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Mandiant partners with Android team to tackle concealed malware

Fri, 7th Feb 2025
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data protection
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encryption
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advanced persistent threat protection
Mandiant and the Android Security Team have partnered to enhance tools that detect concealed malware in Android applications, bolstering user safety.
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Oracle launches role-based AI agents for HR solutions

Fri, 7th Feb 2025
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Oracle has launched AI agents in its Fusion Cloud HCM to automate HR processes, aiming to boost employee experience and productivity across the workforce.
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Ten cities receive USD $100,000 in grants Rimini Street Foundation

Fri, 7th Feb 2025
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it automation
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vmware
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sap
Melbourne has been chosen as one of ten cities to receive a USD $10,000 grant from the Rimini Street Foundation as part of its USD $100,000 charitable initiative.
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Hitachi & Cisco launch new solution for OpenShift users

Fri, 7th Feb 2025
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storage
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virtualisation
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hybrid cloud
Hitachi Vantara and Cisco unveil a co-engineered solution for Red Hat OpenShift, optimising hybrid cloud application deployment for enterprises.
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GitHub unveils new features to enhance Copilot capabilities

Fri, 7th Feb 2025
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ai
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software development
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programming
GitHub has unveiled significant updates to GitHub Copilot, introducing features aimed at boosting coding efficiency and collaboration for developers worldwide.
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Check Point's Infinity Platform excels in new security tests

Fri, 7th Feb 2025
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malware
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endpoint protection
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cloud security
Check Point Software's Infinity Platform has been recognised for its exceptional security efficacy, achieving a 99.9% malware block rate in Miercom's 2025 benchmark report.
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Trint launches AI Summaries to ease transcript workflow

Fri, 7th Feb 2025
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genai
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content creation
Trint has launched AI Summaries, a new feature allowing users to create 400-word transcript summaries with one click, enhancing transcription efficiency.
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Third-party vulnerabilities expose insurance industry risks

Fri, 7th Feb 2025
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firewalls
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ransomware
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network security
A report reveals that 59% of cyber breaches in the top 150 insurance firms stem from third-party attacks, exposing serious supply chain vulnerabilities.
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Safebreach launches platform for enterprise cyber risk view

Fri, 7th Feb 2025
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
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enterprise security
SafeBreach has launched a new exposure validation platform designed to enhance enterprise cybersecurity by providing a comprehensive view of cyber risks.
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ReliaQuest's AI Agent boosts cybersecurity precision

Fri, 7th Feb 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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data privacy
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ai
ReliaQuest has unveiled its groundbreaking agentic AI Agent, automating cybersecurity tasks 20 times faster and improving accuracy by 30% for over 1,000 enterprises.
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Wolters Kluwer report explores integrated assurance trends

Fri, 7th Feb 2025
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uc
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risk & compliance
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collaboration
Wolters Kluwer's latest report reveals significant challenges for internal auditors, highlighting 40% of firms struggle with duplicative assurance efforts.
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AI legal tech Ivo raises USD $16 million to scale solutions

Fri, 7th Feb 2025
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ai
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AI legal tech firm Ivo has successfully secured USD $16 million in Series A funding, aiming to expand its AI-powered contract review platform.
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Deel secures significant $300 million from new investors

Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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saas
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hcm
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payroll systems
Deel has secured nearly $300 million from new anchor investors, pushing its annual run-rate to $800 million, a 70% year-on-year growth.
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DTCC unveils ComposerX for digital assets lifecycle management

Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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blockchain
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financial systems
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smart contracts
The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation has unveiled ComposerX, a groundbreaking suite aimed at streamlining digital asset management for financial firms.
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WaveMaker unveils AI tool for swift Figma design coding

Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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it automation
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iam
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ai
WaveMaker has launched AutoCode, an AI-driven tool that converts Figma UI designs to functional components in minutes, enhancing app development efficiency.
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DoiT acquires PerfectScale for Kubernetes optimisation

Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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storage
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virtualisation
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paas
DoiT has acquired PerfectScale, a Kubernetes optimisation platform, to bolster its ability to manage and secure containerised workloads more efficiently.
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CyberArk & SentinelOne unite for enhanced threat defence

Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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ransomware
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data analytics
CyberArk and SentinelOne have announced a strategic integration to enhance endpoint threat detection, aiding firms in combatting privileged access misuse.
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AttackIQ expands with DeepSurface's cybersecurity expertise

Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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data protection
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
AttackIQ has acquired DeepSurface to enhance its cybersecurity services, aiming to improve risk management and bolster protections against cyber threats.
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Nymi launches Nymi Band 4 for secure Industry 4.0 use

Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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digital transformation
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mfa
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iam
Nymi has unveiled the Nymi Band 4, a versatile wearable authenticator designed for handsfree passwordless Multi-Factor Authentication in diverse operational environments.
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Appfire acquires Flow from Pluralsight to enhance portfolio

Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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Appfire has acquired Flow, a prominent Software Engineering Intelligence platform, from Pluralsight, aiming to boost support for engineering teams.