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OpenSearchCon North America 2026 unveils speaker line-up

Five years on, the project's growth into enterprise and public-sector infrastructure is reflected in a 60-plus-session agenda on AI and observability.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week

Data Protection

GTIA report warns of AI adoption gap in IT channel

Most firms still lack the policies and governance needed to turn widespread AI use in the IT channel into lasting business value.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last week

Virtual Private Networks

NCC Group reports ransomware rise as supply chain risks grow

Industrial firms remained the main target as global ransomware attacks climbed 3% in Q2, with North America still hardest hit.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week

Software-as-a-Service

Kore.ai appoints two chiefs to drive enterprise AI growth

The restructure puts sales and customer delivery under new leaders as enterprise buyers demand stronger governance, support and reliability from AI agents.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week

Digital Transformation

Kore.ai names Uma Sandilya Chief Commercial Officer

The enterprise AI software provider is tightening accountability across sales, delivery and marketing as buyers shift to wider deployments.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week

Robotics

Manufacturers eye physical AI gains amid governance gaps

Most manufacturers are still testing physical AI, even as they expect it to reshape warehouses, assembly lines and logistics operations.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last week

Software-defined Networking

Contrivian completes Big Network merger for starlink

Enterprise and government users could gain a single managed network as the deal lets Contrivian blend Starlink, fibre and 5G across one platform.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week

Hybrid Cloud

Okta data shows enterprises using multiple AI platforms

Enterprises are spreading AI use across several platforms, heightening identity and access risks as agents gain broader system access.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week

Data Protection

Cloudbrink launches AI security platform for enterprise

Rising concern over shadow AI has prompted Cloudbrink to bundle endpoint monitoring, data loss prevention and secure connectivity for enterprises.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week

Data Protection

Cohesity names Peter Hanna as APJ VP Sales, General Manager

The move strengthens Cohesity's push in Asia Pacific and Japan, where cyber threats and data demands are driving investment in sales and support.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week

Disaster Recovery

SoftwareOne partners NinjaOne to simplify ANZ IT ops

ANZ businesses could cut endpoint management sprawl as SoftwareOne adds NinjaOne's platform to its direct sales offer, easing IT overheads.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week

Firewalls

Intel & Fortinet team up on SP6 security processor

The deal should help Fortinet boost supply chain resilience while accelerating development of its next security processor, SP6.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last week

Digital Transformation

Adactin teams up with Cyara on IVR testing in Australia

Government agencies and enterprises in Australia gain tighter checks on AI-led contact centres as Adactin adds Cyara's IVR testing platform.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week

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Digital Transformation

NetBox Labs and BlueAlly partner on network automation

Automation projects may be easier to trust as BlueAlly adopts NetBox Labs' infrastructure data platform across customer deployments.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week

Digital Transformation

Most NHS trusts lack digital experience monitoring

Operational blind spots are hampering efforts to cut waiting times, as 85% of trusts cannot monitor staff digital experience, Apogee found.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week

Data Protection

UK firms embed AI in workflows but keep human control

Most UK enterprises now see AI boosting productivity, but 78% are keeping human approval points and guardrails in place.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week

Digital Transformation

Calero wins two 2026 CODiE awards for its platform

The latest honours lift its CODiE tally to eight, underlining growing recognition for tools that help firms curb IT and market data spending.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last week

Data Protection

CTERA wins PeerSpot awards for cloud storage, backup

Verified customer reviews placed CTERA second in both cloud storage and backup, bolstering its pitch to enterprises facing ransomware and governance risks.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week