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Rising SAT budgets fail to curb workplace security incidents
Phishing

Rising SAT budgets fail to curb workplace security incidents

Despite rising SAT budgets, 94% of US organisations report increased workplace security incidents linked to human error, reveals a Huntress report.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Sep 2025
What the 90s taught us about ERP: A legacy of failure
Data Analytics

What the 90s taught us about ERP: A legacy of failure

The 90s ERP boom led to costly legacy systems, warning companies today against rushed AI investments without strategy and quality data management.

By Terry Smagh • 5 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025
Anomali hosts new virtual event to tackle ANZ cyber challenges
Security Information and Event Management

Anomali hosts new virtual event to tackle ANZ cyber challenges

Anomali launches Anomali Protect Virtual Conference ANZ 2025 to tackle cybersecurity challenges amid AI integration for Aussie and NZ professionals.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025
IT professionals crave respect as jargon & crises fuel frustration
Firewalls

IT professionals crave respect as jargon & crises fuel frustration

A global survey reveals IT professionals feel undervalued and frustrated by jargon and lack of recognition from colleagues, craving respect and thanks.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Sep 2025
Cloud security gaps widen as skills & identity risks persist
Hybrid Cloud

Cloud security gaps widen as skills & identity risks persist

A global study reveals widening cloud security gaps driven by poor identity management and a critical shortage of skilled professionals in hybrid environments.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Sat, 13th Sep 2025
Oyster Backdoor mimics IT management tools to target IT professionals
Malware

Oyster Backdoor mimics IT management tools to target IT professionals

Oyster Backdoor malware, disguised as WinSCP and PuTTY, targets healthcare IT professionals to enable ransomware operations like Rhysida, warns BlueVoyant.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Aug 2025
Cohesity Catalyst1 to spotlight AI & resilience in cyber defence
Firewalls

Cohesity Catalyst1 to spotlight AI & resilience in cyber defence

Cohesity's virtual Catalyst1 event unites global experts to discuss AI innovations and strategies enhancing cyber resilience against modern threats.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Fri, 22nd Aug 2025
SuperOps & AWS unveil AI marketplace with $100,000 contest
Hyperscale

SuperOps & AWS unveil AI marketplace with $100,000 contest

SuperOps and AWS launch an AI marketplace for IT teams, offering ready-made agents and a $100,000 contest to boost AI adoption in managed service providers.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2025
Gallagher Security launches 2026 industry trends survey for professionals
Digital Transformation

Gallagher Security launches 2026 industry trends survey for professionals

Gallagher Security invites global security professionals to join its 2026 survey, shaping insights for the free annual Industry Trends Report.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Aug 2025

Stories from Other Regions

IT professionals stories

AI-driven cyber threats top concern for Europe's IT sector by 2026
Ransomware

AI-driven cyber threats top concern for Europe's IT sector by 2026

Over half of European IT pros see AI-driven cyber threats as the top concern for 2026, yet only 14% feel very prepared to handle these risks, ISACA finds.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
Devolutions acquires PowerShell Universal to boost IT automation
DevOps

Devolutions acquires PowerShell Universal to boost IT automation

Devolutions has acquired PowerShell Universal and welcomed its creator to enhance IT automation for SMBs and mid-market organisations globally.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Oct 2025
Sales & marketing jobs top UK demand, but roles in decline
Marketing

Sales & marketing jobs top UK demand, but roles in decline

Sales and marketing roles lead UK job demand with 78,214 adverts in May 2025, despite a 7.5% drop in relative demand since 2022, ONS data shows.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 10th Oct 2025
Ransomware attacks rise again as insurance uptake drops in 2025
Disaster Recovery

Ransomware attacks rise again as insurance uptake drops in 2025

Ransomware attacks rose to 24% of businesses in 2025, while insurance uptake fell to 46%, amid smarter cybercriminal tactics and AI-driven threats.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
Cybersecurity teams in Europe battle more attacks amid slow reforms
Data Protection

Cybersecurity teams in Europe battle more attacks amid slow reforms

European cybersecurity teams face rising attacks despite slight budget and staff improvements, struggling to keep pace with growing threats and slow reforms.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Oct 2025
Australia marks IT professionals' vital role in AI era
Digital Transformation

Australia marks IT professionals' vital role in AI era

Australia honours IT professionals on National IT Professionals Day, spotlighting their vital role in AI advancement amid skills shortages and rising burnout.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Sep 2025
The impact of AI on NZ's IT employment landscape
DevOps

The impact of AI on NZ's IT employment landscape

AI adoption in New Zealand's IT sector is high, reshaping jobs by boosting demand for engineers while reducing roles in support and project management.

By Steve Cotton • 4 min read • Tue, 16th Sep 2025
Evergreen acquires three Alberta MSPs amid booming IT market
Digital Transformation

Evergreen acquires three Alberta MSPs amid booming IT market

Evergreen has acquired three Alberta managed service providers, boosting its Lyra Technology Group with over 80 IT professionals amid Canada's booming MSP market.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025
AI & automation key to improving threat intelligence maturity
Semiconductors

AI & automation key to improving threat intelligence maturity

A Cyware survey reveals 80% of IT pros find their threat intelligence programmes underperforming, with AI and automation seen as key to boosting cyberdefence maturity.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 11th Jul 2025