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Iranian-linked cyber attack exposes UK energy flaws
Supply Chain

Iranian-linked cyber attack exposes UK energy flaws

Small operators across Britain's power network may share the same weak points after the outage, experts warn, despite no grid-wide disruption.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 6 min read • Today
Emergn launches Praxis to curb failing AI projects
Digital Transformation

Emergn launches Praxis to curb failing AI projects

Large firms are risking an average 2.4% of annual revenue on failed transformation and AI work as board visibility stays poor.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Yesterday
DigiCert unveils speakers for Quantum Readiness Day
Data Protection

DigiCert unveils speakers for Quantum Readiness Day

Organisations face mounting pressure to map encryption risks and begin post-quantum migration work before future quantum computers weaken current protections.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Yesterday
TransAlta deploys Ricoh video system at Perth office
Unified Communications

TransAlta deploys Ricoh video system at Perth office

The Perth site can now host up to 50 people in clearer meetings, with the new mobile setup also reducing travel for remote discussions.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
NIIT Learning wins 114 Brandon Hall awards with clients
eLearning

NIIT Learning wins 114 Brandon Hall awards with clients

Client-backed learning programmes have won 114 Brandon Hall HCM Excellence Awards, including 24 for SweetRush since its January acquisition by NIIT Learning.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Datavault AI agrees USD $94.5m CyberCatch takeover
Data Protection

Datavault AI agrees USD $94.5m CyberCatch takeover

CyberCatch's continuous compliance tools will be folded into Datavault AI's data platforms if the all-cash deal wins approvals.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Global OT firewall market set to reach USD $3.19bn by 2034
Internet of Things

Global OT firewall market set to reach USD $3.19bn by 2034

Rising digital links in factories and grids are driving OT firewall demand as operators prioritise uptime, segmentation and breach containment.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
APT36-linked malware cluster targets South Asia telecoms
Network Security

APT36-linked malware cluster targets South Asia telecoms

Acronis says the campaign could expose communications and defence networks across Afghanistan and India by abusing cloud services and fake government lures.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
Colter Bay backs Vertical Aviation with AUD $115m loan
Oil and Gas

Colter Bay backs Vertical Aviation with AUD $115m loan

Fresh capital will help Vertical Aviation refinance bank debt and fund aircraft buys as private credit gains ground in Australian lending.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • This month
Rackspace appoints Chetan Gupta as Chief AI Officer
Manufacturing

Rackspace appoints Chetan Gupta as Chief AI Officer

His hire underscores Rackspace's push to help regulated customers move AI into production with tighter governance, control and accountability.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • This month
Executive Recruit names leaders for life sciences, AI
Digital Transformation

Executive Recruit names leaders for life sciences, AI

Rising demand for board-level hires in the UK and US has prompted the search firm to expand specialist coverage after client demand jumped 120%.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • This month
Cornerstone study backs shared CHRO-CIO workforce planning
Digital Transformation

Cornerstone study backs shared CHRO-CIO workforce planning

Organisations with shared HR and IT planning are acting on workforce changes 13% faster, as AI forces quicker decisions on skills and roles.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • This month

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WORK180 coalition targets one million youth pathways
Digital Transformation

WORK180 coalition targets one million youth pathways

AI is unsettling young Australians' job plans as WORK180 warns one in four jobseekers have been searching for work for over a year.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Last week
FormationQ & Hartree Centre partner on quantum adoption
Manufacturing

FormationQ & Hartree Centre partner on quantum adoption

More than 40% of respondents cite a skills shortage as quantum computing's adoption barrier, as the UK seeks practical uses.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Southeast Asia and its energy investment bottleneck
Smart Cities

Southeast Asia and its energy investment bottleneck

The region's clean power shift is being slowed less by missing kit than by financing and operational hurdles that stall adoption at scale.

By William Temple • 5 min read • Last week
Autonomous AI agents hit Asian government in four-day breach
Robotics

Autonomous AI agents hit Asian government in four-day breach

Up to 85 government accounts were compromised in a four-day campaign that also reached nuclear and energy organisations, researchers said.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • This month
India set for record solar build despite higher costs
Supply Chain

India set for record solar build despite higher costs

Higher module costs are expected to squeeze developers as India races past its annual solar installation record and tightens local sourcing rules.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • This month