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An untold story about Nuclear Power in Australia
Power / Energy

An untold story about Nuclear Power in Australia

Nuclear power's promise of 24/7 reliability faces unexpected challenges in Australia's future grid, clashing with the dominance of rooftop solar.

By Chris Baker • 6 min read • Thu, 23rd May 2024
Africa serves as testing ground for nation-state cyber warfare, says Performanta
Cybersecurity

Africa serves as testing ground for nation-state cyber warfare, says Performanta

African nations are becoming testing grounds for sophisticated ransomware attacks, becoming primary targets before developed nations, according to cybersecurity firm Performanta.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Apr 2024
Aiven tackles carbon emissions in tech ahead of World Earth Day
Clean technologies

Aiven tackles carbon emissions in tech ahead of World Earth Day

Aiven commits to sustainable operations in the tech sector, highlighting the urgent need for carbon emissions reduction in light of equivalent pollution levels to the aviation industry.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Apr 2024
Rising foreign interference exploits insider threats, says DTEX report
Unified Communications

Rising foreign interference exploits insider threats, says DTEX report

DTEX Systems' report warns that nation state actors are increasingly exploiting insider threats, escalating their interference and intellectual property theft. The issue necessitates urgent attention for enhancing defensive resilience of entities.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Apr 2024
Neat appoints Jason MacBride as its Oceania Regional Director
EduTech

Neat appoints Jason MacBride as its Oceania Regional Director

Neat appoints Jason MacBride as their new Regional Director for Australia and New Zealand, placing him at the helm of the company's growth strategy across the Oceania region.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Apr 2024
Salient Predictions unveils upgraded model for weather risk management
Agricultural Technology

Salient Predictions unveils upgraded model for weather risk management

Salient Predictions introduces an upgraded model aimed at transforming risk management in key sectors such as energy, agriculture, and insurance, offering advanced foresight for weather-related disasters.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Mar 2024
BP executive Camille Drummond joins BlackLine's board of directors
Digital Transformation

BP executive Camille Drummond joins BlackLine's board of directors

Camille Drummond, BP's Senior VP of Global Business Services and diversity advocate, has joined BlackLine's board of directors, bringing three decades of energy sector expertise to the leading digital finance transformation firm.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Mar 2024
UK wind energy firms lack sufficient cybersecurity, warns Cyber Energia
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

UK wind energy firms lack sufficient cybersecurity, warns Cyber Energia

Only 1% of UK wind energy firms protected against rising cyber threats, Cyber Energia's assessment shows amid a steep surge in daily cyber-attacks.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Mar 2024
Three reasons why open standards will be at the heart of energy transition
Power / Energy

Three reasons why open standards will be at the heart of energy transition

Open standards are pivotal to the transition from fossil-based to renewable energy, ensuring compatibility, averting vendor lock-in, and ensuring flexibility.

By Rolf Bienert • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Mar 2024
New Zealand's energy sector leaps ahead with successful solar pilot
Clean technologies

New Zealand's energy sector leaps ahead with successful solar pilot

New Zealand's sustainable energy solutions advance as Ara Ake and SolarZero successfully pilot a Virtual Power Plant, utilising solar energy from 10,000 homes to manage winter energy demand spikes.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Feb 2024
Goldilock & Patriot Tools team up for US cyber defence
Semiconductors

Goldilock & Patriot Tools team up for US cyber defence

Goldilock, UK-based developer of a NATO-endorsed cyber kill-switch, has revealed a crucial strategy to beef up American security.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Feb 2024
Rising threats to operational tech & IoT networks, warns Nozomi
Firewalls

Rising threats to operational tech & IoT networks, warns Nozomi

Network case anomalies surge 19%, marking a rising and sophisticated threat to operational technology and IoT environments, with manufacturing vulnerabilities rocketing 230%, warns Nozomi Networks Labs.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Feb 2024
AVEVA opens global design competition for AI-powered solutions
Digital Transformation

AVEVA opens global design competition for AI-powered solutions

AVEVA, a leading industrial software company, launches its first-ever global E3D Design Competition, challenging users to create innovative AI and machine learning solutions to address business challenges.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 29th Jan 2024

Stories from Other Regions

97% of UK FTSE 100 firms hit by third-party cyber breaches
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

97% of UK FTSE 100 firms hit by third-party cyber breaches

A SecurityScorecard report reveals 97% of the UK's FTSE 100 firms faced third-party breaches last year, stressing urgent supply chain cybersecurity enhancements.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Jun 2024
Niall Hannigan appointed CFO at Princeton Digital Group
Power / Energy

Niall Hannigan appointed CFO at Princeton Digital Group

Princeton Digital Group (PDG) has appointed Niall Hannigan as Group CFO, effective 3rd June 2024, to bolster the company's global growth in the digital economy.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Fri, 17th May 2024
New IBM & NCS partnership to fortify Singapore's data
Data Protection

New IBM & NCS partnership to fortify Singapore's data

IBM and NCS partnership to offer quantum-safe, privacy-enhancing services to Singapore's public agencies and enterprises.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Feb 2024
BSI to steer global committee for quantum technology standards
Artificial Intelligence

BSI to steer global committee for quantum technology standards

The British Standards Institution will lead a first-of-its-kind international committee aimed at setting standards for quantum technologies, framing UK's intent to become a global quantum tech pioneer by 2033.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Jan 2024