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Commvault expands Azure recovery with Cloud Rewind
Disaster Recovery

Commvault expands Azure recovery with Cloud Rewind

The update broadens recovery for Azure-based apps, helping firms restore configurations and dependencies faster after cyberattacks or outages.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Yesterday
Advania launches sovereign AI platform across seven markets
Data Protection

Advania launches sovereign AI platform across seven markets

Organisations seeking tighter data control can now route AI workloads through a governed layer that spans seven Northern European markets.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 2 days ago
ClickHouse customer base soars on back of AI demand
Software-as-a-Service

ClickHouse customer base soars on back of AI demand

AI agents are driving a sharp rise in demand for the real-time data platform, which added 1000 customers early in 2026 to top 4000.

By David Shilovsky • 4 min read • Last week
Writer launches Palmyra X6 to cut enterprise AI costs
Digital Transformation

Writer launches Palmyra X6 to cut enterprise AI costs

Enterprises could cut the cost of running AI agents, as Writer says its upgraded system is 41% cheaper per task and easier to govern.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Cloud security report finds gaps differ by provider
Encryption

Cloud security report finds gaps differ by provider

Multi-cloud security teams face different risks on AWS, Azure and Google Cloud, with misconfigurations high across all three providers.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Google expands BigQuery transfer service with new connectors
Hybrid Cloud

Google expands BigQuery transfer service with new connectors

Enterprises will be able to move more sales, marketing and database data into BigQuery as Google adds connectors for SQL Server and Shopify.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • This month
Netskope launches DataSec Command Centre for data security
Data Protection

Netskope launches DataSec Command Centre for data security

Fragmented defences are leaving most security teams unable to trace sensitive data after incidents, according to Netskope research.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • This month
SonicWall launches Gen 8 NSv virtual firewall range
Private Cloud

SonicWall launches Gen 8 NSv virtual firewall range

Customers can now scale firewall protection from a single branch to enterprise cloud estates without changing SonicOS or management tools.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • This month
TechForce joins Anthropic's Claude partner network
Data Protection

TechForce joins Anthropic's Claude partner network

Australian businesses gain local help to move Claude pilots into live use, with TechForce handling integration, governance and approvals.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • This month
BeyondTrust warns identity risks drive most attacks
Hybrid Cloud

BeyondTrust warns identity risks drive most attacks

Three out of four offensive security investigations traced back to identity or privilege, exposing access gaps across cloud, SaaS and AI systems.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • This month
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 • This month
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 • This month

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The cloud debt crisis coming for Canadian enterprise IT
DevOps

The cloud debt crisis coming for Canadian enterprise IT

Cloud spending is set to trigger costly remediation for Canadian firms as undocumented systems, rising costs and security gaps pile up.

By Russ Profant • 5 min read • Last week
Sionic launches Instant Bank Pay via Microsoft Marketplace
Fintech

Sionic launches Instant Bank Pay via Microsoft Marketplace

Merchants could cut payment processing costs by an average of 60% as Sionic pushes bank-to-bank checkout across Microsoft's cloud tools.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Companies must adapt to rising AI costs, tech CEO says
Software-as-a-Service

Companies must adapt to rising AI costs, tech CEO says

Rising token-based charges and compliance risks are forcing firms to monitor AI agents more closely, Fusion5's chief executive says.

By RNZ • 5 min read • Last week
Macquarie Cloud Services signs major Microsoft Azure deal
Data Protection

Macquarie Cloud Services signs major Microsoft Azure deal

Microsoft expects Macquarie Cloud Services' Azure use to reach USD $278 million over three years, underlining demand for cloud migration work.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Globant launches Glob.AI marketplace for AI services
Data Protection

Globant launches Glob.AI marketplace for AI services

Enterprises can now buy AI work by output, as the new marketplace aims to cut project costs and speed delivery across functions.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week