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Jamf launches native AI governance controls for Mac in ANZ
IT teams in Australia and New Zealand can now police AI apps on managed Macs as Jamf adds endpoint-level controls and audit reporting.
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Daon wins Frost & Sullivan recognition for biometric model
The award highlights rising pressure on identity vendors to stop fraud that now slips between login checks, account recovery and contact-centre calls.
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