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First half of 2023 sees surge in OT & IoT security threats
Malware

First half of 2023 sees surge in OT & IoT security threats

Malware activity in OT and IoT environments surged and alerts on unwanted applications doubled, targeting healthcare, energy, and manufacturing.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Aug 2023
Governments and public services facing 40% more cyberattacks
Cybersecurity

Governments and public services facing 40% more cyberattacks

BlackBerry's latest report reveals a 40% surge in cyberattacks on government agencies and public services, with over 55,000 halted between March and May 2023.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 3rd Aug 2023
HCLTech partners Microsoft to bring high-performance computing
Platform-as-a-Service

HCLTech partners Microsoft to bring high-performance computing

The partnership will help customers to leverage existing infrastructure investments while gaining the flexibility of cloud-based services.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Aug 2023
Ransomware increases 64% in second quarter of 2023
Ransomware

Ransomware increases 64% in second quarter of 2023

Some 1,378 organisations have been named as victims on ransomware data-leak websites in the second quarter of 2023.

By Shannon Williams • 6 min read • Wed, 2nd Aug 2023
US consultancy acquires Australian AI company Max Kelsen
Partner Programmes

US consultancy acquires Australian AI company Max Kelsen

Bain & Company has acquired Max Kelsen's consulting and managed services divisions to offer enhanced ML and AI capabilities to clients across the globe.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Aug 2023
Causal AI market to hit more than US$543.73 million
Artificial Intelligence

Causal AI market to hit more than US$543.73 million

Causal AI techniques can uncover causal relationships within large datasets, helping businesses identify hidden patterns and make more accurate predictions.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Aug 2023
Safeguarding critical Infrastructures from cyber threats
Ransomware

Safeguarding critical Infrastructures from cyber threats

Safeguarding critical infrastructures requires a comprehensive approach that identifies vulnerabilities and addresses security gaps.

By Apu Pavithran • 5 min read • Mon, 31st Jul 2023
Average cost of a data breach at an all time high - IBM
Breach Prevention

Average cost of a data breach at an all time high - IBM

IBM Security has released its annual Cost of a Data Breach Report, showing the global average cost of a data breach reached $4.45 million in 2023.

By Catherine Knowles • 6 min read • Fri, 28th Jul 2023
Kore.ai strengthens its partner ecosystem and accelerates CAI adoption
Platform-as-a-Service

Kore.ai strengthens its partner ecosystem and accelerates CAI adoption

The Kore.ai channel partner program establishes a new tiered structure for channel partners and solution providers.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Jul 2023
Thales takes cybersecurity to next level with Imperva acquisition
Breach Prevention

Thales takes cybersecurity to next level with Imperva acquisition

Thales to acquire cybersecurity firm Imperva for $3.6bn, aiming to boost its cybersecurity capabilities and create a global integrated player.

By Shannon Williams • 7 min read • Thu, 27th Jul 2023
Wavelink and Kontakt.io sign new distribution agreement
Health Technologies

Wavelink and Kontakt.io sign new distribution agreement

Wavelink and Kontakt.io announce a new distribution agreement to help healthcare organisations optimise their operations and deliver patient-centric care.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Jul 2023
Claroty recognised as a Representative Vendor in 2023
Physical Security

Claroty recognised as a Representative Vendor in 2023

Claroty has been recognised as a Representative Vendor in the 2023 Gartner Market Guide for CPS Protection Platforms.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Jul 2023
DataStax announces availability of vector search on Astra DB
Hyperscale

DataStax announces availability of vector search on Astra DB

The company announces the general availability of Astra DB with vector search capabilities on all major clouds and on-premises.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Jul 2023

Stories from Other Regions

Datacom forms strategic partnership with Nozomi Networks
IoT Security

Datacom forms strategic partnership with Nozomi Networks

Datacom has formed a strategic partnership with Nozomi Networks to provide full-service IT and OT MSSP offerings designed to defend Aotearoa's infrastructure.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Tue, 1st Aug 2023
Sonata Software launches its enterprise-scale Harmoni.
Platform-as-a-Service

Sonata Software launches its enterprise-scale Harmoni.

A responsible-first AI offering for enterprise scale, Harmoni.ai is leveraging the power of generative AI, according to the company.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Jul 2023
Australians more confident in emerging tech for govt services
Health Technologies

Australians more confident in emerging tech for govt services

A vast majority of Australians are more confident of using technology to engage with digital citizen services, new research has found.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 20th Jul 2023
Robyn Denholm joins Harrison.ai as Board Director
Health Technologies

Robyn Denholm joins Harrison.ai as Board Director

Robyn Denholm joins Harrison.ai as Board Director, bringing global technology leadership and strategic advisory expertise to drive growth.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Jul 2023