Asia's digital economy, with scam victims often switching providers after losses.
Editor Interviews
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Docusign's next move: Own the contract, not just the signature
Rapid adoption as Docusign's IAM platform cuts contract delays and turns signed agreements into AI-driven workflows.
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AI transforming physical security into enterprise data solution
AI and cloud tools are turning cameras into live operational data sources, helping firms cut costs, spot errors and manage fleets centrally.
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Managing energy, water constraints critical to Australia's AI ambitions
Policy should focus on technology inside new data centres, as an expert says smarter regulation could curb power and water strain while supporting AI growth.
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Mimecast CEO: Agentic AI threat novel but not entirely new
Hidden AI risks are already widespread in workplaces, with Mimecast saying users are driving shadow tools and most exposure still starts with people.
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The Next E-commerce Interface May Not Be a Screen
As AI agents begin handling purchases and deliveries, retailers face tougher questions over identity, authorisation and trust.
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What should replace the resume in an AI-first hiring process?
Fake candidates and AI-written applications are exposing how weak resume screening is, forcing employers towards work samples and live verification.
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The autonomous SOC takeover
AI is set to shrink junior SOC roles and raise costs unless firms phase in autonomous defence carefully, experts warn.
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Why firms are now looking for AS9100 certification
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Covee launches AI platform after USD $750,000 raise
Smaller insurance brokers could win larger corporate accounts as the platform cuts renewal work from more than 30 hours to under two.
Connected vehicle cloud market set to hit GBP £573bn
Automakers' shift to software-defined cars is driving demand for remote updates, diagnostics and digital services across fleets.
Eventus Security urges decision-centric SOCs at AI summit
Growing alert volumes are pushing Indian security teams to use AI for faster, context-led decisions instead of more monitoring.
Proofpoint expands insider-risk tools to Microsoft 365
Investigators will get a fuller audit trail as the software links Microsoft 365 activity and AI prompts with emails, files and logs.
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Analyst Insights
Industry research and analysis from leading firms.
Fortinet named Gartner Leader in hybrid mesh firewall
The ranking underlines demand for security that can enforce policy across cloud, branch and data centre networks as firms decentralise infrastructure.
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Check Point named Leader in Gartner hybrid mesh firewall
The ranking may bolster Check Point's push to sell AI-era protections into existing firewall estates as firms scramble for visibility over tool usage.
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RavenDB launches Quill for AI agents on SQL databases
It could cut the cost and delay of bringing AI agents to regulated data by letting firms use live SQL systems without migration.
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Coder launches Agent Relay for Cursor in private preview
Security-conscious banks and defence agencies can now keep Cursor agents on their own infrastructure, reducing exposure of code, secrets and audit data.
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