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Zoom & Mitel forge hybrid cloud partnership for enterprises
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Zoom partners with Mitel to offer a hybrid cloud solution, integrating Zoom Workplace and AI with Mitel's platforms, enhancing enterprise collaboration and security.
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crowdstrike, aws & nvidia launch cybersecurity accelerator
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cloud security
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CrowdStrike, AWS, and NVIDIA team up for the second Cybersecurity Startup Accelerator, offering funding, mentorship, and up to USD $25,000 in AWS credits.
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Ocado & Zitcha unveil new advertising platform Ocado Ads
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devops
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data analytics
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Ocado Retail partners with Zitcha to launch Ocado Ads, a new retail media platform aiming to personalise advertising and drive growth in the UK’s fastest-growing grocer.
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westcon-comstor wins 2024 CrowdStrike global partner award
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ai security
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apac
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crowdstrike
Westcon-Comstor named CrowdStrike Global Distributor Partner of the Year for 2024. The award acknowledges the firm's role in spreading the Falcon cybersecurity platform through its extensive network.
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Vertiv launches Environet Connect to boost EMEA infrastructure
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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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Arrow wins top partner award at Pure Storage forum
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storage
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partner programmes
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awards
Arrow Electronics named Distribution Partner of the Year at Pure Storage’s Global Partner Forum, recognising its commitment to innovative and sustainable storage solutions.
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Lucid unveils data residency programme for EMEA with AWS
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hyperscale
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data protection
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data privacy
Lucid Software has launched a global data residency programme for EMEA, hosted by AWS, aiming to meet regional data security and compliance needs.
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Armis hires Christina Kemper to lead international expansion
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saas
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digital transformation
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cybersecurity
Armis appoints Christina Kemper as Vice President of International to drive global sales growth and partnerships across EMEA and Asia Pacific.
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AI reduces software development time by up to 50%, survey finds
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devops
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apm
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low-code
A survey by OutSystems and KPMG reveals that AI adoption has cut development time by up to 50% for 75% of software executives, reshaping their roles.
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AI cuts development time by 50%, but concerns on job losses grow
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devops
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apm
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low-code
AI is reshaping software development, with 75% of firms reporting up to 50% faster project completion. OutSystems and KPMG reveal ongoing challenges but foresee a bright future.
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Traceable AI partners with AWS to boost API security deployment
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hyperscale
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aws
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procurement
Traceable AI and Amazon Web Services (AWS) announce a strategic collaboration to enhance API security in cloud-native environments through AWS Marketplace integration, tackling rising API-based threats.
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Arrow Electronics & Citrix announce strategic distribution deal
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virtualisation
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citrix
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support
Arrow Electronics and Citrix have struck a strategic distribution deal to streamline Citrix license services across North America and EMEA, starting 1 October 2024.
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Arrow Electronics named Cloud Commerce Manager for Broadcom
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public cloud
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private cloud
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it automation
Arrow Electronics has been appointed by Broadcom as the Cloud Commerce Manager for VMware Cloud Service Provider partners across 19 European countries.
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Claroty appoints Logan & Gidley as EMEA chief technology officers
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digital transformation
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iot
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physical security
Claroty appoints Matt Logan and Elliot Gidley as Field CTOs for EMEA to bolster CPS security amidst growing infrastructure complexities, driving customer-focused strategies.
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Newcastle City Council switches to Azul for Java security
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paas
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iaas
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cybersecurity
Newcastle City Council has tackled major security vulnerabilities by replacing Oracle JDK 8 with Azul Platform Core, securing mission-critical Java applications.
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Exclusive: Cohesity's Greg Statton discusses the key to customer success
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malware
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data protection
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ransomware
Cohesity has revealed its secret behind customer success: leveraging AI to revolutionise data management and cybersecurity, ensuring cyber resilience.
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Radware report reveals 265% rise in global web DDoS attacks
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blockchain
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cryptocurrency
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threat intelligence
Radware's H1 2024 report shows a 265% surge in global web DDoS attacks, largely due to geopolitical tensions and increased exploitation of application infrastructure.
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Object First reports 600% growth in Q2 2024 bookings
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storage
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virtualisation
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dr
Object First reported a 600% spike in Q2 2024 bookings, driven by demand for its ransomware-proof backup storage appliances designed for Veeam.
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STACK Infrastructure raises USD $840,000 for Coast Guard charity
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hyperscale
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colocation
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apac
STACK Infrastructure raised USD $840,000 during its annual Heroes of the Sea event in Astoria, Oregon, boosting lifetime donations to over USD $2.1 million.
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Spinnaker Support launches global VMware support service
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digital transformation
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it automation
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casb
Spinnaker Support launches global third-party support for VMware following Broadcom's acquisition and the shift to a costly subscription model.