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UK banks warn firms could become irrelevant without digitisation
Digital Transformation

UK banks warn firms could become irrelevant without digitisation

Over half of UK banking execs warn firms risk irrelevance without digitising back-office ops amid AI integration and industry upheaval.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025
EU Data Act aims for innovation, fairness & strong governance
Data Protection

EU Data Act aims for innovation, fairness & strong governance

The EU Data Act aims to boost innovation and fairness by ensuring transparent, secure data sharing while maintaining strong governance across industries.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025

Global Stories

Siemens launches AI software to boost sustainable product design
Manufacturing

Siemens launches AI software to boost sustainable product design

Siemens unveils AI-powered Sustainability Lifecycle Assessment software in Teamcenter to aid manufacturers in eco-friendly product design and compliance.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025
Bitsight reports 40% vendor network growth amid AI integration
Data Protection

Bitsight reports 40% vendor network growth amid AI integration

Bitsight's vendor network has grown 40% to 68,000 firms as AI integration cuts onboarding time by 70% and reduces breach risk by 75%.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025
FIRST launches global cybersecurity drive with new forums & SIGs
Unified Communications

FIRST launches global cybersecurity drive with new forums & SIGs

FIRST launches new forums and special interest groups to boost global cybersecurity collaboration and host a 2025 Vulnerability Forecasting event in Cambridge.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025
CrowdStrike to boost AI security by acquiring Pangea for Falcon
Endpoint Protection

CrowdStrike to boost AI security by acquiring Pangea for Falcon

CrowdStrike will acquire AI security firm Pangea to enhance its Falcon platform with AI Detection and Response, securing enterprise AI environments.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025
BeyondTrust boosts AI agent oversight with new security controls
Cloud Security

BeyondTrust boosts AI agent oversight with new security controls

BeyondTrust enhances AI security with new controls in its platform, boosting visibility and governance over AI agents in IT environments now.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025
Healix International strengthens APAC presence with key hires
Risk & Compliance

Healix International strengthens APAC presence with key hires

Healix International bolsters its Asia-Pacific expansion with key appointments in Melbourne to enhance risk and healthcare solutions across the region.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025
Check Point acquires Lakera to create AI security centre in Zurich
Endpoint Protection

Check Point acquires Lakera to create AI security centre in Zurich

Check Point will acquire AI-native security firm Lakera, making Zurich its Global Centre of Excellence for AI Security to boost enterprise AI protection worldwide.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025
Applied Systems acquires Cytora to boost AI in insurance sector
Digital Transformation

Applied Systems acquires Cytora to boost AI in insurance sector

Applied Systems acquires Cytora to enhance AI-driven efficiencies, aiming to streamline and automate the insurance lifecycle globally.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Sep 2025
The real reason why 95% of AI pilots don't succeed
Risk & Compliance

The real reason why 95% of AI pilots don't succeed

MIT reveals 95% of AI pilots fail to deliver value, highlighting the need for robust processes and realistic expectations in AI adoption.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 16th Sep 2025
Experts urge urgent action on quantum readiness for ANZ
Encryption

Experts urge urgent action on quantum readiness for ANZ

Experts warn Australian and New Zealand organisations to urgently prepare for quantum computing's disruptive impact on cybersecurity and encryption standards.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Sep 2025
F5 to acquire CalypsoAI for USD $180 million to boost AI security
Cloud Security

F5 to acquire CalypsoAI for USD $180 million to boost AI security

F5 will acquire CalypsoAI for USD $180 million to enhance AI security, integrating its platform to protect enterprises from emerging AI threats.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Sep 2025
How vulnerability management has become a boardroom issue
Security Information and Event Management

How vulnerability management has become a boardroom issue

Vulnerability management is now a critical boardroom priority as Australian firms face tighter cyber regulations and rising digital threats requiring automated, proactive defence.

By Matthew Lowe • 4 min read • Mon, 15th Sep 2025
Cloud security gaps widen as skills & identity risks persist
Hybrid Cloud

Cloud security gaps widen as skills & identity risks persist

A global study reveals widening cloud security gaps driven by poor identity management and a critical shortage of skilled professionals in hybrid environments.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Sat, 13th Sep 2025
Drata expands partnership with Exclusive Networks across Europe
Data Protection

Drata expands partnership with Exclusive Networks across Europe

Drata has broadened its partnership with Exclusive Networks, extending its compliance platform to IT resellers and MSPs across the UK, Ireland, DACH and Nordics.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Sat, 13th Sep 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Australian business leaders urged to close supply chain & cyber gaps
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Australian business leaders urged to close supply chain & cyber gaps

A report warns Australian firms must close supply chain and cyber security gaps as 80% foresee geopolitical risks impacting operations in the next year.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025