Bolt.new launches Forge for Pro users with open models
about 1 hour agoDevelopers get 50 times more open-model usage at no extra cost, as Bolt.new seeks to curb dependence on costly closed AI systems.
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Nozomi launches Compass for OT asset & service management
Industrial operators will get faster compliance evidence and safer change control as the new platform replaces spreadsheets and manual OT workflows in January.
PhishByte warns AI phishing has outpaced detection
Traditional email filters are failing as AI-crafted scams now look legitimate enough to fool staff and drive up fraud losses.
Geotab wins approval for Smart OBM integration in Australia
Heavy haulage fleets can now manage telematics and certified mass data on one platform, easing access to restricted routes and compliance burdens.
Arctic Wolf launches Aurora MDR Connect tier for MSPs
MSPs can now roll out broader managed detection and response within hours, as Arctic Wolf targets faster, more automated attacks.
UTS picks Nexon for AUD $20 million network overhaul
The university's campus-wide upgrade will bring Wi-Fi 7 and AI-ready security to more than 18 months of work across every site.
ThreatCanary launches sovereign AI security platform
Australian firms could get a clearer view of AI-driven attack paths as ThreatCanary rolls out a platform blending asset discovery, API checks and offensive testing.
Data centre influx applies pressure on AU emissions targets
Australia's net zero goal faces fresh strain as billions flow into data centres that could lift power demand, water use and emissions.
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Why businesses need more than technology to scale AI
Only 19 per cent of enterprise AI use cases hit most or all goals, as Infosys urges firms to pair technology with data, training and governance.
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Motorola Solutions brings cloud access control data onshore
Australian businesses can now keep access control records onshore as Motorola Solutions adds local hosting to its cloud security platform.
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Confluent: Data architecture gap impairing AI ambitions
Older systems may leave Australian firms unable to meet CDR demands, while modern data architecture is becoming crucial for real-time AI use.
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Genetec: Open platforms key as physical security evolves
Businesses are prioritising hybrid, open security systems to protect existing hardware investments while adopting cloud and AI tools more gradually.
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Public certificate change puts VPN & Wi-Fi at risk
Staff could soon lose access to Wi-Fi, VPNs and APIs as public certificate authorities stop issuing login certificates and the free ones expire in October.
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Mandiant warns of AI agents fuelling new attack risks
Autonomous systems are now creating fresh avenues for code theft, remote execution and runaway cloud spending, Mandiant says.
Forrester urges firms to prioritise practical AI governance
Enterprises face mounting risks from AI outages and hidden governance costs as Forrester says day-to-day operational needs now outrank frontier fears.
Horizon3 links NodeZero to CrowdStrike Falcon SIEM
Security teams can now compare validated exposure findings with endpoint and cloud telemetry after Horizon3 tied NodeZero into CrowdStrike's SIEM.
Certificate failures cost Australian firms over USD $250,000
Expired or mismanaged certificates are now causing outages for many Australian firms, with nearly a tenth reporting losses above USD $250,000.
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Analyst Insights
Industry research and analysis from leading firms.
Thrive adds Elastic & Cato to NextGen security platform
Mid-market clients should gain broader threat visibility and tighter remote access control as Thrive upgrades its managed security platform.
Yesterday
Fortinet named Gartner Leader in hybrid mesh firewall
A second straight top ranking underlines growing demand for firewall tools that span cloud and on-premise systems without separate stacks.
Yesterday
Fortinet named Gartner Leader in hybrid mesh firewall
The ranking underlines demand for security that can enforce policy across cloud, branch and data centre networks as firms decentralise infrastructure.
2 days ago
Gartner flags three key tech trends for governments
Public sector leaders face mounting pressure to modernise as AI, cyber risks and tighter budgets reshape government services.
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