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Mila is a research institute and innovation hub focused on advancing artificial intelligence from the lab into real-world impact. Stories under this tag explore how Mila collaborates with industry, investors and policymakers to turn strong AI research foundations into thriving startup ecosystems and practical applications.

By reading Mila-tagged articles, you’ll gain insight into how AI research organizations are shaping investment priorities, influencing venture capital flows and advocating for the infrastructure needed to scale cutting-edge ideas. These stories highlight the strategies, partnerships and policy recommendations that can help transform scientific advances in AI into sustainable companies and long-term economic value.

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Singapore MSP signs deal with Google to provide enhanced security tools

Mon, 25th Sep 2017
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Quann partners with Google Cloud to bolster Singapore's cyber defences, offering next-level security and threat analytics.
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Global ISPs could be complicit in major spyware surveillance program

Mon, 25th Sep 2017
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ISPs suspected of abetting new FinFisher spyware, targeting users across seven nations in covert surveillance ops.
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First half of 2017 sees 164% increase in stolen or compromised records

Wed, 20th Sep 2017
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There were 918 data breaches that led to a staggering 1.9 billion records being compromised around the world in the first half of 2017 alone.
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Where should security lie in the network? Cloud or private data centre?

Wed, 20th Sep 2017
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In the cloud, or in a private datacentre? Not an easy choice when the business perimeter is so permeable and so much is happening in the cloud.
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Quann & Claroty strengthen Singapore's critical infrastructure security

Wed, 20th Sep 2017
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Managed security services provider Quann will take on Singapore's critical infrastructure security in partnership with Claroty.
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Hot forecast for the data centre cooling market with 14.95% CAGR

Tue, 19th Sep 2017
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OBRC asserts the rise of the data centre cooling market is being driven by cloud adoption in particular, growing at 6x the rate of IT spending.
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ExpensiveWall signs users up to fraudulent SMS services

Tue, 19th Sep 2017
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Android users in the UK have been warned about a strain of malware, called ExpensiveWall, that can lead to fraudulent charges on their accounts.
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Kiwontech launches AI-based email security platform in Japan

Tue, 12th Sep 2017
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South Korean email security provider Kiwontech will expand sales of its AI email security platform to Japan in partnership with Taiyo Tsushin Kogyo.
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Immediate payments: The fraud threats and solutions

Mon, 11th Sep 2017
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With immediate payments coming to Australia later this year, local banks and credit lenders need to be increasingly aware of the heightened risks.
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Why IT security is a critical part of every learning environment

Mon, 11th Sep 2017
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Many educational institutions lack a plan to manage the security risks posed by the hundreds of devices connected to their networks, according to Wavelink.
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State-sponsored election hacks are acts of cyber warfare - survey

Mon, 11th Sep 2017
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78% of respondents said they would deem an act as cyber war if a nation-state was behind a successful or attempted hack of another country's election.
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Researchers dissect 10-year-old Snowball malware

Fri, 8th Sep 2017
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Previous samples of Snowball malware dated back to 2011, researchers at Palo Alto Networks' Unit 42 have discovered a sample with a timestamp of 2007.
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US judge squashes Yahoo's attempt to stop data breach lawsuits

Tue, 5th Sep 2017
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Both Yahoo and victims of its multiple data breaches have been granted – and denied – the ability to dismiss lawsuits after its massive data breaches.
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Why prefabricated, modular solutions are a perfect fit for edge data centers

Mon, 4th Sep 2017
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The use of prefabricated, modular data center components is becoming increasingly popular for building edge data centers.
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One step ahead: Safeguarding your business from the top down

Mon, 4th Sep 2017
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Mitigation plans against cyber attacks fail due to a lack of support from the board. But if the board starts leading the charge, they will succeed.
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Once prominent infection method now declining - short blip or for good?

Wed, 30th Aug 2017
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An expert from Digital Shadows dissects the once prominent method of infection known as exploit kits and whether they remain a threat.
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Mobile malware creation is now as easy as downloading an app

Mon, 28th Aug 2017
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Mobile malware creation is as easy as downloading an app and potential criminals don't even need to write a single line of code.
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The changing value proposition of SD-WAN

Tue, 22nd Aug 2017
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Analyst Zeus Kerravala, writing for Silver Peak, outlines SD-WAN purchase drivers - and why 2017 signals a change in the value proposition of SD-WAN.
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ESET reveals what to watch out for before you buy encryption

Mon, 21st Aug 2017
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Encryption services are becoming a focus for organisations and decision makers as new data protection laws such as the GDPR come into effect.
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How to choose the right cloud provider for you in 6 steps

Wed, 16th Aug 2017
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Navigate the cloud with ease: Routed's MD details a six-step guide to picking the ideal provider amidst rising demand.