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Black Box Automation vs. Engineer Control: The partnership redefining Kubernetes FinOps

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Kloia teams with Kubeadapt.io to champion observability-led Kubernetes cost control, putting engineers in charge of savings and safe rightsizing.
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Turning security into a story: How managed service providers use reporting to drive retention and revenue

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Managed service providers can boost renewals and upsell revenue by turning hidden security work into clear, customer-ready reports that prove value.
Aparna

World IP Day: Why IP is the backbone of sporting brands' success

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World IP Day spotlights how sports brands' trademark wars, NFT disputes and licensing fights underpin billions in commercial value.
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VPN vulnerabilities don't have to become breaches

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Unpatched VPN gateways are leaving organisations open to ransomware and outages, as modern Zero Trust access cuts off the exposed front door.
Jason

What cyber resilience means in 2026

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network security
Cyber resilience in 2026 shifts from perfect prevention to sharper response, as UK security leaders prioritise sustainability, visibility and judgement.
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When identity becomes the payment rail

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data protection
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digital transformation
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fintech
EU wallet rules could turn digital identity into the next payments backbone, forcing banks to rethink onboarding, fraud and customer trust.
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PlatformAlt5 launches F-E-A-T to tackle AI trust fears

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data privacy
PlatformAlt5 and Cloud202 have rolled out a scoring system in BriefBrain that ranks AI-assisted content for credibility, transparency and source quality.
Laura

Not all automation technology is created equal: choosing the right tool for the right challenge

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Defence contractors urged to pair generative AI with deterministic software as regulated bids face compliance, audit and security risks.
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Retailers urged to clean address data for faster deliveries

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Retailers can cut misdelivery costs and fuel waste by cleaning customer address data, using verification, autocomplete and geocoding tools.
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How MH Enterprise turns trust into cybersecurity success

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MH Enterprise upgrades most SonicWall customers as trust-first guidance, rapid deployments and threat blocking drive growth across Egypt.
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Telcos reshape music streaming for local audiences

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digital entertainment
Telcos are turning music streaming into localised services for niche audiences, from Greenlandic heritage platforms to kid-safe apps and MENA billing deals.
Mike

Supporting service providers with their global ambitions

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Gamma backs service providers' global push with APAC launch and 24/7 support as partners seek scale, compliance and new revenue.
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How does AI improve the speed of threat hunting?

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AI-powered SOC platforms are cutting threat-hunting time from an hour to under 20 minutes, while widening access beyond senior analysts.
Lakshmi

Proof beats promise: The trust crisis AI is creating

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AI adoption is exposing a gap between what systems can do and what organisations can prove, as provenance, integrity and accountability become essential.
Rishi

Mythos changes everything: Is your AI agent security ready?

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data protection
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Anthropic's Mythos spots corporate network attacks in hours, while security experts warn unmanaged AI agents are becoming a critical enterprise risk.
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How Atomgate uses education and partnership to drive successful SonicWall upgrades

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Atomgate's Renee Lovell says education, testing and partnerships are helping the South African MSSP turn SonicWall upgrades into measurable business gains.
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Why fibre connectivity must be a front-end consideration in data centre site selection

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Fibre must be assessed at the start of data centre site selection, warns expert, as poor connectivity can add months and millions to projects.
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Strategy and innovation: Key takeaways from Gamma's regional forums

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Gamma Communications' Regional Forums urge partners to shift from one-off sales to roadmap-led growth as AI, UCaaS and R&D reshape the channel.
Managing supply chain sustainability in the tariff era why master data is your most strategic asset

Tariffs and sustainability: Why master data is a supply chain game-changer

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Master data is becoming a strategic tool as firms juggle tariffs, sustainability demands and supply chain compliance in a fast-changing trade landscape.
Adam

Microsoft April Patch Tuesday reveals 167 vulnerabilities

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breach prevention
Microsoft's latest security update fixes an exploited SharePoint flaw and a critical Windows IKE bug as browser patches surge to record levels.