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UK firms back AI workloads but doubt cyber recovery
Storage

UK firms back AI workloads but doubt cyber recovery

UK organisations back up AI workloads widely, yet only 39% say they are fully confident they could restore cloud data after a cyberattack.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Last month
CirrusHQ hires Matt Smith to lead UK sales growth push drive
Virtualisation

CirrusHQ hires Matt Smith to lead UK sales growth push drive

CirrusHQ hires Matt Smith to drive UK sales growth as the AWS consultancy targets customers seeking stronger cloud security and resilience.

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

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Cloud adoption stories

Akamai appoints Sean Li to lead Asia Pacific sales
Digital Transformation

Akamai appoints Sean Li to lead Asia Pacific sales

Akamai names Sean Li as Senior Vice President for Asia Pacific and Japan, as the firm sharpens its cloud, security and AI push in the region.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Niobium launches encrypted cloud platform for private AI
Virtualisation

Niobium launches encrypted cloud platform for private AI

Niobium expands beyond hardware with encrypted cloud platform for private AI, aiming to let organisations process sensitive data without exposing it.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Genetec urges stronger governance as cloud use grows
Data Protection

Genetec urges stronger governance as cloud use grows

Genetec says enterprise physical security needs tighter oversight as hybrid cloud deployments grow, with resilience and compliance now driving buying decisions.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Last month
Tech Data wins Microsoft Frontier Distributor status
Digital Transformation

Tech Data wins Microsoft Frontier Distributor status

Tech Data gains Microsoft Frontier Distributor status as Asia Pacific partners seek stronger cloud, security and training support.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Last month
Aquablue opens Morristown HQ after 40% workforce rise
Network Infrastructure

Aquablue opens Morristown HQ after 40% workforce rise

Aquablue opens Morristown headquarters as Chief Executive Officer Chris Marino hails expansion after workforce growth of more than 40%.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Sat, 28th Mar 2026
Asia Pacific technology spend to rise 9.3% in 2026
Digital Transformation

Asia Pacific technology spend to rise 9.3% in 2026

Forrester says Asia Pacific tech spending will climb to USD $874 billion in 2026, but inflation, tariffs and geopolitical risks will blunt gains.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026
Exabeam appoints Chris Hartley to lead UKI & Nordics
Hybrid Cloud

Exabeam appoints Chris Hartley to lead UKI & Nordics

Exabeam names Chris Hartley to lead UKI and Nordics as it deepens regional focus and pushes AI-driven security operations across Europe.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2026
DE-CIX Launches Google Peering at Brazil Exchanges
Network Infrastructure

DE-CIX Launches Google Peering at Brazil Exchanges

DE-CIX has begun offering Google peering at its São Paulo and Rio exchanges, giving Brazilian ISPs direct local access to Google services.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2026
Zoho opens Parramatta office amid strong ANZ growth
Network Infrastructure

Zoho opens Parramatta office amid strong ANZ growth

Zoho opens a Parramatta office as ANZ customer numbers jump 30%, partners 44% and staff 42%, bolstering Sydney's western tech hub.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2026
Red Hat survey finds cloud security incidents rife
Data Protection

Red Hat survey finds cloud security incidents rife

Red Hat survey finds 97% of organisations hit by cloud-native security incidents, forcing delays, higher costs and loss of customer trust.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2026
Arctic Wolf & Wiz team up on cloud security response
Hybrid Cloud

Arctic Wolf & Wiz team up on cloud security response

Arctic Wolf and Wiz team up to plug the cloud response gap, tying 24/7 SOC workflows to real-time risk insights across global platforms.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Tue, 24th Mar 2026
AI drives move to hybrid cloud amid sovereignty fears
Data Protection

AI drives move to hybrid cloud amid sovereignty fears

Enterprises shift AI workloads to hybrid and private clouds as digital sovereignty, governance and vendor lock-in fears reshape strategy.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 20th Mar 2026
Native raises USD $42m for cloud security control plane
Firewalls

Native raises USD $42m for cloud security control plane

Cloud security startup Native launches from stealth with USD $42m to unify preventive, intent-based controls across major public clouds.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Mar 2026

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Auxilion invests EUR €1.5m to grow advisory services
Digital Transformation

Auxilion invests EUR €1.5m to grow advisory services

Auxilion invests EUR €1.5m to expand advisory arm, hiring 12 specialists and targeting EUR €5m revenue amid rising demand for GRC support.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Mar 2026
Exclusive: Wagepoint targets Canada's small firms with AI payroll
Data Analytics

Exclusive: Wagepoint targets Canada's small firms with AI payroll

Wagepoint bets on Canada's lagging small-business payroll, expanding its AI-powered platform while doubling down on its home market.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Sat, 21st Mar 2026