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Lancom sees automation demand rise as firms cut friction

Automation spending is rising as firms use it to cut back-office bottlenecks and free staff for revenue-generating work.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Today

Data Protection

Datavault AI agrees USD $94.5m CyberCatch takeover

CyberCatch's continuous compliance tools will be folded into Datavault AI's data platforms if the all-cash deal wins approvals.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Today

Data Protection

Remote makes its AI training course free to workers

Only 20% of leaders think their staff are ready for AI, prompting Remote to open its internal training course to wider use for free.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Yesterday

Data Protection

Fortinet buys Virtue AI to bolster AI security tools

Customers deploying AI agents face wider security gaps as Fortinet adds runtime protection and validation through its Virtue AI deal.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Yesterday

Internet of Things

Global OT firewall market set to reach USD $3.19bn by 2034

Rising digital links in factories and grids are driving OT firewall demand as operators prioritise uptime, segmentation and breach containment.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Yesterday

Partner Programmes

Europe UC&C splits as video bars surge, headsets fall

Rising investment in video tools is offsetting weaker demand for headsets and phones, leaving Europe's UC&C market increasingly fragmented.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 2 days ago

Private Cloud

Application modernisation services market set to soar

Corporate cloud migration and AI tools are set to drive the application modernisation services market to USD $81.24 billion by 2034.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week

Software-as-a-Service

Infios named a leader in IDC MarketScape assessments

Rising fulfilment complexity is pushing manufacturers and retailers towards AI tools that can route stock, orders and delivery promises more effectively.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last week

Security Operations Centres

Searchlight Cyber launches pre-emptive threat platform

As AI speeds up attacks, the new platform aims to help security teams prioritise the most exploitable risks before breaches occur.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week

Data Protection

Hitachi Vantara posts 12% revenue growth on AI demand

Rising AI infrastructure spending lifted storage sales 45% at the Hitachi unit, helping offset complexity worries for corporate IT teams.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week

Digital Transformation

CrowdStrike named leader in IDC MarketScape MDR study

Enterprises under pressure to speed incident response are shifting to AI-led managed security services as CrowdStrike tops IDC's latest MDR assessment.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week

Software-as-a-Service

Citrix adds managed observability & developer services

Enterprises can now monitor workspace telemetry and spin up secure cloud development environments without adding more infrastructure to run.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week

DataCentre infrastructure

Data centre power market set to hit USD $70.94bn by 2034

Rising AI and cloud demand is set to push power spending toward USD $70.94 billion by 2034, as operators race to avoid outages.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week

Digital Transformation

Orient launches meaning layer for enterprise AI systems

Businesses adopting AI agents face growing risks of outdated or disputed information, as Orient's platform aims to preserve context and evidence.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week

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Hybrid Cloud

Illumio named Forrester leader & customer favourite

Forrester's latest microsegmentation review boosts Illumio's credibility with large enterprises seeking to curb attacker movement after a breach.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Today

Security Operations Centres

LMNTRIX named Major Player in IDC cybersecurity ranking

The Australian-founded firm's standing could help it win bigger overseas contracts as it expands its customer base across 40 countries.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Yesterday

Software-as-a-Service

Findustry AI adds chargeback automation to Maverick

Merchants on Maverick's platform can now contest disputes faster as Findustry AI's Chargeback Agent automates evidence gathering and submissions.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week

Private Cloud

Equinix launches managed private cloud service in Australia

Australian firms can now shift data-heavy workloads onshore as Equinix's new service promises faster deployment and tighter control over sensitive systems.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week