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Diversity will define the next era of biotech infrastructure
Risk & Compliance

Diversity will define the next era of biotech infrastructure

Biotech's next leaders will be defined less by scientific breakthroughs and more by diverse teams building resilient clinical infrastructure.

By Pam Ramali • 4 min read • Tue, 3rd Mar 2026
Consolidation Wave Hits Infosec, Sparing CISOs From Tool Sprawl
Firewalls

Consolidation Wave Hits Infosec, Sparing CISOs From Tool Sprawl

Overwhelmed CISOs are driving a consolidation wave in cybersecurity, slashing tool sprawl to close security gaps and cut mounting costs.

By Donovan Jackson • 4 min read • Tue, 3rd Mar 2026
Identity management tops 2026 security & IT agenda
Firewalls

Identity management tops 2026 security & IT agenda

Identity management is set to dominate 2026 security agendas as HID research shows rising convergence, biometrics use and privacy scrutiny.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 3rd Mar 2026
Smart Communications pursues trusted AI for customers
Unified Communications

Smart Communications pursues trusted AI for customers

Smart Communications helps organisations in regulated industries face down communication challenges every day.

By Anthony Caruana • 5 min read • Tue, 3rd Mar 2026
Leadership will define the future of technology
Digital Transformation

Leadership will define the future of technology

Women tech leaders are reshaping AI and the workplace, proving diverse leadership is now a core driver of innovation, resilience and growth.

By Regina Manfredi • 5 min read • Tue, 3rd Mar 2026
Why diversity in cybersecurity leadership is vital
DevOps

Why diversity in cybersecurity leadership is vital

Homogeneous cybersecurity leadership is a critical, overlooked point of failure; true defence in depth demands diversity as a core control.

By Jaya Baloo • 5 min read • Tue, 3rd Mar 2026
Hudson's Bay collapse ends 355 years of Canadian retail
Risk & Compliance

Hudson's Bay collapse ends 355 years of Canadian retail

Canada's oldest retailer closed all stores after 355 years, undone by debt, digital change and declining footfall.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Tue, 3rd Mar 2026
Irish cyber firms defy Europe's funding slump in 2024
Digital Transformation

Irish cyber firms defy Europe's funding slump in 2024

Irish cybersecurity dealmaking surged 40% in 2024, bucking a 9.5% funding drop across Europe as investors backed more Irish startups.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Mar 2026
The AI infrastructure trap: Why your 'AI-ready' project may already be obsolete
Digital Transformation

The AI infrastructure trap: Why your 'AI-ready' project may already be obsolete

Banks risk AI 'infrastructure traps' as long projects outpace fast-evolving models, wasting budget while nimbler rivals ship real solutions.

By Fabio Straessle • 4 min read • Mon, 2nd Mar 2026
Sentient unveils Arena to stress-test autonomous AI agents
Fintech

Sentient unveils Arena to stress-test autonomous AI agents

Open-source lab Sentient has launched Arena, a vendor-agnostic sandbox to stress-test autonomous AI agents in complex, capital-sensitive tasks.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Mon, 2nd Mar 2026
The security challenges in AI-assisted software development
Digital Transformation

The security challenges in AI-assisted software development

As AI tools spread through software teams, rising security flaws and shadow AI use are forcing leaders to tighten guardrails fast.

By Pieter Danhieux • 4 min read • Mon, 2nd Mar 2026
Milestone Systems names Mike Metcalfe South Pacific lead
EduTech

Milestone Systems names Mike Metcalfe South Pacific lead

Milestone Systems has rehired Mike Metcalfe to lead key South Pacific accounts, driving video intelligence growth in New Zealand and Australia.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Mon, 2nd Mar 2026
Structure matters: How growth can outpace your foundation
Digital Transformation

Structure matters: How growth can outpace your foundation

As AI accelerates change, leaders are warned that rapid growth without robust human and operational structures is fragile and unsustainable.

By Marlina Wati • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Mar 2026
F5 Labs unveils monthly AI model security leaderboards
Data Protection

F5 Labs unveils monthly AI model security leaderboards

F5 Labs launches monthly AI security leaderboards, ranking popular models on new indices of risk, resilience and cost under live attack.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 2nd Mar 2026

Stories from Other Regions

Infosecurity Europe to expand Channel Zone for 2026
Digital Transformation

Infosecurity Europe to expand Channel Zone for 2026

Infosecurity Europe will expand its Channel Zone in 2026, reflecting soaring reliance on managed security partners across Europe.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Tue, 3rd Mar 2026
From Bill C-26 to C-8: Canada's cyber law reboot explained
Unified Communications

From Bill C-26 to C-8: Canada's cyber law reboot explained

Canada's long-stalled cybersecurity overhaul is reborn as Bill C-8, promising strict rules for critical infrastructure after years of delay.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Mar 2026
Forensic IT names Chris Hatfield as Executive General Manager
Data Protection

Forensic IT names Chris Hatfield as Executive General Manager

Forensic IT has named Chris Hatfield executive general manager to lead digital forensics amid rising cyber incidents and governance scrutiny.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Mar 2026
International Women's Day: Why data sovereignty demands stronger leadership
Data Protection

International Women's Day: Why data sovereignty demands stronger leadership

As cloud use surges, New Zealand leaders face rising data sovereignty risks demanding clearer oversight, accountability and diverse leadership.

By Carla Forbes • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Mar 2026