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O2 Business rebrand targets UK firms' tech complexity
Unified Communications

O2 Business rebrand targets UK firms' tech complexity

UK business leaders say tangled tech is raising costs and slowing growth, as O2 Business launches with a simpler offer for customers.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
Nebula Global Services gains Cyber Essentials Plus
Malware

Nebula Global Services gains Cyber Essentials Plus

Customers will now get independent assurance that Nebula Global Services has tested its defences against common cyber threats across its systems.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
Synextra wins Microsoft Data & AI on Azure designation
Software-as-a-Service

Synextra wins Microsoft Data & AI on Azure designation

The recognition could help Synextra win more UK contracts as buyers seek proven Azure data and AI expertise from trusted partners.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month

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Huntress adds four distributors to broaden channel reach
Ransomware

Huntress adds four distributors to broaden channel reach

New distribution deals will bring the cybersecurity vendor into more schools, councils and mid-sized firms across the UK, US and EMEA.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Yesterday
Wordly launches ROI calculator after USD $200m savings
Digital Transformation

Wordly launches ROI calculator after USD $200m savings

Finance teams are being given a clearer way to test whether AI translation can cut meeting costs, as Wordly unveils a new ROI calculator.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Construction CIOs worry data control more than cost
DevOps

Construction CIOs worry data control more than cost

Data ownership is now the main concern for construction technology chiefs, as vendor lock-in and AI readiness threaten project delivery.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
Dell & AMD expand on-prem AI servers for enterprises
Network Infrastructure

Dell & AMD expand on-prem AI servers for enterprises

Enterprises can now add AI capacity to existing data centres without reworking cooling or racks, as Dell and AMD target on-premises deployments.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week
Deel acquires Sastrify to boost software spend control
Digital Transformation

Deel acquires Sastrify to boost software spend control

The deal gives employers a single place to curb waste from software renewals and shelfware as AI subscriptions add to IT spending.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week
Westcon-Comstor joins Microsoft Marketplace resale programme
Software-as-a-Service

Westcon-Comstor joins Microsoft Marketplace resale programme

Cloud software sales via hyperscaler marketplaces are rising fast, and Westcon-Comstor is now helping partners tap Microsoft Marketplace demand.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week
Chainguard launches compliant EKS add-ons in AWS Marketplace
Virtualisation

Chainguard launches compliant EKS add-ons in AWS Marketplace

The listing gives regulated AWS customers a faster route to compliant Kubernetes components, avoiding custom hardening and patching work.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Upgrading legacy systems: How to confidently implement modernised applications
Digital Transformation

Upgrading legacy systems: How to confidently implement modernised applications

Modernisation is becoming faster and less risky, helping organisations cut maintenance costs, improve security and sustain service delivery.

By Ger O’Sullivan • 6 min read • Last month
Ricoh launches A3 monochrome printers with cloud tools
Document Management

Ricoh launches A3 monochrome printers with cloud tools

Higher-volume offices gain cloud-linked A3 monochrome printers as Ricoh expands its IM range with stronger security and lower-plastic packaging.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
Snom launches white D8xx phones for Asia-Pacific markets
Unified Communications

Snom launches white D8xx phones for Asia-Pacific markets

Hospitals and design-led workplaces in Asia-Pacific can now buy Snom's D8xx phones in white, with antibacterial housing and unchanged specs.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
Hetzner launches EX131 server with Intel Xeon 6731P
Storage

Hetzner launches EX131 server with Intel Xeon 6731P

Customers needing faster database performance can now buy Hetzner’s EX131, which pairs Intel Xeon 6731P chips with Gen5 NVMe storage.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Check Point tops Miercom hybrid mesh security benchmark
Malware

Check Point tops Miercom hybrid mesh security benchmark

The vendor’s 99.8% score signals stronger protection for hybrid networks as Miercom found it blocked 100% of phishing URLs and 99.9% of AI malware.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month

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Australian builders warn over data ownership control
Digital Transformation

Australian builders warn over data ownership control

Rising software costs and tighter scrutiny are pushing Australian builders to prioritise control of project data over collaboration features.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Why Australia's AI boom demands a new era of energy efficiency
Storage

Why Australia's AI boom demands a new era of energy efficiency

Data centre growth is pushing electricity costs, water use and grid capacity to the fore as Australia races to power its AI boom sustainably.

By Nathan Hall • 5 min read • Last month