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EU parliament passes AI Act for risk-based regulation of AI
DevOps

EU parliament passes AI Act for risk-based regulation of AI

The EU Parliament has passed the AI Act, a first-of-its-kind legislation categorising AI solutions based on risk, with some potentially facing prohibition due to system threats.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Mar 2024
AI & student feedback focus at London education conference
EduTech

AI & student feedback focus at London education conference

The annual Student Voices in Higher Education Conference explores AI's influence on student feedback and institutional success at BMA House,.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Mar 2024
Major coup for Mindgard with new VP from cybersecurity unicorn Snyk
DevOps

Major coup for Mindgard with new VP from cybersecurity unicorn Snyk

London-based cybersecurity firm Mindgard bolsters its ranks with the appointment of Benji Weber, former key leader at Snyk, as VP of Engineering to steer AI security solutions.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Fri, 1st Mar 2024
GCRE & Mavin Powercube partner for groundbreaking rail innovation site in Wales
EduTech

GCRE & Mavin Powercube partner for groundbreaking rail innovation site in Wales

The Global Centre of Rail Excellence (GCRE) teams up with Mavin Powercube to incorporate a customised Powercube into their South Wales rail innovation site.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Feb 2024

Global Stories

Testing and measurement stories

Cybersecurity services market to hit $445.3 billion by 2032
Malware

Cybersecurity services market to hit $445.3 billion by 2032

Rapid rise in cybercrimes forces urgent global reappraisal of security strategies in government, defence, and IT sectors amid projections of cybersecurity services market growing to $445.3bn by 2032.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Apr 2024
VIAVI introduces Post-Quantum Cryptography testing for secure future
DevOps

VIAVI introduces Post-Quantum Cryptography testing for secure future

VIAVI Solutions pioneers post-quantum cryptography testing capability amid concerns over potential quantum computing threats to public-key cryptography security.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Apr 2024
Kaspersky's VPN outshines peers in AV-TEST's independent evaluation
Virtual Private Networks

Kaspersky's VPN outshines peers in AV-TEST's independent evaluation

Kaspersky's VPN service lauded by AV-TEST for superior performance, highlighting a significant 355% boost in upload speeds for international connections and robust streaming features.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Apr 2024
TrustInSoft unveils enhanced Analyzer tool at Embedded World 2024
DevOps

TrustInSoft unveils enhanced Analyzer tool at Embedded World 2024

TrustInSoft, a trailblazer in exhaustive C/C++ software code analysis, is preparing to exhibit an updated Analyzer tool with input coverage metrics and enhanced CERT-C Rule Reporting at Embedded Word in Nuremberg, Germany.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Apr 2024
Zombie APIs: the resident evil in too many businesses
DevOps

Zombie APIs: the resident evil in too many businesses

The unchecked use of Zombie APIs in businesses has underscored a rising cybersecurity threat, with attackers exploiting these neglected interfaces and costing firms up to $75bn annually.

By Matias Madou • 5 min read • Fri, 29th Mar 2024
ICS partners with e2e-assure to enhance cyber security for SMEs
Ransomware

ICS partners with e2e-assure to enhance cyber security for SMEs

Incursion Cyber Security partners with e2e-assure to bolster cyber defences of SMEs by integrating Detection and Response services, amidst a 200% surge in ransomware attacks in 2023.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Mar 2024
Telefónica Tech UK&I unveils NextDefense for future-proofed cybersecurity
DevOps

Telefónica Tech UK&I unveils NextDefense for future-proofed cybersecurity

Telefónica Tech UK&I unveils NextDefense, a cybersecurity service brand aimed at aiding customers towards a secure digital future, leveraging its global Security Operations Centres network.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Mar 2024
Gallagher Security wins top OSPA award for second year running
Firewalls

Gallagher Security wins top OSPA award for second year running

Warwick-based Gallagher Security has won the Outstanding Security Equipment Manufacturer Award for the second year at the 2024 OSPAs, recognised for its innovative approach to global security solutions.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Feb 2024
Earnix welcomes Daniel Shalom as new Chief Information Security Officer
DevOps

Earnix welcomes Daniel Shalom as new Chief Information Security Officer

Earnix bolsters cybersecurity with appointment of Daniel Shalom as new Chief Information Security Officer, leveraging his two-decade experience to fortify the firm's security strategy.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Feb 2024
Businesses caught underprepared for Active Directory outages, Cayosoft reveals
DevOps

Businesses caught underprepared for Active Directory outages, Cayosoft reveals

A recent report by Cayosoft shows a lack of preparedness for Active Directory outages, potentially costing companies millions per day and risking severe operational disruption.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 19th Feb 2024
'ResumeLooters' cyber-attack disrupts 65 companies across Asia-Pacific
DevOps

'ResumeLooters' cyber-attack disrupts 65 companies across Asia-Pacific

'ResumeLooters' cybercrime campaign compromises 65 businesses in Asia-Pacific, exploiting weaknesses in job search and retail sites to steal and sell personal data of over 2 million individuals.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Feb 2024
Tricentis sees record success in SAP testing partnership
DevOps

Tricentis sees record success in SAP testing partnership

Tricentis, a global specialist in testing and quality engineering, reports record growth in its application testing partnership with SAP, with a 46% YoY revenue surge and a 40% rise in new customers in 2023.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Feb 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Testing and measurement stories

Skills shortage impairs Singapore's tech growth, reveals salary guide
DevOps

Skills shortage impairs Singapore's tech growth, reveals salary guide

New research by Morgan McKinley reveals Singapore's tech growth held back in 2023 due to a shortage of skilled candidates, with 76% of hirers finding recruitment competitive.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Feb 2024