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Gen Z urges workplaces to adopt visual & AI-first tools

Fri, 12th Sep 2025
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Gen Z professionals urge UK workplaces to adopt visual, AI-powered collaboration tools, citing improved creativity and communication efficiency.
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Calero launches SaaS tool to cut costs & tackle shadow IT

Fri, 8th Aug 2025
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Calero has launched a new SaaS management tool to help IT leaders cut costs and tackle shadow IT by improving visibility, control, and optimisation of cloud apps.
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Exclusive: AI drives new cyber threats & resilience strategies in APJ

Wed, 2nd Jul 2025
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AI adoption in Asia-Pacific fuels cyber threats as businesses ramp up defences amid growing use of AI-powered cyberattacks and regulatory changes.
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Josys launches AI SaaS risk tool & boosts identity automation

Thu, 26th Jun 2025
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Josys launches AI-powered SaaS Risk Analyzer to automate software risk assessments, plus new identity workflows, enhancing IT control and governance.
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Bitdefender unveils EASM for proactive attack surface security

Thu, 26th Jun 2025
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Bitdefender launches GravityZone EASM, a tool for MSPs and businesses to proactively manage internet-facing assets and reduce security risks.
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Organisations ramp up AI tool blocks to counter shadow AI risks

Thu, 22nd May 2025
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Organisations are increasingly blocking access to generative AI tools, with DNSFilter halting over 60 million AI queries in March to curb shadow AI risks.
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CrowdStrike unveils new AI & cloud tools for cyber defence

Wed, 30th Apr 2025
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CrowdStrike enhances its Falcon platform with new AI and cloud security tools, offering real-time protection across AI models, data, identities and SaaS environments.
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Google Threat Intelligence explains China's evolving cyber tactics

Wed, 16th Apr 2025
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At Google Cloud Next, Sandra Joyce revealed China's advanced cyber tactics, highlighting a global surge in espionage and rising ransomware incidents.
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Omada partners with Microsoft to enhance AI-driven IGA

Tue, 21st Jan 2025
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Omada has unveiled a partnership with Microsoft, integrating its identity governance system with Microsoft Entra AI to enhance user experience and security.
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Countering the security threat from within

Thu, 12th Dec 2024
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Internal security threats, both malicious and accidental, are rising concerns for organisations, necessitating robust measures to protect sensitive data.
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Stretching the SOC's ability to cover more threats

Wed, 4th Dec 2024
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Recent research highlights a disconnect in the Asia Pacific, as over one-third of organisations reported significant security incidents due to resource constraints.
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Extreme Networks introduces advanced ZTNA security features

Tue, 29th Oct 2024
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Extreme Networks has unveiled new features in its ExtremeCloud Universal ZTNA, enhancing network access management and security for hybrid work environments.
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Okta's redrawing its cybersecurity boundaries, says CSO

Fri, 18th Oct 2024
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Okta is pivoting from identity management to a focus on security, aiming to strengthen its defenses against sophisticated cyberattacks, says CSO David Bradbury.
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Wasting money on useless tech? Cut costs by preventing sprawl

Wed, 16th Oct 2024
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With mid-sized firms averaging 255 apps and enterprises up to 664, tech sprawl is draining budgets and hurting productivity, urging firms to take control.
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CrowdStrike & 1Password extend partnership to aid SMBs

Mon, 16th Sep 2024
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CrowdStrike and 1Password have expanded their partnership to enhance cybersecurity for 150,000 SMBs, integrating advanced protection through AI-powered solutions.
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AI-driven cyber threats dominate new Palo Alto Networks report

Thu, 15th Aug 2024
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Palo Alto Networks' '2024 Unit 42 Report' reveals rising cybersecurity threats driven by AI, with sectors like insurance and pharmaceuticals facing heightened vulnerabilities.
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Rapid7 launches Command Platform for security management

Tue, 6th Aug 2024
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Rapid7 has launched Command Platform, integrating security data for comprehensive threat monitoring and management.
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Five ways to achieve infrastructure transparency

Wed, 31st Jul 2024
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Unlock infrastructure transparency with these five strategies: data consolidation, automated collection, asset linkage, detailed mapping, and visualisation.
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Understanding and defending against the dangers of using open-source software

Wed, 24th Jul 2024
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As more businesses embrace open-source software for its affordability, experts warn of significant risks, including vulnerabilities and unverified code provenance.
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Major inefficiencies discovered in SaaS contract management

Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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A study by Vertice reveals businesses waste 385 hours in meetings annually due to inefficiencies in software contract management.