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Jake MacAndrew
Interview Editor
Jake MacAndrew started off writing breaking news hits in his early days as a journalist. Since those late nights on the pulse for local breakthroughs, he has written stories on many topics, from cybersecurity education in Ukraine to the investment potential of fine wines. With each story Jake writes, no matter the topic, in-depth and accurate reporting is key. Previously living in Edinburgh, he's back in his hometown of Toronto.

Stories by Jake

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Behind DeepMind & Darren Aronofsky's AI-led short film slate

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Google DeepMind teams with Darren Aronofsky's Primordial Soup to produce three AI-driven short films, starting with ANCESTRA, On This Day...1776.
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Genetec adds case investigation tools to Security Centre SaaS

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Genetec adds AI-driven search and case tools to Security Centre SaaS, promising to cut multi-site video investigations from hours to minutes.
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Why the all-AI social network looks more fad than legacy

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Moltbook, the all-bot social network, faces scrutiny after researchers reportedly accessed its live database and user emails without checks.
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Exclusive: e2e-assure CEO on CNI defence from geopolitical cyberattacks

Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
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Rob Demain warns that cyber campaigns on critical infrastructure are demanding behaviour-led defence over compliance.
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TCS unveils BaNCS AI Compass for global financial firms

Sat, 20th Dec 2025
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TCS launches BaNCS AI Compass, adding explainable AI agents to help global banks automate operations while tightening governance controls.
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Commvault Cloud to bolster AWS European Sovereign Cloud

Sat, 20th Dec 2025
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storage
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data protection
Commvault will offer its Commvault Cloud on the new AWS European Sovereign Cloud, boosting data protection for tightly regulated EU customers.
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Linux Foundation unveils Agentic AI standards group

Fri, 19th Dec 2025
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Linux Foundation launches Agentic AI Foundation to standardise open protocols for interoperable AI agents with backing from major tech firms.
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Red Hat buys Chatterbox to bolster AI safety tools

Thu, 18th Dec 2025
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public cloud
Red Hat snaps up UK AI safety specialist Chatterbox Labs to add model-agnostic security testing and guardrails across its hybrid cloud platform.
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Temu expands Brand Guardian program to fight counterfeits

Thu, 18th Dec 2025
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commerce systems
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physical security
Temu signs over 1,500 brands to its expanded Brand Guardian scheme, stepping up IP enforcement and counterfeit crackdowns worldwide.
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Fortinet, Nvidia embed firewall security in AI fabrics

Wed, 17th Dec 2025
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network infrastructure
Fortinet and Nvidia move firewall and zero-trust controls onto BlueField DPUs, promising low-latency, fabric-level security for AI data centres.
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British Army backs NMITE drone & autonomy MEng degree

Wed, 17th Dec 2025
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NMITE teams up with the British Army on a fast-track MEng in drones and autonomous systems, with first students set to start in 2026.
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Exclusive: VyOS Networks on why enterprise networks need a unified OS layer

Tue, 16th Dec 2025
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VyOS says the age of the central office is over, pitching a universal software network layer for cloud, remote work and AI-era traffic.
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Aiimi deploys workplace AI for CANDU nuclear reactors

Tue, 16th Dec 2025
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private cloud
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document management
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UK AI firm Aiimi signs three-year deal to deploy workplace AI across Candu nuclear reactor design and maintenance teams in Canada.
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Exclusive: Cybrary on cyber training as tailored defence, not checkbox

Tue, 16th Dec 2025
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Cybrary warns that current cyber training methods are outdated, urging the industry to adopt more advanced and effective learning approaches.
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Canada & UK sign new MOU on AI, quantum, digital partnerships

Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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digital transformation
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data privacy
Canada and the UK have struck a new digital pact to deepen cooperation on AI safety, quantum communications and public-sector tech.
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Exclusive: DocuWare's Marcin Pichur on AI-powered IDP evolution

Tue, 9th Dec 2025
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document management
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digital transformation
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ecm
DocuWare is set to announce its upcoming initiative promising new innovations in document management solutions.
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Exclusive: SecurEnvoy's Michael Downs on MFA gaps and rising attack risks

Thu, 4th Dec 2025
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data protection
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mfa
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advanced persistent threat protection
SecurEnvoy says flexible, phishing-resistant MFA is becoming essential as attackers increasingly exploit human error and regulatory pressure intensifies.
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Parallels RAS 21.0 enhances hybrid cloud & user experience

Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
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Parallels has launched RAS 21.0, enhancing hybrid cloud management, security, and user experience for distributed workforces with multi-cloud support.
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Quobly & SEALSQ to embed post-quantum security in silicon

Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
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iot security
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quantum computing
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cybersecurity
Quobly and SEALSQ have partnered to embed post-quantum security into silicon quantum processors, enhancing hardware defences against future cyber threats.
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UK cyber insurance premiums soar as identity controls tighten

Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
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Cyber insurance premiums for UK firms surge as insurers demand stronger identity controls and reward AI adoption to curb rising claims and risks.