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Dragos report reveals rise in industrial cyber threats
Malware

Dragos report reveals rise in industrial cyber threats

Dragos has reported an alarming 87% rise in ransomware attacks on industrial organisations, highlighting critical vulnerabilities in operational technology and infrastructure.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Feb 2025
Versa launches Sovereign SASE, offering full control
Firewalls

Versa launches Sovereign SASE, offering full control

Versa has launched Sovereign SASE, enabling enterprises to customise networking and security services from their own infrastructure, catering to evolving data privacy needs.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Feb 2025
Cybercrime surges as global threat to national security
Ransomware

Cybercrime surges as global threat to national security

Cybercrime has overtaken state-sponsored hacking as the main online threat, with healthcare and energy sectors particularly vulnerable, warns Google.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Feb 2025
Amadeus appoints Carol Borg as new Chief Financial Officer
Clean technologies

Amadeus appoints Carol Borg as new Chief Financial Officer

Amadeus has appointed Carol Borg as Chief Financial Officer, effective 5 May, bringing over 30 years of finance expertise to the travel tech leader.

By Moritz Florian • 2 min read • Sun, 9th Feb 2025
EthosEnergy strengthens with Nasuni for data resilience
Storage

EthosEnergy strengthens with Nasuni for data resilience

EthosEnergy has strengthened its disaster recovery strategy by integrating Nasuni's File Data Platform, improving resilience against natural disasters.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Fri, 31st Jan 2025
India faces rising cyber threats amid digital transformation
Firewalls

India faces rising cyber threats amid digital transformation

India's rapid digital growth boosts economy but increases cyber threat risks, targeting sectors from energy to healthcare, warns expert Shibu Paul.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Tue, 28th Jan 2025
EPAM Systems expands partnership with Google Cloud for AI
Data Analytics

EPAM Systems expands partnership with Google Cloud for AI

EPAM Systems is expanding its partnership with Google Cloud to deliver AI-powered solutions across media, energy, and retail sectors, driving digital transformation.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
Trustwave outlines 80% rise in ransomware by 2025
Data Protection

Trustwave outlines 80% rise in ransomware by 2025

Trustwave's 2025 cybersecurity threat report reveals a staggering 80% rise in ransomware attacks targeting the energy and utilities sector, highlighting urgent security concerns.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise partners with Westcoast for UK distribution
EduTech

Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise partners with Westcoast for UK distribution

Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise has partnered with Westcoast to distribute an extensive range of communications and networking technologies across the UK and Ireland.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Jan 2025
Open source malware up 156%, Sonatype research shows
Malware

Open source malware up 156%, Sonatype research shows

Sonatype's latest research reveals a shocking rise in open source malware, with over 778,500 malicious packages detected in 2024, primarily affecting government organisations.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 13th Dec 2024
Thoughtworks partners with AWS to advance GenAI in Asia
Hyperscale

Thoughtworks partners with AWS to advance GenAI in Asia

Thoughtworks has teamed up with Amazon Web Services to boost generative AI solutions for industries across the Asia Pacific, enhancing customer engagement and productivity.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Dec 2024
Matt Johnson joins NTT DATA UK&I to tackle energy challenges
Digital Transformation

Matt Johnson joins NTT DATA UK&I to tackle energy challenges

NTT DATA UK&I has appointed Matt Johnson as Solution Director for its Energy and Utilities practice, focusing on decarbonisation and grid resilience.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Nov 2024

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AMD & CEA team up for energy-efficient AI systems
Artificial Intelligence

AMD & CEA team up for energy-efficient AI systems

AMD has partnered with France's CEA to enhance AI computing technologies, aiming for energy efficiency in demanding sectors like energy and medicine.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 12th Feb 2025
Tritax Big Box acquires 50% stake in Heathrow joint venture
Hyperscale

Tritax Big Box acquires 50% stake in Heathrow joint venture

Burges Salmon has guided Tritax Big Box in a joint venture to enhance power delivery for a substantial new data centre at Heathrow, valued at GBP £5 billion.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Tue, 11th Feb 2025
Callidus enhances data management with Macquarie's Azure cloud
Hybrid Cloud

Callidus enhances data management with Macquarie's Azure cloud

Callidus Process Solutions has adopted Macquarie Telecom's Azure public cloud services to boost data management and prepare for future cyber and ESG regulations.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Jan 2025
Australian energy firms face data challenges despite digital tools
Data Fabric

Australian energy firms face data challenges despite digital tools

Research by Appian shows that despite digital adoption, 78% of Australian energy firms struggle with data accessibility, risking operational efficiency.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Dec 2024
Birmingham's TSEG wins Property Tech company of the year award
Students

Birmingham's TSEG wins Property Tech company of the year award

Birmingham's Student Energy Group has been awarded 'Property Tech Company of the Year' at the UK Business Tech Awards 2024 for its innovative approach.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024