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Unpredictable cloud fees delay projects as European firms overspend
Storage

Unpredictable cloud fees delay projects as European firms overspend

Over half of European firms exceed cloud storage budgets due to complex fees, causing IT project delays despite strong cloud-first adoption across the region.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Mon, 24th Feb 2025
UK firms show mixed results in digital health by 2025
Digital Transformation

UK firms show mixed results in digital health by 2025

A Zoho study reveals only 28% of UK businesses are digitally fit for 2025, highlighting the need for enhanced transformation efforts and AI investment.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Feb 2025
Gamma to acquire STARFACE to boost cloud market in Europe
Unified Communications

Gamma to acquire STARFACE to boost cloud market in Europe

Gamma plans to acquire STARFACE Group from Maxburg to strengthen its foothold in Europe's cloud communications market, pending regulatory approval.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Jan 2025

Global Stories

Cloud adoption stories

Dynatrace partners with AWS for enhanced security services
DevOps

Dynatrace partners with AWS for enhanced security services

Dynatrace has secured a multi-year strategic collaboration with Amazon Web Services to boost observability and security for their joint customers.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Apr 2025
Lánluas appoints Nick Gibson as UK & Ireland Manager
EduTech

Lánluas appoints Nick Gibson as UK & Ireland Manager

Lánluas has appointed Nick Gibson as Country Manager for the UK and Ireland to enhance support for TechnologyOne customers amid rising consultancy demand.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 31st Mar 2025
Securing the cloud: Why cyber vigilance must keep pace with innovation
Data Protection

Securing the cloud: Why cyber vigilance must keep pace with innovation

As World Cloud Security Day arrives, businesses face an urgent battle against rising cyber threats, with cloud misconfigurations and AI-driven risks challenging security measures.

By Robin Long • 1 min read • Fri, 28th Mar 2025
Azul sees 63% rise in Java platform bookings globally
DevOps

Azul sees 63% rise in Java platform bookings globally

Azul has reported a remarkable 63% rise in new customer bookings, driven by the growing demand for cost-effective Java solutions and high-performance platforms.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Mar 2025
Extreme Networks appoints Anisha Vaswani as new CICO
Software-as-a-Service

Extreme Networks appoints Anisha Vaswani as new CICO

Extreme Networks has appointed Anisha Vaswani as its inaugural Chief Information and Customer Officer, aimed at aligning IT strategy with business growth.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Thu, 13th Mar 2025
SAP honours top partners at ANZ Excellence Awards 2025
Clean technologies

SAP honours top partners at ANZ Excellence Awards 2025

SAP has honoured its top partners at the 2025 Excellence Awards in Australia and New Zealand, recognising significant contributions and achievements over the past year.

By Melania Watson • 1 min read • Thu, 13th Mar 2025
IWD 2025: Evolving MSPs: adaptability, trust, & the constant of CX
Customer Experience

IWD 2025: Evolving MSPs: adaptability, trust, & the constant of CX

As we celebrate International Women's Day 2025, the evolving landscape for managed service providers hinges on adaptability, trust, and enhancing customer experiences.

By Sara Downes • 4 min read • Wed, 5th Mar 2025
Synergy Flow Consult: Redefining iPaaS Services with Expertise and Innovation
Software-as-a-Service

Synergy Flow Consult: Redefining iPaaS Services with Expertise and Innovation

Synergy Flow Consult is shaking up the iPaaS market with vendor-agnostic, cost-effective solutions designed for businesses of all sizes.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Mon, 17th Feb 2025
Hitachi Vantara & BMC Software announce strategic alliance
Storage

Hitachi Vantara & BMC Software announce strategic alliance

Hitachi Vantara and BMC Software have formed an alliance to enhance innovation, addressing hybrid cloud challenges with integrated data solutions for enterprises.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Feb 2025
Wiz & The Instillery team up for APAC cloud security push
Software-as-a-Service

Wiz & The Instillery team up for APAC cloud security push

Wiz has partnered with The Instillery to boost adoption of its Cloud-Native Application Protection Platform in the Asia-Pacific, enhancing cloud security solutions.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Jan 2025
Ingram Micro wins double AWS awards for innovation success
Hyperscale

Ingram Micro wins double AWS awards for innovation success

Ingram Micro has been honoured as AWS' Global Distributor Partner of the Year and Innovation Partner of the Year for LATAM for the second year running.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Dec 2024
Cloud costs: You cannot manage what you cannot see
Security Information and Event Management

Cloud costs: You cannot manage what you cannot see

Amid economic uncertainty, 82% of organisations prioritise managing cloud costs, as unchecked spending has led to staggering bills like Datadog's USD $65 million.

By Doug Ko • 5 min read • Tue, 17th Dec 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Cloud adoption stories

GitHub launches Enterprise Cloud with data residency in Oz
Unified Communications

GitHub launches Enterprise Cloud with data residency in Oz

GitHub has launched its Enterprise Cloud with local data residency in Australia, enabling regulated sectors to securely store their code while embracing cloud services.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Feb 2025
Forrester: Indian cloud adoption parallels global trends
Virtualisation

Forrester: Indian cloud adoption parallels global trends

Forrester's new report highlights that 84% of Indian firms are adopting cloud solutions, with average spending on public cloud services reaching USD $37 million.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 21st Jan 2025