COVID-19 stories

Accenture to acquire UK AI specialist Faculty for USD $1bn, in its biggest British AI startup deal and a major bet on AI safety expertise.

Australian start-up Restoke.ai launches its AI 'restaurant manager' in the US, promising to boost margins and automate back-of-house work.

Emerging tech in critical infrastructure boosts automation but widens cyber risks, with attacks targeting unified platforms and unencrypted OT protocols.

Cybersecurity leaders in APAC must blend technical skills with business insight to align cyber risks with enterprise goals, says Check Point's Jayant Dave.

Trend Micro's latest report unveils the evolution of the Russian-speaking cyber underground, revealing its impact on global cybercrime amid shifting geopolitical landscapes.

KM Marketing has launched Mitsubishi Heavy Industries' YYS series air conditioners in Singapore, enhancing energy efficiency for home and commercial cooling.

Moody's highlights a six-year high in romance scams, unveiling 1,193 new entities globally in 2024, with the US leading at 38% of cases.

As the complexities of corporate IT environments expand, cybersecurity experts warn that organisations must effectively identify their attack surface to enhance protection.

DXC Technology and ServiceNow have unveiled a new Centre of Excellence to boost global adoption of generative AI solutions for businesses.

Alimetry has secured $18 million in oversubscribed funding to advance its FDA-approved wearable device for gut health monitoring and diagnosis.

Keith Pitt, the founder of Buildkite, is redefining CI/CD processes to enhance security amid rising vulnerabilities in tech environments.

Re-Leased, a New Zealand property software firm, secures USD $12.5 million funding led by Movac to boost AI capabilities, expand in the UK and US, and support investor liquidity.

ISMS.online CEO Luke Dash discusses the company's 500% growth, innovations in compliance technology, and global expansion plans, including a new US office.

Mathematicians at Manchester and Oxford universities are employing an AI framework to identify and track COVID-19 variants.

A surge in remote working triggered by COVID-19 exposes SMEs to increased security risks despite its benefits in flexibility and cost reduction.

Samina Hanif, a ten-year veteran in customer success software, shares her journey of overcoming fears and doubts to achieve success, emphasising the belief in oneself and the power of mentorship.

As inflation spikes and a potential recession looms, businesses must adapt their supply chains with resilience and agility, preparing to not only survive, but thrive amid a changing economic landscape.

Exploring the efficacy of BlueVoyant's 'good, accurate and fast' philosophy: rapid growth in Australia and a reliance on AI make the cybersecurity firm a standout in the global industry.

As remote working thrives in the post-pandemic world, AI technology emerges both as a boon for optimising business operations and a challenge, obscuring work transparency and limiting worker autonomy.

AI is revolutionising business and project management in 2024, with employee-led tech selection underpinning changes in a remote-work dominated era.