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GitHub launches Copilot desktop app for agentic work
DevOps

GitHub launches Copilot desktop app for agentic work

Developers can now manage multiple AI coding agents in one place as GitHub tests a desktop Copilot app with worktree automation and review tools.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 3rd Jun 2026
Pax8 appoints Mel Thompson as APAC Experience Vice President
Software-as-a-Service

Pax8 appoints Mel Thompson as APAC Experience Vice President

The hire comes as Pax8 ramps up its APAC push, with the cloud marketplace seeking closer ties to partners and vendors across the region.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Jun 2026
Gigabyte expands AI and gaming PC hardware line-up
Semiconductors

Gigabyte expands AI and gaming PC hardware line-up

Gigabyte has expanded its PC hardware line-up with new AI systems, gaming components and design-focused builds under its Enter Infinity.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 3rd Jun 2026
Parloa tops USD $50 million ARR after Series D boost
Customer Relationship Management

Parloa tops USD $50 million ARR after Series D boost

Enterprise adoption is moving from pilots to production, helping Parloa lift net revenue retention to 150% and pass USD $50 million ARR.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 3rd Jun 2026
Supermicro unveils blueprints for giant AI data centres
Data centers

Supermicro unveils blueprints for giant AI data centres

AI operators face a standardised route to megascale sites as Supermicro bundles cooling, power and networking for deployments from 5MW to 1GW.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 3rd Jun 2026
Sentra launches AI data readiness platform for enterprises
Software-as-a-Service

Sentra launches AI data readiness platform for enterprises

Gartner warns most AI projects may fail as enterprises struggle to track sensitive data that new tools and agents can access.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 3rd Jun 2026
HENNGE launches password manager with Passpack in Japan
Software-as-a-Service

HENNGE launches password manager with Passpack in Japan

It gives Japanese businesses a controlled way to manage accounts outside single sign-on, where staff often still store passwords informally.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Jun 2026
Marvell launches Teralynx T100 switch chip for AI clusters
Hyperscale

Marvell launches Teralynx T100 switch chip for AI clusters

Demand for AI clusters is pushing networking hardware to the limit, and Marvell says its new chip could cut rack power use and latency.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Jun 2026
Snowflake unveils platform upgrades for CoCo, CoWork
Ransomware

Snowflake unveils platform upgrades for CoCo, CoWork

Enterprises will get tighter AI controls as Snowflake adds blocking policies, multi-party authorisation and new agentic tools at Summit.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Jun 2026
Assured Data Protection names Gonzalez to wider role
Data Protection

Assured Data Protection names Gonzalez to wider role

The restructure aims to speed Assured's global expansion by aligning product, alliances and marketing around rising demand for cyber resilience.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Jun 2026
OVHcloud sees blockchain aiding enterprise security
Blockchain

OVHcloud sees blockchain aiding enterprise security

Knowledge gaps and sustainability concerns are still holding back wider adoption, even as 73% of Web3 professionals back blockchain for enterprise security.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 2nd Jun 2026
Workspot launches GUIDE AI automation platform on AWS
Digital Transformation

Workspot launches GUIDE AI automation platform on AWS

Enterprises struggling with legacy software may find it easier to automate tasks, as the platform works without APIs or fragile RPA tools.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Jun 2026
The Open Group launches footprint standard for emissions
Digital Transformation

The Open Group launches footprint standard for emissions

It aims to ease scrutiny over climate disclosures by giving firms a common way to track Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions data.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 2nd Jun 2026
Amazon adds OpenAI models to Bedrock for AWS users
Data Protection

Amazon adds OpenAI models to Bedrock for AWS users

AWS customers can now run OpenAI's latest models in production without leaving Bedrock, with pricing and governance folded into existing commitments.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 2nd Jun 2026
CoreView rolls out Microsoft 365 controls across HALO
Data Protection

CoreView rolls out Microsoft 365 controls across HALO

The charity can now automate account changes and licence tracking across 36 countries, reducing security risks and IT workload.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 2nd Jun 2026
OurSQL Foundation launches to back MySQL community
Digital Transformation

OurSQL Foundation launches to back MySQL community

For users and vendors, the new body offers a neutral forum to coordinate MySQL development and keep the database relevant.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 2nd Jun 2026

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Kainos wins GBP £150 million Defra digital contract
DevOps

Kainos wins GBP £150 million Defra digital contract

The four-year deal should help Defra replace legacy systems and speed up digital services across environmental regulation and biosecurity.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Jun 2026