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Best Buy adopts Google Cloud federation for developers
Hybrid Cloud

Best Buy adopts Google Cloud federation for developers

Developers at Best Buy can now log into Google Cloud with Microsoft Entra ID, cutting key rotation and sharpening audit trails.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 4 days ago
Infosys migrates NTN eCommerce platform to SAP cloud
Digital Transformation

Infosys migrates NTN eCommerce platform to SAP cloud

The shift is meant to cut maintenance work and improve reliability after NTN moved its core e-WINGS sales platform off local servers.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • 5 days ago
Orro launches managed secure browser service in Australia
Data Protection

Orro launches managed secure browser service in Australia

Browser security gaps are exposing Australian firms to data leaks as staff copy, upload and share information in everyday work tabs.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Westcon-Comstor survey flags project delays from shortages
Hybrid Cloud

Westcon-Comstor survey flags project delays from shortages

Project timelines are being stretched as 87% of channel partners move to counter hardware price swings and memory shortages, Westcon-Comstor found.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Temenos wins US regional bank for cloud core upgrade
Software-as-a-Service

Temenos wins US regional bank for cloud core upgrade

The deal gives the lender a cloud-based core banking platform on Microsoft Azure, aimed at easing operations and supporting growth.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month
European executives warn AI & net zero risk stalling
Digital Transformation

European executives warn AI & net zero risk stalling

Measured results are now under pressure as firms struggle to turn AI pilots into everyday tools and prove climate plans beyond targets.

By Mark Tarre • 10 min read • Last month
Software Combined names first Chief Technology Officer
Digital Transformation

Software Combined names first Chief Technology Officer

The appointment gives the acquirer a central technology lead as it tries to speed AI adoption across 13 independently run software businesses.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Dutch review clears Google Cloud for public sector use
Data Protection

Dutch review clears Google Cloud for public sector use

Dutch ministries can now adopt Google Cloud after a privacy review found no known high data protection risks if safeguards are applied.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month

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Saviynt tops USD $300 million ARR & launches Zuma AI
Software-as-a-Service

Saviynt tops USD $300 million ARR & launches Zuma AI

The rise of AI agents is forcing security teams to rethink access controls, as the identity vendor passes USD $300 million in ARR.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Yesterday
IFS posts 25% ARR growth as industrial AI demand rises
Software-as-a-Service

IFS posts 25% ARR growth as industrial AI demand rises

Industrial software buyers are shifting AI budgets into day-to-day operations, helping IFS lift annual recurring revenue 25% in H1 2026.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • 4 days ago
Kyndryl completes Pidilite's cloud migration to Google
Disaster Recovery

Kyndryl completes Pidilite's cloud migration to Google

Pidilite now runs its non-ERP applications on Google Cloud, after a migration that cut service response times and freed it from its data centre.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • 5 days ago
STT GDC India launches Jaipur data centre in Rajasthan
Smart Cities

STT GDC India launches Jaipur data centre in Rajasthan

The new site gives enterprises and government users in Jaipur access to local co-location as demand for cloud and AI capacity grows.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • 5 days ago
Salesforce launches SMB Growth Kit for India's firms
Software-as-a-Service

Salesforce launches SMB Growth Kit for India's firms

Indian SMBs can go live in four to six weeks as Salesforce bundles sales, chat and analytics tools with setup support.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
Datadog launches UK data hosting in AWS London region
Software-as-a-Service

Datadog launches UK data hosting in AWS London region

UK firms can now keep observability and security data in-region, easing compliance pressure as cloud and AI systems grow more complex.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
meshIQ & Dataeko strike partnership to expand in India
DevOps

meshIQ & Dataeko strike partnership to expand in India

Indian banks and manufacturers will get local support as meshIQ and Dataeko join forces to manage hybrid middleware estates more easily.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month
The Essential Eight is being retired, here's what that means for your cyber programme
Software-as-a-Service

The Essential Eight is being retired, here's what that means for your cyber programme

Organisations will need to widen cyber planning beyond a checklist as Australia moves to replace the Essential Eight with risk-based Essentials guidance.

By Tony Rabottini • 4 min read • Last month
Australian cyber experts warn of third-party risk surge
Digital Transformation

Australian cyber experts warn of third-party risk surge

Recent breaches have exposed how weak vendor oversight is leaving schools and businesses more vulnerable to supply chain attacks.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Last month
Tata Communications names new leaders for network & cloud
Network Infrastructure

Tata Communications names new leaders for network & cloud

The hires underscore Tata Communications' push to win more corporate spending on cloud, security and AI-led network services.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month