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Fluke Networks unveils Versiv kits to boost EMEA data centres
Hyperscale

Fluke Networks unveils Versiv kits to boost EMEA data centres

Fluke Networks has launched Versiv Data Centre Kits across EMEA to enhance connectivity and uptime amid rapid data centre growth driven by AI and cloud technologies.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 12th Sep 2025
Automation could save network professionals 50% of time
Firewalls

Automation could save network professionals 50% of time

A report from Skybox Security reveals that network professionals could reclaim 50% of their time by automating tasks currently bogging them down.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024

Global Stories

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Ericsson launches W2255 5G adapter for enterprise WAN
Unified Communications

Ericsson launches W2255 5G adapter for enterprise WAN

Outages are pushing retailers and manufacturers towards 5G and satellite links as Ericsson adds faster failover and centralised control for branch networks.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Indosat traffic jumps 20% on Eid homecoming routes
Unified Communications

Indosat traffic jumps 20% on Eid homecoming routes

Network downtime fell as millions of travellers drove a more than 20% rise in mobile data use on Indonesia’s Eid homecoming routes.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026
Opengear debuts CM8000 & OM1300 for outage recovery
Disaster Recovery

Opengear debuts CM8000 & OM1300 for outage recovery

Opengear unveils CM8000 and OM1300 to keep enterprise networks reachable during rising outages across branches, data rooms and edge sites.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Jan 2026
Infoblox unveils new Universal DDI features for AI-ready networks
Software-as-a-Service

Infoblox unveils new Universal DDI features for AI-ready networks

Infoblox has enhanced its Universal DDI suite with new AI-ready features, boosting network resilience and management for over 200 firms including Fortune 500s.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 4th Nov 2025
AI analytics platform promises to boost satellite network reliability
Network Infrastructure

AI analytics platform promises to boost satellite network reliability

ST Engineering iDirect launches an AI-powered platform to predict and fix satellite network issues, enhancing reliability and cutting operational costs for operators.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Oct 2025
Hyve cuts downtime with Opengear smart network management rollout
Firewalls

Hyve cuts downtime with Opengear smart network management rollout

Hyve Managed Hosting cuts global network downtime and speeds response times by rolling out Opengear's smart out-of-band management across 35 sites.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Oct 2025
Cisco launches secure AI-optimised network for global firms
Firewalls

Cisco launches secure AI-optimised network for global firms

Cisco launches a secure AI-optimised network architecture to meet rising enterprise demands for speed, security, and simplified management across global operations.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Jun 2025
Cradlepoint unveils X10 5G router for swift, secure business internet
Unified Communications

Cradlepoint unveils X10 5G router for swift, secure business internet

Cradlepoint has launched the X10 5G router, aiming to provide rapid, secure business internet and enhance FWA for SMEs and remote workers.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 19th Feb 2024
IT decision-makers anticipate growth in data centre investment, study finds
EduTech

IT decision-makers anticipate growth in data centre investment, study finds

Over 60% of IT decision-makers indicate substantial increases in data centre investment, according to a Telehouse survey.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Dec 2023
Ransomware attacks doubIe in two years says Akamai Technologies report
Data Loss Prevention

Ransomware attacks doubIe in two years says Akamai Technologies report

Ransomware attacks on global organisations have doubled in the past two years, according to a report by Akamai Technologies.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Nov 2023
Revealed: The cure to network outage-related downtime
Data Loss Prevention

Revealed: The cure to network outage-related downtime

It's estimated the average cost per network outage in the United States alone amounts to US$402,542 – with one in ten major outages costing over $1 million.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Jun 2020
Research highlights the biggest frustrations in Australian IT departments
Paessler

Research highlights the biggest frustrations in Australian IT departments

Over 60% of Australian IT admins are frustrated by unexpected network issues, and 34% feel underappreciated, according to Paessler.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd May 2019
Why the retail industry has misplaced network priorities
Internet of Things

Why the retail industry has misplaced network priorities

Retailers face challenges with network downtime despite prioritizing AI and IoT, according to a study by Cradlepoint at RetailEXPO 2019.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 22nd May 2019
The seven critical skills all IT teams should possess
Storage

The seven critical skills all IT teams should possess

Skillsoft's EMEA MD explains how embedding key skills within in-house IT teams can help keep an organisation's data safe and its employees productive.

By Steve Wainwright • 5 min read • Mon, 12th Feb 2018

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Protecting data centres from fire – your options
Hyperscale

Protecting data centres from fire – your options

Chubb's Pierre Thorne discusses the countless potential implications of a data centre outage, and how to avoid them.

By Pierre Thome • 5 min read • Thu, 21st Mar 2019