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SSS launches managed security service in New Zealand

Public bodies and mid-market firms in New Zealand can now use a single managed cyber service to cut tool sprawl and relieve overstretched IT teams.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week

Global Stories

Palo Alto Networks (PAN) stories

Data Protection

Nvidia outlines AI agent security framework with OpenShell

Businesses face rising risk as Nvidia says AI agents need enforceable boundaries, accountable owners and proof that safeguards actually work.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Today

Privileged Access Management

BeyondTrust names Brendon Thwaites to lead APAC partners

The appointment gives the cyber security vendor dedicated regional leadership as it adapts partner programmes to varied market conditions across Asia Pacific.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • 2 days ago

Identity and Access Management

Keyfactor appoints ex-CyberArk CEO amid USD $1bn raise

The investment will fund product development and international expansion as Keyfactor moves beyond USD $200 million in annual recurring revenue.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 3 days ago

DataCentre infrastructure

Cybersecurity vendors boost hiring as AI reshapes tech

Hiring by security vendors jumped 43% last quarter as AI and a tougher threat environment widened the split with slowing enterprise software roles.

By Raphael Veloso • 4 min read • 3 days ago

Hybrid Cloud

Westcon-Comstor opens London hub in UK investment push

The move underscores the distributor's UK commitment as sales and profit rise, while giving staff and partners a dedicated City base.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week

Software-as-a-Service

Omnissa appoints Amit Singh as Chief Executive Officer

The appointment comes as Omnissa looks to bolster its position in endpoint management software amid the rise of AI agents in workplaces.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Last week

eLearning

The five year wall

Channel jobseekers face a median five years' experience requirement, with only 41 of 362 live adverts open to candidates with two years or less.

By Michael Kelly • 6 min read • Last month

Digital Transformation

Palo Alto launches continuous AI defence for clients

Attackers are exploiting AI faster than many defences can respond, prompting a shift to continuous testing for hidden exposures.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Last month

Software-as-a-Service

ControlMonkey expands backup to security platforms

Organisations using multiple security tools now face a bigger risk of configuration loss, as ControlMonkey extends recovery into those platforms.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month

Internet of Things

Global OT firewall market set to reach USD $3.19bn by 2034

Rising digital links in factories and grids are driving OT firewall demand as operators prioritise uptime, segmentation and breach containment.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 18th Aug 2026

Robotics

Linux Foundation seeks AI security incident sharing rules

A proposed framework could help firms share AI security failures confidentially, as concern grows over agentic systems that act across corporate tools.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Thu, 6th Aug 2026