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UK SMEs face cloud migration challenges, warns Six Degrees
4 days ago
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martech
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cx
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risk & compliance
Six Degrees' UK SME Cloud Intelligence Report 2024 reveals 80% of mid-market firms face unexpected costs in cloud migrations, urging a strategic approach.
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Pax8 & Perception Point partner to enhance cloud security
Thu, 30th May 2024
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
Pax8 partners with Perception Point to offer advanced threat prevention for email, Microsoft 365 apps, and web browsers, enhancing security for the modern workspace.
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When it comes to AI, failing to plan is planning to fail
Thu, 23rd May 2024
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apm
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data analytics
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software development
To successfully integrate AI into business strategies, meticulous planning around compatibility, performance, and uptime is crucial to avoid failure.
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Barracuda launches AI assistant to boost partner productivity
Thu, 23rd May 2024
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firewalls
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breach prevention
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barracuda networks
Barracuda Networks has launched an AI assistant in its Partner Portal, boosting search and enablement capabilities for partners with real-time responses.
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IT By Design opens expansive Philippines headquarters in Bonifacio Global City
Thu, 9th May 2024
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ai
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cybersecurity
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software development
IT By Design (ITBD) expands its Southeast Asia presence with new Philippines headquarters, aiming to create 250 jobs in response to industry demand for low-cost, top-tier talent.
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Neal Bradbury named Chief Product Officer at Barracuda Networks
Wed, 8th May 2024
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data protection
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firewalls
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breach prevention
Barracuda Networks taps nine-year veteran Neal Bradbury as Chief Product Officer, strengthening its cybersecurity platform development with his comprehensive industry knowledge and customer-focused approach.
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Absolute Security to reveal next-gen cyber resilience at RSA Conference 2024
Fri, 3rd May 2024
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ai
Absolute Security plans to demonstrate its next-generation cyber resilience at RSA Conference 2024, showcasing a strategy designed to protect organisations from increasing cyber threats amid digital work transitions.
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ConnectWise integrates with Microsoft Defender to support MSPs
Wed, 1st May 2024
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endpoint protection
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soc
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edr
ConnectWise integrates Microsoft Defender for Business into its platforms, aiming to automate threat response and boost cybersecurity for managed service providers (MSPs).
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John Griffin steps in as Logicalis Australia's new CTO
Mon, 29th Apr 2024
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digital transformation
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cto
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logicalis
John Griffin joins Logicalis Australia as their new CTO, armed with a chief technology vision to drive innovation and operational efficiency in a rapidly evolving IT landscape.
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IT leaders leaning on outsourcing for DMARC implementation
Thu, 25th Apr 2024
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
Majority of IT decision-makers lacking resources and expertise to implement DMARC email authentication protocol prefer outsourcing.
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Trustifi launches innovative phishing detection training for MSPs
Thu, 18th Apr 2024
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ai
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godaddy
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google
AI and cloud-based cybersecurity company Trustifi has launched a Email Security Awareness training module, enhancing network user protection.
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Centreon expands ON Partner Program to support MSP growth
Fri, 5th Apr 2024
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
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digital infrastructure
Centreon expands its ON Partner Program, offering dedicated support to Managed Service Providersamidst i ncreasing demand for outsourced management services.
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Sophos & Tenable join forces to launch Sophos Managed Risk service
Thu, 4th Apr 2024
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firewalls
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ransomware
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network security
Cybersecurity company Sophos partners with Tenable to unveil Sophos Managed Risk, a new vulnerability service that aims to increase protection against cyber attacks.
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atNorth expands partnership with Advania at Iceland's ICE03 site
Fri, 29th Mar 2024
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power / energy
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hyperscale
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ai
Nordic computing operator atNorth expand their partnership with IT services company Advania, enhancing digital data security and performance via their cutting-edge ICE03 site in Iceland.
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Oracle Database users question value of costly upgrades, survey reveals
Fri, 22nd Mar 2024
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support
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rimini street
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upgrades
High costs and maintenance challenges are faced by 38% of Oracle Database customers as support for the 19c edition concludes in 2024, according to a survey by Rimini Street.
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Akamai & Fujitsu extend partnership for ANZ cloud services
Thu, 21st Mar 2024
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digital transformation
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datacentre infrastructure
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cybersecurity
Akamai Technologies pairs up with Fujitsu, broadening their cloud computing services in Australia and New Zealand, while honing their cybersecurity strengths and enhancing access to cost-efficient, modern cloud infrastructure for local organisations.
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Pax8 exits Kiwi MSP business with sale to previous Country Manager
Thu, 14th Mar 2024
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nz
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productivity
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cloud services
Tech veteran Ian Hassell launches Umbrellar Technology Group, a cloud-based managed service provider, boosting New Zealand enterprises' productivity and security.
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Blackpoint Cyber launches free protection programme
Wed, 13th Mar 2024
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apm
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cybersecurity
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software development
Blackpoint Cyber rolls out the Blackpoint Community Protection Programme, offering Managed Service Providers free, 24/7 security monitoring.
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Cloud-first strategy key for business ESG compliance
Tue, 12th Mar 2024
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storage
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power / energy
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cleantech
Amid growing global green commitments, businesses grapple with aligning IT operations to Environmental, Social, and Governance standards.
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Cradlepoint & Switch MSP to improve Australian connectivity
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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5g & beyond
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wireless networks
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lte
Cradlepoint partners with Australian MSP Switch to offer improved wireless connectivity solutions, benefiting clients like Renascent Construction and Guardian Childcare.