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A1 Technologies gains Microsoft Azure migration badge
DevOps

A1 Technologies gains Microsoft Azure migration badge

Independent validation of its Azure migration work gives A1 Technologies added credibility with clients moving critical systems to the cloud.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week
Platform9 launches partner plan for VMware migrants
Virtualisation

Platform9 launches partner plan for VMware migrants

Cloud providers facing the end of VMware's CSP programme in 2027 can now tap migration tools and new pricing to protect margins.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week
Rackspace, AMD to deploy 30 MW AI cloud for enterprises
Data Protection

Rackspace, AMD to deploy 30 MW AI cloud for enterprises

The phased rollout will give regulated enterprises dedicated AI compute capacity from late 2026, with healthcare among the target sectors.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
CBI launches Request to Pay for corporate users
Fintech

CBI launches Request to Pay for corporate users

Businesses can now send structured payment requests through banks in Italy and across Europe, cutting manual steps and speeding settlement.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Enhanced.io flags MSP blind spots in security coverage
Network Security

Enhanced.io flags MSP blind spots in security coverage

Identity and IoT monitoring gaps leave managed service providers with little public scrutiny, despite rising threats to clients' systems.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
Businesses warned over crypto providers before MiCA deadline
Risk & Compliance

Businesses warned over crypto providers before MiCA deadline

Businesses could face payment disruption if their crypto providers fail to win EU approval before MiCA's transitional period ends on 1 July.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Currenxie wins direct SEPA access for euro payments
Fintech

Currenxie wins direct SEPA access for euro payments

Businesses using the fintech can now get euro IBANs and SEPA Instant transfers in under 10 seconds, cutting reliance on partner banks.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last week
Grant Thornton Advisors standardises on CrowdStrike Falcon
Digital Transformation

Grant Thornton Advisors standardises on CrowdStrike Falcon

Clients will get a single security operating model as Grant Thornton Advisors replaces fragmented MDR tools with CrowdStrike Falcon across its global services.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Cork Cyber wins Pax8 Startup Vendor of the Year award
Phishing

Cork Cyber wins Pax8 Startup Vendor of the Year award

MSPs may see fewer alerts and lower workloads as the security vendor expands its Pax8 channel reach after a startup award win.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
ConnectWise launches AI-native platform for Predictive IT
Digital Transformation

ConnectWise launches AI-native platform for Predictive IT

MSPs could trim ticket loads and lift margins as the new platform ties AI automation to service workflows and security operations.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • This month
Vistra names Raimundo Diaz to lead Americas growth
Outsourcing

Vistra names Raimundo Diaz to lead Americas growth

The corporate services group is deepening its Americas push after buying Biz Latin Hub, which extended its reach across 18 Latin American markets.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • This month

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Apex Computing Services wins Investors in People Platinum
Artificial Intelligence

Apex Computing Services wins Investors in People Platinum

The recognition underlines a stronger culture and staff development push at the Manchester IT firm, after it lifted from Silver in three years.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • 3 days ago
Kubus acquires Ammcom to boost fibre cabling services
Network Infrastructure

Kubus acquires Ammcom to boost fibre cabling services

Demand for integrated IT and fibre infrastructure work is rising as Kubus adds Ammcom to widen its UK project capabilities.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
Landmark Technologies names Adrian Kelly as Sales Director
Digital Transformation

Landmark Technologies names Adrian Kelly as Sales Director

The Dublin-based provider is sharpening its commercial push as it targets demand for cybersecurity and AI services in a crowded market.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Millions risk buffering as football streaming surges
Smart TV

Millions risk buffering as football streaming surges

Broadband gaps could spoil live action for 2.4 million UK households as millions stream football matches this summer.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
The business case for outsourced IT support that most SMBs are finally making
Ransomware

The business case for outsourced IT support that most SMBs are finally making

Rising cyber risk and downtime are pushing Australian SMBs to see outsourced support as a safeguard, not just a cost saver.

By Setup4 • 7 min read • Last week
Half of consumers mistrust AI agents with card details
Data Protection

Half of consumers mistrust AI agents with card details

Trust at the point of payment is the key hurdle, with 50.1% of European consumers unwilling to share card details with AI agents.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • This month