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UK unveils Software Security Ambassadors to push new code

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The UK has appointed 13 Software Security Ambassadors, including Cisco and Lloyds, to drive adoption of its new secure code of practice.
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Hayo boosts mobile registry to combat SIM swap fraud

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Hayo upgrades its National Mobile Registry with real-time tools to detect SIM swap fraud, stolen phones and illegal devices on networks.
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Ant backs Google’s Universal Commerce Protocol push

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Ant backs Google’s new Universal Commerce Protocol to standardise how AI agents handle shopping, payments and post-purchase support.
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Ping Identity buys Keyless to boost biometric security

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Ping Identity snaps up Keyless to add privacy-preserving biometrics and fight AI-driven deepfakes and account takeover attacks.
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Microsoft patches zero-day, kills legacy Windows drivers

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Microsoft’s first 2026 Patch Tuesday fixes an exploited DWM zero-day, strips decades-old modem drivers and tackles Secure Boot risks.
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Hexnode XDR launch unites endpoint security & UEM

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Hexnode unveils Hexnode XDR, unifying endpoint security and UEM in a single console as Indian firms face surging cyber threats.
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CelcomDigi film backs Malaysian champions & network

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CelcomDigi spotlights rising Malaysian champions in a new film tying ambition and sporting success to its nationwide network reach.
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Punkt unveils MC03 privacy-first smartphone with Proton

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Punkt launches MC03 minimalist smartphone with Proton, promising dual secure environments and subscription-based privacy for users.
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Scapade predicts travel tech shift in remote work gear

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Scapade forecasts work-from-anywhere going mainstream by 2026, reshaping travel tech, mobile office gear and wellbeing-focused accessories.
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AI-driven ‘Truman Show’ trading scam hits app stores

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AI-powered ‘Truman Show’ scam uses OPCOPRO app and fake trading rooms in official stores to steal cash and victims’ digital identities.
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Indosat hailed among top Southeast Asia workplaces

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Indosat has been named to the 2025 Fortune Best Companies to Work For Southeast Asia list, the only Indonesian telecoms operator recognised.
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SOTI tips AI & automation to transform Aussie mobility

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SOTI predicts AI, automation and on-device intelligence will overhaul how Australian retailers, logistics and healthcare manage mobility by 2026.
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CommScope, TI boost secure boot for industrial devices

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CommScope launches PRiSM-based secure boot signing for TI AM6x chips, aiming to simplify compliance with tightening industrial cyber rules.
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Qualcomm unveils Snapdragon X2 Plus for Copilot+ PCs

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Qualcomm debuts Snapdragon X2 Plus chip, promising faster, more efficient Copilot+ Windows 11 laptops arriving from major brands in 2026.
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LG unveils ultra-light Aerominum gram laptops with AI

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LG is debuting ultra-light Aerominum gram laptops at CES 2026, pairing tougher metallic designs with dual on-device and cloud AI tools.
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Omnissa named IDC MarketScape leader in four UEM areas

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Omnissa has been named an IDC MarketScape leader in four unified endpoint management segments, spanning Apple, Windows, frontline and IoT.
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Jamf named leader in multiple IDC UEM MarketScape reports

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Jamf has been named a leader in three IDC MarketScape unified endpoint management reports, reinforcing its Apple-first device strategy.
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Approov opens new Edinburgh HQ to drive global growth

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Mobile security specialist Approov has opened a new Edinburgh New Town HQ as it targets global expansion and continued hiring into 2026.
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DigiCert maps 2026 AI trust & quantum security agenda

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DigiCert predicts Asia-Pacific firms will prioritise AI integrity, certificate automation and quantum-safe cryptography in 2026 security plans.
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Automation, on-device AI and operational visibility: The 2026 tech trends powering Canada’s digital future

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Automation, on-device AI and smarter device management are set to transform Canada’s frontline industries and redefine digital operations by 2026.