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Contrivian to merge with Big Network in LEO-focused deal

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Contrivian to merge with Big Network, unifying edge and LEO-focused software into a single platform for resilient hybrid connectivity.
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Taara unveils Lightbridge Pro for five nines backhaul

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Taara launches Lightbridge Pro, a 20 Gbps wireless optical backhaul platform promising five nines uptime with seamless fibre or RF failover.
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Ericsson unveils 5G router to power connected fleets

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Ericsson launches modular 5G in-vehicle router with Wi-Fi 7, edge AI and centimetre-level tracking for fleets, transit and emergency services.
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PPDS unveils Philips Signage 2000 entry-level range

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PPDS debuts Philips Signage 2000 4K displays with Android 14 and cloud management, targeting entry-level digital signage deployments.
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PPDS unveils Philips Signage 5000 AI display range

Wed, 28th Jan 2026
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digital signage
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edge computing
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power / energy
PPDS debuts Philips Signage 5000 AI displays with on-device processing, Android 14 SoC and 24/7-ready screens up to 98in for pro venues.
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Assured unveils Zerto DR service for VMware upheaval

Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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data protection
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Assured launches Zerto-based DR service to give VMware users ultra-low RPOs, flexible failover and a smoother path towards Nutanix.
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SIOS unveils LifeKeeper v10 with unified web console

Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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SIOS launches LifeKeeper v10, adding a unified browser console to simplify high availability and disaster recovery across Linux and Windows.
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Cyber leaders warn resilience gap as boards eye 2026

Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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Cyber chiefs warn a widening gap between cyber plans and real resilience as boards eye 2026 with only marginal spend increases.
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Cloudflare outage exposes risks of AI & payments reliance

Tue, 9th Dec 2025
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Cloudflare's latest outage fuels fears over fragile AI and payments systems as firms brace for weeks of disputes and operational fallout.
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SUSE unveils SLES 16 with integrated agentic AI & 16-year support

Wed, 5th Nov 2025
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edge computing
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risk & compliance
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SUSE launches SLES 16, the first enterprise Linux with built-in agentic AI and a 16-year support lifecycle for enhanced automation and stability.
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Cybercriminals exploit CrowdStrike outage with fake support sites

Thu, 1st Aug 2024
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healthtech
Cybercriminals capitalised on a CrowdStrike Falcon outage by creating over 180 fake support websites, targeting 8.5 million affected devices worldwide.
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Cisco launches new networking and security products for Asian SMBs

Wed, 6th Dec 2023
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Cisco presents cutting-edge network and security products for Asia-Pacific small and medium businesses, promising simplified management and speedy digitisation.
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VeeamON: Getting hands-on with DataLabs

Thu, 17th May 2018
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Software engineer Marty Curlett takes me inside Veeam's new DataLabs offering to explain how it can save time, money and mitigate risk.
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Anatomy of an outage: Understanding the lifecycle of downtime

Thu, 19th Apr 2018
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Businesses face high costs and risks with outages, impacting operations and reputation; understanding all stages is key.
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CASE STUDY: From constant downtime to seamless connectivity

Mon, 6th Nov 2017
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This SMB retail store was experiencing many challenges with maintaining reliable and secure Internet connections before meeting Cradlepoint.
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From cloud to instant failover - 5 industry trends disrupting data storage

Wed, 6th Sep 2017
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cloud services
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Traditional storage methods are no longer efficient, prompting a shift towards software-led solutions for scalable data management.