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Kingston launches 30.72TB DC3000ME SSD for data centres
Storage

Kingston launches 30.72TB DC3000ME SSD for data centres

Data centre operators can pack more storage into limited rack space as Kingston adds a 30.72TB model to its DC3000ME SSD line.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Apr 2026
YFM backs Swanky with GBP £7.6 million growth deal
Software-as-a-Service

YFM backs Swanky with GBP £7.6 million growth deal

The Exeter Shopify agency plans recruitment, expansion and acquisitions after YFM Equity Partners committed GBP £7.6 million to support growth.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Apr 2026
KnowBe4 names APJ partner award winners in Singapore
Phishing

KnowBe4 names APJ partner award winners in Singapore

Rising cyber risk across Asia-Pacific is helping channel partners win business as KnowBe4 spotlights top resellers in Singapore.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Mon, 27th Apr 2026
HAT signs exclusive Tailscale distribution deal in Oceania
Firewalls

HAT signs exclusive Tailscale distribution deal in Oceania

Businesses across Oceania will gain a local route to Tailscale as HAT backs demand for simpler secure access across cloud and hybrid estates.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Mon, 27th Apr 2026
ACI joins Harmonic open cOS Amply ecosystem for DOCSIS 4.0
Unified Communications

ACI joins Harmonic open cOS Amply ecosystem for DOCSIS 4.0

Broadband operators can now manage ACI amplifiers through Harmonic's software, giving DOCSIS 4.0 upgrades a lower-cost path on existing networks.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Sat, 25th Apr 2026
Turning security into a story: How managed service providers use reporting to drive retention and revenue
Firewalls

Turning security into a story: How managed service providers use reporting to drive retention and revenue

Clear reporting can stop managed service providers being treated as a cost, helping justify renewals and opening the door to upsell opportunities.

By Scott Jenkins • 5 min read • Fri, 24th Apr 2026
Coro promotes Benjamin Morrell to security strategy role
Firewalls

Coro promotes Benjamin Morrell to security strategy role

Customer Zero feedback will guide Coro’s product plans as Benjamin Morrell takes charge of security strategy and internal protection.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 24th Apr 2026

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Opus Technology wins B Corp status after three-year bid
Unified Communications

Opus Technology wins B Corp status after three-year bid

The certification strengthens Opus Technology's appeal to buyers seeking independently verified ESG standards from IT suppliers.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 29th Apr 2026
Alpha Swanson achieved ISO 27001 certification on own system
Software-as-a-Service

Alpha Swanson achieved ISO 27001 certification on own system

The UK consultancy now has three recognised standards in place after passing two UKAS-accredited audits on its own Certain platform.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Apr 2026
UK firms still rely on manual payment reconciliation
Digital Transformation

UK firms still rely on manual payment reconciliation

Most high-volume British businesses still reconcile payments by hand, leaving finance teams with patchy visibility over costs and fund flows.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Wed, 29th Apr 2026
UK businesses urged to rethink productivity amid AI shift
Customer Relationship Management

UK businesses urged to rethink productivity amid AI shift

AI is forcing UK firms to rethink productivity as leaders warn that gains will depend on fixing workflows, skills and integration gaps.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 6 min read • Wed, 29th Apr 2026
Synextra wins Microsoft Data & AI on Azure designation
Software-as-a-Service

Synextra wins Microsoft Data & AI on Azure designation

The recognition could help Synextra win more UK contracts as buyers seek proven Azure data and AI expertise from trusted partners.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Apr 2026
Woodgate & Clark expands broker support with BIBA tie
Customer Experience

Woodgate & Clark expands broker support with BIBA tie

Rising demand for responsive claims handling is prompting the firm to deepen broker links through new hires and a BIBA association.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Apr 2026
Celerity acquires Ranger4 to boost automation & AI
DevOps

Celerity acquires Ranger4 to boost automation & AI

The deal strengthens Celerity's FinOps and secrets management offer as more businesses seek fewer suppliers for hybrid cloud control.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 28th Apr 2026
NUWAVE adds Tollring analytics to unified communications
Unified Communications

NUWAVE adds Tollring analytics to unified communications

Businesses using cloud communications will gain clearer usage and performance data as NUWAVE embeds Tollring's Analytics 365 into partner-delivered services.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Mon, 27th Apr 2026
Thunes launches real-time bank transfers into New Zealand
Fintech

Thunes launches real-time bank transfers into New Zealand

Businesses sending funds into New Zealand can now settle in local currency faster, as Thunes adds real-time bank transfers to its Asia-Pacific network.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Sat, 25th Apr 2026
BlackBox Hosting partners Everpure for sovereign cloud
Storage

BlackBox Hosting partners Everpure for sovereign cloud

Growing concern over data sovereignty has pushed BlackBox Hosting to shift thousands of customer services onto Everpure's UK cloud platform.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 24th Apr 2026