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Ocient & Shadow Nexus partner on security data platform
Data Analytics

Ocient & Shadow Nexus partner on security data platform

National security agencies will be able to search hacked, breached and public data alongside mission records without moving it out of their own environment.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Today
China-linked TA419 targets US AI policy experts in phishing
Semiconductors

China-linked TA419 targets US AI policy experts in phishing

Researchers say the phishing campaign could expose sensitive thinking on AI regulation, export controls and supply chains in Washington.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last week
AI, quantum computing and the future of cyber threats
Encryption

AI, quantum computing and the future of cyber threats

AI is already making cyber attacks faster and cheaper, while quantum computing could soon put trust in data and payments at risk.

By Illka Gobius • 6 min read • Last week
FIOR appoints Sir Tom Copinger-Symes to advise on AI
Digital Transformation

FIOR appoints Sir Tom Copinger-Symes to advise on AI

The appointment comes as firms race to secure autonomous AI agents that can access systems and physical infrastructure without human oversight.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • This month
DroneShield lands US$500 million US defence contract
Surveillance

DroneShield lands US$500 million US defence contract

The three-year deal gives the Australian-listed company a route to US defence orders as concern over small drones near bases intensifies.

By Raphael Veloso • 3 min read • Last month
Salesforce expands Live Nation support & Missionforce
Software-as-a-Service

Salesforce expands Live Nation support & Missionforce

Fans will get round-the-clock venue help as the software firm deepens its public sector AI push, with defence revenue up 80% year on year.

By Mara Sugue • 5 min read • Last month
Sicona buys Advano, gains US battery base in New Orleans
Robotics

Sicona buys Advano, gains US battery base in New Orleans

The purchase gives the Australian group a US manufacturing foothold as Washington moves to favour domestic battery supply chains.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month

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ITSEC Asia signs Côte d'Ivoire security partnership
Security Operations Centres

ITSEC Asia signs Côte d'Ivoire security partnership

The pact gives public institutions and critical infrastructure operators in Côte d'Ivoire access to locally run security operations as cyber risk rises.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Aveni CEO: Why small AI models matter to UK finance
Data Protection

Aveni CEO: Why small AI models matter to UK finance

Smaller specialist models could save UK banks millions on compliance work while reducing reliance on a handful of US tech giants.

By Jake MacAndrew • 4 min read • Last week
Kinetic IT wins AUD $250 million WA police IT contract
Digital Transformation

Kinetic IT wins AUD $250 million WA police IT contract

The deal will put core policing technology support under one provider across 15 districts, more than 200 sites and 8,800 staff.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week
New Zealand cyber agency warns AI is reshaping threats
Data Protection

New Zealand cyber agency warns AI is reshaping threats

Boards are being urged to beef up defences as AI tools may soon help criminals automate attacks and target New Zealand organisations more precisely.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • This month
Hampton urges all-of-society response to security threats
Artificial Intelligence

Hampton urges all-of-society response to security threats

New Zealand faces mounting espionage, cyber and terrorism risks, with Andrew Hampton saying communities and businesses must help spot them.

By Raphael Veloso • 4 min read • This month
DroneShield launches Mission Ready Services subscription
Software-as-a-Service

DroneShield launches Mission Ready Services subscription

Customers will get ongoing software updates, training and support as DroneShield shifts its counter-drone products to a recurring service model.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • This month
Australia cyber framework to value skills over papers
Risk & Compliance

Australia cyber framework to value skills over papers

Australia's cyber jobs shortage is pushing employers to judge practical performance and incident readiness more than certificates and titles alone.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • This month
Canberra co-founders win Pearcey award for sovereign AI
Public Cloud

Canberra co-founders win Pearcey award for sovereign AI

Their Canberra-built software has won praise for keeping sensitive government and defence data onshore as Australia weighs reliance on foreign AI platforms.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Xapien raises USD $56 million to fuel US expansion
Software-as-a-Service

Xapien raises USD $56 million to fuel US expansion

The cash will accelerate global hiring and deepen Xapien's US push, as half its revenue already comes from American clients.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Building Utility Resilience in an Era of Cyber Risk and Disruption
Disaster Recovery

Building Utility Resilience in an Era of Cyber Risk and Disruption

Australian utilities face sharper scrutiny as cyber incidents and supplier failures threaten outages, compliance breaches and market stability.

By Marc Beder • 5 min read • Last month