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CrowdStrike to buy Seraphic to secure browser sessions

Wed, 14th Jan 2026
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cloud security
CrowdStrike moves deeper into browser security with Seraphic buy, tying in SGNL identity tech to protect in-session activity and AI use.
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StorMagic & SNUC launch AI-ready edge infrastructure appliances

Thu, 25th Sep 2025
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datacentre infrastructure
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StorMagic and SNUC launch AI-ready edge infrastructure appliances, combining rugged servers with SvHCI software for easy, flexible deployment worldwide.
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Safari users at heightened risk from new fullscreen BitM attack

Fri, 30th May 2025
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New research reveals Safari users face heightened risk from advanced Fullscreen Browser-in-the-Middle attacks due to unfixable API flaws undetected by current security tools.
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ExtensionPedia launches with risk scores for 200K browser add-ons

Thu, 29th May 2025
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data protection
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physical security
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LayerX Security launches ExtensionPedia, offering detailed risk scores for 200,000+ browser add-ons across Chrome, Edge, and Firefox to enhance user security.
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Vertiv launches Environet Connect to boost EMEA infrastructure

Fri, 13th Sep 2024
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data analytics
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hpc
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fleet management
Vertiv has launched Environet Connect, a cloud-based, vendor-neutral monitoring solution for managing distributed data centre infrastructure across EMEA.
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CloudCasa enhances Kubernetes support with advanced features

Thu, 5th Sep 2024
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data protection
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hybrid cloud
Catalogic Software upgrades CloudCasa with advanced backup, Azure integration, and enhanced Amazon EKS features to support complex Kubernetes environments.
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Intel reveals advancements in AI tech at Hot Chips 2024

Tue, 27th Aug 2024
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edge computing
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ai
At the Hot Chips 2024 conference, Intel unveiled groundbreaking advancements in edge computing, AI acceleration, photonics, and SoC technology.
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Microsoft tackles 88 vulnerabilities in latest Patch Tuesday update

Thu, 15th Aug 2024
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martech
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advanced persistent threat protection
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agentic ai
Microsoft patched 88 security flaws in October's Patch Tuesday, including seven critical and ten zero-day vulnerabilities.
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StorMagic appoints Susan Odle as Chief Growth Officer

Thu, 15th Aug 2024
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saas
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converged infrastructure
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it automation
StorMagic appoints Susan Odle as Chief Growth Officer to spearhead enterprise sales amidst its SvHCI market launch. Odle to develop key strategies.
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ADLINK unveils AI Edge Server MEC-AI7400 for smart manufacturing

Wed, 17th Jul 2024
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manufacturing
ADLINK Technology unveils its AI Edge Server MEC-AI7400 series, aimed at revolutionising smart manufacturing with generative AI and digital twin integrations.
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NTT DATA to innovate fan experience at the 152nd Open at Royal Troon

Thu, 11th Jul 2024
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uc
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network infrastructure
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data analytics
NTT DATA aims to revolutionise the fan experience at the 152nd Open Championship with digital twin tech, AI-driven insights, and a private 5G network.
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SentinelOne receives top accolades for Singularity Cloud Security

Wed, 10th Jul 2024
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storage
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cloud security
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cnapp
SentinelOne's Singularity Cloud Security has been awarded top honours by G2, achieving a remarkable 4.9 rating and over 240 accolades in its Summer Grid Reports.
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SUSE unveils new features for Linux, cloud, & edge portfolio

Thu, 20th Jun 2024
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SUSE unveils enhanced Linux, cloud native, and edge capabilities at SUSECON, aiming to boost IT innovation and security across data centres and hybrid cloud.
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StorMagic launches SvHCI, challenges VMware in HCI market

Fri, 14th Jun 2024
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converged infrastructure
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it automation
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StorMagic's new SvHCI aims to outmatch VMware in the HCI sector, promising significant cost savings and high availability for edge and SMB markets.
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Arm ambitions for 100+ billion AI devices by 2025

Wed, 5th Jun 2024
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ai
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google
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samsung
Arm CEO Rene Haas announced at Computex 2024 plans to deploy over 100 billion AI-ready Arm devices by 2025, emphasising energy efficiency and a strong software ecosystem.
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Slow adoption of enterprise browsers: A closer look at barriers

Mon, 27th May 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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risk & compliance
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hybrid & remote work
Despite advances in enterprise browsers, adoption remains low at just 25% over five years due to deployment complexity and security concerns.
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Ethernity Networks boosts UEP2025 with PON capabilities

Fri, 24th May 2024
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network infrastructure
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ai
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fibre
Ethernity Networks has upgraded its UEP2025 edge platform with new PON optical line termination features, empowering operators to deploy fibre-based networks more efficiently.
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Dell expands AI Factory with NVIDIA for advanced innovation

Tue, 21st May 2024
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network infrastructure
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agentic ai
Dell Technologies expands its AI Factory with NVIDIA, launching new servers and services to accelerate AI innovation, including the high-density PowerEdge XE9680L.
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HPE's new storage solutions simplify hybrid cloud management

Thu, 16th May 2024
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storage
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hyperscale
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public cloud
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Aruba unveils new storage solutions for GreenLake platform, enhancing hybrid cloud operations with advanced data management and protection capabilities.
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Pulsant launches partner programme to power digital transformation

Tue, 30th Apr 2024
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Pulsant, the UK data centre service, unveils a new partner initiative aimed at boosting access to its platformEDGE digital infrastructure and fostering business collaboration.