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GitLab 18.4 boosts AI workflow tools & strengthens security

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GitLab 18.4 enhances AI-based development with custom agents, Knowledge Graph navigation, and stronger security to streamline workflows and governance.
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Microsoft details AI-powered defences against novel SVG phishing

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Microsoft details how its AI-driven tools detected and blocked a sophisticated SVG phishing campaign that mimicked PDFs and used AI-generated code.
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Dell & Nutanix expand partnership with PowerStore support

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Dell and Nutanix deepen partnership with Nutanix Cloud Platform soon supporting Dell's PowerStore, boosting flexibility in infrastructure deployment for businesses.
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Manufacturers ramp up cyber resilience as AI threats intensify

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Manufacturers are boosting cyber resilience amid rising AI-driven threats, but only a third feel prepared for attacks like deepfakes and synthetic identities.
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Nintex unveils agentic AI features to boost business automation

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Nintex launches new AI features in its CE platform to enhance business automation, enabling dynamic workflow management and improved document processing.
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Splunk partners with ASD to boost cyber intelligence sharing

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Splunk teams with Australian Signals Directorate to integrate cyber intelligence sharing, aiding government and private sectors in boosting cybersecurity and compliance.
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Secure Code Warrior debuts Trust Agent AI for code risk insight

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Secure Code Warrior launches beta for Trust Agent: AI, offering CISOs enhanced oversight of AI tools and code risks in software development.
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AI demand fuels growth for Canadian MSPs amid security gaps

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AI interest boosts growth for Canadian MSPs, with 82% seeing gains; yet only 40% have deployed AI cybersecurity agents, revealing a readiness gap.
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AI-capable notebooks make up 31% of UK retail sales in August

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In August 2025, AI-capable notebooks with integrated NPUs made up 31% of UK retail sales, up from 18.7% a year earlier, signalling growing consumer demand.
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South Australia’s tech workforce to double, adding AUD $5 billion

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South Australia’s tech workforce is set to nearly double by 2035, boosting the economy by AUD $5 billion and creating 49,000 new skilled jobs.
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Rohit Ghai named Chief Executive Officer as Barracuda enters new era

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Barracuda appoints Rohit Ghai as CEO, ushering a new era after Hatem Naguib's tenure marked by growth and innovation in cybersecurity.
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Kathryn Almendarez Marsman named Senior Vice President at Pax8

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Kathryn Almendarez Marsman joins Pax8 as Senior Vice President, leading global vendor alliances to boost AI, security, and cloud transformation partnerships.
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Motorola Solutions tops Fast Company list for AI in public safety

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Motorola Solutions has topped Fast Company’s Best Workplaces for Innovators list for its AI advances enhancing public safety and emergency response systems.
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Azul launches TAP program to boost innovation in Java ecosystem

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Azul has launched the TAP program to boost innovation and collaboration within the Java ecosystem, offering partners technical support and access to broader markets.
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GMHBA boosts digital reliability with Dynatrace observability

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GMHBA has deployed Dynatrace’s observability platform to enhance IT performance and reliability, ensuring smoother digital service for its 320,000 members.
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TeamViewer launches MSP Partner Programme for global service growth

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TeamViewer launches MSP Partner Programme globally to help managed IT service providers scale, enhance offerings, and access enterprise-grade platforms.
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NiCE partners with golf champion JJ Spaun to boost AI brand

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NiCE has partnered with US Open golf champion JJ Spaun as brand ambassador to highlight their shared commitment to consistency, innovation and AI progress.
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Ping Identity appoints Daniel Gardner ANZ sales director

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Ping Identity has appointed Daniel Gardner as Sales Director for Australia and New Zealand to boost its identity platform presence in the region.
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Macquarie Telecom appoints Mike King to drive sales growth

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Macquarie Telecom appoints Mike King as National Director of Sales to boost growth in cloud, cyber security, and connectivity across Australia.
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ARM Hub’s Cori Stewart elected ATSE Fellow for AI leadership

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Professor Cori Stewart, CEO of ARM Hub, has been elected Fellow of ATSE for her leadership in AI and advanced manufacturing innovation in Australia.