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Genetec names ANZ partner awards winners in Vietnam
Software-as-a-Service

Genetec names ANZ partner awards winners in Vietnam

Channel demand for hybrid and cloud security was in focus as Genetec honoured ANZ partners for work on airports, banks and public sector projects.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Avatier launches offline card after Stryker cyberattack
Disaster Recovery

Avatier launches offline card after Stryker cyberattack

The offline card is aimed at keeping staff logged in when identity systems fail, after the Stryker breach exposed how outages can halt operations.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
Güntner names Yan Evans to lead global data centre
DataCentre infrastructure

Güntner names Yan Evans to lead global data centre

Cooling suppliers face stronger competition for data centre spending as Güntner unifies its global activities under Yan Evans.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month
Elastic ties security platform to Google's air-gapped cloud
Hybrid Cloud

Elastic ties security platform to Google's air-gapped cloud

Regulated agencies can now use Elastic’s security tools inside disconnected Google cloud environments as threats grow more automated.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
VPN vulnerabilities don't have to become breaches
Firewalls

VPN vulnerabilities don't have to become breaches

Unpatched gateways leave firms open to ransomware, outages and multimillion-dollar ransom demands, with Zero Trust access reducing the attack surface.

By Jerome Lowe • 5 min read • Last month
Earth Day calls for data centre grid reset amid AI surge
Unified Communications

Earth Day calls for data centre grid reset amid AI surge

Grid operators and communities are facing mounting pressure as AI-driven data centre demand strains ageing networks and slows approvals worldwide.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Last month
SITA launches managed airport network service with HPE
Firewalls

SITA launches managed airport network service with HPE

Airports could cut downtime and costs as SITA takes over network operations across terminals, hangars and airline centres using HPE technology.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Parameter launches battery module for hazardous sites
Network Infrastructure

Parameter launches battery module for hazardous sites

Continuous cell-level monitoring is being extended into Zone 1 and Zone 2 battery rooms, reducing risky site entries and compliance burden.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Claroty names John Ryan to lead global partner ecosystem
Firewalls

Claroty names John Ryan to lead global partner ecosystem

The hire is designed to widen Claroty’s reach in industrial cyber security by strengthening a partner network that drives sales and delivery.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month

Stories from Other Regions

Critical Infrastructure stories

Macquarie Government appoints Dr Chris Peiris for Azure
Data Protection

Macquarie Government appoints Dr Chris Peiris for Azure

Public sector agencies facing tighter cyber scrutiny may gain stronger Azure support as Macquarie Government expands its Microsoft security push.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Edged tops out 42MW Atlanta data centre built for AI
DataCentre infrastructure

Edged tops out 42MW Atlanta data centre built for AI

Demand for AI-ready capacity is driving a third 42MW building at Edged's Atlanta campus, with waterless cooling and all three sites leased.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month
Rilian raises USD $17.5 million to expand AI cyber platform
Cloud Security

Rilian raises USD $17.5 million to expand AI cyber platform

The funding will help Rilian hire staff and push Caspian into the US and Gulf markets as governments race to automate cyber defence.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Last month
Semperis expands Purple Knight for government clouds
Disaster Recovery

Semperis expands Purple Knight for government clouds

Agencies using Microsoft Government Community Cloud High can now scan cloud identities for weaknesses, closing a gap in hybrid security oversight.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
White Rook Cyber wins CREST accreditation for testing
Firewalls

White Rook Cyber wins CREST accreditation for testing

Procurement teams in defence and critical infrastructure may now view White Rook Cyber more favourably after its CREST testing approval.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Last month
Anthropic AI's Mythos triggers warnings over cyber risk
Firewalls

Anthropic AI's Mythos triggers warnings over cyber risk

Security chiefs say unauthorised access to Anthropic AI's Mythos model shows generative tools could speed phishing, scanning and exploit discovery.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Last month
UK data centre sector doubts AI-ready infrastructure
Network Infrastructure

UK data centre sector doubts AI-ready infrastructure

Most operators fear the UK is unready for AI growth, with weak testing, ageing kit and outages exposing infrastructure gaps.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Last month
Microsoft to invest AUD $25 billion in Australia AI push
Semiconductors

Microsoft to invest AUD $25 billion in Australia AI push

The three-year spend will expand local cloud capacity, boost cyber defences and train millions of workers as demand for AI grows.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Last month
Canada's High Commissioner visits Genetec Sydney centre
Smart Cities

Canada's High Commissioner visits Genetec Sydney centre

Canada's top envoy in Australia has spotlighted Genetec's Sydney hub, which supports security customers and critical infrastructure operators.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month