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Finance professionals raise AI compliance & GDPR fears
Storage

Finance professionals raise AI compliance & GDPR fears

Widespread AI use in accountancy is stoking fears over client data, GDPR breaches and disciplinary action as firms chase convenience over controls.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 3rd Apr 2026
CirrusHQ hires Matt Smith to lead UK sales growth push drive
Virtualisation

CirrusHQ hires Matt Smith to lead UK sales growth push drive

The hire comes as customers seek stronger cloud security and resilience guidance while tighter budgets and cyber threats reshape spending priorities.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026

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Molted touts operating layer for AI agents in production
Software-as-a-Service

Molted touts operating layer for AI agents in production

As fleets of autonomous agents move into daily use, teams are wrestling with crashes, credentials and recovery that model demos never cover.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • This month
Microsoft names Logicalis a Frontier Partner for AI
Software-as-a-Service

Microsoft names Logicalis a Frontier Partner for AI

The recognition could help Logicalis win more cloud and AI deals as Microsoft deepens co-sell ties with trusted partners.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • This month
Sage adds AI tools to X3 for manufacturers & distributors
Software-as-a-Service

Sage adds AI tools to X3 for manufacturers & distributors

Manufacturers and distributors could cut manual work as the software maker embeds AI, e-invoicing and cloud tools into Sage X3.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Workspot launches GUIDE AI automation platform on AWS
Digital Transformation

Workspot launches GUIDE AI automation platform on AWS

Enterprises struggling with legacy software may find it easier to automate tasks, as the platform works without APIs or fragile RPA tools.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month
11:11 Systems named Cohesity's MSP Strategic Partner
Data Protection

11:11 Systems named Cohesity's MSP Strategic Partner

The award underscores rising demand for managed cyber recovery as firms seek faster restoration and less strain on stretched IT teams.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 17th Apr 2026
Rackspace appoints two senior leaders for private cloud
Storage

Rackspace appoints two senior leaders for private cloud

The hires signal Rackspace’s push to win more governed AI and private cloud deals as enterprises seek tighter control over data and compliance.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Apr 2026
Creative ITC hires Lewis Pinner as Chief Revenue Officer
Storage

Creative ITC hires Lewis Pinner as Chief Revenue Officer

The cloud and managed services provider is sharpening its push into the US and wider markets as it adds senior commercial firepower.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Apr 2026
NTT Data warns AI demand is outpacing cloud maturity
Private Cloud

NTT Data warns AI demand is outpacing cloud maturity

Only 14% of organisations have reached top cloud maturity, leaving many AI projects at risk as spending lags behind demand.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Mon, 30th Mar 2026
Cloud maturity lags as AI demand outpaces investment
Private Cloud

Cloud maturity lags as AI demand outpaces investment

AI growth is straining enterprise cloud budgets, with 88% of firms saying underinvestment now puts modernisation and migration plans at risk.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2026
Rubrik & Rackspace launch UK sovereign recovery cloud
Data Protection

Rubrik & Rackspace launch UK sovereign recovery cloud

Rubrik and Rackspace unveil a UK-only sovereign cyber recovery cloud, promising faster ransomware recovery and stricter data control.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Mar 2026

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Yurika launches sovereign cloud service for Australia
Data Protection

Yurika launches sovereign cloud service for Australia

Australian agencies and regulated firms can now keep virtual machine workloads local, as Yurika and RackCorp target tighter data-residency rules.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month
Garuda Indonesia modernises core systems with RISE with SAP
Private Cloud

Garuda Indonesia modernises core systems with RISE with SAP

The move is designed to cut costs and improve transparency as the carrier links finance, procurement and maintenance systems on SAP Cloud ERP Private.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 29th May 2026
Rackspace and AMD unveil enterprise AI cloud tie-up
Private Cloud

Rackspace and AMD unveil enterprise AI cloud tie-up

Regulated businesses could gain a governed private AI stack as Rackspace plans to add AMD chips to its managed cloud offering.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Sat, 9th May 2026
Lancom joins AWS Anthropic reseller programme for Bedrock
Data Protection

Lancom joins AWS Anthropic reseller programme for Bedrock

Customers across New Zealand and Australia can now get broader access to Claude models through Lancom, as AI projects shift from trials to live use.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 27th Apr 2026
Cloud.in wins AWS MSP status in cloud services push
Disaster Recovery

Cloud.in wins AWS MSP status in cloud services push

The badge could help the cloud unit win larger customers seeking tighter cost control, automation and security across AWS estates.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Apr 2026