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NCS chief Sam Liew wins Singapore tech leader award

The award underscores Singapore's push to widen tech hiring as firms race to adopt AI and retrain staff for new digital roles.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • 2 days ago

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Data Protection

First Focus acquires Optimus Systems in New Zealand

Existing customers will keep their local teams as First Focus expands in New Zealand with a managed IT buyout adding cyber security and cloud services.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Today

Digital Transformation

Boomi names APJ Partner Awards winners across region

Atturra and EasyStepIn dominated Boomi's FY26 APJ partner awards, reflecting the software maker's reliance on regional channel deals.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Today

DataCentre infrastructure

AHEAD expands in Europe with Prolimax buy & new UK hub

The deal gives the US group a faster route into the UK and EU, with local logistics, compliance and sales support for clients.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Today

Software-as-a-Service

Top Down Ventures closes USD $28 million founders fund

Top Down Ventures closes oversubscribed USD $28 million fund backing AI-native software start-ups for managed service providers.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Yesterday

Data Analytics

AI services set to drive UK & Ireland channel growth

Skills shortages and uneven adoption could slow UK and Ireland IT providers as AI services become the main growth bet over two years.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Yesterday

Data Protection

WatchGuard buys Perimeters.io in cloud security push

MSPs will gain a single platform for cloud threat detection as the deal widens WatchGuard's reach into identity and SaaS security.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • 2 days ago

Hybrid Cloud

Kyndryl adds AI to prevent IT outages before they happen

Enterprises using Kyndryl Bridge have seen fewer outages and lower maintenance costs as AI flags IT risks before systems fail.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week

Software-as-a-Service

Tech Mahindra deepens UKG partnership in North America

The tie-up could speed adoption of workforce software among North American retailers and manufacturers seeking tighter payroll and scheduling control.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week

Data Protection

Cognizant launches Secure AI Services for enterprises

Enterprises adopting AI in regulated sectors face fresh risks from model tampering and agent misuse, which Cognizant aims to address.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week

Data Protection

CrowdStrike promotes Adams & launches partner app Jet

The cyber security group is leaning harder on partners to drive growth, as its marketplace business rose nearly USD $1.5 billion in fiscal 2026.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Last week

Firewalls

Sektor signs Semperis deal to boost identity security

Rising identity-based attacks are pushing Australian and New Zealand businesses to seek faster recovery tools for Active Directory and hybrid systems.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week

Document Management

Anthropic backs AI services venture with Blackstone

A shortage of AI implementation talent is pushing mid-sized companies to seek help embedding Claude into operations, as Anthropic and backers launch a new venture.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week

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Digital Transformation

Apex wins Marketing Team of the Year at Network Group

Apex's in-house marketing revamp wins Network Group 2026 Gala award, with the Manchester IT services provider also shortlisted in two other categories.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • 2 days ago