Defence stories

Advances in AI spark both optimism and worry, with experts debating its impact on marketing, democracy, and human existence.

Amber Technology appoints Garrick Simeon as new GM for media systems, aiming to enhance integration and meet growing project and client demands.

McGrathNicol has promoted Melissa Smith, Alex Morkos, and Mark Wroniak to its partnership, expanding to 55 partners. 11 directors were also promoted.

Getac launches the next-gen F110 tablet with improved processing power, enhanced brightness, and robust connectivity, targeting defence, utilities, and more.

Australia’s CSO Group and xAmplify are set to merge, forming the nation's largest integrator of AI, cyber security, and business automation services, with a combined turnover of AUD $100 million.

The surface mount technology market is set to soar, driven by advances in electronics, healthcare, telecom, and automotive sectors.

Gallagher Security has clinched the 2024 Manufacturer of the Year award at the Fire and Security Matters Awards, marking their second successive win.

CSIRO's ON Accelerate 8 showcased ten deep tech teams in Melbourne, highlighting groundbreaking innovations and awarding prestigious scholarships.

Cloudflare’s Project Galileo, which offers free DDoS protection, marks its 10th anniversary, supporting over 2,600 public interest groups globally.

IFS launches IFS Cloud 24R1, enhancing operational effectiveness, profitability, and sustainability for asset and service-focused firms with advanced AI features.

Australia's fragmented cybersecurity laws face overhaul as new National Cybersecurity Act aims to modernise protection against AI and quantum computing threats.

Rivada Space Networks announces key partnerships in Asia Pacific to advance its 600-satellite LEO constellation, Rivada's Outernet, providing ultra-secure, low-latency connectivity.

A new study by LogRhythm reveals a critical disconnect between APAC security execs and customers on cyber defence efficacy, prompting strategy overhauls.

Northern Ireland’s Boyce Precision Engineering (BPE) reports a 20% growth and 25% lower stock levels after adopting Forterro's MRP solution, 123Insight.

Censys partners with Xpertex to expand into the UK market, enhancing cybersecurity offerings for Xpertex's clientele with advanced threat hunting and attack surface management capabilities.

Global cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike and top-tier IT platform NinjaOne join forces to fortify endpoint management and protection against cyber threats, enhancing response times and security.

Singapore's Appdome reveals the world's premier agentless Mobile EDR and MTD offering, providing a comprehensive, user-friendly enterprise mobile app protection service to bolster enterprise networks and resources against threats.

London-based Cequence Security brings machine learning-powered enhancements to its Unified API Protection platform, raising the bar in defence against AI-fronted cyber threats.

Cyber security firm Claroty exposes a critical flaw in current vulnerability management strategies, revealing a colossal 38% of the riskiest cyber-physical system (CPS) assets go undetected by conventional methods.

COVID-19 has highlighted the fragility of global supply chains, pushing Western nations to reshore production for increased resilience, economic benefits, and sustainability.

The Recognition Group unveils Sovereign, a new agency tailored to buoy defence and aerospace suppliers in Australia.

Spirent Communications joins forces with an online payments platform to enhance cyber defenses using its advanced CyberFlood software, aimed at improving the scalability and efficacy of network defenses.

Intel's Hala Point, the world's largest neuromorphic system with 1.15 billion neurons, will elevate brain-scale computing research at Sandia National Labs and optimise telecoms via Ericsson Research.

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.