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'Human Risk' takes centre stage - Mimecast CEO

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Mimecast chief warns human risk is now cybersecurity's 'eighth layer' as malicious insiders overtake negligence in Australian attacks.

OFX appoints Liz Lord to drive broader business offer

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OFX appoints former PayPal Australia marketer Liz Lord as chief marketing officer to spearhead its shift beyond cross-border payments.

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HPE unveils AI security tools & quantum-ready updates

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HPE rolls out new AI-aware security tools from edge firewalls to cloud recovery, aiming to tighten protection as enterprise AI spreads.

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Equinix expands data centre training push in Australia

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Equinix is rolling out its Pathways to Tech scheme in Australia as part of a global drive to tackle data centre skills shortages.

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Splashtop & SysAid partner to streamline remote support

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it automation

SysAid bakes Splashtop remote support into its service desk, letting IT teams launch secure sessions directly from AI-driven tickets.

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UK law firms lead AI use for time savings & profit

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UK legal professionals emerge as global AI leaders, with 62% regular users and strong training seen as key to boosting profitability.

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Firmus appoints three directors for AI infrastructure push

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Firmus adds three seasoned directors to steer governance and growth as it scales energy-efficient AI infrastructure across the region.

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Elastic drops endpoint fees as it adds workflow automation

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cloud security

Elastic scraps per-endpoint XDR fees and adds native workflow automation in a bid to lower cyber costs and widen security coverage.

UiPath Accelerates AI in Software Development and Testing

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UiPath is pushing AI deeper into software testing, promising autonomous agents that transform quality assurance and developers' roles.

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Arctic Wolf launches AI-powered Aurora SOC platform

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Arctic Wolf unveils Aurora AI platform and agentic SOC, promising faster, more trustworthy cyber defence with humans kept firmly in the loop.

Support Fusion raises AUD $1 million, expands to US & UK

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Support Fusion raises AUD $1 million pre-seed to grow US and UK presence and scale AI-led integrations for co-managed enterprise IT.

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NCC Group warns Iran cyber threats spread worldwide

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Iran-linked cyber attacks are spreading beyond the Middle East, with firms tied to Israel or the US warned they face heightened global risk.

BT says over 3 million UK homes move to digital landlines

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More than 3m UK homes have switched to digital landlines as BT warns those ignoring the rollout risk disruption before analogue ends in 2027.

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Expected AI gains prompt hiring freezes before returns are proven

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Firms are freezing hiring on the promise of AI gains, despite scant proof of returns and patchy training in how to use the technology.

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DigiCert posts record Q4 ARR after expansion spree

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DigiCert reports record Q4 ARR in FY26 as DigiCert ONE platform growth, acquisitions and automation demand drive digital trust expansion.

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Compliance gaps threaten global hiring for AI talent

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Compliance gaps are forcing firms to forfeit scarce AI talent, as most global hirers admit exposure to cross-border tax and labour risks.

ECI Software certified as great place to work in eight countries

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ECI Software wins 2026 Great Place to Work certification across eight countries, as 82% of staff rate it a great workplace.

Automatic Technology unveils lighter modular 'Dave' operator

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Automatic Technology launches Dave, a lighter modular commercial door operator promising faster installs, fewer variants and wireless-first control.

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HeadBox urges tighter control of corporate events spend

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HeadBox warns that fragmented control of meetings and events spend is exposing corporates to rising cost, compliance and governance risks.

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OpenID Foundation unveils new independent testing plan

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OpenID Foundation names four partners to deliver new independent conformance testing for fast-growing digital identity schemes from 2026.