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AI readiness illusion as data controls lag, Cloudera says
Data Protection

AI readiness illusion as data controls lag, Cloudera says

Many firms are still unable to govern or access data fully, leaving AI projects exposed to quality, integration and cost setbacks.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Wed, 15th Apr 2026
Forrester says Anthropic AI could break patch playbook
Hybrid Cloud

Forrester says Anthropic AI could break patch playbook

Faster AI-led flaw discovery could overwhelm patching and disclosure processes, leaving companies with bigger backlogs and less time to respond.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 14th Apr 2026
Icon Solutions names Anders Olofsson as EMEA Sales Director
Fintech

Icon Solutions names Anders Olofsson as EMEA Sales Director

Banks modernising payments infrastructure are under pressure to balance speed, compliance and control as Icon expands in Asia and EMEA.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Mon, 13th Apr 2026
The why and what of FIPS 140-3 validation in modern cybersecurity
Firewalls

The why and what of FIPS 140-3 validation in modern cybersecurity

Organisations needing stronger assurance now face a stricter test for encryption, with accredited labs verifying cryptographic controls and key handling.

By Georgy Thadathil • 2 min read • Mon, 13th Apr 2026
OPSWAT launches AI file screening engine for MetaDefender
Firewalls

OPSWAT launches AI file screening engine for MetaDefender

Enterprises can now assess suspicious files in under 100 milliseconds, as OPSWAT adds a machine-learning layer to MetaDefender.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 10th Apr 2026
Foresight sells TES Group to Legrand for fourfold gain
Manufacturing

Foresight sells TES Group to Legrand for fourfold gain

The deal caps rapid expansion at the Northern Ireland manufacturer, which lifted revenue 84% and added 300,000 square feet under Foresight.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Fri, 10th Apr 2026
Yokogawa lands cyber certification for plant control systems
Manufacturing

Yokogawa lands cyber certification for plant control systems

Buyers of industrial control systems may gain confidence as Yokogawa’s plant software clears three independent cybersecurity certifications.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Fri, 10th Apr 2026

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Critical Infrastructure stories

Orro launches AI CTEM service for Australian firms
Cloud Security

Orro launches AI CTEM service for Australian firms

Australian security teams are under pressure to prioritise fixes as attacks surge and exploited vulnerabilities can now be used within five days.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Apr 2026
Ottawa launches Level 1 cyber scheme for defence suppliers
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Ottawa launches Level 1 cyber scheme for defence suppliers

Defence suppliers will face new cyber checks from summer 2026 as Ottawa phases in certification to protect sensitive contract data and match US standards.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Apr 2026
Kyndryl launches sovereignty assessment amid cloud concerns
Data Protection

Kyndryl launches sovereignty assessment amid cloud concerns

Rising cloud and AI sovereignty risks are forcing firms to map data exposure and contingency plans as Kyndryl adds a readiness assessment.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Apr 2026
Datacom finds New Zealand firms lack cyber recovery plans
Data Protection

Datacom finds New Zealand firms lack cyber recovery plans

Only 30% of New Zealand organisations have a cyber recovery plan, leaving customers and operations exposed if attacks cause prolonged outages.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 14th Apr 2026
Hypertec's Ciara to make first NVIDIA OEM systems in Canada
Agricultural Technology

Hypertec's Ciara to make first NVIDIA OEM systems in Canada

It could bolster domestic AI capacity and data sovereignty as Montreal-based Ciara begins building NVIDIA-certified systems for Canadian customers.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Apr 2026
Fire mist system installed at Paris Digital Park campus
Hyperscale

Fire mist system installed at Paris Digital Park campus

The system is designed to protect dense technical spaces at two data halls while using less water and fitting tight mechanical layouts.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Mon, 13th Apr 2026
Esri Ireland to host Dublin GIS infrastructure conference
Unified Communications

Esri Ireland to host Dublin GIS infrastructure conference

Up to 500 attendees will hear how geospatial data is being used to plan upgrades to Ireland’s energy, transport, broadband and water networks.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 2 min read • Mon, 13th Apr 2026
QNu Labs quantum security passes fibre network test
Firewalls

QNu Labs quantum security passes fibre network test

The study suggests quantum-safe encryption could be deployed on existing telecom fibre without disrupting 10 Gbps data traffic.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Mon, 13th Apr 2026
Check Point launches Perth data residency SASE site
Firewalls

Check Point launches Perth data residency SASE site

Western Australian enterprises and agencies can now keep SASE traffic local, easing compliance and latency concerns under tighter data rules.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Mon, 13th Apr 2026
Treasury opens cyber threat sharing for crypto firms
Firewalls

Treasury opens cyber threat sharing for crypto firms

Eligible US digital asset firms will now get Treasury cyber threat warnings at no cost, after losses from hacks topped hundreds of millions of dollars.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Sat, 11th Apr 2026
Genetec to showcase cloud AI security in Birmingham
Data Protection

Genetec to showcase cloud AI security in Birmingham

Buyers weighing cloud migration and AI will see integrated security systems at The Security Event, as partners pitch staged upgrades and interoperability.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Sat, 11th Apr 2026