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Gen Z more likely to engage with phishing than Boomers
Sat, 31st Jan 2026
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mfa
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phishing
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physical security
Gen Z click on phishing links nearly three times more than Baby Boomers, despite heavier use of multi-factor authentication, Yubico finds.
NCC warns of surge in ransomware & insider threats
Fri, 30th Jan 2026
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ransomware
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endpoint protection
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pam
NCC flags fourth straight monthly rise in ransomware attacks and growing efforts by major gangs to recruit insiders and cyber staff.
Ransomware gangs step up insider recruitment, says NCC
Fri, 30th Jan 2026
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data protection
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ransomware
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endpoint protection
Ransomware gangs are stepping up efforts to recruit insiders, warns NCC Group, as December 2025 attacks jump 13% to 784 globally.
Xero unveils customisable homepage packed with widgets
Fri, 30th Jan 2026
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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fintech
Xero rolls out a redesigned, widget-led homepage that surfaces real-time profit, cash flow and tasks in a custom view for each user.
Smart Communications names Heidi Johnson AI leader
Fri, 30th Jan 2026
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digital transformation
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cloud security
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cx
Smart Communications names Heidi Johnson chief product and technology officer as it sharpens AI governance for heavily regulated clients.
Litera unveils hybrid AI upgrade for Kira contract tool
Fri, 30th Jan 2026
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saas
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digital transformation
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physical security
Litera launches a hybrid AI upgrade for its Kira contract tool, promising 90%+ accuracy and new generative features planned for 2026.
Shadow AI use surges as staff trade security for speed
Thu, 29th Jan 2026
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data protection
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digital transformation
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cloud security
Staff are quietly turning to unsanctioned AI tools, trading security and data privacy for speed, as new research warns of rising leakage risks.
Luminance unveils AI platform to tackle 'enterprise amnesia'
Thu, 29th Jan 2026
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digital transformation
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risk & compliance
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erp
Luminance launches AI platform to capture contract memory and combat 'enterprise amnesia', promising 90% faster negotiations.
Amantya drives global push for AI-native 5G networks
Thu, 29th Jan 2026
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uc
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manufacturing
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edge computing
Amantya accelerates global rollout of AI-native 5G platforms as operators seek automation-first networks from core to edge and test labs.
Ecommpay report warns checkout friction 'hits zero'
Wed, 28th Jan 2026
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fintech
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cx
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martech
Ecommpay warns shoppers now have zero tolerance for checkout friction, with failed payments driving cart abandonment and lost revenue.
WhatsApp unveils lockdown mode for high-risk users
Wed, 28th Jan 2026
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data protection
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surveillance
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encryption
WhatsApp launches Strict Account Settings, a lockdown mode offering tighter privacy and security for journalists and other high‑risk users.
Public safety LTE & 5G spend to top USD $6.3 billion
Wed, 28th Jan 2026
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uc
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smart cities
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digital entertainment
Global public safety LTE and 5G spending will climb from USD $5bn in 2025 to over USD $6.3bn annually by 2028, SNS Telecom & IT says.
SEON & Domaine partner to bolster Shopify fraud defence
Wed, 28th Jan 2026
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saas
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digital transformation
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fintech
SEON and Domaine partner to embed AI-driven fraud prevention into Shopify migrations, aiming to secure merchants without hindering conversions.
AutoGrab raises AUD $80m to drive UK, Europe expansion
Wed, 28th Jan 2026
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cartech
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fleet management
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erp
AutoGrab secures AUD $80m Series B at AUD $230m valuation to fuel AI-powered automotive data expansion across the UK and Europe.
Schneider Electric powers new McLaren Racing tie-up
Wed, 28th Jan 2026
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hyperscale
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dc
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supply chain
Schneider Electric signs as McLaren Racing's Official Energy Technology Partner across F1, IndyCar, F1 Academy and WEC programmes.
Cloudbrink boosts AI security for hybrid enterprises
Wed, 28th Jan 2026
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firewalls
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data protection
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digital transformation
Cloudbrink adds Safe AI controls to its zero trust platform, securing hybrid enterprise use of AI agents and browser-based AI services.
Kore.ai secures new funding to scale agentic AI tools
Wed, 28th Jan 2026
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saas
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
Kore.ai lands fresh backing led by AllianceBernstein to grow its enterprise agentic AI platform and accelerate global expansion plans.
Nike probes suspected cyberattack & huge data leak
Wed, 28th Jan 2026
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firewalls
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data protection
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ransomware
Nike is probing a suspected cyberattack after a hacker group claimed to leak 1.4TB of internal data, raising supply chain security fears.
Revizto names new chiefs & launches global CIO forum
Wed, 28th Jan 2026
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devops
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digital transformation
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rpa
Revizto names new revenue and product chiefs and launches a global CIO advisory network of 75+ leaders to steer its expansion strategy.
Xero expands App Store with new global integrations
Tue, 27th Jan 2026
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crm
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Xero broadens its App Store with new global integrations spanning finance, automation, CRM and sector-specific tools for key markets.