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Infobip named Gartner CPaaS leader in 2026 ranking
Software-as-a-Service

Infobip named Gartner CPaaS leader in 2026 ranking

The ranking strengthens Infobip's position with enterprise buyers as CPaaS vendors compete to bundle messaging, voice and AI tools.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Yesterday
Origina launches OPTAS to protect unsupported software
Digital Transformation

Origina launches OPTAS to protect unsupported software

Enterprises running ageing systems may gain a safer alternative to patching, as the new service flags flaws before vendors disclose them.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 2 days ago
8 Data management trends shaping enterprise strategy in 2026-2027
Data Protection

8 Data management trends shaping enterprise strategy in 2026-2027

Boards face higher compliance costs and AI project failures as data management shifts from housekeeping to a core enterprise risk in 2026-2027.

By Edmund Ng • 6 min read • 2 days ago
BeyondTrust named leader in KuppingerCole PAM report
Software-as-a-Service

BeyondTrust named leader in KuppingerCole PAM report

The ranking underscores growing demand for tools that secure human, machine and AI identities across cloud and hybrid environments.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Gartner says 40% of governments will create TrustOps
Digital Transformation

Gartner says 40% of governments will create TrustOps

Deepfake threats are pushing public bodies to harden identity checks and governance, as Gartner forecasts dedicated TrustOps teams by 2028.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 3 days ago
IRONSCALES names Steve McKenzie Chief Operating Officer
Phishing

IRONSCALES names Steve McKenzie Chief Operating Officer

Pressure is mounting on email security vendors as AI-driven phishing grows, and IRONSCALES has brought in a former Mimecast executive to help scale up.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Foxit launches document management system in PDF tools
Software-as-a-Service

Foxit launches document management system in PDF tools

Businesses could cut retrieval times and compliance risks as Foxit adds cloud-based document storage, search and governance to its PDF tools.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week
YASH named Major Contender in Everest digital workplace
Digital Transformation

YASH named Major Contender in Everest digital workplace

Mid-market buyers are increasingly favouring flexible workplace deals as YASH earns recognition for scalable cloud and security services.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last week
Responsive links ChatGPT & Copilot to approved content
Customer Experience

Responsive links ChatGPT & Copilot to approved content

The move lets sales teams answer customers faster in AI tools while keeping responses tied to vetted company content and audit trails.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week
Foxit launches document management system in PDF tools
Document Management

Foxit launches document management system in PDF tools

Businesses can cut document retrieval times and admin overhead as Foxit folds storage, search and governance into its PDF tools.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week
Infobip study finds CX investment gap in global brands
Data Protection

Infobip study finds CX investment gap in global brands

Many global brands are failing to match CX spending with the systems needed for AI-led customer journeys, according to new research.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Tanium launches Atlas in APAC to speed IT response
Endpoint Protection

Tanium launches Atlas in APAC to speed IT response

Faster cyber attacks are forcing IT and security teams to act more quickly across large endpoint estates as Tanium expands its AI platform in APAC.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Verdantix names viAct an innovator in workplace safety
Data Analytics

Verdantix names viAct an innovator in workplace safety

Fragmented safety alerts are pushing industrial buyers towards integrated video analytics platforms that can feed one workflow across sites.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Cycode launches agentic development lifecycle security
Application Security

Cycode launches agentic development lifecycle security

Security teams face new risks from AI coding tools as Cycode adds controls for prompts, generated code and unauthorised model use.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Governments eye agentic AI as security worries persist
Data Protection

Governments eye agentic AI as security worries persist

Governments are weighing agentic AI to ease staffing pressure, but most leaders want stronger security and sovereignty safeguards before scaling up.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week

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CUBIG expands into UK to tackle AI data bottleneck
Data Protection

CUBIG expands into UK to tackle AI data bottleneck

UK businesses struggling to deploy AI may gain a new data layer as the South Korean firm targets regulated sectors after Series A funding.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Upwind launches AI agentic pack for cloud security
Digital Transformation

Upwind launches AI agentic pack for cloud security

It aims to cut alert fatigue by using runtime data to validate threats, prioritise real risks and guide fixes across cloud and AI systems.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Adam Dimopoulos joins as Chief Information Security Officer
Data Protection

Adam Dimopoulos joins as Chief Information Security Officer

The hire signals a sharper focus on resilience and customer trust as buyers demand stronger governance from identity security suppliers.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week