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Zeroseven wins top Umbraco Cloud award for Icon Group
Software-as-a-Service

Zeroseven wins top Umbraco Cloud award for Icon Group

The Brisbane agency's recognition boosts Australia's profile in Umbraco's global partner network as it expands across APAC.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 22nd Jun 2026
Umbraco launches AI skills for backoffice developers
Enterprise Content Management

Umbraco launches AI skills for backoffice developers

AI agents used to customise Umbraco sites will now draw on current docs and code, reducing the risk of outdated implementation advice.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2026
Umbraco debuts Compose for GraphQL-first data integration
Software-as-a-Service

Umbraco debuts Compose for GraphQL-first data integration

Umbraco launches Compose, a GraphQL-first SaaS to standardise data flows across composable digital experience and eCommerce stacks.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Feb 2026
Umbraco opens Melbourne office & appoints APAC head
Software-as-a-Service

Umbraco opens Melbourne office & appoints APAC head

Umbraco opens Melbourne hub and names Emmanuel Tissera Head of APAC to drive expansion across Australia, New Zealand and Asia-Pacific.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Tue, 6th Jan 2026
IDHL launches AI incubator backed by GBP £1.5 million
Data Analytics

IDHL launches AI incubator backed by GBP £1.5 million

IDHL launches IDHL Labs, a group-wide AI incubator backed by GBP £1.5 million to fast-track automation, tooling and data-driven services.

By Kaleah Salmon • 5 min read • Thu, 18th Dec 2025
Umbraco 17 launches with load balancing & semantic search focus
Enterprise Content Management

Umbraco 17 launches with load balancing & semantic search focus

Umbraco 17 launches with load balancing and semantic search, enhancing collaborative editing and custom search for enterprises using its CMS platform.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Nov 2025
Umbraco opens Bristol office to aid UK agencies & enterprise clients
Enterprise Content Management

Umbraco opens Bristol office to aid UK agencies & enterprise clients

Umbraco has opened a Bristol office to bolster support for UK digital agencies and enterprise clients using its open-source content management system.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Sep 2025
Umbraco releases its third annual Impact Report for 2024
DevOps

Umbraco releases its third annual Impact Report for 2024

Umbraco marks 20 years of open-source CMS with its third annual Impact Report, showcasing community engagement and sustainability strides.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Apr 2025
Umbraco predicts key CMS trends for 2025 including AI focus
Data Analytics

Umbraco predicts key CMS trends for 2025 including AI focus

Umbraco forecasts that AI, personalisation, and security will shape CMS platforms in 2025, emphasising reduced carbon footprints and enhanced user experiences.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Dec 2024
Umbraco appoints Mats Persson as new CEO amid rapid growth
Enterprise Content Management

Umbraco appoints Mats Persson as new CEO amid rapid growth

Umbraco names Mats Persson as new CEO amidst rapid growth, aiming to scale its open-source CMS internationally, and build on impressive client roster.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Sep 2024
Umbraco acquires Dutch firm uMarketingSolutions for CMS enhancement
DevOps

Umbraco acquires Dutch firm uMarketingSolutions for CMS enhancement

Umbraco acquires uMarketingSolutions to integrate advanced analytics, personalisation, and marketing automation into its CMS platform, enhancing user engagement and conversion.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 21st Aug 2024

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ICO launches privacy campaign for parents of children
Data Protection

ICO launches privacy campaign for parents of children

Parents of primary school children are being urged to rethink online privacy habits as the regulator responds to rising safety concerns.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 17th Apr 2026
Umbraco leads UK membership bodies' digital spending
Customer Relationship Management

Umbraco leads UK membership bodies' digital spending

Umbraco dominates as UK membership organisations boost digital spend, with the biggest 100 bodies investing GBP £250 million a year.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Thu, 26th Feb 2026
Umbraco secures ISO 27001 certification for CMS arm
Data Protection

Umbraco secures ISO 27001 certification for CMS arm

Umbraco's product arm wins ISO 27001/IEC:2022 certification, boosting security credentials for its open-source .NET CMS and partners.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Jan 2026
Umbraco appoints Phil Whittaker to lead AI & MCP Server work
Enterprise Content Management

Umbraco appoints Phil Whittaker to lead AI & MCP Server work

Umbraco has appointed Phil Whittaker as Staff Engineer (AI) to lead MCP Server development, enhancing AI integration and control within its CMS platform.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Oct 2025
Umbraco Cloud adds Canadian hosting to aid data sovereignty
Digital Transformation

Umbraco Cloud adds Canadian hosting to aid data sovereignty

Umbraco launches Canadian hosting on its Cloud platform via Microsoft Azure Toronto, aiding compliance with strict local data privacy laws and improving performance.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 30th Apr 2025
Umbraco Cloud expands with Australian regional hosting option
Edge Computing

Umbraco Cloud expands with Australian regional hosting option

Regional hosting brings data sovereignty, compliance and enhanced performance to Australian digital agencies and clients.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Aug 2023