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GitLab 19.4 adds agentic automation & cost controls

Administrators now have tighter oversight as GitLab 19.4 expands AI agent controls, model choice and usage visibility across teams.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week

Malware

AI security incidents expose new criminal tradeoffs

Criminals are increasingly using AI for ransomware and credential theft, while flaws in test models are exposing production systems and data.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Last week

Software-as-a-Service

Freshworks expands Freddy AI with email & workflows

Support teams will soon be able to build AI workflows from plain language, as Freshworks broadens Freddy AI into email and live service-desk guidance.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week

Data centers

Aggreko wins grid compliance in 11 European markets

The certification could speed up temporary power for data centres and other projects facing long waits for grid connections across Europe.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week

Malware

Hiscox: cyber attacks cost small firms USD $52,000

Smaller companies are facing cyber losses almost equal to their resilience spending, as attacks cost an average USD $52,000 a year.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week

Artificial Intelligence

AI becomes second-biggest concern for undergraduates

Students are increasingly worried AI could hit graduate hiring, with 55% naming it their second-biggest concern worldwide.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week

Software-as-a-Service

Mandiant warns of AI agents fuelling new attack risks

Autonomous systems are now creating fresh avenues for code theft, remote execution and runaway cloud spending, Mandiant says.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week

Digital Transformation

New Zealand digital government score rises as AI test looms

AI search could expose weaknesses in New Zealand public services, even as the country's digital government score climbed to 68.8.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week

Digital Transformation

Certificate failures cost Australian firms over USD $250,000

Expired or mismanaged certificates are now causing outages for many Australian firms, with nearly a tenth reporting losses above USD $250,000.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week

Fintech

Sokin expands Australian team with two senior hires

Australian businesses trading across Asia Pacific may gain faster, clearer cross-border payments as Sokin builds a local leadership team.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week

Robotics

AI agents now seen as biggest insider risk, Exabeam

Nearly half of security leaders now rank AI agents above external hackers and malicious insiders, according to Exabeam's survey.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week

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United Kingdom (UK) stories

Data Protection

Ericsson sees AI agents reshaping mobile network demand

Background AI tasks could drive a new wave of mobile traffic, with Ericsson saying two-thirds of users may tap AI daily by 2030.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week

Data centers

Unlocking the hidden potential of data centres through heat zoning

Heat zoning could turn data centres into local heat suppliers, helping cut emissions and support nearby homes and businesses as demand rises.

By Bryony Evans • 5 min read • Last week

Software-as-a-Service

Tollring & ROGER365.io seal Microsoft Teams alliance

Microsoft Teams users will get contact centre, recording and analytics tools in one workflow, with compliance benefits for regulated firms.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week

Software-as-a-Service

de Novo appoints Lynette Slater as Chief Executive

The Welsh digital transformation firm is reshaping its senior team as it expands across public sector and private clients.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week

Data Protection

Gen Z shoppers embrace AI but switch brands over trust

Retailers risk losing Gen Z buyers quickly, as 43% have switched brands over AI use despite widespread adoption of recommendations.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week

Fintech

HES FinTech expands UK payments deal with Acquired

Lenders using HES LoanBox and CollectionAgent will gain more repayment and payout options through a single integration, reducing friction for borrowers.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week