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GitHub Copilot surpasses 15 million users as AI tools expand
Artificial Intelligence

GitHub Copilot surpasses 15 million users as AI tools expand

GitHub Copilot has exceeded 15 million users, growing rapidly as Microsoft advances its AI tools in software development and cloud services.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 1st May 2025
Microsoft quarterly results lifted by AI & cloud revenue gains
Software-as-a-Service

Microsoft quarterly results lifted by AI & cloud revenue gains

Microsoft's Q3 revenue rose 13% to USD $70.1bn, driven by cloud and AI demand, with net income up 18% to USD $25.8bn for the quarter ending March 2025.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 1st May 2025
Semiconductor materials market set to reach USD $119.8 billion
Unified Communications

Semiconductor materials market set to reach USD $119.8 billion

The electronics and semiconductor materials market is set to more than double from USD $58.0bn in 2023 to USD $119.8bn by 2034, driven by tech advances and digitisation.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 1st May 2025
PentenAmio merger targets secure global cyber defence growth
Encryption

PentenAmio merger targets secure global cyber defence growth

Australian Penten and UK-based Amiosec merge to form PentenAmio, offering sovereign cybersecurity and electronic warfare tech, targeting Allied defence clients.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 1st May 2025
Customer support leads global adoption of enterprise generative AI
Digital Transformation

Customer support leads global adoption of enterprise generative AI

IoT Analytics finds customer support leads enterprise generative AI use, with 49% of deployments aiding issue resolution among 530 projects analysed.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Apr 2025
Lack of employee skills threatens value of AI investments
EduTech

Lack of employee skills threatens value of AI investments

New research reveals that 92% of IT leaders warn lack of employee digital readiness risks undermining $644bn Generative AI investments worldwide.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 28th Apr 2025
Kaspersky report warns of rising cyber risks in digitalisation
EduTech

Kaspersky report warns of rising cyber risks in digitalisation

Nearly 40% of global industrial firms, rising to 45% in APAC, cite cybersecurity as a major hurdle in the digitalisation of Operational Technology environments.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Mon, 28th Apr 2025
Lattica secures $3.25 million to boost private AI with FHE
EduTech

Lattica secures $3.25 million to boost private AI with FHE

Lattica exits stealth with $3.25m in funding to pioneer practical Fully Homomorphic Encryption for secure, cloud-based AI in sensitive sectors.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Apr 2025
Tenable reveals privilege risk in Google Cloud Composer flaw
Storage

Tenable reveals privilege risk in Google Cloud Composer flaw

Tenable Research revealed a privilege escalation flaw in Google Cloud Composer, risking unauthorised access to key cloud resources before Google's fix.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Apr 2025
Imprivata appoints Joel Burleson-Davis as new chief technology officer
Data Protection

Imprivata appoints Joel Burleson-Davis as new chief technology officer

Imprivata appoints Joel Burleson-Davis as CTO, aiming to drive innovation and deliver greater value in cybersecurity solutions for its customers.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Apr 2025
UK urged to modernise R&D tax relief as China races ahead
Physical Security

UK urged to modernise R&D tax relief as China races ahead

China's rise in R&D spending challenges global competition norms, prompting calls for the UK to urgently reform its complex R&D tax relief system to stay competitive.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Mon, 21st Apr 2025
AI-powered code checker launched to tackle security flaws
EduTech

AI-powered code checker launched to tackle security flaws

Symbiotic Security launches version 1 of its AI-powered code checker assistant, spotting and fixing security flaws in real-time within developers' IDEs.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
Kaspersky wins nine AV-TEST awards for cybersecurity excellence
Malware

Kaspersky wins nine AV-TEST awards for cybersecurity excellence

Kaspersky has achieved an impressive nine AV-TEST Best Awards for 2024, recognising its cybersecurity solutions for both businesses and consumers.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 14th Apr 2025
Pure Storage & CERN tackle data bottlenecks with flash tech
Storage

Pure Storage & CERN tackle data bottlenecks with flash tech

Pure Storage has teamed up with CERN openlab to enhance scientific research through advanced flash storage, aiming to transform data management for high-energy physics.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Apr 2025

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Research and Development (R&D) stories

QuikBot strengthens leadership for global autonomous growth
Smart Cities

QuikBot strengthens leadership for global autonomous growth

QuikBot Technologies appoints three senior executives to bolster leadership and attract capital for expanding its autonomous urban logistics platform globally.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Mon, 21st Apr 2025
Australian firms grow wary of AI yet boost digital focus
Digital Transformation

Australian firms grow wary of AI yet boost digital focus

Autodesk's report shows Australian building and design leaders face cost, talent challenges, with AI optimism dipping amid high living costs and inflation in 2024.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
Kiwis urged to research Aussie work culture before moving
EduTech

Kiwis urged to research Aussie work culture before moving

Kiwis are urged to research Australian workplace culture before migrating, as a study reveals significant differences in fairness and inclusivity across the Tasman.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Apr 2025
UK unveils Cyber Security & Resilience Bill advancements
EduTech

UK unveils Cyber Security & Resilience Bill advancements

The UK government has unveiled the Cyber Security and Resilience Bill, aiming to bolster protections for critical infrastructure against rising cyber threats.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 7th Apr 2025