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The overhaul aims to replace ageing systems, improve cyber security and help staff cut duplication while keeping services running.
Australian fintechs split as overseas revenue rises
Overseas sales are now a key growth driver, but more than 70% of pre-revenue and pre-profit fintechs say fundraising remains difficult.
LogicMonitor unveils AI operating model for IT operations
Enterprises could cut alert overload and speed incident response as LogicMonitor adds governed AI investigation across its monitoring tools.
Qualys launches TruRisk Eliminate 2.0 with TruConfidence
Existing customers will get the upgrade free as Qualys extends remediation beyond endpoints, aiming to cut outage risk while speeding fixes across hybrid estates.
Australian firms hit by cyber incidents as AI threats rise
AI-enhanced attacks are widening the gap between well-coordinated teams and slower rivals, with 93% of Australian organisations hit in the past year.
Workato & Gulanga launch sovereign AI for Australia
Australian agencies and businesses could gain stricter data control as the partnership lets them choose sovereign or offshore AI models in governed workflows.
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Fortinet: The AI challenge is visibility and control, not permission
Shadow AI is driving higher breach and compliance risks, with exposed firms incurring around $670,000 more in data-breach costs.
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Shorter certificate lifespans are leading Australian businesses to automate renewals as manual tracking raises costs and security risks.
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'Cybersecurity birth certificate': Rockwell Automation's OT risk measures
Rising attacks on connected factories are pushing regulators to require proof of security from shipment through service, Rockwell says.
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JFrog expands development lifecycle security for agentic era
Enterprises face fresh governance and compliance pressure as AI agents generate code faster than teams can secure and audit it.
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It aims to cut delays and keep access approvals inside audited tickets, instead of forcing IT teams to move between separate systems.
Ledger launches Atom security device for AI & crypto
It is aimed at people approving payments, identities and AI tasks on mobiles, with hardware controls designed to block spyware and mistakes.
Commvault adds Microsoft 365 tools to spot safe backups
The new add-ons aim to help businesses avoid restoring infected files after cyberattacks, as Microsoft 365 remains a prime target for ransomware.
Proofpoint to buy Varonis in USD $6.3 billion deal
Varonis shareholders will receive USD $49.75 a share in cash, valuing the data security group at a 52% premium and taking it private.
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Fastly named Leader in IDC MarketScape WAAP assessment
The recognition may help Fastly win business as firms seek to curb bot traffic, API abuse and fragmented defences across online services.
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Omnissa launches AI tools as endpoint use surges 1,000%
Three-quarters of AI assistant use was unsanctioned, underscoring why enterprises are turning to tighter controls as adoption jumps nearly 1,000% year on year.
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Reco raises USD $55 million as AI agent security grows
Backers are betting that enterprise AI oversight will need sharper tools, as the security software company brings total funding to USD $140 million.
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Trellix launches private cloud AI for security teams
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