General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) stories
Concerned with the growth of the internet and the inadvertent or otherwise exposure of personal
information to potential bad actors, the European Union promulgated the General Data Protection
Regulation in 2016. The regulation is part of European Union privacy law and human rights laws and
must be complied with by any companies doing business with EU nations. It is designed to give people
greater control over their personal information while simplifying regulatory compliance for international
business.
Cloudera to acquire Octopai, boosting data management
Last week
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uc
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hybrid cloud
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data analytics
Cloudera has agreed to acquire Octopai to enhance its data catalog and metadata management, improving data handling for enterprises.
UK businesses increasingly outsourcing cybersecurity
Last week
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data protection
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soc
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data privacy
A survey reveals 52% of UK firms outsource cybersecurity, with 28% planning to do so, driven by a skilled workforce gap and regulatory compliance needs.
Report reveals major privacy compliance failures in US, EU
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data privacy
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federal trade commission
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data sharing
Privado's 2024 report reveals a staggering 75% of top websites in the US and Europe fail to comply with privacy laws, boosting legal compliance risks.
Diliko unveils Agentic AI platform for data management
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encryption
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mfa
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supply chain & logistics
Diliko has unveiled its Agentic AI platform to automate data management for mid-sized enterprises, aiming to enhance efficiency in sectors like healthcare and finance.
NICE launches AI-powered CXone Mpower SmartSpeak tool
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martech
NICE has launched CXone Mpower SmartSpeak, an AI-driven solution aiming to eliminate language barriers and enhance global communication.
Alimetry raises USD $18m for gut health innovation
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data privacy
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gdpr
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funding
Alimetry has secured $18 million in oversubscribed funding to advance its FDA-approved wearable device for gut health monitoring and diagnosis.
Mitel unveils CEM solution to enhance emergency response
Last month
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data privacy
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ai
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business continuity
Mitel has unveiled its Critical Event Management solution, enhancing emergency response capabilities for businesses in the UK and Germany amidst rising threats.
Navigating PCI DSS 4.0.1
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devops
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encryption
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mfa
With PCI DSS 4.0.1's best practices becoming mandatory in six months, organisations must urgently prepare for complex new compliance requirements.
Gathid Software earns ISO 27001:2022 certification
Last month
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data protection
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martech
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risk & compliance
Gathid Software has achieved ISO 27001:2022 certification, reinforcing its commitment to data security and leadership in identity governance.
Kolekti launches Narus for secure Generative AI adoption
Last month
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digital transformation
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hcm
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risk & compliance
Kolekti has unveiled Narus, a secure Generative AI platform, addressing firms' concerns over safe AI use from McKinsey's 2024 report.
de.iterate wins 2024 CyberTech Scale-Up Award in Sydney
Last month
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
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gdpr
Brisbane-based de.iterate has won the 2024 Technology Scale-Up Award for CyberTech, highlighting its impact in the cybersecurity sector.
Hornetsecurity launches tool to streamline MSP operations
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cx
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martech
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apm
Hornetsecurity has launched the 365 Multi-Tenant Manager, streamlining Microsoft 365 tenant management for Managed Service Providers and boosting productivity.
Security concerns slow AI adoption in customer service industry
Tue, 1st Oct 2024
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data protection
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data privacy
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Security concerns are stalling AI adoption in customer service despite high consumer demand, with 85% of brands holding back due to fears of 'Shadow AI.'.
Enhancing data centre security with mobile access control
Mon, 30th Sep 2024
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endpoint protection
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encryption
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physical security
Mobile access control is revolutionising data centre security, addressing insider threats and ensuring compliance with mandates like GDPR and NDB.
AI-driven CatalyX upgrade revolutionises corporate learning
Mon, 30th Sep 2024
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data privacy
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software development
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insurance
Enparadigm's AI-driven CatalyX upgrade aims to revolutionise corporate learning through personalised, real-time simulations, enhancing skill transfer and scalability.
Shure unveils ShureCloud for unified device management
Fri, 27th Sep 2024
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edutech
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data protection
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data privacy
Shure launches ShureCloud, a cloud-enabled platform for centralised management of its AV devices and software, offering real-time remote control and updates.
Data centre decommissioning: save costs, stay secure, go green
Thu, 26th Sep 2024
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data privacy
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healthtech
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gdpr
As businesses shift to cloud solutions, decommissioning data centres is crucial for cutting costs, ensuring data security, and promoting sustainability.
Alcatraz AI launches Rock X, advances biometric security
Thu, 26th Sep 2024
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firewalls
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network security
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biometrics
Alcatraz AI unveils Rock X, a new biometric access control system designed to work in extreme conditions, showcasing it at GSX 2024.
Johnson Controls faces $27M loss after Dark Angels cyberattack
Fri, 20th Sep 2024
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ransomware
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physical security
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data privacy
Kaspersky has examined the impact of cyberattacks on businesses, highlighting the various kinds of losses they can suffer if not adequately protected.
Lucid unveils data residency programme for EMEA with AWS
Fri, 13th Sep 2024
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data protection
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hyperscale
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data privacy
Lucid Software has launched a global data residency programme for EMEA, hosted by AWS, aiming to meet regional data security and compliance needs.