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Dutch review clears Google Cloud for public sector use
Data Protection

Dutch review clears Google Cloud for public sector use

Dutch ministries can now adopt Google Cloud after a privacy review found no known high data protection risks if safeguards are applied.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Google Cloud adds Claude Apps Gateway for enterprises
DevOps

Google Cloud adds Claude Apps Gateway for enterprises

The self-hosted gateway gives firms central control over sign-ins, access and costs as Claude Code roll-outs move beyond small developer teams.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Turner Industries cuts device costs with ChromeOS rollout
Digital Transformation

Turner Industries cuts device costs with ChromeOS rollout

The industrial contractor says the move will save hours of IT work and trim future refresh bills, with 1,200 devices already deployed.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Jun 2026
Google adds agent controls to VPC Service Controls
Firewalls

Google adds agent controls to VPC Service Controls

The update gives cloud teams finer-grained ways to stop autonomous AI agents moving data outside approved perimeters on Google Cloud.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 29th Jun 2026
Prodoscore launches MCP server for enterprise AI assistants
Software-as-a-Service

Prodoscore launches MCP server for enterprise AI assistants

Enterprise users can now query workforce data alongside sales and finance systems, as the connector is read-only and uses existing permissions.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 26th Jun 2026
Barracuda launches AI email protection for Microsoft 365
Malware

Barracuda launches AI email protection for Microsoft 365

A single phishing email can now compromise identities, bypass multifactor authentication and hit endpoints within five minutes, Barracuda said.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Jun 2026
Cyber criminals target World Cup staff & suppliers
Malware

Cyber criminals target World Cup staff & suppliers

Attackers are using fake World Cup sites and messaging apps to steal credentials, with some scams now aimed at event suppliers and staff.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 10th Jun 2026
8x8 launches Resolve for deskless workforce alerts
Unified Communications

8x8 launches Resolve for deskless workforce alerts

Employers may reach frontline staff faster during outages and evacuations, with 8x8 Resolve logging acknowledgements across multiple channels.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 9th Jun 2026
Offroad lands USD $7 million to tackle identity risk
Cloud Security

Offroad lands USD $7 million to tackle identity risk

Security teams may gain relief from manual identity investigations as Offroad targets risks from human, machine and AI access with USD $7 million.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 9th Jun 2026
Synology outlines storage and surveillance roadmap
Virtualisation

Synology outlines storage and surveillance roadmap

Businesses will get cheaper storage and wider backup coverage as Synology adds SATA-based systems, object storage and AI tools to its roadmap.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 8th Jun 2026
Synology adds private AI & backup tools in DSM update
Malware

Synology adds private AI & backup tools in DSM update

Businesses will soon get on-site AI workflows and broader backup coverage as Synology's latest software updates target compliance and ransomware risk.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 4th Jun 2026
Zoom launches AI productivity suite for meeting work
Data Protection

Zoom launches AI productivity suite for meeting work

The new suite aims to cut post-meeting admin for consultants and small teams by converting calls and chats into files in minutes.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Jun 2026
Zoom launches ZoomMate AI tool for workplace tasks
Customer Relationship Management

Zoom launches ZoomMate AI tool for workplace tasks

The new service links meetings with enterprise systems, letting users trigger workflows and draft documents without switching apps.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 2nd Jun 2026
Geordie links Claude Enterprise to security controls
Data Protection

Geordie links Claude Enterprise to security controls

Enterprise teams can now monitor chats, files and project logs in Claude, closing a security gap as AI tools take on more workplace tasks.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Sat, 23rd May 2026
Canva launches Gemini Connected App for AI design workflows
Generative AI

Canva launches Gemini Connected App for AI design workflows

Users can now turn Gemini prompts into editable Canva graphics, with brand assets and layered image edits built into the workflow.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd May 2026
Bonfy launches AI data enforcement layer for enterprises
Data Protection

Bonfy launches AI data enforcement layer for enterprises

Security teams gain real-time control over what AI assistants can retrieve from Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace, closing a policy gap.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd May 2026

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Samsung AI push focuses on proactivity, personalisation
Wearables

Samsung AI push focuses on proactivity, personalisation

Devices that anticipate routines could cut friction for New Zealand users as Samsung extends hyper-personalised AI across phones, wearables and the home.

By David Shilovsky • 5 min read • Fri, 12th Jun 2026
DevRev adds shared memory to enterprise Computer AI
Digital Transformation

DevRev adds shared memory to enterprise Computer AI

Enterprise users are being given a way to reuse context across sessions, as DevRev says its update aims to cut AI rework and burnout.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Tue, 26th May 2026