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Synology unveils PAS7700 NVMe storage to meet AI data surge

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Synology launches PAS7700, a dual-active all-NVMe storage system, offering secure, high-performance, and highly available data access for AI-driven enterprises.
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Exclusive: Coevolve's Tim Sullivan warns firms on AI connectivity gap

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Enterprises rushing AI adoption risk being undermined by neglecting critical network and security layers essential for secure global connectivity, warns Coevolve CEO.
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Financial firms struggle to fully scale AI amid data silos & security

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Nearly half of financial firms struggle to scale AI fully due to data silos and security concerns, despite widespread adoption and hybrid deployment strategies.
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TeamViewer unveils Agentless Access for secure industrial control

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TeamViewer launches Agentless Access, enabling secure remote management of industrial systems without software installation, enhancing cybersecurity for manufacturers.
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Enterprise software complexity costs UK economy GBP £32 billion

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Complex enterprise software is costing the UK economy GBP £32 billion yearly, with wasted investments and lost productivity hindering business growth.
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How AI is transforming the way we measure employee experience

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AI is revolutionising employee experience measurement in UK firms, shifting from annual surveys to real-time insights that boost morale and retention.
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HP New Zealand leads with dual sustainability certifications for IT

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HP New Zealand is the first IT brand to earn dual Eco Choice Aotearoa and TCO Certified labels, acknowledging its strong sustainability credentials locally and globally.
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Fortinet unveils Secure AI Data Centre to protect large models

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Fortinet launches Secure AI Data Centre with FortiGate 3800G firewall to protect AI models and infrastructure, boosting security and cutting power use by 69%.
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Harnessing the power of ICT to propel your enterprise forward: Five key trends you need to be across in 2026

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Five key ICT trends for 2026-agentic AI, cybersecurity, edge computing, connectivity, and sustainability-will shape how businesses thrive amid uncertainty.
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Hexaware boosts cybersecurity with strategic CyberSolve acquisition

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Hexaware has acquired CyberSolve to enhance cybersecurity with AI-driven identity and access management, boosting global digital security and compliance.
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Forrester predicts AI errors to cost B2B firms over USD $10 billion

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Forrester warns that AI errors could cost B2B firms over USD $10 billion by 2026 due to unregulated tool use, while influencer spending and AI negotiation rise.
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Ping Identity launches platform to secure & manage AI agents

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Ping Identity unveils Identity for AI, a platform to secure and manage AI agents with control, oversight, and threat protection from early 2026.
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CoreWeave selects VAST Data in USD $1.17bn AI cloud platform deal

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CoreWeave secures a USD $1.17bn deal with VAST Data to power its AI cloud platform, enhancing scalability and performance for enterprise AI workloads.
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Portal26 raises USD $9 million to expand enterprise AI platform

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Portal26 has raised USD $9 million to expand its AI platform, supporting enterprises in managing generative AI adoption with enhanced governance and security.
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Why culture and collaboration matter more than ever in IT partnerships

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Australian MSP AC3 builds resilience through decades-long partnerships with vendors like Cisco and Microsoft, ensuring seamless, trusted IT services for clients.
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Trustmarque & Ultima merge to form GBP £1 billion IT giant

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Trustmarque and Ultima have merged, forming a GBP £1 billion IT firm with 1,000 staff, poised to lead UK's digital transformation in AI and cloud services.
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Securing the modern meeting room from hidden cyber risks

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ShureCloud helps organisations secure modern meeting rooms by integrating AV device management into IT cybersecurity frameworks, reducing hidden cyber risks.
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CrowdStrike unveils Falcon XIoT for unified OT & IoT security

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CrowdStrike launches Falcon XIoT to deliver unified, zero-touch security and real-time visibility for operational technology and IoT environments.
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Softsource acquires Network Edge to expand NZ ICT services

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Softsource has expanded its New Zealand ICT footprint by acquiring Network Edge, boosting its services and presence across all major metropolitan centres.
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SUSE unveils SLES 16 with integrated agentic AI & 16-year support

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SUSE launches SLES 16, the first enterprise Linux with built-in agentic AI and a 16-year support lifecycle for enhanced automation and stability.