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Vultr spotlighted in Omdia Sovereign Cloud 2025 market report

Vultr is recognised in Omdia's 2025 Sovereign Cloud report for its agile cloud solutions that keep data within national borders, addressing strict privacy laws.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025

Generative AI

Safety tech sector sees $6.3 billion investment rise

Paladin Capital Group's latest report reveals global Safety Tech investment has surged to $6.3 billion, highlighting steady sector growth amid rising digital threats.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Dec 2024

Firewalls

Claroty predicts increased focus on OT cybersecurity by 2025

Claroty's cybersecurity predictions for 2025 reveal imminent threats to critical infrastructure, with a push for stronger legislative reforms and security measures.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Nov 2024

Data Privacy

Social media ban to put TikTok security concerns under microscope

As Australia moves to ban social media for under-16s, TikTok faces intensified scrutiny over its security practices and controversial data collection methods.

By Dr Martin J. Kraemer • 4 min read • Thu, 14th Nov 2024

Power / Energy

New Bill mandates extensive climate disclosure for Australian firms

New legislation mandates annual sustainability reports for large companies, requiring detailed emissions and climate risk disclosures by 1 January.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Sep 2024

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Clean technologies

Deep Sky to build 500,000 tonne carbon removal hub in MB

Deep Sky will invest in building the largest carbon removal hubs in Southwestern Manitoba, aiming to remove 500,000 tonnes of CO2 annually.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Sat, 11th Oct 2025

Human Capital Management

Experts urge data focus as Payday Super reform nears launch

Experts urge focus on robust data systems for Australia's Payday Super reform, aiming for timely, accurate super payments from July 2026 launch.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Oct 2025

Biometrics

Majority of Britons back technology to tackle underage vaping

Most Britons back advanced technology, like biometrics, to curb underage vaping amid concerns over weak current age-verification methods and illicit sales.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Sun, 7th Sep 2025

Legislation

TISA urges action to boost Targeted Support for more consumers

TISA warns current rules limit Targeted Support reach to just a quarter of consumers, urging legal changes to help more vulnerable customers effectively.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Mon, 1st Sep 2025

Risk & Compliance

UK firms face unlimited fines under new anti-fraud legislation

From 1st September, UK firms face unlimited fines under new anti-fraud laws holding companies liable for fraud by associates benefiting the business.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Mon, 1st Sep 2025

Data Privacy

Skillcast launches Aida to boost confidential AI compliance

Skillcast has launched Aida, an AI assistant offering confidential, real-time compliance training to meet rising UK concerns over AI regulation readiness.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 8th May 2025

Malware

Bill to criminalise stalking delayed as debate continues

New Zealand's proposed law to criminalise stalking and cyberstalking faces delays, as experts warn citizens to take proactive steps to secure their digital privacy.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Mar 2025

Clean technologies

High repair costs deter electronics repair, fuels e-waste

New research from Trojan Electronics reveals that 56% of consumers avoid repairing devices due to high costs, exacerbating the UK's e-waste crisis.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Feb 2025

Unified Communications

Fed gov imposes fines for inadequate scam prevention

The federal government is set to impose fines of up to AUD $50 million on companies failing to implement effective measures against rising fraud.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2024

EduTech

Social media scams cost Australian children AUD $129,700

AUCyber reports that Australian children have lost over AUD $129,700 to social media scams this year, prompting calls for enhanced online safety measures.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Nov 2024

Social Media

UK considers ban on under-16s using social media

Ministers in the UK are considering banning under-16s from social media as discussions grow on enhancing online safety for children.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Tue, 12th Nov 2024

Encryption

New cyber security legislative package: How will it impact organisations?

Australia's government has unveiled a legislative package to enhance cyber security, impacting organisations through mandatory reporting and new device standards.

By Dan Pearce • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Oct 2024

Cybersecurity

Australia mulls cyber law amid 23% rise in cyber attacks

Australia faces a 23% rise in cyber attacks, prompting calls for a new Cyber Security Act to bolster protection against escalating cybercrime threats.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Oct 2024

Marketing Technologies

Survey highlights: 83% aware of GenAI, call for eco-transparency

A new survey reveals 83% of UK adults are familiar with GenAI tools like ChatGPT, yet concerns grow over their environmental impact, urging for transparency and regulation.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Oct 2024