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Prem launches CyberScan for Bitcoin security audits
Data Protection

Prem launches CyberScan for Bitcoin security audits

The new tool aims to catch Bitcoin software flaws between formal audits after a regression led to more than USD $116 million stolen.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 20th Aug 2026
Zoho launches Nathu La server to deepen hardware push
Virtualisation

Zoho launches Nathu La server to deepen hardware push

The move should cut AI inference costs for Zoho while giving the software group tighter control over data, power use and its infrastructure stack.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 16th Jun 2026
Shure launches MXA925 ceiling mic with AI upgrades
Unified Communications

Shure launches MXA925 ceiling mic with AI upgrades

Meeting rooms with poor acoustics are set to hear clearer speech, as the new array adds AI echo, noise and reverb suppression.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Jun 2026
Schneider Electric launches AI data centre chillers
DataCentre infrastructure

Schneider Electric launches AI data centre chillers

AI data centres will be able to cool denser racks with less maintenance, as Schneider Electric's new chillers are due to ship from June 2026.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 3rd Jun 2026
Siemens, NVIDIA hit chip verification milestone for AI
Semiconductors

Siemens, NVIDIA hit chip verification milestone for AI

The move could help chipmakers catch design flaws earlier as AI processors grow more complex and costly to fix after fabrication.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 10th Apr 2026
Mercury Security launches app platform for controllers
DevOps

Mercury Security launches app platform for controllers

Approved developers can now build software directly on Mercury MP Intelligent Controllers, aiming to add edge-based integrations without replacing core systems.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2026
Manifest tool boosts SBOMs for critical C & C++ code
Space

Manifest tool boosts SBOMs for critical C & C++ code

Manifest unveils SBOM generator for unmanaged C and C++ code, tackling critical supply chain blind spots in embedded and safety systems.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Sat, 14th Mar 2026
Myriota debuts AssetHawk satellite tracker for remote assets
Unified Communications

Myriota debuts AssetHawk satellite tracker for remote assets

Myriota launches AssetHawk, a 5G NTN satellite tracker promising decade-long battery life for monitoring remote fleets and equipment.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Feb 2026
Windows security breaks ROG Xbox Ally handheld game consoles
Gaming

Windows security breaks ROG Xbox Ally handheld game consoles

Windows 11 security is blocking key software on Asus ROG Xbox Ally consoles, leaving pricey handhelds struggling to launch games properly.

By Darren Price • 3 min read • Sat, 31st Jan 2026
LF Energy audit boosts security of EVerest EV charging
Internet of Things

LF Energy audit boosts security of EVerest EV charging

LF Energy's audit of the widely used EVerest EV charging stack finds and fixes security flaws, boosting confidence in open source grids.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
QNX & VVDN partner for safety-critical automotive solutions
Robotics

QNX & VVDN partner for safety-critical automotive solutions

QNX and VVDN Technologies have partnered to develop safety-critical automotive and embedded solutions, enhancing software-defined vehicles and advanced driver assistance systems.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025
In the AI gold rush, data centre infrastructure vendors are selling shovels
DataCentre infrastructure

In the AI gold rush, data centre infrastructure vendors are selling shovels

Schneider Electric leads in liquid cooling tech for AI data centres, tackling heat challenges amid booming demand for high-performance computing infrastructure.

By Donovan Jackson • 4 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2025
Giesecke+Devrient unveils compact IoT package tracker
Internet of Things

Giesecke+Devrient unveils compact IoT package tracker

Giesecke+Devrient has unveiled its new ultra-thin Smart Label, turning any package into an IoT device for enhanced tracking and security.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Jan 2025

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Refrigeration controller flaws threaten cold chains
Firewalls

Refrigeration controller flaws threaten cold chains

Supermarkets and hospitals could face spoiled stock and medicines after flaws in two widely used refrigeration controller platforms were disclosed.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 11th Aug 2026
Zetifi wins design award for safety-focused smart antenna
Agricultural Technology

Zetifi wins design award for safety-focused smart antenna

Zetifi's UHF CB Smart Antenna wins Silver at the 2026 Australian Design Awards for turning vehicle antennas into connected safety hubs.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Feb 2026
Brandworks, SandLogic tie up for India edge AI push
Semiconductors

Brandworks, SandLogic tie up for India edge AI push

Brandworks and SandLogic join forces to build made-in-India edge AI devices, cutting cloud reliance and boosting on-device intelligence.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Sat, 27th Dec 2025
Manifest & NetRise join forces to secure software supply chains
Data Protection

Manifest & NetRise join forces to secure software supply chains

Manifest and NetRise have partnered to enhance software supply chain security with deep firmware analysis, improving risk monitoring across critical sectors like healthcare.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Nov 2025