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Heatwave boosts Huski's global sales of champagne coolers

Tue, 12th Aug 2025
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Taranaki's Huski sees global sales soar as its ice-free champagne coolers become top sellers amid record heatwaves worldwide.
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Cynomi launches ELEVATE to boost cybersecurity partner growth

Tue, 5th Aug 2025
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Cynomi launches ELEVATE, a partner programme to help MSPs and MSSPs enhance cybersecurity services and boost growth with no setup delays.
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Norton launches AI deepfake detection for mobile in early rollout

Tue, 5th Aug 2025
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Norton has launched early access to AI-powered deepfake detection on mobile, helping users spot manipulated audio and video on Android and iOS devices.
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Norton adds AI-powered deepfake detection to Genie assistant

Fri, 1st Aug 2025
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Norton has launched AI-powered deepfake detection in its Norton Genie assistant, now in early access via the Norton 360 mobile app in the US, UK, Australia, and New Zealand.
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UK faces highest rate of ransomware payment in IT, Telecoms

Thu, 31st Jul 2025
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New research shows 83% of UK public sector organisations hit by ransomware have paid ransoms, the highest rate globally despite a slight overall decline.
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Lenovo honoured for disability inclusion in UK, US & Brazil

Mon, 28th Jul 2025
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Lenovo has been named a Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion by the Disability Index in the UK, US and Brazil for 2025, marking its fifth consecutive US win.
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AI becomes essential to the future of security operations centre

Fri, 25th Jul 2025
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A survey by Abnormal AI shows cybersecurity experts in the UK and US view AI as vital for future security operations centres, boosting efficiency and job satisfaction.
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Q2 2025 ransomware trends analysis: Boom and bust

Thu, 24th Jul 2025
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Q2 2025 saw a 14.47% drop in active ransomware groups but a 41.18% rise year-on-year, with new alliances and arrests shaking the cybercrime landscape.
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DDoS attacks hit new peak with over 250 billion requests in major June surge

Thu, 24th Jul 2025
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June 2025 saw a record DDoS surge, with 250 billion requests targeting a major tech firm, as attacks nearly doubled to almost two every minute, Fastly reports.
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Nearly 8% of UK & US staff use Chinese GenAI at work

Wed, 23rd Jul 2025
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Nearly 8% of UK and US employees use Chinese generative AI tools at work, raising concerns over frequent exposure of sensitive corporate data, a study finds.
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Most IT teams slow to update printer firmware, raising risks

Tue, 22nd Jul 2025
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Only 33% of IT teams promptly update printer firmware, exposing organisations to data breaches and cyber threats, reveals HP Wolf Security report.
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Poor printer security leaves firms exposed according to HP report

Thu, 17th Jul 2025
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Many firms neglect printer security, with just 36% updating firmware promptly, exposing sensitive data to cyber threats, says HP Wolf Security report.
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Mobile app breaches cost firms USD $7 million despite confidence

Wed, 16th Jul 2025
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Despite 93% confidence in defences, 62% of firms faced mobile app breaches costing an average of USD $6.9 million in 2025, says Guardsquare study.
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INSHUR secures USD $35m for US expansion & AI mobility insurance

Wed, 16th Jul 2025
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INSHUR raises USD $35m from Trinity Capital to boost US expansion and develop AI-driven insurance for autonomous vehicle and on-demand mobility markets.
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Rising SaaS breaches reveal overconfidence & lax defences

Wed, 16th Jul 2025
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A new report reveals 75% of organisations faced SaaS breaches last year, yet 91% remain confident in their security, highlighting a worrying overconfidence.
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UK & EMEA firms cut AI, IT budgets as cloud costs soar

Tue, 15th Jul 2025
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UK and EMEA firms cut AI, cybersecurity, and IT budgets as soaring cloud costs and poor AI returns strain finances, says Akamai study of 750 IT leaders.
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Røde offers bonus Wireless Micro Camera Receiver for creators

Tue, 15th Jul 2025
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RØDE offers its new Wireless Micro Camera Receiver free to current and new users, enhancing seamless audio recording across smartphones and cameras.
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James Zipeure appointed Group CEO to boost Mortar AI global growth

Mon, 14th Jul 2025
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James Zipeure appointed Group CEO of Mortar AI to spearhead global growth and launch new Marketing Mix Modelling tool across US, UK and Asia.
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Avalara appoints new CMO & CIO to drive global expansion

Fri, 11th Jul 2025
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Avalara appoints Adrianna Burrows as CMO and Shahan Parshad as CIO to boost global expansion and enhance AI-driven tax compliance solutions.
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Brainfish raises USD $6.4m to expand AI support tech in US & globally

Fri, 11th Jul 2025
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Brainfish has raised USD $6.4m to expand its AI-powered customer support technology, establish a US HQ, and grow its global market presence.