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Cloudflare Mesh links AI agents to private networks
Firewalls

Cloudflare Mesh links AI agents to private networks

Businesses using AI agents can now keep private services off the public internet as Cloudflare Mesh connects them to internal systems in minutes.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Apr 2026
Cloud security experts warn of control plane risks
Firewalls

Cloud security experts warn of control plane risks

Rising automation and data growth are exposing cloud users to identity drift, hidden telemetry gaps and fragmented defences.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 3rd Apr 2026
Contrivian Constellation unites LEO networks into one
Unified Communications

Contrivian Constellation unites LEO networks into one

Contrivian launches Constellation, a single LEO satellite service unifying Starlink, Amazon Leo and others for uninterrupted connectivity.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Tue, 24th Mar 2026
StorMagic & HiveRadar launch mobile edge data centre
Virtualisation

StorMagic & HiveRadar launch mobile edge data centre

StorMagic teams with HiveRadar on a rugged mobile edge data centre, bringing virtualised compute and storage to remote, off-grid sites.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Mar 2026
Netskope launches NewEdge AI Fast Path to cut latency
Firewalls

Netskope launches NewEdge AI Fast Path to cut latency

Netskope unveils NewEdge AI Fast Path to speed secure enterprise traffic to major AI clouds, cutting latency for chatbots and agents.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 2nd Mar 2026
Contrivian to merge with Big Network in LEO-focused deal
Disaster Recovery

Contrivian to merge with Big Network in LEO-focused deal

Contrivian to merge with Big Network, unifying edge and LEO-focused software into a single platform for resilient hybrid connectivity.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 25th Feb 2026
Arrcus triples bookings & unveils AI inference fabric
Virtualisation

Arrcus triples bookings & unveils AI inference fabric

Arrcus triples 2025 bookings as it launches an AI inference network fabric to cut latency and speed traffic across distributed sites.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Tue, 24th Feb 2026
Exclusive, Extreme deepen UK & Ireland networking ties
Firewalls

Exclusive, Extreme deepen UK & Ireland networking ties

Exclusive Networks deepens its UK and Ireland portfolio by adding Extreme's AI-driven cloud networking platform to its cybersecurity-focused line-up.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Sun, 15th Feb 2026
Exclusive: HPE Networking advances 'self-driving' networks
Firewalls

Exclusive: HPE Networking advances 'self-driving' networks

HPE unites Aruba and Juniper under the HPE Networking banner to push AI‑driven, secure, self‑managing networks for enterprise customers.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Fri, 13th Feb 2026
Ericsson unveils 5G router to power connected fleets
Unified Communications

Ericsson unveils 5G router to power connected fleets

Ericsson launches modular 5G in-vehicle router with Wi-Fi 7, edge AI and centimetre-level tracking for fleets, transit and emergency services.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Fri, 13th Feb 2026
Opengear debuts CM8000 & OM1300 for outage recovery
Disaster Recovery

Opengear debuts CM8000 & OM1300 for outage recovery

Opengear unveils CM8000 and OM1300 to keep enterprise networks reachable during rising outages across branches, data rooms and edge sites.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Jan 2026
HPE boosts retail with Aruba, Mist AIOps & Nonstop
Data Protection

HPE boosts retail with Aruba, Mist AIOps & Nonstop

HPE targets always-on retail with new Aruba switches, Mist AIOps analytics and boosted Nonstop systems for high-pressure transactions.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Tue, 13th Jan 2026
CommScope reveals next-gen SYSTIMAX 2.0 connectivity portfolio
Network Infrastructure

CommScope reveals next-gen SYSTIMAX 2.0 connectivity portfolio

CommScope unveils SYSTIMAX 2.0, the next generation of its building and data centre connectivity portfolio, offering advanced solutions in structured cabling to tackle evolving technological infrastructural demands.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Feb 2024
Five networking trends shaping the enterprise in 2024
Public Cloud

Five networking trends shaping the enterprise in 2024

In the year ahead, enterprises will do well to look at the above trends and adapt their networking strategies accordingly.

By Michelle Tan • 4 min read • Mon, 11th Dec 2023
The ongoing evolution of intelligent edge computing
Hyperscale

The ongoing evolution of intelligent edge computing

Intelligent edge computing will bring significant opportunities for development and growth in the coming years.

By Carmelo Calafiore • 4 min read • Fri, 24th Nov 2023
HPE Aruba Networking Bolsters Portfolio to Support SMBs
Network Infrastructure

HPE Aruba Networking Bolsters Portfolio to Support SMBs

HPE introduces new products to meet the growing network and security needs of SMBs, including the Aruba Instant On AP22D and 1960 stackable switch.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 13th Sep 2023
Extreme unveils industry's first networking cloud continuum
Private Cloud

Extreme unveils industry's first networking cloud continuum

The solution called ExtremeCloud Edge simplifies cloud choice, provides flexibility and dramatically boosts the network experience.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Thu, 11th May 2023
New Linksys 5G outdoor and industrial routers ready for ultra HD, large-scale IoT, VR , AR, and smart cities
Unified Communications

New Linksys 5G outdoor and industrial routers ready for ultra HD, large-scale IoT, VR , AR, and smart cities

Linksys has launched new 5G outdoor and industrial routers with a comprehensive approach to network connections.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Jan 2022

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