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Future-proof your business with a cyber resilience strategy
Firewalls

Future-proof your business with a cyber resilience strategy

Over 9,000 organisations were hit by a SharePoint breach in July 2025, highlighting the need for cyber resilience beyond basic prevention.

By Tony Lin • 4 min read • Mon, 28th Jul 2025
System administrators drive Asia's AI success amidst rapid change
Storage

System administrators drive Asia's AI success amidst rapid change

System administrators are pivotal to Asia's AI growth, ensuring IT resilience and data quality as businesses scale AI adoption amid complex digital shifts.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Jul 2025

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Business Continuity stories

The bouncer at the door: Protecting your network from within
Malware

The bouncer at the door: Protecting your network from within

Outdated network hardware poses a hidden threat, turning your vital security 'bouncer' into a vulnerability that invites cyber-attacks and data breaches.

By Debasish Mukherjee • 6 min read • Fri, 1st Aug 2025
Hitachi Vantara launches VSP One SDS on Google Cloud Marketplace
Storage

Hitachi Vantara launches VSP One SDS on Google Cloud Marketplace

Hitachi Vantara's VSP One SDS is now available on Google Cloud Marketplace, boosting hybrid cloud storage with unified management and up to 40% cost savings.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Jul 2025
Bitdefender launches advisory service to tackle security skills gap
Data Protection

Bitdefender launches advisory service to tackle security skills gap

Bitdefender has launched Cybersecurity Advisory Services to help businesses close skills gaps and strengthen security amid rising cyber threats and regulatory demands.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Jul 2025
Commvault scores top five rankings in 2025 Gartner data report
Data Protection

Commvault scores top five rankings in 2025 Gartner data report

Commvault topped five of six use cases in Gartner's 2025 Critical Capabilities for Backup and Data Protection Platforms report, leading in cloud and recovery.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Jul 2025
Nearly half of firms unprepared for post-quantum cyber risks
Data Protection

Nearly half of firms unprepared for post-quantum cyber risks

Nearly half of enterprises remain unprepared for cybersecurity risks posed by quantum computing, with mid-sized firms most vulnerable, Keyfactor research reveals.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Thu, 31st Jul 2025
Are you really managing 87% of your client files through your email inbox
Customer Relationship Management

Are you really managing 87% of your client files through your email inbox

87% of insurance broker client files are managed via email, yet most struggle with organisation, risking compliance and missed renewals.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Wed, 30th Jul 2025
Beyond 'black box' mode - Proving AI's controls actually work
Risk & Compliance

Beyond 'black box' mode - Proving AI's controls actually work

Compliance leaders must prove AI outputs are reliable, using validation and human checks to avoid costly regulatory errors in complex legal tasks.

By Philip Hardy and Chris Baker • 6 min read • Wed, 30th Jul 2025
Data management - it's a high-stakes game
Data Protection

Data management - it's a high-stakes game

In 2024, data breaches threaten business survival as regulators enforce stricter cybersecurity rules and firms must manage vast unstructured data with care.

By Andy Milburn • 5 min read • Thu, 24th Jul 2025
Cybersecurity starts within - empowering employees to defend against digital threats
Firewalls

Cybersecurity starts within - empowering employees to defend against digital threats

Businesses must empower employees through HR-led cybersecurity education and tech to prevent costly cyberattacks and safeguard company data and trust.

By Debasish Mukherjee • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Jul 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Business Continuity stories

UK leaders back ransomware bans but most would break rules
Ransomware

UK leaders back ransomware bans but most would break rules

While 99% of UK business leaders support a private-sector ban on ransomware payments, 75% would risk breaking it to save their firms from cyberattacks.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Wed, 6th Aug 2025
Ban on ransom payments seen as start, not solution, to cyber risk
Data Protection

Ban on ransom payments seen as start, not solution, to cyber risk

The UK bans public bodies from paying ransomware demands, marking a key move in cyber defence but experts urge broader action for true resilience.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 25th Jul 2025
WebPros acquires Comet Backup to boost global data protection
Storage

WebPros acquires Comet Backup to boost global data protection

WebPros has acquired Christchurch-based Comet Backup to expand its global data protection services and enhance web hosting solutions worldwide.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Jul 2025
Circuitwise expands in New Zealand with Assembly Specialists deal
Physical Security

Circuitwise expands in New Zealand with Assembly Specialists deal

Circuitwise Group is set to expand in New Zealand by acquiring Christchurch-based Assembly Specialists, its second acquisition in the country this year.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Jul 2025
AVANT & Assured unite to expand data backup services
Data Protection

AVANT & Assured unite to expand data backup services

AVANT and Assured Data Protection partner to offer enhanced managed backup and disaster recovery services across North America using Rubrik and Nutanix technologies.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Jul 2025
MSPs face rising demand for security, strategy & 24/7 support
Firewalls

MSPs face rising demand for security, strategy & 24/7 support

Australian firms increasingly rely on MSPs for 24/7 security, strategy, and managing complex tools, with 77% now dependent on their support, says Barracuda.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 17th Jul 2025