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UK set to ban ransomware payments in public sector crackdown
Virtualisation

UK set to ban ransomware payments in public sector crackdown

The UK plans to ban ransom payments in the public sector and mandate private firms to report such payments, aiming to curb rising ransomware attacks.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 23rd Jul 2025
Guernsey awards £1.3m IT contract to Apogee for five years
Digital Transformation

Guernsey awards £1.3m IT contract to Apogee for five years

The States of Guernsey has awarded Apogee a £1.3 million per year, five-year contract to supply IT hardware and support under a new multi-vendor model.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 18th 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
Token Recovery appoints Scott Pounder to lead global operations
Crypto

Token Recovery appoints Scott Pounder to lead global operations

Scott Pounder, former London police detective and cybercrime expert, joins Token Recovery to lead global operations in digital asset recovery.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Jun 2025

Global Stories

Law enforcement stories

Motorola Solutions acquires Silvus Technologies for USD $4.4 billion
Robotics

Motorola Solutions acquires Silvus Technologies for USD $4.4 billion

Motorola Solutions has acquired Silvus Technologies for USD $4.4 billion, enhancing its mission-critical mobile network offerings for defence and public safety.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Aug 2025
Global ransomware attacks drop 43% but threats evolve quickly
Ransomware

Global ransomware attacks drop 43% but threats evolve quickly

Global ransomware attacks fell 43% in Q2 to 371 cases in June, but evolving tactics signal persistent threats amid rising cyber warfare and political motives.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Sat, 26th Jul 2025
Siren & Flashpoint partner to boost intelligence investigations
Data Analytics

Siren & Flashpoint partner to boost intelligence investigations

Siren and Flashpoint have teamed up to enhance investigations with integrated intelligence, aiding security teams against rising hybrid and cyber threats worldwide.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Jul 2025
Q2 2025 ransomware trends analysis: Boom and bust
Ransomware

Q2 2025 ransomware trends analysis: Boom and bust

Q2 2025 saw a 14.47% drop in active ransomware groups but a 41.18% rise year-on-year, with new alliances and arrests shaking the cybercrime landscape.

By Chris Boyd • 14 min read • Thu, 24th Jul 2025
Managed Services Providers: Six security trends it will pay to be across in FY2026
Hybrid Cloud

Managed Services Providers: Six security trends it will pay to be across in FY2026

In FY2026, managed services providers must harness AI, hybrid cloud, and data-driven security to grow and meet evolving client needs in a complex landscape.

By Djeffri Setiawn • 5 min read • Fri, 18th Jul 2025
Exclusive: Inside Motorola Solutions' vision for the future of retail
Hyperscale

Exclusive: Inside Motorola Solutions' vision for the future of retail

Rising violence has prompted retailers and healthcare in Australia and New Zealand to adopt Motorola's body-worn cameras, boosting frontline staff safety.

By Melania Watson • 6 min read • Wed, 16th Jul 2025
DroneShield invests millions in R&D & manufacturing expansion
Supply Chain

DroneShield invests millions in R&D & manufacturing expansion

DroneShield to invest AUD $13 million in a new Sydney R&D and manufacturing facility, expanding production capacity to USD $2.4 billion annually by 2026.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 14th Jul 2025
Siren 14.7 boosts police investigations with AI-driven insights
Data Analytics

Siren 14.7 boosts police investigations with AI-driven insights

Siren's 14.7 investigative platform uses AI to help police tackle complex threats, enabling real-time analysis of vast data for faster, clearer insights.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 4th Jul 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Law enforcement stories

EFA disputes privacy claims from Australian age tech trial findings
DevOps

EFA disputes privacy claims from Australian age tech trial findings

Electronic Frontiers Australia disputes government claims that age assurance tech is private and robust, citing flawed methodology and privacy risks.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2025
X Reality Group secures AUD $2.1m grant to boost AI training
Artificial Intelligence

X Reality Group secures AUD $2.1m grant to boost AI training

X Reality Group secures an AUD $2.1 million grant to enhance AI in its Operator XR training systems used by defence and law enforcement agencies.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Aug 2025
Thomson Reuters first in sector to reach FedRAMP In Process stage
Data Protection

Thomson Reuters first in sector to reach FedRAMP In Process stage

Thomson Reuters becomes first in its sector to reach FedRAMP In Process status, advancing towards federal cloud security authorisation in the US.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Aug 2025
Victoria Police & Serco renew partnership, boosting efficiency
Customer service

Victoria Police & Serco renew partnership, boosting efficiency

Victoria Police and Serco have renewed their partnership, freeing over 100,000 hours annually for frontline policing through enhanced non-emergency reporting services.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Jul 2025
Cumberland City Council donates phones to aid domestic violence victims
Health Technologies

Cumberland City Council donates phones to aid domestic violence victims

Cumberland City Council has donated 45 refurbished phones to help domestic violence victims connect with support services and seek safety.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Jul 2025