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Boards underestimate cyber incident impacts, risking USD $2.7m losses
Ransomware

Boards underestimate cyber incident impacts, risking USD $2.7m losses

Corporate boards often underestimate cyber incident impacts, facing ransomware losses averaging USD $2.7 million with downtime lasting 24 days, warns Willis report.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Oct 2025
DevOps platforms report surge in outages & security threats
Firewalls

DevOps platforms report surge in outages & security threats

DevOps platforms faced a surge in outages and security threats in H1 2025, with 330 incidents disrupting billion of developers worldwide, says GitProtect.io.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 28th Aug 2025
Mobile app breaches cost firms USD $7 million despite confidence
DevOps

Mobile app breaches cost firms USD $7 million despite confidence

Despite 93% confidence in defences, 62% of firms faced mobile app breaches costing an average of USD $6.9 million in 2025, says Guardsquare study.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 16th Jul 2025
DevOps platforms see surge in outages & downtime in 2024 report
Malware

DevOps platforms see surge in outages & downtime in 2024 report

DevOps platforms like Jira and Azure DevOps saw notable surges in outages and security incidents in 2024, causing significant downtime and disruption globally.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 16th Jul 2025
Exclusive: Logistics firms face rising OT cyber threats amid global tensions
Ransomware

Exclusive: Logistics firms face rising OT cyber threats amid global tensions

Cyber attacks on logistics OT systems are rising, risking $500K+ losses as nation states target supply chains for strategic disruption amid global tensions.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Fri, 20th Jun 2025
Honeywell unveils hydrogen leak sensor with ten-year lifespan
Partner Programmes

Honeywell unveils hydrogen leak sensor with ten-year lifespan

Honeywell has launched a hydrogen leak sensor using Thermal Conductivity Detection, offering up to ten years of maintenance-free operation for safer hydrogen systems.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 7th May 2025
SOTI partners for enhanced supply chain print solutions
Data Protection

SOTI partners for enhanced supply chain print solutions

SOTI has partnered with TSC Auto ID and BarTender by Seagull to enhance print management for the supply chain, aiming to resolve downtime issues faced by workers.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Apr 2025
Pelion launches Pelion Plans aiming for global growth
Internet of Things

Pelion launches Pelion Plans aiming for global growth

Pelion has unveiled Pelion Plans, a new managed IoT offering, as it aims for global growth and enhances its service reliability for enterprise clients.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Tue, 8th Apr 2025
ControlMonkey unveils automated cloud recovery solution
Disaster Recovery

ControlMonkey unveils automated cloud recovery solution

ControlMonkey has launched a pioneering Automated Disaster Recovery solution, the first of its kind to automate the restoration of entire cloud infrastructures.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Mar 2025
Australian downtime costs climb to AUD $86 billion annually
Malware

Australian downtime costs climb to AUD $86 billion annually

Splunk's report reveals Australian firms could lose AUD $86 billion annually from unplanned downtime, raising concerns over cybersecurity resilience in the region.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Mar 2025
Quest launches AI tools to simplify IT migration processes
Cybersecurity

Quest launches AI tools to simplify IT migration processes

Quest Software has launched innovative AI-powered tools to streamline Active Directory and device migrations, aimed at reducing downtime for IT teams.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Feb 2025

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Operations and maintenance: The engineering powerhouse behind next-gen data centres
Digital Transformation

Operations and maintenance: The engineering powerhouse behind next-gen data centres

Next-gen data centres rely on advanced, modular cooling and proactive operations to manage rising demands and costly outages in digital infrastructure.

By Ted Pulfer • 6 min read • Mon, 24th Nov 2025
The major cyber hurdles that could deeply impact businesses in 2026
Firewalls

The major cyber hurdles that could deeply impact businesses in 2026

Businesses face severe cyber risks in 2026 as outdated IT and rising threats demand urgent action to avoid costly breaches and compliance failures.

By Barry Daniels • 4 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
UK businesses face mounting risks from cybercrime & weak defences
Data Protection

UK businesses face mounting risks from cybercrime & weak defences

Half of UK businesses faced cyber incidents last year, yet many lack robust plans, risking costly downtime and operational disruption from cybercrime.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Manual certificate management costs Australian firms over USD $250,000
Digital Transformation

Manual certificate management costs Australian firms over USD $250,000

Manual management of digital certificates costs Australian firms over USD $250,000, causing outages, compliance failures, and reputational damage amid digital growth.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 10th Jul 2025
Claroty adds impact-centric tools for stronger CPS security
Software-as-a-Service

Claroty adds impact-centric tools for stronger CPS security

Claroty's new xDome features help firms prioritise cyber-physical system risks by business impact, boosting collaboration and security across operations.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Jun 2025
Ransomware hits Australian firms hard: 64% halt operations
Data Protection

Ransomware hits Australian firms hard: 64% halt operations

A recent study reveals that 64% of Australian businesses hit by ransomware attacks had to suspend operations, highlighting severe vulnerabilities in the sector.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Jan 2025