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AI use in enterprises soars but brings surge in cyber risks
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Enterprise AI use has surged over 3,000%, with ChatGPT dominating but also being the most-blocked app due to security concerns, says Zscaler report.
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Veeam partners with CrowdStrike to boost data resilience & security
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Veeam Software partners with CrowdStrike to integrate platforms, enhancing data security with new tools for centralised threat monitoring and response.
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Lattica secures $3.25 million to boost private AI with FHE
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encryption
Lattica exits stealth with $3.25m in funding to pioneer practical Fully Homomorphic Encryption for secure, cloud-based AI in sensitive sectors.
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IRONSCALES launches Deepfake Protection to fight phishing surge
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IRONSCALES has launched Deepfake Protection, using AI to detect and neutralise deepfake email threats, as phishing attacks surge globally by up to 1,740%.
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Veeam unveils data resilience model as outages cost more than $400 billion
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Veeam Software launches Data Resilience Maturity Model after McKinsey study reveals most firms overestimate their data resilience capabilities.
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Veeam launches SaaS backup for Microsoft Entra ID in Data Cloud
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Veeam Software launches a SaaS backup solution for Microsoft Entra ID, enhancing data protection amid 600m daily attacks on the identity platform.
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Veeam enables AI-powered business insights from backup data
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digital transformation
Veeam Software now allows customers to use backup data with AI tools via Anthropic's MCP, enabling natural language searches and AI-driven business insights.
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Rubrik expands executive team, appoints Kavitha Mariappan CTxO
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Rubrik appoints Kavitha Mariappan as Chief Transformation Officer to drive cyber resilience and client engagement amid rising digital threats.
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OPSWAT partners with Sektor Cyber to boost ANZ presence
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OPSWAT has named Sektor Cyber as its new distributor in Australia and New Zealand to boost cybersecurity solutions amid rising regulatory demands.
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Starburst appoints Jitender Aswani to lead engineering for AI push
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digital entertainment
Starburst appoints Jitender Aswani as SVP of Engineering to lead global teams and enhance its AI-driven data platform development.
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Proofpoint unveils unified AI data security platform for enterprises
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Proofpoint has unveiled a unified data security platform combining DLP, DSPM and insider threat management to tackle growing data risks across cloud and AI services.
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Veeam unveils secure AI access to backups with Anthropic MCP
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Veeam unveils AI-ready features with Model Context Protocol support, enabling secure, context-aware access to backup data for smarter enterprise solutions.
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Most firms overestimate data resilience, risking USD $400 billion
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Veeam unveils the Data Resilience Maturity Model to help organisations assess and enhance data resilience amid rising IT downtime costs.
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Nine in ten IT leaders faced cyberattacks as threats intensify
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A new report reveals that 90% of IT leaders faced cyberattacks in 2024, with nearly one fifth enduring over 25 breaches amid growing cloud vulnerabilities.
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Responsibility declines as attacks continue: UK cybersecurity survey
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Only 27% of UK boards now have cybersecurity responsibility, down from 38% in 2021, amid rising phishing attacks threatening businesses nationwide.
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ONLYOFFICE DocSpace 3.1 update brings VDR roles & templates
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document management
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ONLYOFFICE launches DocSpace 3.1, enhancing Virtual Data Rooms with role-based forms, guest management, templates and AES-256 encryption for self-hosted users.
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AvePoint unveils security upgrades for Elements Platform to aid MSPs
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AvePoint updates its Elements Platform with enhanced security and management features to help MSPs scale operations and protect client data effectively.
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ANZ firms ramp up AI agent adoption to stay competitive in 2025
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Australian and New Zealand firms are rapidly expanding AI agent investments, with 91% deeming it vital for staying competitive, says Cloudera survey.
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Exclusive: Abhas Ricky on how Cloudera is powering the AI revolution
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Cloudera's CSO, Abhas Ricky, highlights AI's shift from labs to enterprise with hybrid AI solutions powering faster, secure, on-prem deployments and innovation.
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Kiteworks & Wasabi partner to lower cloud storage costs
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storage
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digital transformation
Kiteworks and Wasabi Technologies partner to deliver secure, cost-effective cloud storage and file transfer targeting regulated industries including healthcare and finance.