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Nutanix & Pure Storage team up for flexible virtual workloads
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Nutanix and Pure Storage partner to launch a scalable infrastructure solution integrating cloud and storage tech, targeting mission-critical virtual workloads in 2025.
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Cyberattacks highlight urgent need for Zero Trust security
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encryption
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Recent cyber attacks are raising calls for stronger, identity-focused cybersecurity, including Zero Trust principles, with traditional password hygiene no longer sufficient.
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NetApp unveils post-quantum encryption & AI for data defence
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NetApp launches new data security features including post-quantum cryptography and enhanced ransomware protection to improve cyber resilience for customers.
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ONLYOFFICE DocSpace 3.1 update brings VDR roles & templates
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document management
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encryption
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ONLYOFFICE launches DocSpace 3.1, enhancing Virtual Data Rooms with role-based forms, guest management, templates and AES-256 encryption for self-hosted users.
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Qilin ransomware gang hits US courts & agencies in renewed wave
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The ransomware group Qilin claims two cyber-attacks on US government bodies, raising concerns over public sector cybersecurity and service disruptions.
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Jared Siddle warns of risks in business AI tool usage
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data protection
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encryption
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phishing
Jared Siddle of Protecht warns that over half of employees risk exposing sensitive data to generative AI, urging firms to implement strict usage policies.
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ETSI launches Covercrypt for post-quantum data security
Fri, 28th Mar 2025
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data protection
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encryption
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quantum computing
ETSI has launched Covercrypt, a new post-quantum security standard aimed at protecting critical data and communications from future quantum threats.
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Arkeus secures AUD $5m funding to boost global expansion
Thu, 20th Mar 2025
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surveillance
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encryption
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edge computing
Arkeus has secured AUD $5 million in funding to drive its expansion plans, reflecting strong investor confidence in its AI-driven defence technologies.
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Spike in remote ransomware attacks reported by Sophos
Thu, 20th Mar 2025
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malware
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firewalls
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encryption
Sophos has reported a staggering 141% rise in remote ransomware attacks since 2022, highlighting the urgent need for businesses to bolster cybersecurity measures.
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Rethinking data resilience on World Backup Day 2025
Sun, 16th Mar 2025
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virtualisation
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ransomware
As World Backup Day nears, experts stress that mere data backups are now inadequate amid rising cyber threats, urging a shift to robust resilience strategies.
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AWS unveils Ocelot chip claiming 90% cost reduction
Fri, 28th Feb 2025
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encryption
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hyperscale
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quantum computing
Amazon Web Services has launched its first quantum computing chip, Ocelot, claiming it can slash quantum error correction costs by up to 90%.
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Emburse debuts AI for efficient expense management
Fri, 28th Feb 2025
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data protection
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digital transformation
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encryption
Emburse has launched Emburse AI, a dedicated large language model aiming to streamline expense management and enhance accuracy in financial processes.
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The clock is ticking: Why businesses must prepare for Windows 11 now
Mon, 3rd Feb 2025
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digital transformation
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encryption
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advanced persistent threat protection
As the October 2025 deadline for Windows 10 support approaches, Australian businesses face urgent risks, highlighting the need for proactive upgrades to Windows 11.
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Data Privacy Day highlights urgency for data control in ANZ
Mon, 27th Jan 2025
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encryption
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
As Data Privacy Day approaches, a new survey reveals 70% of Australians feel powerless over their data, highlighting urgent calls for enhanced data protection.
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Alibaba Cloud leads 2024 Magic Quadrant for 5th year
Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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encryption
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fintech
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genai
Alibaba Cloud has been named a Leader for the fifth consecutive year in the 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Cloud Database Management Systems.
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Why safeguarding children’s data is essential in the digital age
Thu, 28th Nov 2024
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data protection
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encryption
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data privacy
With children increasingly at risk online, Australia's updated Privacy Act aims to strengthen protections for their data in a rapidly changing digital landscape.
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Australian firms combat rising AI-driven deepfake threats
Tue, 26th Nov 2024
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firewalls
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encryption
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network security
Australian businesses are ramping up efforts to combat rising deepfake cyber threats, with 66% implementing measures against AI-driven impersonations.
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Catalogic launches DPX vPlus 7.0 with Nutanix Ready status
Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
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data protection
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encryption
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Catalogic Software has launched DPX vPlus 7.0, enhancing data protection with Nutanix Ready status, advanced integrations, and improved user experience.
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Apricorn boosts storage in Aegis Secure Key 3NX line
Wed, 20th Nov 2024
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storage
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encryption
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data privacy
Apricorn has expanded its Aegis Secure Key 3NX line, now offering hardware-encrypted USB drives with storage up to 512GB for enhanced data protection.
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Conduktor raises USD $30 million to boost US expansion
Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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digital transformation
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encryption
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data privacy
Data management platform Conduktor has raised USD $30 million in Series B funding to fuel its expansion into the US market amid soaring real-time data demand.