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July Patch Tuesday reveals 137 vulnerabilities

Wed, 9th Jul 2025
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Microsoft's July Patch Tuesday addresses 137 vulnerabilities, including 11 critical remote code execution flaws, with no zero-day exploits reported.
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When emergency strikes, it's time for a native zero-trust network

Wed, 9th Jul 2025
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NetFoundry pioneers native zero-trust networks to securely orchestrate autonomous vehicles during emergencies, preventing cyberattacks and ensuring swift response.
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How AI is driving the convergence of networking and security

Wed, 2nd Jul 2025
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AI is reshaping networking and security, driving their convergence as enterprises tackle new challenges to protect and optimise evolving AI-driven infrastructure.
Ps taylor

Agentic AI and Saas - The next chapter in CX

Thu, 26th Jun 2025
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Agentic AI is set to revolutionise SaaS customer service by autonomously resolving 80% of common issues, transforming user experience by 2029.
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Agentic AI ransomware is on its way

Tue, 24th Jun 2025
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phishing
Agentic AI ransomware, using cooperating AI modules for faster, smarter attacks, is expected to emerge by 2026, posing new cybersecurity threats.
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The lost art of writing things down

Tue, 24th Jun 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ai
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cybersecurity
In cybersecurity and coding, slowing down to write ideas by hand fosters deeper thinking and clarity, countering today's rush for AI-driven automation.
Ps rob

Avoid these 3 common pitfalls when using AI to improve customer experience

Tue, 24th Jun 2025
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crm
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cx
Avoid three common pitfalls when using AI for customer experience: integrate with your systems, avoid costly overhauls, and balance speed with strategy for best results.
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Factories of the future: Why collaborative hubs will define the next era of innovation

Mon, 16th Jun 2025
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Factories of the future are collaborative hubs where human creativity and AI co-create, reshaping innovation through ethical, interdisciplinary partnerships.
Author jan moravec

Do email signatures really hurt the planet and cost people their lives?

Fri, 13th Jun 2025
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clean technologies
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sustainability
A recent study claiming email signatures harm the environment is challenged for outdated data and flawed methods, urging focus on real digital communication impacts.
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Don't just bounce back, bounce forward: Turning data recovery into a secret weapon

Wed, 11th Jun 2025
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ransomware
Organisations should treat data recovery as a strategic asset, using resilience and AI to swiftly bounce forward from cyberattacks, not just bounce back.
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5 mission-critical moves Canadian CIOs can make to navigate uncertainty

Mon, 9th Jun 2025
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Canadian CIOs must reduce technical debt, harness AI, boost cyber resilience, manage third-party risks, and inspire cultural change to navigate ongoing uncertainty.
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How retailers can stay profitable amidst economic uncertainty

Thu, 5th Jun 2025
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martech
Retailers must harness data-driven agility and real-time inventory visibility to navigate U.S. tariffs and economic uncertainty while staying profitable.
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Rapid7 Q1 2025 incident response findings

Thu, 5th Jun 2025
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ransomware
Rapid7's Q1 2025 report reveals stolen credentials without MFA cause 56% of breaches, while manufacturing faces the highest threat from ransomware attacks.
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Expert warns of 'AI wrappers' masquerading as SaaS products

Tue, 3rd Jun 2025
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api
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data privacy
Experts warn that many so-called AI SaaS products are merely basic HTML wrappers over public LLM APIs, offering little value beyond free ChatGPT access.
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Keep them coming back: How to reduce SaaS churn rates

Wed, 28th May 2025
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digital transformation
The global SaaS market is set to reach USD $299 billion this year, driving fierce competition and making customer retention key to reducing churn rates.
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Does anyone know what a CDP is anymore?

Mon, 26th May 2025
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cx
CDPs, once confused with CRMs, now power data-driven customer experiences across enterprises, adapting to AI, privacy, and complex tech ecosystems.
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State-owned carbon footprints: The missing link in climate accounting

Fri, 23rd May 2025
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opinion
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global warming
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carbon emissions
State-owned companies, not investor-owned firms, accounted for 52% of fossil fuel emissions in 2023, exposing a climate accountability gap.
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Malicious memes: How cybercriminals use humour to spread malware

Thu, 22nd May 2025
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
Cybercriminals exploit viral memes to spread malware and phishing attacks, using humour to bypass defences and target millions online in Australia and beyond.
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Building institutional trust in a decentralized world

Wed, 21st May 2025
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crypto
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blockchain
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defi
A JP Morgan survey reveals 71% of institutional traders avoid crypto, citing readiness concerns despite growing momentum in blockchain adoption.
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Bridging the communication gap: making data resilience a boardroom priority

Tue, 20th May 2025
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digital transformation
Bridging the C-suite and IT divide, data resilience emerges as a critical boardroom priority for business growth, trust and innovation in 2024.