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Financial firms struggle to fully scale AI amid data silos & security
Data Protection

Financial firms struggle to fully scale AI amid data silos & security

Nearly half of financial firms struggle to scale AI fully due to data silos and security concerns, despite widespread adoption and hybrid deployment strategies.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Nov 2025
TeamViewer unveils Agentless Access for secure industrial control
Digital Transformation

TeamViewer unveils Agentless Access for secure industrial control

TeamViewer launches Agentless Access, enabling secure remote management of industrial systems without software installation, enhancing cybersecurity for manufacturers.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Nov 2025
Fortinet unveils Secure AI Data Centre to protect large models
Firewalls

Fortinet unveils Secure AI Data Centre to protect large models

Fortinet launches Secure AI Data Centre with FortiGate 3800G firewall to protect AI models and infrastructure, boosting security and cutting power use by 69%.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 10th Nov 2025
Hexaware boosts cybersecurity with strategic CyberSolve acquisition
Data Protection

Hexaware boosts cybersecurity with strategic CyberSolve acquisition

Hexaware has acquired CyberSolve to enhance cybersecurity with AI-driven identity and access management, boosting global digital security and compliance.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sat, 8th Nov 2025
Forrester predicts AI errors to cost B2B firms over USD $10 billion
Robotic Process Automation

Forrester predicts AI errors to cost B2B firms over USD $10 billion

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.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Nov 2025
Ping Identity launches platform to secure & manage AI agents
Physical Security

Ping Identity launches platform to secure & manage AI agents

Ping Identity unveils Identity for AI, a platform to secure and manage AI agents with control, oversight, and threat protection from early 2026.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Nov 2025
CoreWeave selects VAST Data in USD $1.17bn AI cloud platform deal
Hyperscale

CoreWeave selects VAST Data in USD $1.17bn AI cloud platform deal

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

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Nov 2025
Why culture and collaboration matter more than ever in IT partnerships
Hybrid Cloud

Why culture and collaboration matter more than ever in IT partnerships

Australian MSP AC3 builds resilience through decades-long partnerships with vendors like Cisco and Microsoft, ensuring seamless, trusted IT services for clients.

By Andrew Giles • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Nov 2025
CrowdStrike unveils Falcon XIoT for unified OT & IoT security
Firewalls

CrowdStrike unveils Falcon XIoT for unified OT & IoT security

CrowdStrike launches Falcon XIoT to deliver unified, zero-touch security and real-time visibility for operational technology and IoT environments.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Nov 2025
SUSE unveils SLES 16 with integrated agentic AI & 16-year support
Edge Computing

SUSE unveils SLES 16 with integrated agentic AI & 16-year support

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

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Wed, 5th Nov 2025
Cybercriminals exploit remote tools to steal global cargo worth USD $34 billion
Malware

Cybercriminals exploit remote tools to steal global cargo worth USD $34 billion

Cybercriminals exploit remote monitoring tools to steal USD $34 billion in cargo globally, targeting trucking firms amid growing digital supply chain risks.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 5th Nov 2025

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How AI is transforming the way we measure employee experience
Digital Transformation

How AI is transforming the way we measure employee experience

AI is revolutionising employee experience measurement in UK firms, shifting from annual surveys to real-time insights that boost morale and retention.

By Ian Tickle • 4 min read • Mon, 10th Nov 2025
HP New Zealand leads with dual sustainability certifications for IT
Clean technologies

HP New Zealand leads with dual sustainability certifications for IT

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.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 10th Nov 2025
Portal26 raises USD $9 million to expand enterprise AI platform
AI Security

Portal26 raises USD $9 million to expand enterprise AI platform

Portal26 has raised USD $9 million to expand its AI platform, supporting enterprises in managing generative AI adoption with enhanced governance and security.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 7th Nov 2025
Trustmarque & Ultima merge to form GBP £1 billion IT giant
Storage

Trustmarque & Ultima merge to form GBP £1 billion IT giant

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.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Nov 2025
Securing the modern meeting room from hidden cyber risks
Firewalls

Securing the modern meeting room from hidden cyber risks

ShureCloud helps organisations secure modern meeting rooms by integrating AV device management into IT cybersecurity frameworks, reducing hidden cyber risks.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Nov 2025
Softsource acquires Network Edge to expand NZ ICT services
Unified Communications

Softsource acquires Network Edge to expand NZ ICT services

Softsource has expanded its New Zealand ICT footprint by acquiring Network Edge, boosting its services and presence across all major metropolitan centres.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Nov 2025