TechShot - AI-Free Edition
Innovation stories from the past 7 days
Tech Shot: Innovation Stories From the Past Seven Days
All the tech news outlets are focussed on AI. So, for this week’s Tech Shot I’ve gone for something a little different. We’re stepping into the quieter corners of digital innovation to explore some of the stories that might have escaped your notice amongst the AI deluge. From cyber resilience and post-quantum encryption to immersive venues, these are stories shaping a smarter, more secure future. Just a little reminder that there’s actions your business needs to take outside of AI.
To Act On Right Now
Security testing goes continuous with new platform launch
Outpost24 has launched CyberFlex, a unified platform that combines attack surface management with pentesting-as-a-service. The idea is to help organisations spot and address security weaknesses across their digital estate without juggling tools or third-party audits.
This approach could give your security team deeper visibility and faster response times. If you're currently using fragmented security services, it might be time to consolidate.
🔗 Help Net Security
To Start Planning For Soon
Post-quantum encryption kit lands for enterprise pilots
Thales and Quantinuum have launched a post-quantum cryptography starter kit, offering hardware security modules and quantum-random key generation to help companies begin testing encryption that will remain secure even when quantum computing scales.
Regulators are already signalling changes to cryptographic standards. Testing this now could prevent a scramble later. If your business deals with sensitive data or long-term confidentiality, start evaluating migration paths.
🔗 The Quantum Insider
Fully homomorphic encryption goes plug-and-play
Optalysys has announced the LightLocker Node, a new server that allows data to be processed while still encrypted using fully homomorphic encryption (FHE). This makes it possible to perform computations on sensitive information without ever exposing the raw data.
This could reshape how healthcare, finance, and analytics teams work with private datasets. If you're exploring data-sharing models or multi-party computation, this tech is worth including in early-stage tests.
🔗 Tech.eu
To Prepare For in the Longer Term
Immersive venue company Cosm announces further expansion
Cosm, known for its shared-reality domes, is opening new venues in Atlanta and Detroit after strong reception in Los Angeles and Dallas. These spaces wrap audiences in real-time visuals and audio to deliver next-generation experiences for sports, music, and branded storytelling.
This format is beginning to attract attention from entertainment brands and retailers alike. If you're experimenting with physical-digital experiences, these venues could be a testbed for immersive campaigns.
🔗 AV Network
Quantum internet OS signals future network foundations
QNodeOS, a new operating system for quantum networks, has been released by a pan-European research group. The platform allows various quantum devices to interact securely across emerging testbeds, laying the groundwork for future infrastructure.
It's early days for most industries, but if your organisation is involved in secure communications, telecoms or data infrastructure, this is a development worth watching. Partnerships and pilot participation could bring long-term strategic advantages.
🔗 The Quantum Insider
The AI conversation isn’t going anywhere, but it’s not the only story worth following. The developments in this edition are about laying better digital foundations, protecting data, and creating richer ways to connect. They may be happening quietly, but they offer a very real edge to those paying attention.