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AI & specialisation fuel high-performer growth in software channel

Thu, 25th Sep 2025
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AI adoption and focused specialisation drive high-performing software channel partners, delivering over 20% revenue growth and stronger customer advocacy worldwide.
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AVANT & Assured unite to expand data backup services

Fri, 18th Jul 2025
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AVANT and Assured Data Protection partner to offer enhanced managed backup and disaster recovery services across North America using Rubrik and Nutanix technologies.
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Freedman Group acquires Lectrosonics to boost global audio reach

Mon, 12th May 2025
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The Freedman Group has acquired US wireless audio maker Lectrosonics, enhancing its global portfolio with famed professional audio technology since 1971.
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BGF invests £16.5 million in fintech firm Twenty7tec

Tue, 10th Sep 2024
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BGF injects £16.5 million into fintech firm Twenty7tec to boost product development and expand market reach, appoints Angela Williams as Chair.
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Lenovo announces new hybrid cloud advisory services for AI

Thu, 29th Aug 2024
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Lenovo unveils new Hybrid Cloud Advisory Services to streamline cloud transformation for enterprises, focusing on AI-related workloads and operational efficiency.
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Infinigate sets ambitious goals for FY 2024-2025 expansion

Thu, 16th May 2024
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Infinigate Group unveils its strategic focus for 2024-2025, aiming to expand its cybersecurity, cloud, and networking footprint amidst growing pressures.
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Pentest People first Leeds firm to qualify as NCSC Cyber Advisor

Tue, 23rd Apr 2024
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Leeds-based Pentest People becomes the first firm to qualify as a Cyber Advisor under the NCSC's scheme, providing small to medium-sized UK organisations with NCSC-approved cybersecurity guidance.
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Kaspersky's VPN outshines peers in AV-TEST's independent evaluation

Wed, 10th Apr 2024
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Kaspersky's VPN service lauded by AV-TEST for superior performance, highlighting a significant 355% boost in upload speeds for international connections and robust streaming features.
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Justin Mowday named Accenture's New Zealand Managing Director

Tue, 30th Jan 2024
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Justin Mowday takes the reins as Accenture's Country Managing Director for New Zealand from March 1, 2024, bolstering the firm's executive committee.
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Gallagher Security promotes George Dunleavy to Sales Manager for SA & NT

Thu, 11th Jan 2024
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George Dunleavy ascends to Sales Manager for South Australia and Northern Territory within Gallagher Security, replacing Karl Harris, in a strategic move to intensify operations in the area.
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Digital skills deficit hampers Australia's construction sector progress

Wed, 29th Nov 2023
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Australia's construction sector struggles with digital skill gaps, causing inefficiencies, delays, and increased project costs.
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Alcatel-Lucent expands Rainbow Hub distribution amid remote work surge

Fri, 27th Oct 2023
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Alcatel-Lucent broadens the distribution of its cutting-edge Rainbow Hub platform to cater to increased remote working.
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Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise unveils high-capacity OmniSwitch 9912 chassis

Tue, 24th Oct 2023
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Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise announces the launch of the OmniSwitch 9912, a high-capacity modular chassis for network expansion and protection.
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InterCloud appoints Patrick Cason as Chief Sales Officer for Global Expansion

Wed, 4th Oct 2023
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InterCloud appoints new Chief Sales Officer to drive international sales strategy and broaden managed cloud connectivity.
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Fortinet customers experience up to 86% greater efficiency

Thu, 3rd Aug 2023
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Fortinet's SecOps solutions improve customer detection, containment, investigation and response, making security teams up to 86% more efficient.
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How to understand IDOR vulnerabilities for your protection

Thu, 3rd Aug 2023
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Once a customer is aware of the endpoints they have, instrumenting them for security posture becomes the next priority.
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Atturra acquires Silverdrop, looks to deliver expert services to AU clients

Fri, 21st Jul 2023
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Atturra's subsidiary, Galaxy 42, is set to acquire HR and payroll services specialist, Silverdrop, in a strategic move.
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Arlo Software Welcomes Tim Bird as New CEO

Mon, 17th Jul 2023
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Arlo Software appoints Tim Bird as new CEO, succeeding John Mitchell, to drive strategic growth and expand customer base.
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New report highlights shocking business cybercrime costs

Fri, 7th Jul 2023
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Cybercrime attacks cost US and UK businesses into the hundreds of thousands with the majority targeted multiple times.
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Over 340 million accounts compromised in data breaches

Mon, 29th May 2023
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Over 340 million people have been impacted by business data breaches in the first four months of 2023, with Twitter's breach being the largest.