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A woman cybersecurity leader's guide to owning your digital identity

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A woman cybersecurity leader urges Canadians to claim their digital identity, push employers on cyber benefits and demand safer businesses.
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Ubigi, Tripsora tie eSIM data to AI travel planning

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Ubigi teams with Tripsora to fold travel eSIM data into AI trip planning, promising savings of up to 75% and fewer roaming bill shocks.
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Vodafone, Netcompany launch global travel eSIM service

Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
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Vodafone teams with Netcompany on a global travel eSIM, promising instant, data-only connectivity in 200-plus destinations worldwide.
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Firewalla Orange brings portable Wi-Fi 7 Zero Trust

Sat, 10th Jan 2026
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Firewalla Orange debuts as a pocket-sized Wi-Fi 7 router and firewall, bringing Zero Trust-style protection to homes, offices and travellers.
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Wi-Fi 7, AI & OpenRoaming boost industry investment

Thu, 8th Jan 2026
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Rising confidence, Wi-Fi 7, AI and OpenRoaming are fuelling fresh investment as firms plan denser, converged Wi-Fi and 5G networks by 2026.
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Wi-Fi 7 surges as alliance maps out path to Wi-Fi 8

Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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Wi-Fi 7 gear is set to surge by 2026 as the Wireless Broadband Alliance sketches early Wi-Fi 8, new spectrum and satellite-powered links.
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Holafly unveils unlimited global eSIM plan for frequent travellers

Thu, 4th Dec 2025
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Holafly launches an unlimited global eSIM plan at USD $64.90/month, offering seamless mobile data across 160+ countries for frequent travellers.
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10 cybersecurity tips to survive Cyber Monday

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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Cyber Monday shoppers face scams and cyber threats; follow 10 expert tips to safely secure your data and enjoy the season's best online deals.
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Cyber Monday shoppers urged to safeguard data amid online scams

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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Cyber Monday shoppers are urged to protect their data from scams like fake sites, phishing emails and insecure payments during the online shopping surge.
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Fans warned of digital scams ahead of 2026 World Cup matches

Tue, 7th Oct 2025
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Fans heading to the 2026 World Cup are urged to beware of rising digital scams involving ticket fraud and fake travel deals, warns cybersecurity firm Norton.
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ExpressVPN partners with Booking.com for business safety

Tue, 4th Mar 2025
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ExpressVPN has teamed up with Booking.com for Business to enhance digital security for business travellers, offering 4 months free on a 12-month subscription.