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Soverli raises USD $2.6m for sovereign smartphone OS
Virtualisation

Soverli raises USD $2.6m for sovereign smartphone OS

Swiss start-up Soverli raises USD $2.6m to build a sovereign smartphone layer that runs alongside Android and iOS for mission-critical use.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 16th Dec 2025
US banks dominate AI patents as Europe falls behind
Data Protection

US banks dominate AI patents as Europe falls behind

US banks tighten grip on AI patents in finance, with a small North American elite racing ahead as European rivals fall further behind.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Dec 2025
Backslash unveils MCP Security to safeguard AI coding
Firewalls

Backslash unveils MCP Security to safeguard AI coding

Backslash launches MCP Security to monitor AI coding agents on developer machines, tackling data leaks, prompt injection and privilege abuse.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Thu, 11th Dec 2025
When music and AI make 'Medtech Magic'
Physical Security

When music and AI make 'Medtech Magic'

AI-powered music therapies promise relief for dementia and Parkinson's patients, but tangled licensing rules could stall life-changing apps.

By Tune Global • 10 min read • Thu, 11th Dec 2025
CrowdStrike warns AI will redefine cyber threats by 2026
Digital Transformation

CrowdStrike warns AI will redefine cyber threats by 2026

AI will redefine cyber threats by 2026, CrowdStrike warns, driving prompt-injection attacks, zero-day surges and machine identity chaos.

By Kaleah Salmon • 5 min read • Wed, 10th Dec 2025
Explainer: Should Big Tech own Hollywood?
Physical Security

Explainer: Should Big Tech own Hollywood?

Netflix's USD $72 billion bid for Warner Bros raises a stark question: is Hollywood's future in the hands of Silicon Valley's algorithms?.

By Sean Mitchell • 7 min read • Tue, 9th Dec 2025
Netskope adds MCP controls to secure enterprise AI use
Firewalls

Netskope adds MCP controls to secure enterprise AI use

Netskope adds Model Context Protocol controls to its One platform, giving security teams new tools to monitor and lock down AI agent traffic.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 9th Dec 2025
Portal26 names Rick O'Rourke Chief Revenue Officer to drive AI
Data Protection

Portal26 names Rick O'Rourke Chief Revenue Officer to drive AI

Portal26 appoints Rick O'Rourke as Chief Revenue Officer to boost growth and advance its generative AI platform in the enterprise market.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Sat, 6th Dec 2025
Eversheds Sutherland appoints Albert Yuen to lead Asia tech
Data Protection

Eversheds Sutherland appoints Albert Yuen to lead Asia tech

Eversheds Sutherland appoints Albert Yuen to lead its Technology, Data and Cybersecurity practice in Asia, bolstering its regional tech expertise.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Dec 2025
Amazon secures licence to use LG's Wi-Fi patents in devices
Physical Security

Amazon secures licence to use LG's Wi-Fi patents in devices

Amazon has licensed LG's core Wi-Fi patents for use in Echo, Fire TV Stick, and Fire Tablet devices, reinforcing LG's leadership in Wi-Fi technology.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
US, UK & Australia sanction Russian host over ransomware links
Ransomware

US, UK & Australia sanction Russian host over ransomware links

The US, UK and Australia have sanctioned Russian web-host Media Land and its leaders for aiding ransomware attacks via bulletproof hosting services.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025

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Intellectual property stories

Redirecting defence spending to local firms could boost GDP by AUD $8.2 billion
Physical Security

Redirecting defence spending to local firms could boost GDP by AUD $8.2 billion

Redirecting 10% of domestic Defence contracts to Australian firms could boost GDP by AUD $8.2 billion and create over 43,000 jobs annually, says DeltaPearl Partners.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Dec 2025
IDHL acquires Vervaunt with GBP £1.5 million AI investment plan
Marketing Technologies

IDHL acquires Vervaunt with GBP £1.5 million AI investment plan

IDHL has acquired Vervaunt, adding over 70 experts and investing GBP £1.5 million in AI to boost eCommerce and digital marketing capabilities.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 1st Dec 2025
Expert breaks down Tilly Norwood, AI and copyright wars
Physical Security

Expert breaks down Tilly Norwood, AI and copyright wars

Tilly Norwood, the world's first AI actress, sparks global debate on AI, copyright, and ownership as actors and unions push back.

By Aparna Watal • 6 min read • Tue, 25th Nov 2025
The future of small transactions: Why blockchain is the natural successor to the U.S. penny
Blockchain

The future of small transactions: Why blockchain is the natural successor to the U.S. penny

The US penny's retirement signals a shift to blockchain micropayments, enabling fast, cheap digital transactions once hindered by legacy payments systems.

By Ásgeir Óskarsson • 5 min read • Mon, 24th Nov 2025
Firevault & Sona partner to offer offline data storage for UK firms
Ransomware

Firevault & Sona partner to offer offline data storage for UK firms

Firevault partners with Sona Insurance Solutions to provide UK firms with offline data storage, enhancing protection against rising cyber threats and insurer demands.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
New book urges stronger AI governance for business leaders
Physical Security

New book urges stronger AI governance for business leaders

A new book highlights critical AI governance gaps in businesses, offering leaders a practical framework to manage risks amid rapid AI adoption worldwide.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
UK shifts digital asset investment to institutional platforms
Crypto

UK shifts digital asset investment to institutional platforms

UK digital asset investments have shifted to institutional platforms, now capturing over 70% of funding with GBP £2.7 billion raised since 2015.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025