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Fortinet report finds boards resist cyber hiring push
Firewalls

Fortinet report finds boards resist cyber hiring push

Nearly half of firms cannot win approval for more cyber staff, even as breach costs climb and AI adds new security risks.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Last month
Canon Oceania opens 2026 grants programme for communities
Clean technologies

Canon Oceania opens 2026 grants programme for communities

Communities in Australia and New Zealand could share more than AUD $50,000 in funding and Canon gear as the scheme marks 20 years.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Last month
SAS marks 50 years with focus on trusted AI growth
Data Analytics

SAS marks 50 years with focus on trusted AI growth

Its anniversary highlights a push to win AI customers wary of opaque systems, with Viya pitched on governance, transparency and human oversight.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Snom launches white D8xx phones for Asia-Pacific markets
Unified Communications

Snom launches white D8xx phones for Asia-Pacific markets

Hospitals and design-led workplaces in Asia-Pacific can now buy Snom's D8xx phones in white, with antibacterial housing and unchanged specs.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
Fortinet boosts AI security & sustainability efforts
Firewalls

Fortinet boosts AI security & sustainability efforts

Customers could benefit as Fortinet expands AI threat protection, adds quantum-safe features and says some products now use up to 62% less energy.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month
KnowBe4 & Synthesia launch AI training video partnership
Software-as-a-Service

KnowBe4 & Synthesia launch AI training video partnership

Security teams can now update staff training in minutes as KnowBe4 users gain AI avatar video tools in more than 130 languages.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month
Passpack adds Amsterdam data residency & six languages
Data Protection

Passpack adds Amsterdam data residency & six languages

European firms can now keep password data in Amsterdam, easing GDPR worries as Passpack adds local-language support for six markets by May 2026.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month
Gallagher Security chief celebrates 20 years of growth
Manufacturing

Gallagher Security chief celebrates 20 years of growth

Growth at Gallagher Security has been driven by culture and long-term investment, with revenue and scale more than doubling since 2021.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month

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Australians back AI rules as trust gap remains wide
Data Protection

Australians back AI rules as trust gap remains wide

Most Australians would adopt AI sooner if tougher safeguards were in place, yet only 1% say they completely trust the technology.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • This month
ACAM launches AI programme for not-for-profit sector
Data Protection

ACAM launches AI programme for not-for-profit sector

Charities are being urged to move beyond AI trial use as a new four-week course tackles governance, ethics and practical deployment.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • This month
Bagalkot University honours Mahesh Bellad with doctorate
EduTech

Bagalkot University honours Mahesh Bellad with doctorate

The accolade highlights north Karnataka university's inaugural convocation, where Bellad was recognised for work in digital learning and AV systems.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Last month
Disabled people urge role in AI design to improve access
Customer Experience

Disabled people urge role in AI design to improve access

AI could leave disabled users behind unless they are involved from the start, according to a UK poll of 1,032 adults.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month
Mediazoo names John Gordon as Chief Product Officer
eLearning

Mediazoo names John Gordon as Chief Product Officer

The move aims to turn in-house AI know-how into scalable products for corporate learning clients as demand grows for practical deployment.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
UK firms see weak AI returns as skills lag adoption
Digital Transformation

UK firms see weak AI returns as skills lag adoption

Only 16% of employees are seeing big productivity gains despite average UK company spending of GBP £235,000 on AI and emerging tech.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Canva adds official PEPPA PIG templates through Hasbro deal
Marketing Technologies

Canva adds official PEPPA PIG templates through Hasbro deal

Strong search demand for children’s designs is prompting Canva to expand licensed content, with more than 60 PEPPA PIG templates now live.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Microsoft expands AI skills drive across New Zealand
Data Protection

Microsoft expands AI skills drive across New Zealand

The expansion follows early uptake of Microsoft’s previous pledge, as demand for AI training rises across business, schools and community groups.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Microsoft says NZ contribution hits NZ$9.4bn in FY25
Unified Communications

Microsoft says NZ contribution hits NZ$9.4bn in FY25

Local firms and agencies are using Microsoft’s AI and cloud tools to lift productivity, as the company’s NZ impact reaches NZ$9.4 billion in FY25.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Carbery CogniMed, Love Better win UCC IGNITE awards
EduTech

Carbery CogniMed, Love Better win UCC IGNITE awards

The showcase highlighted early-stage ventures tackling clinical delays, relationship support and school safety as finalists pitched to investors and local firms.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month