Cloud Services stories - Page 4
Over the last decade the IT world has seen a mass transition from in-house computer assets to everything-as-a-service in the cloud, with hardware, platform and services now all commonly cloud-resident. Ideally positioned to support distributed working and working from home, most major players are currently moving or planning to move more than half of their operations to the cloud. The current direction of travel is to multi-cloud deployment, seen as providing greater flexibility, specialisation and security.
The main bumps in the road have shown up in skills shortages reported by many organisations, complexity leading to misconfiguration and the need to operate and integrate multiple security dashboards. Consequently, third-party cloud security providers are a hot growth area.
OpenSearch foundation launches long-term support programme
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OpenSearch set out its first enterprise support framework as new long-term releases promise 18-month cover, faster CVE fixes and certified vendors.
Dtcc expands cloud first push with AWS & Microsoft
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DTCC expands its Cloud First plan with AWS and Microsoft, moving core clearing systems to public cloud while widening Azure support for digital assets.
Manufacturing leads ransomware targets in 2025 report
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ransomware
Manufacturing was the most targeted sector for ransomware in 2025, as Check Point counted 1,466 attacks worldwide amid rising supply chain exposure.
Colt completes SAP cloud ERP migration across 40 countries
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Colt trims ERP switchover downtime to 6.5 hours as cloud overhaul unifies systems across 40 countries and supports sustainability goals.
VQ adds advanced conferencing controls in version 4.8
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VQ Communications' latest Conference Manager release adds operator-led conferencing controls, faster failover and automation for regulated sectors.
Building security outcomes for small businesses: Why breaches persist despite available tools
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malware
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data protection
SMBs already own the tools, but cyber breaches keep breaking through because patchwork security, weak access controls and over-trust still leave gaps.
Virtuozzo appoints board directors in leadership reset
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saas
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storage
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virtualisation
Virtuozzo adds Jason Magee, Charles Ryan and Peter Bergstrom as it unifies cloud tools under Chief Executive Officer Kurt Daniel and eyes expansion.
Backbase, Ninth Wave unlock ERP banking connections
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Backbase and Ninth Wave have teamed up to let banks plug corporate clients' ERP and accounting systems straight into account data and payments.
Gigamon eyes AI-led surge in network observability
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virtualisation
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hybrid cloud
Gigamon unveils AI traffic tools as IDC says network observability market will reach USD $4.39 billion by 2029.
Cyber teams unready for major attack, Sygnia finds
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ransomware
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public cloud
Most companies lack confidence in cyber defences as a Sygnia survey finds major gaps in visibility, coordination and board-level readiness.
Kyndryl launches sovereignty services as concerns grow
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digital transformation
Kyndryl rolls out a new sovereignty advisory and managed service to help firms control data, systems and AI across complex IT estates.
akto named Boomi Platinum Partner in AI readiness push
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partner programmes
akto wins Boomi Platinum Partner status as enterprises in Australia and New Zealand seek stronger integration, governance and data foundations for AI.
American Express launches AI commerce kit & protection
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commerce systems
American Express adds AI agent safeguards and purchase protection as it opens a developer kit for software-led buying.
Stop pouring money into cloud providers: The cost of inaction
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digital transformation
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Britain's organisations are being urged to tackle cloud waste before cutting jobs, as FinOps discipline and independent oversight could trim costs by up to 30%.
Inde wins ISO 27001 certification after security audit
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data protection
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digital transformation
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socs
Inde's security chief says the certification will boost customer confidence as the cloud services provider expands across Australia and New Zealand.
Actionstep adds iManage integration for midsize law firms
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document management
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digital transformation
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ecm
Actionstep and iManage team up to give midsize law firms a single workflow for matters, documents, governance and security.
Numecent links Cloudpager to Citrix Studio for VDI
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virtualisation
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Numecent adds native Cloudpager integration to Citrix Studio, letting administrators package apps for VDI without bloating desktop images.
Commvault launches AI tools to secure enterprise data
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data protection
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hybrid cloud
Commvault unveils AI tools to help enterprises govern agents, prepare approved datasets and recover full-stack systems after automated changes.
Anthropic launches Claude for Word with tracked edits
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erp
Anthropic brings Claude into Microsoft Word as a beta add-in, letting users edit tracked changes, check documents and draft in templates.
Westpac NZ launches Microsoft AI contact centre platform
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Westpac NZ rolls out Microsoft Dynamics 365 Contact Centre with AI support, aiming to speed up calls and cut waits across New Zealand branches.