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Microsoft unveils Surface RTX Spark Dev Box for developers
Virtualisation

Microsoft unveils Surface RTX Spark Dev Box for developers

The compact desktop aims to cut cloud costs for AI developers by letting them fine-tune and run large models locally on Windows.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Today
AIONOS & Black Box form AI infrastructure alliance
Network Infrastructure

AIONOS & Black Box form AI infrastructure alliance

Enterprises in India and beyond stand to gain a single vendor for AI infrastructure and software as the firms target GCC demand and global expansion.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Yesterday
Nakivo Q1 revenue rises as MSP base expands worldwide
Virtualisation

Nakivo Q1 revenue rises as MSP base expands worldwide

Growth in managed service provider demand lifted revenue 4% at NAKIVO, as the backup software group added customers in 190 countries and territories.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Yesterday
Intel unveils Xeon 6+ & widens AI push at Computex
Robotics

Intel unveils Xeon 6+ & widens AI push at Computex

Rising AI inference demand is reshaping server and device design, prompting Intel to push new processors, edge systems and rackscale infrastructure.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Yesterday
OutSystems launches open AI platform to cut vendor lock-in
Hybrid Cloud

OutSystems launches open AI platform to cut vendor lock-in

Enterprises can now move AI workloads between environments as the company broadens AWS ties and adds controls aimed at easing supplier dependence.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Yesterday
OutSystems & AWS add AI tools for legacy modernisation
DevOps

OutSystems & AWS add AI tools for legacy modernisation

Large enterprises could cut AI and modernisation bottlenecks as new AWS-linked tools help them update ageing systems without full replacement projects.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Yesterday
Cisco launches Cloud Control for humans & AI agents
Hybrid Cloud

Cisco launches Cloud Control for humans & AI agents

The platform aims to let firms run networks and security with AI agents in one place, as Cisco expands defences against fast-moving cyber threats.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Yesterday
Rocket named Challenger in Gartner technical debt tools
DevOps

Rocket named Challenger in Gartner technical debt tools

Gartner's new category reflects surging demand for tools that help enterprises tackle ageing software estates, security risks and outage threats.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Yesterday
Netskope launches AI Command Centre for security teams
Data Protection

Netskope launches AI Command Centre for security teams

Only 6% of security teams can see all AI deployments, leaving most organisations exposed as use of shadow tools surges.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Yesterday
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 • Yesterday
Akamai & NVIDIA extend AI factory security integration
Hybrid Cloud

Akamai & NVIDIA extend AI factory security integration

Akamai and NVIDIA are expanding their security partnership to embed Zero Trust controls into AI factory infrastructure.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Yesterday
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 • Yesterday
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 • Yesterday

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Verne drops Global as it sharpens AI data centre focus
Hyperscale

Verne drops Global as it sharpens AI data centre focus

The rebrand is aimed at winning more AI customers as data centre operators race to prove they can handle denser, power-hungry workloads.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Yesterday
OpenAI says Codex use surges in Australian offices
Data Analytics

OpenAI says Codex use surges in Australian offices

Use in Australia has jumped sixfold since January, with half of Codex activity now coming from marketers, analysts and other non-technical staff.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Yesterday
Blue Cloud Softech crosses ₹1,000 crore revenue mark
Data Analytics

Blue Cloud Softech crosses ₹1,000 crore revenue mark

Higher profits and a stronger order pipeline are bolstering Blue Cloud Softech Solutions after annual revenue topped ₹1,000 crore for the first time.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Yesterday
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 • 2 days ago