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Microsoft dramatically cut their distributors
Customer Relationship Management

Microsoft dramatically cut their distributors

Fewer, larger partners are now carrying more of the installed base, raising renewal risk and making account ownership harder to track.

By Scott Frew • 4 min read • Last month
TrendAI names Ingram Micro & Arrow as Europe distributors
Data Protection

TrendAI names Ingram Micro & Arrow as Europe distributors

European resellers will gain a simpler route to buy TrendAI's security software as Ingram Micro and Arrow handle billing across AWS Marketplace.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
OceanBase tops Asia & Oceania database market in 2025
Hybrid Cloud

OceanBase tops Asia & Oceania database market in 2025

Demand for databases that can handle AI and hybrid cloud workloads has lifted OceanBase to the top of Asia and Oceania, Omdia said.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month
Ransomware attacks rise as backup recovery worsens
Data Protection

Ransomware attacks rise as backup recovery worsens

Only 39% of organisations recovered at least three-quarters of their data after ransomware, as outages and data loss worsened.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Immutable backup gap leaves firms exposed to ransomware
Malware

Immutable backup gap leaves firms exposed to ransomware

Ransomware recovery is worsening as most organisations lack backup storage that cannot be altered or deleted, Omdia says.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Dragos tops Forrester OT security strategy ranking
Cloud Security

Dragos tops Forrester OT security strategy ranking

Forrester said perimeter-only defences no longer suffice as industrial networks become more tightly tied to enterprise IT and cloud services.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Hitachi Vantara posts 32% Asia Pacific revenue growth
Data Protection

Hitachi Vantara posts 32% Asia Pacific revenue growth

Asia Pacific buyers are replacing ageing storage to ready data systems for AI, helping Hitachi Vantara lift product revenue 52% in the region.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Boomi launches AI agent control plane for enterprises
Data Protection

Boomi launches AI agent control plane for enterprises

Enterprises are demanding audit trails and spending controls as AI agents move from pilots into live systems with access to core business data.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Genetec tops global video management software rankings
Hybrid Cloud

Genetec tops global video management software rankings

Growing demand for cloud, on-premises and hybrid security systems helped Genetec widen its lead in video management software, analysts said.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 27th Aug 2026
Commvault expands Azure recovery with Cloud Rewind
Disaster Recovery

Commvault expands Azure recovery with Cloud Rewind

The update broadens recovery for Azure-based apps, helping firms restore configurations and dependencies faster after cyberattacks or outages.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Aug 2026
Security chiefs more worried than staff over AI governance
Data Protection

Security chiefs more worried than staff over AI governance

Senior security leaders are increasingly focused on how AI vendors handle sensitive data, as adoption in security operations becomes routine.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 13th Aug 2026
Hitachi Vantara posts 12% revenue growth on AI demand
Data Protection

Hitachi Vantara posts 12% revenue growth on AI demand

Rising AI infrastructure spending lifted storage sales 45% at the Hitachi unit, helping offset complexity worries for corporate IT teams.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 13th Aug 2026
Dell adds PowerStore support to Nutanix Cloud Platform
Virtualisation

Dell adds PowerStore support to Nutanix Cloud Platform

Customers can now run Nutanix Cloud Platform on Dell PowerStore, gaining automated deployment, lifecycle management and Dell hardware support.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Aug 2026
Tencent Cloud named Omdia gaming cloud leader again
Gaming

Tencent Cloud named Omdia gaming cloud leader again

Developers are turning to AI tools and outsourced infrastructure as cloud providers battle for a bigger share of the global games market.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 7th Aug 2026

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Singapore firms expect autonomous AI within a year
Robotics

Singapore firms expect autonomous AI within a year

Pressure is mounting on Singapore companies to overhaul systems and controls, as 70% expect rivals to use autonomous AI for key work within a year.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month
Australian firms adopt AI faster than governance rules
Document Management

Australian firms adopt AI faster than governance rules

Most firms are using AI without the rules or training to support it, leaving privacy, security and integration risks unchecked.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
RedSquid & Bango target TV subscriptions for operators
Software-as-a-Service

RedSquid & Bango target TV subscriptions for operators

Households could soon manage entertainment, gaming and fitness subscriptions on one TV bill as operators seek fresh revenue beyond connectivity.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 20th Aug 2026