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Claroty adds impact-centric tools for stronger CPS security
Software-as-a-Service

Claroty adds impact-centric tools for stronger CPS security

Claroty's new xDome features help firms prioritise cyber-physical system risks by business impact, boosting collaboration and security across operations.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Jun 2025
Ransomware hits Australian firms hard: 64% halt operations
Data Protection

Ransomware hits Australian firms hard: 64% halt operations

A recent study reveals that 64% of Australian businesses hit by ransomware attacks had to suspend operations, highlighting severe vulnerabilities in the sector.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Jan 2025

Global Stories

Downtime stories

DevOps platforms report surge in outages & security threats
Firewalls

DevOps platforms report surge in outages & security threats

DevOps platforms faced a surge in outages and security threats in H1 2025, with 330 incidents disrupting billion of developers worldwide, says GitProtect.io.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 28th Aug 2025
Mobile app breaches cost firms USD $7 million despite confidence
DevOps

Mobile app breaches cost firms USD $7 million despite confidence

Despite 93% confidence in defences, 62% of firms faced mobile app breaches costing an average of USD $6.9 million in 2025, says Guardsquare study.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 16th Jul 2025
DevOps platforms see surge in outages & downtime in 2024 report
Malware

DevOps platforms see surge in outages & downtime in 2024 report

DevOps platforms like Jira and Azure DevOps saw notable surges in outages and security incidents in 2024, causing significant downtime and disruption globally.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 16th Jul 2025
Exclusive: Logistics firms face rising OT cyber threats amid global tensions
Ransomware

Exclusive: Logistics firms face rising OT cyber threats amid global tensions

Cyber attacks on logistics OT systems are rising, risking $500K+ losses as nation states target supply chains for strategic disruption amid global tensions.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Fri, 20th Jun 2025
Honeywell unveils hydrogen leak sensor with ten-year lifespan
Partner Programmes

Honeywell unveils hydrogen leak sensor with ten-year lifespan

Honeywell has launched a hydrogen leak sensor using Thermal Conductivity Detection, offering up to ten years of maintenance-free operation for safer hydrogen systems.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 7th May 2025
SOTI partners for enhanced supply chain print solutions
Data Protection

SOTI partners for enhanced supply chain print solutions

SOTI has partnered with TSC Auto ID and BarTender by Seagull to enhance print management for the supply chain, aiming to resolve downtime issues faced by workers.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Apr 2025
Pelion launches Pelion Plans aiming for global growth
Internet of Things

Pelion launches Pelion Plans aiming for global growth

Pelion has unveiled Pelion Plans, a new managed IoT offering, as it aims for global growth and enhances its service reliability for enterprise clients.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Tue, 8th Apr 2025
ControlMonkey unveils automated cloud recovery solution
Disaster Recovery

ControlMonkey unveils automated cloud recovery solution

ControlMonkey has launched a pioneering Automated Disaster Recovery solution, the first of its kind to automate the restoration of entire cloud infrastructures.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Mar 2025
Australian downtime costs climb to AUD $86 billion annually
Malware

Australian downtime costs climb to AUD $86 billion annually

Splunk's report reveals Australian firms could lose AUD $86 billion annually from unplanned downtime, raising concerns over cybersecurity resilience in the region.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Mar 2025
Quest launches AI tools to simplify IT migration processes
Cybersecurity

Quest launches AI tools to simplify IT migration processes

Quest Software has launched innovative AI-powered tools to streamline Active Directory and device migrations, aimed at reducing downtime for IT teams.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Feb 2025
Lemongrass unveils update to cut SAP cloud downtime
Digital Transformation

Lemongrass unveils update to cut SAP cloud downtime

Lemongrass enhances its LCP Migrate solution, promising near-zero downtime for businesses migrating to RISE with SAP, improving cloud transition efficiency.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Dec 2024
Observability cuts outage costs for ANZ businesses in 2024
AIOps

Observability cuts outage costs for ANZ businesses in 2024

A new report reveals ANZ businesses face outage costs of USD $2.2 million per hour, highlighting the critical need for full-stack observability in 2024.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Oct 2024
Kaspersky report reveals frequent issues in industrial IT networks
Risk & Compliance

Kaspersky report reveals frequent issues in industrial IT networks

A Kaspersky report reveals one in three industrial firms face frequent network issues, with 45% encountering problems multiple times monthly.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 17th Oct 2024

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Downtime stories

UK businesses face mounting risks from cybercrime & weak defences
Data Protection

UK businesses face mounting risks from cybercrime & weak defences

Half of UK businesses faced cyber incidents last year, yet many lack robust plans, risking costly downtime and operational disruption from cybercrime.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Nevada government hit by cyberattack, disrupting key services
Ransomware

Nevada government hit by cyberattack, disrupting key services

A cyberattack forced Nevada to shut government offices and took websites and phone lines offline, disrupting key public services and staff work.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 28th Aug 2025