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Data Security stories

Sovereign Australia AI launches with nation's largest GPU cluster
Hyperscale

Sovereign Australia AI launches with nation's largest GPU cluster

Sovereign Australia AI launches ethical, transparent AI models focusing on local data sovereignty and Australian values.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 9th Sep 2025
Sovereign AI & secure data: Synology Solution Day in focus
Storage

Sovereign AI & secure data: Synology Solution Day in focus

Synology is promoting 'Sovereign AI' at its Solution Day in Melbourne, helping Australian firms use AI while keeping data secure and locally controlled.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Mon, 8th Sep 2025
Australian enterprises lead in AI adoption but face data hurdles
Encryption

Australian enterprises lead in AI adoption but face data hurdles

Australian enterprises lead globally with 51% adopting AI, yet only 20% feel confident measuring ROI amid data readiness and security challenges.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025
One in three Australians upload sensitive data to AI tools, report finds
Data Protection

One in three Australians upload sensitive data to AI tools, report finds

Over one-third of Australian professionals upload sensitive company data to AI tools without formal oversight, raising significant security and compliance concerns.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025

Global Stories

Data Security stories

Varonis acquires SlashNext for up to USD $150 million to boost AI email security
Unified Communications

Varonis acquires SlashNext for up to USD $150 million to boost AI email security

Varonis has acquired AI-driven email security firm SlashNext for up to USD $150 million, enhancing its threat detection across emails and messaging platforms.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Sep 2025
Dell unveils PowerProtect updates for stronger cyber resilience
Data Protection

Dell unveils PowerProtect updates for stronger cyber resilience

Dell Technologies updates PowerProtect with a new All-Flash appliance boasting faster restores and enhanced cyber resilience to combat rising data and cyber threats.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Sep 2025
Majority of executives see ROI as AI agents drive business growth
Digital Transformation

Majority of executives see ROI as AI agents drive business growth

Over half of executives report deploying AI agents, driving business growth and ROI in areas like customer service and marketing, finds a Google Cloud study.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Sep 2025
Exclusive: Manifest's Marc Frankel on AI supply chain security
Supply Chain

Exclusive: Manifest's Marc Frankel on AI supply chain security

Manifest's Marc Frankel highlights the need for specialised supply chain security to address risks posed by AI technologies in business operations.

By Jake MacAndrew • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Sep 2025
Financial leaders prioritise responsible AI for greater ROI impact
Risk & Compliance

Financial leaders prioritise responsible AI for greater ROI impact

Financial leaders prioritise responsible AI standards over generative AI, seeing accountability as key to boosting ROI amid growing implementation challenges.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025
CHROs urged to prioritise cyber security amid AI in HR systems
Digital Transformation

CHROs urged to prioritise cyber security amid AI in HR systems

Gartner urges CHROs to prioritise cyber security as HR systems increasingly adopt AI, highlighting the risks of data breaches and the need for stronger digital oversight.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025
Rubrik appoints Stefan Compagnoni as Channel Director for ANZ region
Data Protection

Rubrik appoints Stefan Compagnoni as Channel Director for ANZ region

Rubrik appoints Stefan Compagnoni as Channel Director for ANZ, aiming to boost partner trust and promote its cyber resilience solutions in the region.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025
Veeam launches secure, hardware-agnostic appliance for fast data protection
Virtualisation

Veeam launches secure, hardware-agnostic appliance for fast data protection

Veeam unveils its first pre-configured, hardware-agnostic software appliance for fast, secure data protection across physical, virtual, and cloud environments.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025
Siemens & Snowflake partner to unify IT & OT data for AI gains
Data Analytics

Siemens & Snowflake partner to unify IT & OT data for AI gains

Siemens and Snowflake have teamed up to merge IT and OT data, enabling manufacturers to boost AI-driven insights and improve production efficiency.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Data Security stories

AWS Auckland region opens doors for New Zealand cloud adoption
Network Infrastructure

AWS Auckland region opens doors for New Zealand cloud adoption

The new AWS Auckland region eases cloud adoption in New Zealand, addressing data security and sovereignty concerns while boosting innovation and reliability.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 9th Sep 2025
Insurers urged to modernise spreadsheet use for Solvency II
Risk & Compliance

Insurers urged to modernise spreadsheet use for Solvency II

Insurers urged to modernise spreadsheet use for Solvency II, adopting no-code platforms to enhance compliance and reduce risks in regulatory reporting.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Sun, 7th Sep 2025
Three in five firms prepare for quantum computing security threat
Data Protection

Three in five firms prepare for quantum computing security threat

Research shows 60% of firms are preparing for quantum computing threats, but concerns over inconsistent strategies and data security remain urgent.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025
Westcon-Comstor to expand EMEA reach with 1Password deal
Data Analytics

Westcon-Comstor to expand EMEA reach with 1Password deal

Westcon-Comstor partners with 1Password to distribute its Extended Access Management solution across EMEA, enhancing identity security for channel partners.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025