Topic: Regulatory Compliance
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Nutanix Cloud Clusters Now Available on OVHcloud
Nutanix Cloud Clusters (NC2) on OVHcloud offers businesses in Europe and the Middle East a hybrid multicloud platform that emphasizes European data sovereignty, regulatory compliance, and sustainable infrastructure. The partnership provides a flexible and trustworthy alternative for workload migr...
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Boring Company Faces 800 Environmental Violations in Las Vegas
Nevada regulators have charged Elon Musk's Boring Company with nearly 800 environmental violations related to its Las Vegas underground transit project, including unauthorized excavation and water pollution. The company breached a 2022 settlement agreement by failing to conduct required inspectio...
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Sarmad Launches Thamar to Simplify Saudi Investor Services
Sarmad has launched thamar, a digital platform designed to modernize investor services for asset management firms in Saudi Arabia, aligning with Vision 2030 to enhance financial digitization. The platform streamlines operations by connecting asset managers with distributors, digitizing workflows,...
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TRA Bahrain, Mobile Operators Launch Anti-SMS Fraud Guidelines
Bahrain's TRA and mobile operators have launched new "Guidelines for Reducing Fraudulent SMS" to combat scam messages and enhance mobile security nationwide. The guidelines establish technical and operational measures for identifying and intercepting fraudulent communications, alongside public ed...
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comforte AG Launches TAMUNIO: The Ultimate Data Security Shield
Businesses face escalating data security challenges due to increased cloud and AI adoption, prompting comforte AG to launch TAMUNIO, a unified platform designed to reduce risk and support secure innovation. The platform utilizes tokenization, encryption, and confidential computing to protect sens...
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Mobilicom Launches Secure AI Drone Autonomy System
Mobilicom has launched the Secured Autonomy Compute PRO-AT, a secure AI drone autonomy system that integrates its OS3 cybersecurity software with Aitech's rugged NVIDIA-based AI supercomputers to support larger drones like those in U.S. DoD Groups 2 and 3. The system combines high-performance AI ...
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The 'Papers, Please' Internet Is Here
Global mandatory online age verification is rapidly expanding from initial UK proposals to worldwide legislation, with the EU, Australia, and the U.S. Supreme Court enabling such requirements. Implementation reveals significant challenges including security vulnerabilities, loopholes, VPN usage, ...
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MessageXchange Reappointed as NSW Government's E-Invoicing Partner
The New South Wales Government has renewed its partnership with MessageXchange, confirming it as the dedicated e-invoicing provider after a review by NSW Treasury, continuing a collaboration that began in 2020. Peppol e-invoicing enables secure, direct invoice transfers between software systems, ...
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Barracuda Research: Your Hub for Global Threat Intelligence
Barracuda Networks has launched Barracuda Research, a centralized hub providing threat intelligence and cybersecurity analysis to help organizations identify risks and implement protective measures. A study reveals that 31% of businesses with up to 2,000 employees struggle to handle cyberthreat i...
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Crypto at Risk: The Dangers of Outdated Encryption
The cryptocurrency industry faces critical security vulnerabilities, with no tested applications supporting post-quantum encryption and millions of user records already circulating on dark web markets, creating a "Harvest Now, Decrypt Later" risk. Despite overall concerns, exchanges like Coinbase...
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Navan Defies Shutdown, Files for IPO at $6.45B Valuation
Navan has submitted revised IPO paperwork during the federal shutdown, using new SEC rules that allow automatic approval after 20 days without direct staff review, enabling it to proceed with its investor roadshow. The company plans to offer 30 million shares at $24-$26 each, potentially raising ...
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EDB Opens Dubai Hub to Boost GCC's Sovereign AI Leadership
EnterpriseDB has opened a new regional headquarters in Dubai to advance sovereign AI capabilities in the GCC, announced during GITEX Global 2025. Research shows that 17% of enterprises in the UAE and Saudi Arabia are "Deeply Committed" to sovereign AI, surpassing the global average and achieving ...
