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U.S. regulators escalate crackdown on tech firms favouring foreign workers over Americans
By News RoomThe Justice Department’s lawsuit against Cloudera signals intensified scrutiny of employment practices favouring temporary foreign workers, with broader implications for tech companies navigating compliance amid an increasingly aggressive enforcement environment. The Trump administration has stepped up pressure on technology employers that sponsor foreign workers, with the latest case against Cloudera…
Versent’s new agreement with AWS signals a shift towards programmable networks and agentic AI, aiming to revolutionise mid-market enterprise services with rapid application assessment and modernisation tools amidst the evolving network landscape. Versent has deepened its long-running relationship with Amazon Web Services through a five-year agreement aimed at bringing…
In response to recent outages and wartime threats, South Korea is considering innovative data storage solutions, including cross-border backups and modular centres, to enhance resilience and protect critical public information. The recent spate of cloud outages and wartime disruptions has sharpened debate in South Korea over where critical public data…
MediaTek’s new AI research centre harnesses innovative cooling and scaling for edge computing
By News RoomMediaTek has launched a cutting-edge AI research and development data centre in Miaoli County, featuring advanced NVIDIA hardware, immersion cooling, and sustainable energy solutions, signalling a significant push into high-performance and edge AI computing. MediaTek has opened a new research and development data centre in Tongluo Science Park, Miaoli…
Exploit kits expand in 2026 Q1 with new payloads for Office, Windows, and Linux vulnerabilities
By News RoomSecurity researchers observe a broadening of exploit kit activity in early 2026, with fresh payloads targeting Microsoft Office, Windows, and Linux, amidst rising vulnerabilities and AI-driven threat detection challenges. Security researchers say exploit kits aimed at ordinary user systems broadened again in the first quarter of 2026, with fresh payloads…
Critical Palo Alto firewall zero-day sparks accelerated patching amid rising supply chain and API abuse attacks
By News RoomPalo Alto Networks warns of a critical zero-day flaw affecting its firewalls, as attackers rapidly exploit vulnerabilities, supply chain malware spreads, and API abuse increases, forcing a shift towards faster security responses and proactive monitoring. Palo Alto Networks has warned customers about a critical zero-day in its PAN-OS firewall software,…
As delays in implementation emerge, financial firms face ongoing pressure to enhance traceability, documentation, and auditability of their AI-driven communication monitoring systems to meet strict EU regulatory standards. For compliance teams at EU-regulated financial firms, the latest talk of delay around the AI Act may feel like breathing space.…
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As supply chains grow increasingly complex and targeted by cyberattacks like SolarWinds and MOVEit, MSPs are emerging as key allies in standardising security and enhancing resilience across fragmented vendor networks. The rapid digitisation of supply chains has ushered in unparalleled complexity and risk, fundamentally reshaping how organisations approach security. Tim…
Resellers are transforming the IT industry by streamlining procurement, offering value-added services, and expanding market reach through innovative models like VARs and online platforms, boosting efficiency for vendors and SMEs alike. In the information technology (IT) sector, resellers serve as crucial intermediaries that purchase products or services from manufacturers, vendors,…
As supply chains become increasingly digitised and interconnected, managed service providers are emerging as essential partners in bolstering security, ensuring visibility, and managing third-party risks amidst rising cyber threats and regulatory pressures. The dramatic digitisation of supply chains has transformed traditional vendor lists into complex webs of interdependent SaaS providers,…
A major AWS outage originating from its US-East-1 region has disrupted over 2,500 companies worldwide, highlighting the fragility of Silicon Valley’s cloud-centric infrastructure and prompting calls for more resilient, decentralised systems. On October 20, 2025, Amazon Web Services (AWS) experienced a significant outage originating from its US-East-1 region in Northern…
B2B marketers are increasingly leveraging AI and intent data to refine ABM tactics, with personalised content and continuous engagement redefining the buyer journey amid rising digital research and self-serve preferences. Account-based marketing (ABM) continues to promise B2B marketers a more targeted and efficient route to success by focusing efforts…
IBM’s new Spyre Accelerator, set for release in October 2025, aims to bring generative AI capabilities to enterprise mainframes, combining security, speed, and flexibility for small and medium-sized businesses seeking to modernise their data infrastructure. IBM has announced the upcoming general availability of its latest AI innovation, the Spyre…
Volkswagen transforms lead generation with AI-driven data integration and personalised customer experiences
By News RoomVolkswagen Middle East has enhanced its lead generation strategy through seamless online and offline data integration, resulting in higher quality leads, cost reductions, and innovative AI-powered customer support, signalling a new era of efficiency and engagement in automotive marketing. Volkswagen Middle East has successfully enhanced its lead generation strategy by…
Capita faces record £14 million ICO fine after ransomware attack exposes personal data of 6.6 million
By News RoomUK’s largest outsourcing firm Capita has been fined £14 million by the ICO following a severe ransomware attack that compromised personal data of over 6.6 million individuals, highlighting critical cybersecurity lapses and regulatory repercussions. Capita, the UK’s largest outsourcing firm, has been handed a record £14 million fine by the…
Wolters Kluwer launches Expert AI as a core upgrade to its CCH Axcess platform, embedding advanced generative and agentic AI features to automate processes, enhance decision-making, and unify workflows across tax, audit, and firm management tasks. Wolters Kluwer has launched Expert AI, a significant advancement woven into its CCH Axcess…
The rapid evolution of AI-powered cyber threats is outpacing traditional defenses, prompting a drastic shift towards AI-enabled detection and response systems to combat increasingly sophisticated and autonomous attacks. The digital landscape, once hailed as a sphere of innovation and opportunity, is rapidly transforming into a precarious battlefield where artificial intelligence…
PAObank and OneConnect join Hong Kong Monetary Authority’s second cohort of the GenA.I. Sandbox, deploying advanced AI solutions to combat deepfake fraud and strengthen risk management in banking services. PAObank, a member of Ping An Insurance, and OneConnect, an associate company of Ping An, have been selected to join the…
As the e-commerce sector becomes ever more competitive, innovative web scraping technologies unlock real-time data insights, enabling retailers to adapt pricing, optimise product offerings, and uphold brand integrity in a rapidly shifting market landscape. In the fiercely competitive e-commerce sector, the ability to access and act on real-time data is…
