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Freshworks boosts Freshservice with live asset mapping

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Freshworks adds live asset discovery to Freshservice, aiming to give IT teams clearer hybrid estate visibility and faster incident response.
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Liquibase launches database governance tools for enterprise

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Liquibase rolls out AI-backed database governance and deployment connectors for ServiceNow, GitHub, Harness and Terraform to improve auditability.
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Diligence the watchword as oversight lags AI governance

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Boards lag on AI oversight as Diligent survey finds most directors use the tools, but few have embedded governance or risk controls.
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How Sourcepass turns firewall upgrades into a competitive edge

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Managing 600+ SonicWall firewalls, Sourcepass turns routine upgrades into a strategic weapon for security, efficiency and client trust.
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SAP Basis emerges as weakest link in new CRIS index

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A new Securitybridge index finds SAP Basis the weakest security layer, with just 58% of checks compliant across hardened systems.
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AI drives rapid database change, outpacing governance

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AI now touches production databases in most firms, but Liquibase warns governance controls lag far behind the velocity of change.
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UK CIOs struggle to govern surge in business AI agents

Sat, 14th Feb 2026
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UK CIOs embed AI agents in critical workflows but lack real-time oversight as board pressure mounts for provable returns and tighter audits.
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Tenable debuts AI exposure tool for unified cyber risk

Wed, 28th Jan 2026
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Tenable launches Tenable One AI Exposure to map, govern and reduce AI-driven cyber risk across cloud, SaaS, APIs and on-prem estates.
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SMEs warned of hidden 'productivity tax' from IT sprawl

Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
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Australian SMEs risk a hidden productivity tax as fragmented IT oversight and tool sprawl quietly erode day-to-day business performance.
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Ingram Micro on why Australian MSPs are betting on hyperautomation

Wed, 14th Jan 2026
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Hyperautomation helps MSPs boost margins, overcome skills shortages and unlock new revenue by automating audits, compliance and network management.
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Kyowon, Instagram cases expose APAC identity flaws

Wed, 14th Jan 2026
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Kyowon outage and an Instagram bug expose entrenched identity security gaps across APAC, from credential hygiene to privileged access.
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Codific sets 2026 priorities for boards on cyber risk

Tue, 13th Jan 2026
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Codific urges boards to prioritise preemptive cyber defence, identity and supply-chain control as 2026 scrutiny and rules tighten.
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V2 AI appoints Ian Nguyen as Partner to lead secure AI

Tue, 9th Dec 2025
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V2 AI names cyber specialist Ian Nguyen as Partner to lead secure AI strategy amid rising demand from regulated industries across Asia Pacific.
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Oceania tech leaders face AI risks, regulation & workforce gaps in 2026

Thu, 30th Oct 2025
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Tech leaders across Oceania face AI threats, regulatory challenges and workforce shortages as key tech priorities for 2026, ISACA research shows.
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ISACA unveils AI security credential to boost cyber expertise

Thu, 21st Aug 2025
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ISACA has launched the Advanced in AI Security Management credential to enhance cybersecurity expertise amid rising AI-driven threats.
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Laika improves IT audit process with latest release

Wed, 15th Dec 2021
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Laika launches Laika+, an audit solution designed to streamline IT audits and support companies with SOC 2 compliance.
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Huge changes in business ops driven by growing accessibility of cloud services

Thu, 12th Dec 2019
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CIOs face challenges in balancing business value and risks with the decentralization of IT spending, according to a study by IDG Connect and Snow Software.
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New digital world causing concern for IT auditor recruitment

Wed, 13th Feb 2019
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Nearly 2/3s of organisations say the tech skills gap is already impacting IT audits. A new study identifies the top five skills auditors seek.
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Gartner: data risk audit executives' top concern for 2019

Mon, 29th Oct 2018
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Annual Audit Plan Hot Spots Report reveals multiple risks and a lack of preparation around corporate data and analytics efforts.