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Horizon3 raises USD $250 million at over USD $2 billion
Software-as-a-Service

Horizon3 raises USD $250 million at over USD $2 billion

The new capital will fund Horizon3's expansion into Asia-Pacific and Europe as demand for its attack-testing software grows among large enterprises.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Qualys launches InstaScan for faster vulnerability detection
Hybrid Cloud

Qualys launches InstaScan for faster vulnerability detection

Security teams could spot newly disclosed flaws within minutes as rising CVE volumes and faster attacks squeeze response windows.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 3 days ago
UK & US firms shift cloud traffic to private links
Data Protection

UK & US firms shift cloud traffic to private links

Security and resilience are driving more enterprises to route sensitive cloud traffic over private links as cyber risks and DDoS attacks rise.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • 3 days ago
AWS revenue growth hits fastest pace in 18 quarters
Software-as-a-Service

AWS revenue growth hits fastest pace in 18 quarters

Demand for AI and core cloud services is boosting Amazon's key profit engine, with AWS growth accelerating to a 36.7% annual pace.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • 3 days ago
SMEs push notebook prices 26% above retail across Europe
Data Protection

SMEs push notebook prices 26% above retail across Europe

Retailers risk missing a lucrative SME market, as business buyers pay far more for notebooks than households and demand pricier, work-ready devices.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • 3 days ago
PRLab scores 100 media placements for Gr4vy campaign
Software-as-a-Service

PRLab scores 100 media placements for Gr4vy campaign

The 12-month campaign generated more than 100 earned placements and about 402 million impressions, helping Gr4vy stay visible between announcements.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • 3 days ago
Amazon's custom silicon hits USD $25 billion run rate
Semiconductors

Amazon's custom silicon hits USD $25 billion run rate

Amazon Web Services' in-house chips are now a major profit centre as AI demand drives cloud providers to cut costs and secure supply.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • 3 days ago
Rimini Street launches AI governance service for firms
Digital Transformation

Rimini Street launches AI governance service for firms

The service targets firms struggling to monitor autonomous AI agents, as enterprises face wider security, compliance and cost risks.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Reco named OpenAI Select Partner amid AI security concerns
Software-as-a-Service

Reco named OpenAI Select Partner amid AI security concerns

Enterprise security teams face fresh oversight burdens as Reco joins OpenAI's partner network to monitor agent access and permissions.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
T-Pro buys BigHand Healthcare to reach 120 NHS trusts
Digital Transformation

T-Pro buys BigHand Healthcare to reach 120 NHS trusts

The enlarged business now serves 120 NHS trusts, boosting its foothold as hospitals seek software to cut admin and speed up care.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Westcon-Comstor adds 1Password to AWS Marketplace
Software-as-a-Service

Westcon-Comstor adds 1Password to AWS Marketplace

The deal gives EMEA partners a simpler way to buy identity security software through AWS Marketplace as cloud procurement grows faster.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
System administrators take centre stage on SysAdmin Day
Data Protection

System administrators take centre stage on SysAdmin Day

Their work has become more strategic as cyber security, AI and tighter budgets put extra pressure on the teams keeping systems running.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
Chief Executive Officer urges firms to ditch roaming
Digital Transformation

Chief Executive Officer urges firms to ditch roaming

Business travellers are losing time and exposing firms to security risks as roaming charges and ad hoc connectivity arrangements pile up.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
Exclusive Networks named Fortinet global distributor
Digital Transformation

Exclusive Networks named Fortinet global distributor

The deal should simplify multinational cybersecurity procurement for partners by replacing separate local arrangements with a single distribution relationship.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week

Stories from Other Regions

IT Department stories

Ricoh Australia appoints Tina Economou as Managing Director
Document Management

Ricoh Australia appoints Tina Economou as Managing Director

The move signals continuity as Ricoh Australia deepens its shift into workplace technology and managed services amid changing office spending.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 3 days ago
EY Canada adds on-site quantum computer for clients
Data Protection

EY Canada adds on-site quantum computer for clients

Clients in regulated sectors may be able to test sensitive workloads in Canada, easing data-sovereignty worries as quantum use matures.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Enterprises lose 11.5 hours a week to cloud issues
Private Cloud

Enterprises lose 11.5 hours a week to cloud issues

IT teams are losing more than a day a week to cloud troubleshooting, as AI and multi-cloud plans expose network bottlenecks.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week