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Financial ransomware & supplier risks rise, report warns
Ransomware

Financial ransomware & supplier risks rise, report warns

Banks and investment firms face mounting exposure as ransomware incidents jump and more than half of vendors carry high-severity flaws.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Today
Linux Foundation launches Tokenomics Foundation for AI costs
Digital Transformation

Linux Foundation launches Tokenomics Foundation for AI costs

Rising AI bills are pushing enterprises to seek neutral benchmarks, as token costs are now a CEO-level concern and newer model prices climb.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 6 min read • Today
Siemens launches Intelligence Centre X for industrial AI
Manufacturing

Siemens launches Intelligence Centre X for industrial AI

The new software aims to move industrial AI beyond pilots by tying together data, workflows and governance for faster operational decisions.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Today
SolarWinds expands partner programme with Fast Track
Digital Transformation

SolarWinds expands partner programme with Fast Track

Resellers will get clearer discounts and tier rewards from August, as SolarWinds overhauls its programme to support faster-growing partners.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Yesterday
Europe tech spending to hit USD $1.3 trillion in 2026
Semiconductors

Europe tech spending to hit USD $1.3 trillion in 2026

Infrastructure spending is surging as businesses expand data centres for AI, with Europe's tech outlay set to reach USD $1.3 trillion in 2026.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Yesterday
Konvu wins Infosecurity Europe Cyber Startup Award
Security Operations Centres

Konvu wins Infosecurity Europe Cyber Startup Award

The win gives the AI-native startup a credibility boost as enterprises race to fix vulnerabilities faster amid rising cyber pressure.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Yesterday
Small business tech demand lifts reseller prices in Europe
Data Protection

Small business tech demand lifts reseller prices in Europe

Smaller firms' shift towards higher-spec devices is widening Europe's pricing gap, with reseller average selling prices rising far faster than retail chains.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Yesterday
Tanium named ISG leader in digital employee experience
Digital Transformation

Tanium named ISG leader in digital employee experience

Demand for automated workplace support is rising as ISG put Tanium among the top digital employee experience vendors in its 2025 study.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Yesterday
Infoblox launches AI tool & protocol server for DDI
Hybrid Cloud

Infoblox launches AI tool & protocol server for DDI

It aims to cut alert fatigue and speed investigations by using network data to prioritise issues and automate routine remediation for IT teams.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Yesterday
Itential's FlowAI goes live for infrastructure teams
Network Infrastructure

Itential's FlowAI goes live for infrastructure teams

Production infrastructure teams can now deploy governed AI agents, after Itential opened FlowAI to general availability following six months of testing.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Yesterday

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Tanium launches AI tools & expands FedRAMP services
Malware

Tanium launches AI tools & expands FedRAMP services

US government agencies and security teams will get broader compliance and threat-hunting tools as Tanium adds AI features and FedRAMP services.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Today
Cato Networks opens AI hub in London for R&D growth
Digital Transformation

Cato Networks opens AI hub in London for R&D growth

The new Holborn site will add engineering jobs as demand rises for secure AI tools among businesses and the company seeks deeper UK roots.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Yesterday
UK leaders expect quantum computing disruption by 2030
Manufacturing

UK leaders expect quantum computing disruption by 2030

A majority of large UK firms fear quantum computing could erode competitiveness, but most are delaying hiring and planning until 2030 or later.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Yesterday
Parloa opens London office as AI expansion gathers pace
Customer Relationship Management

Parloa opens London office as AI expansion gathers pace

London's rising AI investment is drawing Parloa into the capital as the company expands its European footprint and customer base.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Yesterday
MWC Shanghai adds AgiBot, Siemens & Vodafone speakers
Robotics

MWC Shanghai adds AgiBot, Siemens & Vodafone speakers

Visitors will see AI, robotics and Formula E showcases as MWC Shanghai broadens beyond telecoms to industrial tech and startups.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Yesterday
Konica Minolta Australia named ACT Leader by Quocirca
Document Management

Konica Minolta Australia named ACT Leader by Quocirca

The ranking signals growing demand for print vendors that can plug into cloud, security and workflow systems rather than stand alone.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Yesterday
Kablamo appoints Troy Bebee to lead Google Cloud push
Software-as-a-Service

Kablamo appoints Troy Bebee to lead Google Cloud push

The consultancy is betting on rising demand for data and AI projects by adding senior Google Cloud leadership across Australia and Canada.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Yesterday