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Zscaler promotes Sanjay Yadave to Asia Pacific & Japan
Software-as-a-Service

Zscaler promotes Sanjay Yadave to Asia Pacific & Japan

Rising corporate AI spending in the region is sharpening demand for security and governance tools as enterprises move beyond experimentation.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Australia & New Zealand urged to act on cyber risks
Data Protection

Australia & New Zealand urged to act on cyber risks

Smaller firms across Australia and New Zealand face rising cyber losses as vendors warn that AI, cloud sprawl and quantum risks are widening exposure.

By Raphael Veloso • 8 min read • Last week
Komprise launches Universal File MCP for AI data access
Data governance

Komprise launches Universal File MCP for AI data access

The new software aims to curb token waste and improve answer quality as enterprises connect AI models to sprawling, unstructured file stores.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Lucius AI cuts tender search times with Google AlloyDB
Software-as-a-Service

Lucius AI cuts tender search times with Google AlloyDB

Tender-bidding businesses could see faster results as Lucius AI says its move to AlloyDB cut semantic search latency from 1.14 seconds to 24 milliseconds.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Keeper & SailPoint link governance to privileged access
Privileged Access Management

Keeper & SailPoint link governance to privileged access

By automating access changes end to end, the tie-up aims to cut delays and audit gaps when users move roles or leave an organisation.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week
Liquibase launches Secure 6.0 with new governance tools
DevOps

Liquibase launches Secure 6.0 with new governance tools

The update gives enterprise teams a central audit trail and policy controls as AI-driven code changes make database governance harder to track.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Ransomware gangs steal 896 terabytes, Zscaler says
Malware

Ransomware gangs steal 896 terabytes, Zscaler says

Data theft is now driving ransom demands, with average payments rising and attackers increasingly targeting senior staff at exposed companies.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week
Acceldata launches xFactory for governed private AI
Customer Relationship Management

Acceldata launches xFactory for governed private AI

Large enterprises can now build governed AI on fragmented data without moving it, as Acceldata targets regulated sectors with xFactory.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
The next eCommerce interface may not be a screen
Wearables

The next eCommerce interface may not be a screen

AI agents could soon handle shopping, payments and support in the background, forcing businesses to strengthen trust as screens fade from view.

By Bobby Joseph • 6 min read • Last week
Integrated video security - a must for modern preschools
Security Operations Centres

Integrated video security - a must for modern preschools

Integrated systems can help preschool staff spot risks sooner, control access and protect children's privacy without slowing daily routines.

By Jordan Cullis • 6 min read • Last week
Australian firms struggle to enforce AI data rules
Software-as-a-Service

Australian firms struggle to enforce AI data rules

Nearly all surveyed organisations in Australia had an AI tool accessing sensitive data beyond its remit, exposing weak real-time controls.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week
Mercury Security flags cybersecurity gap in access control
Data Protection

Mercury Security flags cybersecurity gap in access control

Cybersecurity features are missing from nearly a third of access controller systems, leaving firms exposed as cloud and AI demands rise.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week
Okta adds controls for AI agents amid security push
Security Information and Event Management

Okta adds controls for AI agents amid security push

The controls aim to help firms spot risky agent behaviour, cut off access quickly and reduce lingering credentials as AI use grows.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Komodor launches agentic operations platform for SRE
Software-as-a-Service

Komodor launches agentic operations platform for SRE

Rising production incidents and AI governance gaps are driving demand for Komodor's platform, which lets teams run and control agents at scale.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week

Stories from Other Regions

Access Control stories

Selling a business shouldn't mean drowning in documents
Document Management

Selling a business shouldn't mean drowning in documents

Hidden paperwork is slowing sales and creating deal risk, even as AI tools promise faster due diligence without exposing sensitive data.

By Justin Smith • 4 min read • Last week
DigiCert adds identity controls for NVIDIA AI agents
Data Protection

DigiCert adds identity controls for NVIDIA AI agents

Enterprises could gain a way to revoke an AI agent's authority and audit its actions as DigiCert ties identity controls to NVIDIA's platform.

By Raphael Veloso • 4 min read • Last week
Singapore firms face AI access gaps, Delinea finds
Software-as-a-Service

Singapore firms face AI access gaps, Delinea finds

Almost all surveyed firms had AI rules on paper, but 98.8% reported tools or agents accessing sensitive data beyond their intended scope.

By Raphael Veloso • 4 min read • Last week
Gallagher security forum draws 150 professionals in Brisbane
Partner Programmes

Gallagher security forum draws 150 professionals in Brisbane

The gathering underscored rising demand for integrated security as Queensland and Papua New Guinea organisations reassess risk and infrastructure protection.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week