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AMD, Nutanix team on open hybrid agentic AI platform
Virtualisation

AMD, Nutanix team on open hybrid agentic AI platform

AMD and Nutanix will co-develop an open hybrid agentic AI platform, backed by AMD's USD $250 million investment in Nutanix and joint R&D.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Feb 2026
AI-driven cyber threats grow as breakouts accelerate
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AI-driven cyber threats grow as breakouts accelerate

AI-fuelled ransomware, rapid cloud intrusions and identity abuse are transforming cyber risk, slashing response times for defenders.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Thu, 26th Feb 2026
HPE launches AI‑native telecom kit spanning core to edge
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HPE launches AI‑native telecom kit spanning core to edge

HPE debuts AI-native telecom kit from core to edge, unifying Juniper routing, ProLiant telco servers and new cloud ops software stack.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 25th Feb 2026
Most enterprises unprepared for HPE's virtualisation reset
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Most enterprises unprepared for HPE's virtualisation reset

Most enterprises are unprepared for HPE's 'Great Virtualization Reset' even as two‑thirds plan major strategy changes within two years.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Feb 2026
Big firms slowly unwind VMware reliance after Broadcom deal
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Big firms slowly unwind VMware reliance after Broadcom deal

Big firms edge away from VMware after Broadcom deal, shifting select workloads to cloud while keeping core systems in place for now.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Feb 2026
LockBit 5.0 ransomware targets Windows, Linux, ESXi
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LockBit 5.0 ransomware targets Windows, Linux, ESXi

New LockBit 5.0 ransomware hits Windows, Linux and ESXi in single campaigns, widening blast radius across mixed and virtualised environments.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Feb 2026
MoD signs Red Hat deal to boost hybrid cloud and AI
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MoD signs Red Hat deal to boost hybrid cloud and AI

UK Ministry of Defence signs Red Hat enterprise deal to standardise hybrid cloud, automation and AI platforms across Defence Digital Foundry.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Feb 2026
Dell adds Nutanix AHV support to its Private Cloud
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Dell adds Nutanix AHV support to its Private Cloud

Dell adds Nutanix AHV to its Private Cloud, offering multi-hypervisor choice and disaggregated compute-storage options on PowerEdge.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Feb 2026
OpenNebula integrates Nvidia Spectrum-X for AI clouds
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OpenNebula integrates Nvidia Spectrum-X for AI clouds

OpenNebula links its cloud orchestration with Nvidia Spectrum-X Ethernet to power multi-tenant AI Factory infrastructure at scale.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Feb 2026
OVHcloud debuts Bare Metal 2026 AMD servers in APAC
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OVHcloud debuts Bare Metal 2026 AMD servers in APAC

OVHcloud rolls out Bare Metal 2026 AMD-powered servers in APAC, targeting data-heavy, AI, blockchain and game hosting workloads.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Feb 2026
StorMagic hires Scott Mann to drive global edge sales
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StorMagic hires Scott Mann to drive global edge sales

StorMagic names Scott Mann global SVP of sales to turbocharge channel-led expansion in edge and on-site virtualisation worldwide.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Feb 2026
OVHcloud unveils Bare Metal 2026 servers with AMD chips
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OVHcloud unveils Bare Metal 2026 servers with AMD chips

OVHcloud launches Bare Metal 2026 AMD servers for ML, blockchain, gaming and HPC, promising higher performance and energy efficiency.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Feb 2026
Siemens unveils virtualised substation protection platform
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Siemens unveils virtualised substation protection platform

Siemens launches Siprotec V, a virtual substation protection platform that replaces up to 60 devices, slashing costs, space and cabling.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Sat, 7th Feb 2026
Kocho taps Zadara for sovereign AI cloud in VMware shift
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Kocho taps Zadara for sovereign AI cloud in VMware shift

Kocho partners with Zadara for a sovereign AI cloud platform, curbing VMware reliance and scaling Microsoft-aligned, multi-tenant services.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Feb 2026
Siemens unveils virtual Siprotec V for digital grids
Virtualisation

Siemens unveils virtual Siprotec V for digital grids

Siemens launches Siprotec V, a virtual grid protection platform that replaces up to 60 devices, cutting capex, space and emissions in substations.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Feb 2026

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Phoenix gains top VMware partner & consulting status
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Phoenix gains top VMware partner & consulting status

Phoenix secures VMware Pinnacle and Expert Advantage consulting status, signalling top-tier cloud and data centre expertise in the UK market.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Feb 2026
Acronis extends Manchester City data protection deal
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Acronis extends Manchester City data protection deal

Acronis has renewed its partnership with Manchester City, extending its role safeguarding the club's expanding digital and data operations.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Feb 2026
Cybit warns UK boards over rising tech risk in 2026
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Cybit warns UK boards over rising tech risk in 2026

Cybit warns UK boards that rapid AI adoption and cloud shifts are driving higher tech risk in 2026, with downtime now eclipsing data loss.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Fri, 30th Jan 2026