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Renault Notifies Customers of Supply Chain Data Breach
Renault experienced a data breach through a third-party supplier, exposing personal details like names, contact information, and vehicle data, but its internal systems were not compromised. The stolen information increases the risk of targeted phishing attacks, prompting Renault to warn customers...
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Master Your Data: Start with Visibility and Control
Organizations face increasing pressure to secure data as AI expands data volumes and strategic value, driving significant IT investments in cybersecurity and cloud infrastructure amid stricter regulations like Australia's updated Privacy Act. Fragmented data environments create security gaps thro...
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Mastering GenAI: Innovate Without the Risk
Global business leaders are embracing generative AI for its transformative potential and significant returns, with 78% of organizations using AI and achieving an average return of $3.70 per dollar invested. Despite the benefits, there is growing apprehension about AI-driven risks, including data ...
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Unlock Cyber Resilience: Security Awareness Month 2025
Cybersecurity Awareness Month emphasizes the need for collective digital defense as identity-based attacks, accounting for nearly 80% of incidents, exploit compromised credentials to bypass traditional perimeter security. Adopting zero trust principles, such as least privilege and just-in-time ac...
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Check Point Launches Australian Data Centers for SASE & WAF
Check Point has launched local Australian data centers for its Harmony SASE and CloudGuard WAF services to provide low-latency performance and ensure compliance with national data residency and privacy laws. The new infrastructure helps businesses meet Australian regulations like the SOCI Act and...
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Mint Innovation Eyes ASX IPO for Expansion
Mint Innovation plans to list on the ASX as part of its global expansion, having received preliminary approval from the exchange pending standard conditions. The company uses its award-winning technology to sustainably recover valuable metals from electronic waste, addressing the global supply-de...
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Tame Unstructured Data with Policy-Driven Management
Unstructured data, which constitutes most digital information, is difficult to manage due to its volume, spread across systems, and complex formats, hindering business value extraction. Organizations must shift from manual, reactive data management to a proactive, policy-based model, using automa...
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Go Beyond Checklists: Build a Mature Automotive Cybersecurity Program
A mature automotive cybersecurity program requires a foundation in established frameworks like ISO, but must go beyond compliance by developing a tailored risk management strategy that addresses unique threats and deploys proactive controls across the enterprise. Comprehensive threat visibility, ...
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Quantify Cyber Risk to Win Executive Buy-In
CISOs should translate cyber risks into financial terms to secure executive approval for security budgets by demonstrating potential monetary losses and investment returns. The evolving threat landscape includes AI-driven attacks and defenses, requiring constant vigilance and adaptation in cybers...
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Mastering GenAI: Innovate Boldly, Manage Risk Wisely
Generative AI is widely adopted by businesses for innovation and efficiency, but its rapid integration introduces significant security risks like data leaks and a lack of specific protocols. High-profile incidents, such as breaches at JedAI and Samsung, demonstrate vulnerabilities including shado...
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Imgur Blocks UK Users in Surprise Geo-Ban
Imgur has blocked all access for UK users, preventing them from logging in, viewing, or uploading content as of September 30, 2025, following a warning from the UK's data protection authority. The UK's Information Commissioner’s Office is investigating Imgur over its handling of children's data a...
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Zelo & Watermelon Launch 24-Hour F&B Invoice Financing
Zelo and Watermelon Ecosystem's partnership introduces 24-48 hour invoice financing, eliminating traditional 60-90 day payment delays for F&B suppliers. This collaboration addresses cash flow gaps by allowing suppliers to convert unpaid invoices into immediate working capital, enabling business g...
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Epic Games: Apple Scared Users Away From Rival App Stores
The Epic Games Store saw a significant increase in iOS downloads after Apple simplified the third-party app installation process, reducing user drop-off rates from 65% to 25% following iOS 18.6. Apple's updated user experience removed misleading warnings and streamlined the installation from 15 s...
