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AI pushes storage to the top of IT leaders' agenda
Hybrid Cloud

AI pushes storage to the top of IT leaders' agenda

Most firms are underprepared for AI as storage demands rise, with data quality and infrastructure now overtaking compute as the main bottlenecks.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Yesterday
Apple Watch Ultra 4 adds health tracking & battery life
Wearables

Apple Watch Ultra 4 adds health tracking & battery life

Users can expect earlier alerts on heart and recovery changes, as Apple's latest rugged watch adds a readiness score and longer battery life.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Check Point warns of rising attacks & AI data leak risk
Malware

Check Point warns of rising attacks & AI data leak risk

Rising phishing, ransomware and AI misuse are leaving organisations exposed, with weekly attacks up 22% from a year earlier.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Last week
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 week
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 week
Bouygues Telecom launches Cloud TV with Aurora & Kaltura
Digital Transformation

Bouygues Telecom launches Cloud TV with Aurora & Kaltura

The rollout replaces legacy IPTV infrastructure across France for 5.5 million fixed-network customers and 27.4 million mobile users.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Castles Technology expands French payments hub in Vélizy
Fintech

Castles Technology expands French payments hub in Vélizy

Growing demand for resilient payment systems is driving Castles Technology's French push, with local support now aimed at retailers and operators alike.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
In Marketing We Trust hires Expedia search veterans
Generative AI

In Marketing We Trust hires Expedia search veterans

The hires strengthen the agency's push into AI-driven search as brands face shifting discovery habits and tougher technical demands.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week
Quickparts lifts space & defence investment to USD $6m
Space

Quickparts lifts space & defence investment to USD $6m

New 3D printing systems will lift output by 40 per cent and give space and defence customers a backup if supply chains are hit.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week
Dext appoints Nicole Bello as Chief Revenue Officer
Software-as-a-Service

Dext appoints Nicole Bello as Chief Revenue Officer

UK customers have already processed more than GBP £11 million through Dext Payments as the software group pushes to unify its regional sales teams.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Google named Gartner cloud leader for ninth straight year
Data Protection

Google named Gartner cloud leader for ninth straight year

The recognition bolsters Google's pitch to enterprises seeking AI-ready cloud systems with tighter data control as rivals vie for big workloads.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • This month
Eftsure buys Relish to expand payment assurance in US
Software-as-a-Service

Eftsure buys Relish to expand payment assurance in US

The deal gives finance teams a single platform to check supplier records and bank details as fraud risks rise across payment systems.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • This 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 • This month

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Sembly 3.0 aims to cut weeks off client document work
Software-as-a-Service

Sembly 3.0 aims to cut weeks off client document work

The software could save teams two to three weeks on client reports and presentations as rivals race to automate final document production.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Singapore leaders split on AI failure accountability
Data Protection

Singapore leaders split on AI failure accountability

Concerns over legal, reputational and data risks are rising as nearly all Singapore companies use AI, yet trust in its accuracy stays low.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Payfit unveils new brand identity amid broader HR push
Software-as-a-Service

Payfit unveils new brand identity amid broader HR push

The refresh reflects a shift towards payroll and HR services, as the group seeks to win employers needing both software and specialist support.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last week
AXA partners with Publicis Sapient on AI hub growth
Digital Transformation

AXA partners with Publicis Sapient on AI hub growth

Shared AI infrastructure will help the insurer roll out agents faster, while keeping oversight tight across its 52-country network.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week