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The New South Wales Government has launched the NSW Innovation Blueprint 2035, targeting an investment boost of AUD $27 billion and nearly 100,000 new jobs.

Kaspersky has uncovered and patched a critical zero-day vulnerability in Google Chrome, enabling attackers to bypass sandbox protections via malicious links.

Sonatype's latest Open Source Malware Index reveals a staggering rise in malware, with over 17,900 packages identified in Q1 2025, reflecting evolving threats.

Concerns are mounting as nearly 30 leading designers urge the UK government to reconsider plans allowing AI companies to exploit copyrighted works without consent.

A report by Trustwave reveals that the UK healthcare sector ranks third globally for ransomware attacks, highlighting alarming cybersecurity vulnerabilities.

DataOne has teamed up with Northeast Precast to accelerate giga-scale AI data centre development in North America, with initial plans for Vineland, New Jersey.

Singaporeans have spent a staggering 40 million hours on hold for customer service, as revealed by a ServiceNow report highlighting ongoing service challenges.

A recent survey reveals that 73 per cent of UK firms remain bullish on global expansion, despite trade challenges like rising tariffs from the US.

As the Online Safety Act launches, UK tech firms must comply with Ofcom's new regulations, aiming to create safer digital spaces by removing illegal content.

The New South Wales Government has unveiled Land iQ, a data platform designed to enhance land management and expedite pre-planning for industry use.

Thales' 2025 Digital Trust Index reveals plummeting consumer trust in digital services, with 82% abandoning brands due to data privacy fears.

Gallagher Security is set to reveal new innovations in its Controller 7000 family at ISC West 2025, including Apple Wallet-compatible employee badges.

Hyland has launched an AI-driven strategy aimed at evolving enterprise content management, enhancing automation, and user experiences across industries.

Rapid7 is set to establish a new Global Capability Centre in Pune, strengthening its global security operations and enhancing local cybersecurity talent.

Kiteworks has achieved FedRAMP High Ready Status for its Secure Gov Cloud, reinforcing its dedication to meet government agencies' stringent security requirements.

A new CNTI report reveals global views on journalism, highlighting a disconnect between journalists and the public over its value and role in society.

A newly uncovered botnet of over 130,000 compromised devices is exploiting Microsoft 365 accounts through password spraying attacks, raising security alarms.

A report reveals New Zealanders spent 24 million hours on hold for customer service in 2024, with two-thirds considering switching providers due to delays.

Zoom and Mitel have unveiled a new hybrid communication solution that merges Zoom's collaboration features with Mitel's telephony systems, catering to enterprises' evolving needs.

A data leak from TopSec, a Chinese cybersecurity firm, reveals its role in aiding the government’s web monitoring efforts, according to SentinelLabs.