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Secure Code Warrior launches Citizen AI training programme
Data Protection

Secure Code Warrior launches Citizen AI training programme

With most firms using AI in daily work but few staff ready for it, the programme targets non-developers handling sensitive data and automations.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Today
GTIA acquires ASCII Group to expand IT channel reach
Digital Transformation

GTIA acquires ASCII Group to expand IT channel reach

Members will gain wider access to research, training and peer support as GTIA folds ASCII's community model into its global IT channel network.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Today
Rubrik launches Code Guardian & expands Anthropic ties
Data Protection

Rubrik launches Code Guardian & expands Anthropic ties

The private previews aim to help security teams spot exploitable code chains and connect AI agents to Rubrik's governance tools more safely.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Today
Google Cloud named Leader in Forrester cloud assessment
Software-as-a-Service

Google Cloud named Leader in Forrester cloud assessment

Enterprises seeking AI-ready infrastructure may see Google Cloud's higher score as validation of its database, analytics and Kubernetes services.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Today
Fortinet named Gartner Leader in hybrid mesh firewall
Hybrid Cloud

Fortinet named Gartner Leader in hybrid mesh firewall

The ranking underlines demand for security that can enforce policy across cloud, branch and data centre networks as firms decentralise infrastructure.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Yesterday
UiPath named Gartner IDP leader for second year running
Document Management

UiPath named Gartner IDP leader for second year running

The recognition underscores how document processing now sits at the centre of enterprise AI, as firms seek reliable data to automate workflows.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Yesterday
Bell and Saskatchewan plan 1.2GW AI hub expansion project
Data centers

Bell and Saskatchewan plan 1.2GW AI hub expansion project

If fully built, the project could be Saskatchewan's biggest capital investment, creating thousands of jobs and bolstering data sovereignty.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Yesterday
ABBYY named leader in Gartner's IDP market assessment
Software-as-a-Service

ABBYY named leader in Gartner's IDP market assessment

Enterprise buyers are weighing more than OCR as ABBYY's latest Gartner ranking underscores growing demand for reliable AI-ready document workflows.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Yesterday
Firewalla launches Gold Plus SFP security appliance
Virtual Private Networks

Firewalla launches Gold Plus SFP security appliance

Mixed fibre and copper networks get a single security hub as the new appliance targets small businesses and advanced users for USD $759.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Yesterday
FPT wins AWS DevOps Competency as cloud demand rises
DevOps

FPT wins AWS DevOps Competency as cloud demand rises

Businesses pushing AI into production need more reliable cloud operations, and FPT says its latest AWS badge strengthens that support.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Yesterday
DocuWare prepared for launch of new interface, IDP, AI tool
Software-as-a-Service

DocuWare prepared for launch of new interface, IDP, AI tool

Existing customers will get the redesigned platform free as DocuWare readies AI-driven document search and extraction tools for autumn.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Yesterday
Gallagher Security wins OSPA manufacturer award again
Partner Programmes

Gallagher Security wins OSPA manufacturer award again

The award underlines Gallagher Security's 15% annual R&D spend and growing US push, as customers gain simpler upgrades and support.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Yesterday
Peoples Group taps Feedzai ahead of Real-Time Rail
Fintech

Peoples Group taps Feedzai ahead of Real-Time Rail

Fraud checks are being upgraded before Canada's instant payments network goes live, as Peoples Group seeks to stop scams in real time.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Yesterday
Check Point named Leader in Gartner hybrid mesh firewall
Digital Transformation

Check Point named Leader in Gartner hybrid mesh firewall

The ranking may bolster Check Point's push to sell AI-era protections into existing firewall estates as firms scramble for visibility over tool usage.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Google named Gartner leader in enterprise AI assistants
Software-as-a-Service

Google named Gartner leader in enterprise AI assistants

The accolade could help Google win larger corporate contracts as businesses judge enterprise AI assistants on governance, integration and costs.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
F5 launches AI security to monitor worker tool use
Data Protection

F5 launches AI security to monitor worker tool use

As staff hand more tasks to AI agents, firms need audit trails and policy controls to stop unauthorised access and risky data moves.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Alibaba Cloud, Cambricon join PyTorch Foundation board
Semiconductors

Alibaba Cloud, Cambricon join PyTorch Foundation board

Chinese AI groups gain formal sway over PyTorch's direction, as developers seek support across more chips and cloud environments.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Last week
Canadian firms struggle to turn AI spending into returns
Manufacturing

Canadian firms struggle to turn AI spending into returns

Only 18% of Canadian organisations have embedded AI into daily operations, leaving many still chasing productivity gains amid rising costs and uncertainty.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Google Cloud eases Spanner DML transaction limits
Software Development

Google Cloud eases Spanner DML transaction limits

Developers can now keep multi-step updates together as Spanner drops the cumulative DML cap, though the 80,000 limit still applies per statement.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week