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If your organization isn’t focused on data security, it’s time to make some changes, particularly if you rely on SQL Server to manage and store valuable information. Cyber threats, data breaches, and malicious attacks are on the rise—and they are constantly evolving. That’s why it’s essential to have robust security measures in place. SQL Server has several built-in security features, but you must take a proactive approach to protect your data.

Progress is pleased to announce that we have updated our industry-leading Flowmon Anomaly Detection System (ADS) to version 12.5. The latest update has these additions: Let’s take a look.

HAProxy 3.2 is here, and this release gives you more of what matters most: exceptional performance and efficiency, best-in-class SSL/TLS, deep observability, and flexible control over your traffic. These powerful capabilities help HAProxy remain the G2 category leader in API management, container networking, DDoS protection, web application firewall (WAF), and load balancing.

Understand what APRA CPS 230 means for your organization, and how to get compliance-ready by the July 2025 deadline. If you work for an Australian business in the financial services industry, you’ve likely already heard of the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA). You may also have heard that a new set of APRA regulations, CPS 230, will become mandatory for all APRA-regulated companies to comply with as of 1 July 2025.

As artificial intelligence (AI) rapidly evolves from a research novelty to an enterprise essential, one often-overlooked component is under intense pressure: the network. AI’s hunger for data and real-time performance is forcing enterprises, cloud providers, and data center operators to rethink how they interconnect data centers. Enter Managed Optical Fiber Networks (MOFN) — a modern solution for modern DCI challenges.

Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to prevent network downtime before it takes your business offline. The threat is real. One moment, your network is up. The next calls drop, websites freeze, apps stall, and customers vanish. You hear the dreaded question echoing across departments: “Is the network down?” You’re not alone.

VPC Flow Logs come with a default format that gives you basic network traffic details. But you can tweak the format to capture exactly what you need. This can lower costs, speed up processing, and make your logs fit better with what you’re trying to monitor. If you want to improve security, keep an eye on performance, or save money, adjusting your VPC logs can make a big difference. Let’s take a look at some practical ways to customize your logs beyond the default settings.

Within the utility sector, a lot is changing. Utilities continue to pursue digital transformation, altering the way services are delivered and operations are managed. What hasn’t changed is the criticality of the services provided. These organizations deliver essential resources like natural gas, electricity, and water—services that we as consumers rely upon constantly for our comfort, sustenance, communications, and more.