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Rubrik unveils sovereign cloud to keep sensitive data local

Mon, 19th Jan 2026
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hybrid cloud
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cloud security
Rubrik launches Security Cloud Sovereign to keep sensitive data, control and threat detection inside customer-defined national borders.
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isVerified launches AI voice deepfake defence for execs

Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
Tel Aviv start-up isVerified unveils AI platform to spot voice deepfakes in executive calls as vishing attacks surge on global firms.
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Rimini Street honoured for agentic AI & client success

Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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storage
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Rimini Street secures multiple awards for agentic AI, customer service and leadership, as Hitachi Vantara client also earns industry honour.
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Flat network blamed in Victoria education cyber breach

Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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network security
Victoria's education network faces claims its “flat” design let hackers reach statewide student data from a single weak entry point.
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Student data breaches expose cyber flaws in schools

Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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data protection
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encryption
Data breaches at Victorian schools and Sydney University expose deep cyber flaws, leaving Australian students vulnerable to long-term threats.
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DroneShield joins Defence counter-drone services panel

Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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cybersecurity
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xaas
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public sector
DroneShield has secured a spot on Defence's LAND 156 counter-drone services panel, positioning it for future C-sUAS capability contracts.
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Instabase appoints Omkar Pendse to lead AI product push

Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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uc
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data protection
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digital transformation
Instabase appoints Omkar Pendse to spearhead product and technology as it doubles down on AI workflow automation after $100 million raise.
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Armis unveils flexible global partner scheme for Centrix

Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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Armis launches a revamped global partner scheme for Centrix, scrapping tiers in favour of three flexible, incentive-led engagement routes.
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Index Engines expands CyberSense reach & OEM alliances

Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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storage
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dr
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network infrastructure
Index Engines' CyberSense spreads to 82 countries as ransomware fears fuel demand and a new US patent and OEM deals extend its reach.
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3DiVi urges phased rollout to cut CCTV facial misfires

Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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data protection
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smart cities
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surveillance
3DiVi urges cities to phase in facial recognition for CCTV after most operators report surprise spikes in false matches once systems go live.
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AI data management market to hit USD $239.15bn by 2034

Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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uc
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data protection
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manufacturing
AI data management is set to surge to USD $239.15bn by 2034 as cloud, streaming data and governance needs reshape enterprise data strategy.
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Boroondara adopts Datacom Datascape for council revamp

Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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crm
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smart cities
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digital transformation
Boroondara selects Datacom Datascape to overhaul property, rates and permits systems, aiming for streamlined services and future AI automation.
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RecordPoint hires leaders to drive AI data governance

Wed, 14th Jan 2026
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data protection
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
RecordPoint appoints a new revenue chief and partner director to ramp up global AI data governance push for heavily regulated sectors.
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Clean data as the digital foundation of modern Australia

Wed, 14th Jan 2026
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data protection
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iam
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supply chain
Clean, trusted data is emerging as Australia's invisible infrastructure, vital to unity, fair access to services and a resilient digital future.
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Regulated sectors & legal teams tipped to lead AI 2026

Tue, 13th Jan 2026
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data protection
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digital transformation
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risk & compliance
Heavily regulated sectors and in-house legal teams are set to spearhead enterprise AI in 2026, turning compliance into a competitive edge.
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Forward Edge-AI grows global post-quantum security channel

Mon, 12th Jan 2026
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firewalls
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digital transformation
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encryption
Forward Edge-AI expands its global partner network to meet surging government and enterprise demand for post-quantum security tools.
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Cevo hires former Macquarie AI leader to head AI adoption

Mon, 12th Jan 2026
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
AWS partner Cevo hires ex-Macquarie AI leader Jeff Voigt as Head of AI Adoption to drive governed, production-grade enterprise deployments.
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Australian firms take five weeks on average to hire

Mon, 12th Jan 2026
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cx
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martech
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hcm
Australian employers now take an average of five weeks to hire staff, with delays driving heavier workloads, project setbacks and lower morale.
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Concentric AI brings Private Scan Manager to Azure

Sat, 10th Jan 2026
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data protection
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private cloud
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hybrid cloud
Concentric AI launches Private Scan Manager on Azure, letting regulated sectors keep sensitive data in private cloud while using SaaS tools.
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Horizon3.ai hires Andres Botero to drive global push

Sat, 10th Jan 2026
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saas
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devops
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cloud security
Horizon3.ai names veteran marketer Andres Botero CMO to spearhead global expansion after a USD $100 million funding boost.