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Tarabut Opens New Regional Headquarters in Riyadh
Tarabut has launched its new regional headquarters in Riyadh, reinforcing its commitment to Saudi Arabia's open banking framework and Vision 2030 economic goals. The inauguration involved key Saudi banks and partners, showcasing Tarabut's integration and collaborative role within the Kingdom's fi...
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California Enacts Landmark AI Transparency Law SB 53
California has enacted the "Transparency in Frontier Artificial Intelligence Act," requiring major AI companies to publicly disclose their safety protocols and updates within 30 days, marking a significant step toward accountability in the AI sector. The law includes provisions for whistleblower ...
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EMURGO and Pravica Partner to Bring Cardano Stablecoins to Sui Blockchain
EMURGO Labs and Pravica are partnering to bring Cardano's native stablecoins to the Sui blockchain, enhancing cross-chain interoperability and expanding their use in global financial services. The collaboration will utilize Pravica's S3.Money platform to integrate these stablecoins into worldwide...
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Saudi's UmrahCash Enters Indonesia via Sharia Partnerships
UmrahCash has launched in Indonesia with strategic partnerships to enhance the sharia fintech ecosystem for pilgrims, aiming to support millions undertaking hajj and umrah annually. The company provides secure, transparent, and sharia-compliant financial services, including direct access to Saudi...
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Top 10 Quotes from the September MarTech Conference
The MarTech Conference featured industry leaders discussing data and AI, with sessions now available on-demand and a follow-up event scheduled for November focusing on AI and intelligent agents. Experts highlighted critical organizational gaps, including the need for AI accountability, cross-depa...
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Maximize AI's Impact on Software Development: 5 Key Ways
AI is fundamentally reshaping software development, with most developers now using AI tools, prompting a reevaluation of roles and responsibilities as automation increases. Industry leaders recommend establishing flexible guardrails and clear communication to guide teams through the AI transition...
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Airtel Chad Invests $90 Million to Supercharge Network Quality
Airtel Chad is investing $90 million to upgrade its telecommunications infrastructure in response to regulatory pressure and customer complaints about poor service quality. The multi-phase plan includes immediate network enhancements, fibre expansion to key towns, and a core network overhaul, wit...
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Excite and Nuix Land $1.35M Contract Deal
Excite Technology Services has secured a $1.35 million, 12-month contract to provide Nuix software solutions to an Australian Regulator through its subsidiary CBIT. The agreement involves delivering the Nuix Neo Discover platform to support the Regulator's discovery, workflow automation, and fore...
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Europe's Battery Startups: How to Compete with Asian Giants
The global battery market is projected to reach $400 billion by 2030, with European startups advised to leverage unique strengths like proximity to customers, regulatory expertise, and agility rather than competing on price. European firms should target specialized niches such as aerospace, medic...
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Cassava & Accenture to Build Africa's Sovereign AI Cloud
Cassava Technologies and Accenture are partnering to establish Africa's sovereign AI cloud, enabling businesses to process AI workloads while keeping data within their own countries to comply with local regulations. The initiative will utilize Cassava's GPU-as-a-service infrastructure and Accentu...
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Telr & Kema Launch UAE B2B Payment Revolution
Telr and Kema have formed a strategic partnership to transform B2B financial operations for SMEs by combining Telr's payment infrastructure with Kema's SaaS solutions for automated cash flow management. The collaboration provides Kema's merchants access to Telr's secure, multi-currency payment to...
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1 in 3 UAE Firms Hit by Spoofing or Deepfakes, Survey Reveals
One in three UAE companies has faced spoofing or deepfake attacks, highlighting a major shift toward sophisticated impersonation tactics as the primary cybersecurity threat. Identity spoofing (36%) and biometric fraud (34%) are now the most common fraud types, with deepfakes used by 35% of firms ...
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Loc8 Wins Namibia 5G Licence, Plans 2026 Launch
Loc8 has officially entered Namibia's telecom market as the third licensed 5G operator, with plans to launch services in the first quarter of 2026, expanding from its origins as a geo-location software company. The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) has granted Loc8 spectrum in...
