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Virsec looks at next stage of growth with new exec appointment

Fri, 21st Jan 2022
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Cybersecurity firm Virsec has appointed technology industry veteran Brian Marlier as its chief revenue officer to drive its next stage of growth.
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Netcetera partners with EML Payments Ltd. to enhance secure payment solutions

Fri, 14th Jan 2022
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EML Payments partners with Netcetera to implement a state-of-the-art payment solution, adding to their portfolio of technology for safer transactions.
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FedEx Express launches new priority service for international market

Mon, 10th Jan 2022
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transport
FedEx Express launches FedEx International Priority Express (IPE), offering customers flexible delivery options for international shipping.
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New lows for ransomware attacks, decline in critical infrastructure defences expected in 2022

Fri, 7th Jan 2022
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New lows for ransomware attacks, an increase in nation state attacks, a decline in critical infrastructure defences, and 2022 becoming the year of the defender.
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Esker to acquire majority stake in Market Dojo, enhancing its procure-to-pay suite

Fri, 7th Jan 2022
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financial systems
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supply chain
Esker to acquire majority stake in UK eProcurement software company Market Dojo, aiming to strengthen its position in the global P2P market.
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Cybersecurity in 2022: End of passwords, cybersecurity education and the compromised home

Thu, 6th Jan 2022
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Poorly managed and weak passwords are a prime target for hackers, and organisations are responding by going password-less to remove this weakness all together.
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One-stop eCommerce live streaming solution boosting business

Wed, 29th Dec 2021
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e-commerce
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video
A new live-streaming solution is helping boost eCommerce sales, according to Agora, a real-time engagement platform.
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Sophos reveals malicious tactics of AvosLocker ransomware

Fri, 24th Dec 2021
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Sophos research reveals how AvosLocker ransomware exploits AnyDesk to launch attacks, bypassing security controls.
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Accenture named a leader in IDC managed cloud services vendor assessment

Fri, 24th Dec 2021
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cloud services
Accenture has been named a leader in the latest IDC MarketScape, Asia Pacific (excluding Japan) Managed Cloud Services 2021 vendor assessment.
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Barclays selects HPE GreenLake for global private cloud platform

Tue, 21st Dec 2021
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Hewlett Packard has announced that Barclays has selected HPE GreenLake to deliver its global private cloud platform.
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Tech consortium to lead low-carbon fuel cell development for data centres

Wed, 15th Dec 2021
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Vertiv has announced the Clean Hydrogen Partnership will provide €2.5 million to help fund a project developing low-carbon fuel cells to power data centres.
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The biggest news for developers from OutSystems Developer Conference 2021

Mon, 13th Dec 2021
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OSDC may have wrapped up, but the event's lasting legacy will continue to inspire developers for endless builds to come.
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Cyber threats escalating as alliances between threat actors grow

Thu, 2nd Dec 2021
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Cyber threats are escalating as alliances between threat actors grow, according to cybersecurity firm Group-IB.
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New variants of Android spyware linked to advanced persistent threat

Fri, 26th Nov 2021
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network security
Sophos has identified new variants of Android spyware targeting victims in the Middle East, developed by APT C-23.
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Skills shortage in data centre sector drives move to the cloud

Fri, 19th Nov 2021
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Data center operators in the Asia Pacific region will increasingly migrate to the cloud due to a shortage of skilled workers impacting capacity building.
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Opening of new data centre heralds ambitious APAC expansion plans for Keeper Security

Fri, 19th Nov 2021
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Ransomware attacks have doubled globally in 2021, with Australia experiencing a sharp rise in attacks on critical infrastructure.
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COP26: Huawei tackles climate change with tech innovation

Fri, 5th Nov 2021
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solar power
Technology innovation will play a central role in tackling climate change and achieving carbon reduction goals.
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Global SMS scam uncovered on Google Play Store, promoted on Tik Tok and Instagram

Tue, 2nd Nov 2021
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Over 150 scam apps that trick users into costly subscriptions have been discovered by Avast, including ones on the Google Play Store.
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Cloud infrastructure spending drops - report

Tue, 5th Oct 2021
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The decrease comes after six quarters of year-over-year growth, and most notably compares to the 39.1% annual growth seen by the market in 2Q20.
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Supply chain and ransomware threats drove increase in cyber intelligence sharing

Mon, 27th Sep 2021
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There has been a increase in sophisticated cross-border cyber criminal campaigns against the financial sector and its supply chain.