IT services stories
Buyers wary of shelved AI pilots may get clearer evidence on performance as Sparq puts tools through production-like stress tests first.
The hire puts a veteran sales executive in charge as Zoom seeks deeper partner ties and wider customer uptake across Australia and New Zealand.
AI tools are making more firms reassess SaaS, but Thoughtworks says legacy systems and enterprise risk will keep custom builds selective.
The new role is aimed at helping the Sydney-based firm scale beyond Australia as demand rises for AI and digital transformation projects.
The ranking spotlights growing buyer demand for proven AI savings as enterprises shift from pilots to production across core operations.
Downtime at large employers could fall as the new system flags workplace IT faults before staff are disrupted.
Operational complexity is slowing AI rollouts for managed service providers, even as most invest in automation to meet compliance demands.
Boards in regulated sectors now have firmer assurance after Abacus secured CREST approval for penetration testing, renewed annually.
Most technology leaders are still finding their feet as companies race to deploy AI despite skills gaps, data problems and compliance pressure.
More than 90 per cent of large-company executives now see outsourced support as vital to scaling agentic AI, a KPMG survey found.
The move underlines Akamai's push to expand cloud, security and AI sales in a region where data rules and latency requirements vary widely.
MSPs and MSSPs are getting sales tools to turn rising cyber demand into recurring revenue, as many still struggle to package services.
Defence suppliers will face new cyber checks from summer 2026 as Ottawa phases in certification to protect sensitive contract data and match US standards.
After 18 months of integration, the UK managed service provider says improved recurring revenue and retention leave it primed for fresh deals.
MSPs could cut reliance on scarce security experts as Cynomi embeds AI to draft reports, policies and remediation plans.
It aims to help UK channel partners turn AI pilots into production systems by adding specialist support, testing and a shared portal.
The Manchester IT provider must keep investing in staff and service quality to retain a rare trio of Microsoft designations.
The hire underlines CirrusHQ’s push into public sector cloud work as councils and government departments seek safer, cheaper systems.
The new base will lift the Irish technology company’s workforce to 750 and support product development, security and AI roles.
The ranking underscores growing scrutiny of Indian tech firms as customers and investors weigh emissions, governance and disclosure standards.