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AI-Powered Blackdot Videris Automates OSINT & Risk Detection
Blackdot Solutions has launched Videris Automate, an AI-powered platform that automates investigations and screening to help companies identify threats, uncover hidden relationships, and make faster decisions. The platform accelerates workflows by automating manual tasks, enabling efficient analy...
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SNB, Tarabut & Geidea Launch New SME Lending Platform
A new POS financing platform for SMEs in Saudi Arabia is being launched by a partnership between Saudi National Bank, Tarabut, and Geidea, pending central bank approval. This initiative supports Saudi Vision 2030 by providing faster, integrated access to working capital for SMEs through Geidea's ...
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Bahrain's Fintologya Raises $1M Seed to Boost GCC Fintech Expansion
Fintologya, a Bahraini fintech infrastructure firm, has raised $1 million in seed funding to expand across the Gulf Cooperation Council region. The company, founded in 2024, provides secure, scalable, and regulation-friendly payment platforms to financial institutions. The investment will help br...
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Ride the Specialized Turbo Vado SL 2.0 Carbon - Even Without Assist
The Specialized Turbo Vado SL 2.0 Carbon features a lightweight carbon frame and natural ride feel, performing impressively even without motor assistance. It utilizes a proprietary technology ecosystem with a custom mid-drive motor and integrated software, offering a refined but less user-modifia...
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Supply Chain Shifts Challenge CPS Security Strategies
Cyber-physical systems face heightened risks due to supply chain instability and regulatory changes, with 46% of organizations experiencing third-party breaches in the past year. External regulations, rather than internal assessments, are driving security strategies, and 76% of organizations expe...
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BHM Capital Doubles Share Capital to AED 400M in Oversubscribed Rights Issue
BHM Capital doubled its share capital to AED 400 million through a heavily oversubscribed rights issue, raising an additional AED 200 million from existing shareholders. The capital increase supports the company's growth strategy, funding investments in advanced technologies, digital transformati...
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Oumla Secures $2.4M to Develop Saudi Digital Asset Infrastructure
Oumla raised $2.4 million in seed funding, led by Core Vision with support from Avalanche and angel investors, to advance Saudi Arabia's digital asset infrastructure. The company provides custody, management, and tokenization solutions for digital assets, targeting corporations, banks, and govern...
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MoneyHash & Moyasar Forge Strategic Saudi Partnership
MoneyHash, a payment orchestration platform, has partnered with Saudi fintech firm Moyasar to enhance Saudi Arabia's digital payment infrastructure and support its financial modernization goals. The collaboration combines MoneyHash's payment orchestration expertise with Moyasar's local market kno...
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EdVentures Backs LRNOVA to Expand AI Learning Content in MENA
EdVentures has invested in LRNOVA to accelerate the adoption of AI-powered educational content across the MENA region, focusing on converting traditional resources into digital formats. LRNOVA's platform features culturally responsive avatars, multilingual support with an emphasis on Arabic, and ...
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Global Compliance Strategy: A Cross-Border Blueprint
Global compliance requires a forward-thinking strategy that integrates data protection with operational efficiency to avoid penalties and build trust. An ideal compliance platform must blend rigorous data protection with user-friendly design, ensuring scalability and adherence to international re...
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DJI Mini 5 Pro Unveiled: 1-Inch Sensor & Record Battery Life
The DJI Mini 5 Pro features a one-inch-type sensor for improved imaging and maintains a sub-250-gram weight, enhancing both quality and regulatory accessibility. It offers extended flight times of up to 36 minutes with the standard battery and 52 minutes with an optional extended battery, alongsi...
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Rulebase: The AI Coworker for Fintech, Backed by Y Combinator
Rulebase is a fintech startup focusing on back-office automation, using AI to streamline compliance, dispute resolution, and quality assurance in financial institutions. Founded by Gideon Ebose and Chidi Williams, the company secured $2.1 million in pre-seed funding and has achieved significant c...
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