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Qlik launches AI sovereignty push amid tighter rules

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Qlik unveils AI sovereignty initiative and ISO certification as it expands regional AWS deployments to help customers meet tighter data rules.
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Gallagher Security spotlights integrated systems at ISC West

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Gallagher Security says ISC West 2026 underlined demand for easier migrations and tighter integrations as it unveiled QuickSwitch and AccessNow.
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Apex Computing wins third Microsoft Solutions Partner nod

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Manchester IT support firm Apex Computing lands a third Microsoft Solutions Partner designation after securing recognition for Microsoft Security.
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Remote acquires Bravas to add identity & device management

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Remote has acquired Bravas in a move that expands its global work platform into identity and device controls for distributed teams.
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Governance & compliance block MSP AI adoption, report says

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Governance and compliance are stalling MSP AI rollouts, with AvePoint and Omdia finding operational strain is widening the gap between investment and delivery.
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2N urges tougher cyber rules for access control devices

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2N calls for tougher cyber rules on access control, urging stronger vulnerability reporting, tighter component sourcing and longer support lifecycles.
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Veeam joins Cybersecurity Coalition as policy debates grow

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Veeam joins the Cybersecurity Coalition, boosting industry influence over data resilience, AI governance and post-attack recovery policy.
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Akamai adds AI tools to speed Zero Trust segmentation

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Akamai injects new AI into Guardicore Segmentation to automate Zero Trust policies, curb lateral movement and shrink breach blast radius.
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Cobalt unveils service to manage enterprise pentesting

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Cobalt launches Security Program Manager service to run enterprise pentesting, align tests with business goals and speed up remediation.
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Genetec upgrades Security Centre SaaS for access control

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Genetec has upgraded Security Centre SaaS with a unified front desk interface, broader intrusion support and optional facial authentication.
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Red Access unveils firewall-native, agentless SSE layer

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Red Access launches firewall-native, agentless SSE layer, promising hours-long rollout and reduced complexity for securing web, SaaS and GenAI use.
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Gallagher unveils AccessNow cloud at ISC West 2026

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Gallagher will debut its AccessNow cloud platform at ISC West 2026, pitching an integrated vision for future access control design.
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Milestone & IQSIGHT launch SmartSuite for XProtect

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Milestone and IQSIGHT launch SmartSuite for XProtect, unifying video analytics, camera control and faster threat detection in one console.
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Sonicwall named a leader and fast mover in the 2026 GigaOm radar for enterprise firewalls

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SonicWall named Leader and Fast Mover in the 2026 GigaOm Radar for Enterprise Firewalls, marking momentum in high-performance security.
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Acre links access control & intrusion in cloud suite

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Acre Security links its intrusion controllers with cloud-based access control to give critical sites a single, governed identity workflow.
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A-LIGN opens London hub as EMEA AI compliance surges

Fri, 27th Feb 2026
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A-LIGN opens a London hub and boosts EMEA headcount 40% as demand surges for cybersecurity and AI compliance amid new EU regulations.
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SYTECH marks decade of ISO 17025 digital forensics

Fri, 20th Feb 2026
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SYTECH marks ten years of ISO 17025 digital forensics accreditation as it widens its scope and consultancy across regulated sectors.
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AlgoSec posts record 2025 growth on hybrid cloud demand

Fri, 20th Feb 2026
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AlgoSec posts record 2025 as hybrid cloud surge drives 37% new business growth, strong ARR gains and rapid uptake of its Horizon platform.
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Taara unveils Lightbridge Pro for carrier-grade links

Fri, 20th Feb 2026
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Taara has launched Lightbridge Pro, a 20 Gbps wireless optical system promising carrier-grade uptime via automatic, hitless backup switching.
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Cybersecurity fears stall UK SMEs' digital ambitions

Thu, 19th Feb 2026
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Cyber fears are stalling digital plans for UK SMEs, with 42% naming security as the main barrier despite strong ambitions for 2026.