The number of threats targeting software is constantly increasing, making the security of computer systems a key element of business continuity and success. Not only the loss of business-sensitive data poses a threat - there are also fraud, malicious activity, theft of personal data and so on. While the security industry has mostly been focused on finding bugs and viruses, the mistakes in how software is designed, its weaknesses and flaws - such as insecure storage or not validating data properly - can also lead to security breaches.

Project teams working for architecture, engineering and construction (AEC), oil and gas, and manufacturing face unique challenges to keep complex document sets organised and up to date. Bluebeam Software has launched its Revu15 PDF-based markup, measurement and collaboration solutions designed to help keep all on the same page.

A mobile edition of Australian developer DocsCorp’s cleanDocs product has been released, extending the reach of its solution for protection against unintentional information leaks.

Office365 is set to offer enhanced e-discovery and information governance capabilities with the addition of machine learning technology from US startup Equivio, following its acquisition by Microsoft for an undisclosed sum.

NetDocuments, the cloud-based document and email management service, has acquired Decisiv Email from Recommind. Recommind Australia is responsible for the product development of Decisiv Email, a commercial client and server software for enterprise collaborative email management leader in the legal industry.

Esker has acquired a French company specialising in computer-based communications in the EDI Transport and Logistics sector, CalvaEDI. Based in Paris, France it services over 300 customers.

Kofax has announced a suite of e-signature solutions for introduction into virtually any business process for internal or external use, known as Kofax SignDoc.  

DocsCorp has launched a major upgrade to its pdfDocs, its PDF management application that integrates with business applications and systems for assembling, editing and distributing business-critical documents in PDF and PDF/A.

HP has unveiled a new Intelligent Retention and Content Management solution that combines its HP StoreAll, HP ControlPoint and HP Records Manager products. It is designed to enable organisations to intelligently manage data throughout its lifecycle.

Elastica has announced availability of its Securlet for Dropbox, which integrates with Dropbox for Business to provide additional security and data governance capabilities.