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NTT DATA, Mistral AI partner on AI for regulated sectors
Private Cloud

NTT DATA, Mistral AI partner on AI for regulated sectors

NTT DATA and Mistral AI team up to develop private AI ecosystems for regulated sectors across Europe and Asia-Pacific, focusing on data privacy and ethical deployment.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Tue, 29th Jul 2025
BeyondTrust boosts secure remote support for public sector compliance
Data Protection

BeyondTrust boosts secure remote support for public sector compliance

BeyondTrust enhances remote support with FIPS 140-2 and CJIS compliance, aiding public sector IT teams in meeting stringent security standards without VPNs.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Jul 2025
UK pushes for AI leadership but must unlock unstructured data
Digital Transformation

UK pushes for AI leadership but must unlock unstructured data

OpenAI's UK expansion boosts AI ambitions, but unlocking unstructured data remains vital for the nation's digital and public service advancements.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 25th Jul 2025
Pentest People unveils new partner tier system for global growth
DevOps

Pentest People unveils new partner tier system for global growth

Pentest People launches a new four-tier Partner Tier System to support and grow its channel partners across the UK, Europe and the US.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Jul 2025
Microsoft SharePoint zero-day flaw prompts urgent global response
Firewalls

Microsoft SharePoint zero-day flaw prompts urgent global response

A critical zero-day flaw in Microsoft SharePoint is being actively exploited globally, prompting urgent patches to prevent unauthorised server access and data breaches.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 25th Jul 2025
SharePoint zero-day flaw exploited as over 9,000 servers at risk
DevOps

SharePoint zero-day flaw exploited as over 9,000 servers at risk

A zero-day flaw in Microsoft SharePoint servers puts over 9,000 systems at risk, with active exploits threatening critical data security globally.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Jul 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Public Sector stories

ACS report urges action on digital skills for AUD $134bn growth
Digital Transformation

ACS report urges action on digital skills for AUD $134bn growth

ACS urges Australia to close its digital skills gap, unlocking AUD $134bn growth and boosting jobs through a ten-point plan centred on AI and tech training.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Wed, 30th Jul 2025
LogicMonitor's LM Envision gains FedRAMP Moderate ATO for agencies
Cloud Security

LogicMonitor's LM Envision gains FedRAMP Moderate ATO for agencies

LogicMonitor's LM Envision platform has secured FedRAMP Moderate Authorisation, enabling use by US federal agencies for secure hybrid IT observability.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Jul 2025
Fiji adopts first Pacific managed security mapped to ASD ISM
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Fiji adopts first Pacific managed security mapped to ASD ISM

Fiji now has the Pacific's first managed security service aligned with the updated Australian Signals Directorate ISM, enhancing cyberdefence for local businesses.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 28th Jul 2025
ANS refreshes partner programmes to boost digital, cloud growth
Software-as-a-Service

ANS refreshes partner programmes to boost digital, cloud growth

ANS revamps its partner programmes to support digital and cloud growth, offering tailored services and flexibility amid shifting managed services and cloud markets.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Jul 2025
PT KAI partners with Zimbra for secure & sovereign email upgrade
Firewalls

PT KAI partners with Zimbra for secure & sovereign email upgrade

PT Kereta Api Indonesia upgrades its email system with Zimbra's secure, on-premise platform to boost cybersecurity and comply with Indonesian data sovereignty laws.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Jul 2025
Ban on ransom payments seen as start, not solution, to cyber risk
Data Protection

Ban on ransom payments seen as start, not solution, to cyber risk

The UK bans public bodies from paying ransomware demands, marking a key move in cyber defence but experts urge broader action for true resilience.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 25th Jul 2025
Orange Cyberdefense boosts Swiss presence with ensec acquisition
Cybersecurity

Orange Cyberdefense boosts Swiss presence with ensec acquisition

Orange Cyberdefense enhances its Swiss footprint with the acquisition of ensec, adding 40 experts to strengthen cybersecurity services across the country.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Jul 2025
UK public sector hotlines surpass banks for caller frustration
Unified Communications

UK public sector hotlines surpass banks for caller frustration

UK public sector hotlines now cause more caller frustration over hold times than banks, with healthcare and government services topping the list, says new survey.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 25th Jul 2025
Deloitte & Palantir launch AI-powered system for government clients
Digital Transformation

Deloitte & Palantir launch AI-powered system for government clients

Deloitte and Palantir have launched an AI-powered Enterprise Operating System to help government and commercial clients enhance data insights and operational efficiency.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Jul 2025
Two Canadians raise USD $6.3 million for AI automation in 911 calls
Artificial Intelligence

Two Canadians raise USD $6.3 million for AI automation in 911 calls

Hyper launches AI technology to manage non-emergency 9-1-1 calls, easing dispatcher workload, after raising USD $6.3 million funding.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Jul 2025
Ministry of Justice boosts cyber security with Palo Alto Networks
Firewalls

Ministry of Justice boosts cyber security with Palo Alto Networks

The UK's Ministry of Justice has strengthened its cyber security with Palo Alto Networks, boosting automated threat resolution by 400% and increasing bandwidth fivefold.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 23rd Jul 2025