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IT solution providers post record margins & valuations
Artificial Intelligence

IT solution providers post record margins & valuations

Higher profitability has helped push enterprise values up by about 15% for the average IT solution provider, according to a new report.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Yesterday
Small Cell Forum urges EU to ease deployment rules
Smart Cities

Small Cell Forum urges EU to ease deployment rules

Fragmented municipal approvals are slowing 5G rollout, with the industry body saying clearer rules could cut delays for small cell deployments across Europe.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 2 days ago
appCURE launches AI tool for Windows app packaging
DevOps

appCURE launches AI tool for Windows app packaging

Firms moving legacy software to cloud desktops could cut packaging times from days to minutes as Automagical converts Windows apps into MSIX.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • 2 days ago
SonicWall expands AI security tools for SMB partners
Digital Transformation

SonicWall expands AI security tools for SMB partners

Mid-market firms could gain enterprise-grade AI defence without replacing existing systems, as SonicWall rolls out GPT-5.5-Cyber through partners.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • 2 days ago
Spektrum Labs names Mark Cravotta Chief Operating Officer
Software-as-a-Service

Spektrum Labs names Mark Cravotta Chief Operating Officer

The hire signals Spektrum's push to turn growing demand for cyber resilience tools into repeatable global sales and channel growth.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 3 days ago
ShareGate launches MCP for Microsoft 365 governance
Software-as-a-Service

ShareGate launches MCP for Microsoft 365 governance

IT teams can now spot oversharing and AI-readiness risks in Microsoft 365 from one chat window, as governance workloads rise.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Your annual penetration testing is already out of date
Data Protection

Your annual penetration testing is already out of date

Organisations risk missed exposures as cloud, APIs and AI systems change far faster than annual security checks can keep up.

By Richard Ford • 5 min read • 3 days ago
SonicWall research sounds Code Red on healthcare cybersecurity as attack rates refuse to decline
Malware

SonicWall research sounds Code Red on healthcare cybersecurity as attack rates refuse to decline

Healthcare saw the smallest attack decline in SonicWall's latest data, as 10 ransomware families and millions of exploit hits kept pressure high.

By SonicWall • 6 min read • 3 days ago
Healthcare AI adoption outpaces infrastructure readiness
Data Protection

Healthcare AI adoption outpaces infrastructure readiness

Unsanctioned AI tools and siloed IT systems are widening risk for hospitals, as 88% say on-site infrastructure is not ready.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • 3 days ago
General Atlantic takes minority stake in Westcon-Comstor
Software-as-a-Service

General Atlantic takes minority stake in Westcon-Comstor

Access to new capital could help Westcon-Comstor expand its cybersecurity and cloud portfolio after seven straight years of growth.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 4 days ago
AI-native telco accelerator launched to speed deployment
Digital Transformation

AI-native telco accelerator launched to speed deployment

A new benchmark and shared guidance aim to help telecom operators turn scattered AI pilots into large-scale deployments across their networks.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 4 days ago
Forrester says telecoms turn to AI to revive growth
Digital Transformation

Forrester says telecoms turn to AI to revive growth

Weak revenue growth is pushing telecom groups to invest in AI infrastructure and automation, as they seek new income beyond basic connectivity.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 4 days ago
Passpack upgrades MSP partner programme for EU data
Software-as-a-Service

Passpack upgrades MSP partner programme for EU data

The update gives MSPs EU data residency and tighter credential controls as clients and insurers demand clearer audit trails and access visibility.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 5 days ago

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Cynomi adds automation & AI for MSP vulnerability work
Digital Transformation

Cynomi adds automation & AI for MSP vulnerability work

Managed service providers could cut hours of manual vulnerability work per client as the update links scans, remediation and audit evidence.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Yesterday
Subco launches SMAP cable linking Australia's capitals
Network Infrastructure

Subco launches SMAP cable linking Australia's capitals

Australia's digital economy gains a major boost as a 5,000 km subsea route adds redundancy and capacity across the main capital cities.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Yesterday
Federal cybersecurity report flags supply chain gaps
Data Protection

Federal cybersecurity report flags supply chain gaps

Many defence suppliers still lack visibility into software risks, as more than a quarter reported a supply chain compromise last year.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Indigo appoints Nick Barton as Chief Revenue Officer
Network Infrastructure

Indigo appoints Nick Barton as Chief Revenue Officer

The hire aims to sharpen Indigo's push into hyperscaler and subsea contracts as it expands support across more than 90 countries.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • 4 days ago
HCLTech, Nokia launch AI rApps for 5G network automation
Digital Transformation

HCLTech, Nokia launch AI rApps for 5G network automation

Operators could cut energy use and congestion as the new tools aim to automate 5G network tasks across multivendor setups.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • 4 days ago