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Shield launches MCP Server for compliance AI access
Data Protection

Shield launches MCP Server for compliance AI access

Compliance teams at regulated banks can now query live surveillance alerts inside Claude, while Shield keeps permissions and records unchanged.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 30th Sep 2026
Smarsh adds AI tools for governed communications data
Data Protection

Smarsh adds AI tools for governed communications data

Regulated firms could search and export archived messages through AI while keeping existing permissions, audit logs and chain-of-custody controls.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 30th Sep 2026
Tech Data signs Wasabi distribution deal in Singapore
Data Protection

Tech Data signs Wasabi distribution deal in Singapore

Rising storage demand and ransomware fears are driving the agreement, giving partners in Singapore and Malaysia access to Wasabi cloud products.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Aug 2026
Shield adds Copilot & image text surveillance tools
Risk & Compliance

Shield adds Copilot & image text surveillance tools

Compliance teams can now monitor Microsoft 365 Copilot chats and text inside images, closing two recordkeeping gaps for banks.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Sat, 20th Jun 2026
Proofpoint launches AI tool for compliance investigations
Data governance

Proofpoint launches AI tool for compliance investigations

Compliance teams could cut manual review time as Proofpoint’s new AI platform reconstructs cases from scattered records and logs.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 7th May 2026
Smarsh unveils AI agents to speed probes & cut costs
Software-as-a-Service

Smarsh unveils AI agents to speed probes & cut costs

Smarsh launches AI agents to slash legal discovery and compliance surveillance time and costs for regulated firms handling vast data.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 20th Mar 2026
OpenOrigins app aims to prove photos real amid deepfakes
Physical Security

OpenOrigins app aims to prove photos real amid deepfakes

OpenOrigins launches a free app that cryptographically proves photos and videos are real at capture, tackling deepfake-driven distrust online.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Mar 2026
WD unifies creator storage range under G-DRIVE brand
Storage

WD unifies creator storage range under G-DRIVE brand

WD is unifying its creator-focused external storage under the G-DRIVE name, phasing out SanDisk Professional branding across the range.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Feb 2026
Smart Communications debuts AI tools for compliance-led CX
Document Management

Smart Communications debuts AI tools for compliance-led CX

Smart Communications launches AI-powered tools to help regulated firms modernise customer communications, data capture and archiving at scale.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Feb 2026
BatchPhoto 5.1 adds lossless formats & new UI
Robotic Process Automation

BatchPhoto 5.1 adds lossless formats & new UI

BatchPhoto 5.1 refreshes its interface, adds lossless WEBP, HEIF and AVIF support, and refines upload workflows for high-volume image work.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
StorONE & Viking unveil unified storage to end legacy silos
Storage

StorONE & Viking unveil unified storage to end legacy silos

StorONE and Viking unveil a unified storage platform combining hardware and software to replace legacy silos, boosting performance and simplifying IT management.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Aug 2025
Why better data management is the cornerstone of privacy readiness in Australia's regulatory future
Data Protection

Why better data management is the cornerstone of privacy readiness in Australia's regulatory future

Australian privacy reforms demand stronger data management; businesses must embed governance and automation to stay compliant and maintain trust.

By Andy Milburn • 5 min read • Thu, 21st Aug 2025
Proofpoint unveils AI-powered governance tools for compliance
Data Protection

Proofpoint unveils AI-powered governance tools for compliance

Proofpoint launches AI-powered communications governance solution on AWS, enhancing compliance and archiving for financial firms amid complex regulations.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 13th May 2025
Datadobi unveils StorageMAP 7.1 for data scalability
Storage

Datadobi unveils StorageMAP 7.1 for data scalability

Datadobi has unveiled StorageMAP 7.1, enhancing its data management platform with improved scalability, performance, and useful features like HDI Archive Appliance Bypass.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Nov 2024

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Smarsh names Alessandro Silva Chief Growth Officer
Customer Experience

Smarsh names Alessandro Silva Chief Growth Officer

The new post is meant to unify Smarsh's sales and customer teams as the software group pushes further into regulated markets overseas.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
From reseller to risk advisor: What the shift means for your email and hosting conversations
Digital Transformation

From reseller to risk advisor: What the shift means for your email and hosting conversations

Australian MSPs risk losing margin as email renewals become security-led advisory talks that clients are willing to pay a premium for.

By Tom Thatcher • 6 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2026
AvePoint boosts Elements Platform with security & efficiency tools
Data governance

AvePoint boosts Elements Platform with security & efficiency tools

AvePoint enhances its Elements Platform with new tools to boost security and streamline licence and storage management for managed service providers.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 20th Jun 2025