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Proofpoint flags underground AI prompt injection tools
Software-as-a-Service

Proofpoint flags underground AI prompt injection tools

Proofpoint says underground forums are advertising tools that use indirect prompt injection across emails, PDFs, calendar invites and web pages.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
Felk warns AI is fuelling attacks on smaller firms
Malware

Felk warns AI is fuelling attacks on smaller firms

Smaller firms face faster and costlier breaches as AI cuts the time hackers need to exploit software flaws from weeks to hours.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
What CFOs need to know about smarter building management
Partner Programmes

What CFOs need to know about smarter building management

CFOs must lead smarter building management to cut costs, meet ESG goals and comply with new Australian regulations on energy and emissions reporting.

By Karl Mahoney • 4 min read • Wed, 14th May 2025
MSP Trends in 2025 – Navigating What's Next for Managed Services
Digital Transformation

MSP Trends in 2025 – Navigating What's Next for Managed Services

As the digital landscape evolves, Managed Service Providers are shifting from cost-effective IT solutions to pivotal partners, embracing automation and AI to fuel innovation.

By Lincoln Lincoln • 5 min read • Wed, 26th Feb 2025
Threat predictions for 2025: Get ready for bigger, bolder attacks
Firewalls

Threat predictions for 2025: Get ready for bigger, bolder attacks

As cybercriminals gear up for 2025, expect bolder attacks and a shift towards more specialised, sophisticated threat tactics according to new predictions.

By Derek Manky • 4 min read • Fri, 29th Nov 2024
Darktrace report: 56% of phishing emails bypass security checks
Malware

Darktrace report: 56% of phishing emails bypass security checks

Darktrace reveals 56% of phishing emails bypass security checks. The latest report underscores the persistence of cyber threats and the increasing need for adaptive defences.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Aug 2024
Equals Money launches BaaS at Money2020 in Amsterdam
Platform-as-a-Service

Equals Money launches BaaS at Money2020 in Amsterdam

Payments solutions provider Equals Money unveils its Banking-as-a-Service offering at Money2020 Amsterdam, empowering businesses to launch digital payment services swiftly using its robust infrastructure.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Jun 2024
ABOUT YOU Group appoints AWS as preferred provider for SCAYLE
Hyperscale

ABOUT YOU Group appoints AWS as preferred provider for SCAYLE

ABOUT YOU Group has chosen Amazon Web Services as the primary cloud provider for SCAYLE, its Commerce as a Service arm.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Nov 2023
Access4 acquires Perth-headquartered Novum Networks
Mergers and Acquisitions

Access4 acquires Perth-headquartered Novum Networks

This will consolidate Novum's network and platform into Access4's voice and UC environment, headlined by its internally developed OSS/BSS platform, SASBOSS.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Fri, 16th Dec 2022
Whispir reports significant revenue growth as CaaS market expands
Fintech

Whispir reports significant revenue growth as CaaS market expands

Australian cloud platform Whispir achieves record full-year revenue of AUD$70.6m, up 48%, driven by new Communications-as-a-Service offerings.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Aug 2022
8x8 to acquire cloud-based communications company Fuze
Unified Communications

8x8 to acquire cloud-based communications company Fuze

8x8, an integrated cloud communications platform provider, is set to acquire cloud-based communications provider Fuze for $250m.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Dec 2021
8x8 delivers new XCaaS enterprise capabilities for improved collaboration
Customer Relationship Management

8x8 delivers new XCaaS enterprise capabilities for improved collaboration

8x8 enhances its eXperience Communications as a Service (XCaaS) platform with new features to boost productivity and customer satisfaction.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 4 min read • Thu, 4th Nov 2021
IDC forecasts cloud spending to reach $1.3 trillion by 2025
Software-as-a-Service

IDC forecasts cloud spending to reach $1.3 trillion by 2025

Global spending on cloud services is predicted to reach $1.3 trillion by 2025, according to the International Data Corporation.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Sep 2021

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CLA partners with Digits on AI-native accounting model
Software-as-a-Service

CLA partners with Digits on AI-native accounting model

Clients at CLA's advisory arm will get faster financial insight as the firm trains an in-house AI model on its own workflows and reviews.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
PATRIZIA & Mitsui invest USD $350m to expand Kaer CaaS
Data Analytics

PATRIZIA & Mitsui invest USD $350m to expand Kaer CaaS

PATRIZIA and Mitsui invest up to USD $350m in Kaer to expand low-carbon Cooling as a Service across Asia via the APAC Sustainable Infrastructure Fund.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
DCS Innov launches iChange multi-currency debit card
Fintech

DCS Innov launches iChange multi-currency debit card

DCS Innov has unveiled iChange, a Platinum Debit Mastercard with a multi-currency wallet, enhancing spending flexibility for global travellers.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Feb 2025
Paymentology & Audax partner to revolutionise card services
Fintech

Paymentology & Audax partner to revolutionise card services

Paymentology and Audax join forces to deliver an innovative Cards-as-a-Service solution, simplifying and speeding up card programme launches for banks and FIs in Southeast Asia and the Middle East.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 16th May 2024
Evergreen acquires Digital Origin in UK managed IT services expansion
Endpoint Protection

Evergreen acquires Digital Origin in UK managed IT services expansion

In a bid to expand UK presence, IT group Evergreen acquires Milton Keynes-based Digital Origin, marking its second UK market expansion effort after last year's purchase of The Final Step.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 8th Apr 2024