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Biza.io launches openfeed for consented banking data

Businesses can now tap customer-approved bank and energy data in hours, as Biza.io's new feed cuts integration costs and compliance hurdles.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • This month

Digital Transformation

Fortinet adds three partners to Australia service scheme

Australian security buyers will have more accredited implementation support as Fortinet widens its invitation-only partner pool to four firms.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month

Disaster Recovery

FinTech Australia launches summit on open banking data

FinTech Australia unveils Fintech Data Horizons Summit to spotlight real-world open banking and data sharing across key sectors in 2026.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2026

Global Stories

Accreditation stories

Data Analytics

OpenSearch foundation launches long-term support programme

Enterprises using OpenSearch in production will get 18 months of support per major release, plus faster security fixes and accredited vendors.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Fri, 17th Apr 2026

Firewalls

SonicWall revamps partner programme & appoints CRO

SonicWall overhauls its SecureFirst Partner Program and appoints Patrick O'Donnell as CRO to drive partner-led sales and managed services.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Mar 2026

Digital Transformation

Atos secures first dual Scopism SIAM Assured status

Atos becomes the first organisation worldwide to achieve dual Scopism SIAM Assured status for both service provision and consultancy.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 23rd Jan 2026

Smart Cities

AI data centre surge tests labour, energy & grids

AI data centres are set to strain power grids, labour and emissions targets, forcing the UK and Australia to rethink energy and skills plans.

By Kaleah Salmon • 7 min read • Fri, 12th Dec 2025

DevOps

CREST launches staged programme to guide firms to full cyber accreditation

CREST launches Pathway and Pathway+ programmes to guide firms through staged progression towards full cyber security accreditation and trust.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 25th Jul 2025

Stories from Other Regions

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Data Protection

Westpac first New Zealand bank to issue digital ID

Business customers can now verify bank account details faster and with less fraud risk as digital credentials debut through Govt.nz's app wallet.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week

Document Management

UK builders lose tenders over compliance delays

One in five large contractors have missed UK work because supplier documents could not be produced fast enough, a survey found.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Tue, 21st Jul 2026

Data Protection

Ottawa releases new bank fraud & data sharing rules proposal

Consumers could gain stronger protections and easier data sharing as Ottawa opens consultations on bank fraud and open-banking rules.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Jul 2026

Unified Communications

TechFirst youth programme to roll out across West Midlands

A government-backed push to tackle digital skills gaps will give 11- to 18-year-olds hands-on projects and a Birmingham lab across the region.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Fri, 12th Jun 2026

Data Protection

Fime wins MOSIP accreditation for biometric testing

The certification could help governments avoid faulty enrolment hardware that risks undermining digital ID schemes used by more than 100 million people.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Jun 2026

Software-as-a-Service

Alpha Swanson achieved ISO 27001 certification on own system

The UK consultancy now has three recognised standards in place after passing two UKAS-accredited audits on its own Certain platform.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Apr 2026

EduTech

NMITE wins IET accreditation for engineering degrees

Students at NMITE now have a clearer route to Chartered Engineer status after the institution secured IET accreditation for its engineering degrees.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Mon, 27th Apr 2026

Digital Transformation

Apex Computing wins third Microsoft Solutions Partner nod

The Manchester IT provider must keep investing in staff and service quality to retain a rare trio of Microsoft designations.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 10th Apr 2026

Hyperscale

Kubus achieves Diamond Partner status with Verkada in the UK

The appointment strengthens Kubus’s push into integrated security, giving customers access to Verkada’s top pricing, support and new product previews.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Apr 2026