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UK organisations ramp up encryption to tackle evolving threats
Data Protection

UK organisations ramp up encryption to tackle evolving threats

A survey reveals 94% of UK organisations are boosting encryption amidst evolving cyber threats, yet inconsistent application still risks sensitive data exposure.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Tue, 15th Jul 2025
SUSE launches EU-based support to meet digital sovereignty needs
Digital Transformation

SUSE launches EU-based support to meet digital sovereignty needs

SUSE launches EU-based Sovereign Premium Support to help organisations meet digital sovereignty and regulatory needs with localised data control.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Jul 2025
UK firms pay higher ransoms as recovery costs from attacks rise
Firewalls

UK firms pay higher ransoms as recovery costs from attacks rise

UK firms pay higher ransoms amid rising recovery costs from ransomware attacks, with 54% choosing to pay and median payouts at USD $1 million, Sophos reports.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Sat, 28th Jun 2025
UK firms face rising ransomware costs but recover faster
Firewalls

UK firms face rising ransomware costs but recover faster

UK firms face rising ransomware recovery costs at USD $2.58m but recover faster, with 59% fully restoring systems within a week, says Sophos report.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2025
EnterpriseDB unveils Postgres AI to boost data sovereignty in EU
Hybrid Cloud

EnterpriseDB unveils Postgres AI to boost data sovereignty in EU

EnterpriseDB launches Postgres AI to help European businesses deploy and control AI with data sovereignty across cloud and on-premise environments.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Fri, 20th Jun 2025

Global Stories

ZEST Security adds AWS Service Control Policies to AI cloud platform
Firewalls

ZEST Security adds AWS Service Control Policies to AI cloud platform

ZEST Security integrates AWS Service Control Policies into its AI platform, enabling faster code-free mitigation of cloud risks and reducing exposure to attacks.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Aug 2025
Ransomware threats rise, attackers adopt quadruple extortion
Ransomware

Ransomware threats rise, attackers adopt quadruple extortion

Ransomware attacks are escalating with quadruple extortion tactics that combine data encryption, DDoS, public harassment and regulatory threats in 2025.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Tue, 29th Jul 2025
The key levers of an enterprise's growth - AI focus, innovative culture, and strategic partners
Digital Transformation

The key levers of an enterprise's growth - AI focus, innovative culture, and strategic partners

Enterprises drive growth by aligning AI advancements with innovative cultures and strategic partnerships, unlocking real outcomes and long-term success.

By Andrew Borthwick • 7 min read • Wed, 16th Jul 2025
Ingram Micro responds to ransomware incident impacting internal systems
Firewalls

Ingram Micro responds to ransomware incident impacting internal systems

Ingram Micro suffered a ransomware attack via a third-party VPN, underscoring the risks posed by remote access and external supplier vulnerabilities.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Jul 2025
Percona launches free open source encryption for PostgreSQL data
Storage

Percona launches free open source encryption for PostgreSQL data

Percona launches pg_tde, a free open source Transparent Data Encryption for PostgreSQL, enabling secure, compliant data storage without licensing fees or vendor lock-in.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Jul 2025
AI & cloud security top enterprise concerns amid tool sprawl
Data Protection

AI & cloud security top enterprise concerns amid tool sprawl

Thales' 2025 study reveals AI and cloud security top enterprise concerns as 52% of firms shift budgets amid growing complexity and rising cyber threats.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Wed, 2nd Jul 2025
Cohesity & MongoDB expand integration for enterprise data resilience
Data Protection

Cohesity & MongoDB expand integration for enterprise data resilience

Cohesity and MongoDB have deepened their integration to boost data protection and recovery for large enterprises, enhancing resilience against cyber threats.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Jun 2025
Sennheiser unveils web-based AV platform for remote device control
Encryption

Sennheiser unveils web-based AV platform for remote device control

Sennheiser will launch a web-based AV platform in early 2026, enabling remote control and management of devices across multiple sites without software installation.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Jun 2025
Thales launches real-time file activity monitoring with AI help
Data Protection

Thales launches real-time file activity monitoring with AI help

Thales launches File Activity Monitoring with AI to track unstructured data in real time, enhancing security and compliance across hybrid and multicloud environments.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Jun 2025
VDURA unveils HyperScaleFlow v11.2 to cut AI storage costs
Storage

VDURA unveils HyperScaleFlow v11.2 to cut AI storage costs

VDURA unveils HyperScaleFlow v11.2, featuring V-ScaleFlow tech to slash AI storage costs and speed up data management on Kubernetes clusters.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 4th Jun 2025

Stories from Other Regions

PT KAI partners with Zimbra for secure & sovereign email upgrade
Firewalls

PT KAI partners with Zimbra for secure & sovereign email upgrade

PT Kereta Api Indonesia upgrades its email system with Zimbra's secure, on-premise platform to boost cybersecurity and comply with Indonesian data sovereignty laws.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Jul 2025
AppOmni secures FedRAMP Moderate ATO for SaaS security platform
Unified Communications

AppOmni secures FedRAMP Moderate ATO for SaaS security platform

AppOmni's SaaS Security Platform has gained FedRAMP Moderate ATO, enabling US federal agencies to protect critical cloud data with enhanced security and compliance.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 10th Jul 2025