IT Department stories - Page 5
Gigamon eyes AI-led surge in network observability
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hybrid cloud
Gigamon unveils AI traffic tools as IDC says network observability market will reach USD $4.39 billion by 2029.
Kyndryl launches sovereignty services as concerns grow
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private cloud
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digital transformation
Kyndryl rolls out a new sovereignty advisory and managed service to help firms control data, systems and AI across complex IT estates.
KnowBe4 launches Agent Risk Manager for AI agent security
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data protection
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digital transformation
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physical security
KnowBe4 unveils Agent Risk Manager to monitor autonomous AI agents in real time, flag prompt injections and curb rogue data access.
Microsoft April Patch Tuesday reveals 167 vulnerabilities
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firewalls
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network security
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breach prevention
Microsoft's latest security update fixes an exploited SharePoint flaw and a critical Windows IKE bug as browser patches surge to record levels.
What organisations need to know about Microsoft EA licensing heading into 2026
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
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finops
Microsoft's enterprise licensing landscape is shifting fast, with tighter EA access, slimmer discounts and new models forcing organisations to rethink 2026 renewals.
Inde appoints Chris Beckett as technology strategist
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digital transformation
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it services
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it industry
Inde names Chris Beckett as Chief Technology Strategist to steer long-term roadmaps as New Zealand firms seek clearer guidance on investment and architecture.
GitLab expands Google Cloud partnership for Vertex AI
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devops
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cx
GitLab deepens Google Cloud partnership so Duo Agent Platform users can tap Vertex AI models, while counting the spend against existing commitments.
AI readiness illusion as data controls lag, Cloudera says
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data protection
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manufacturing
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hybrid cloud
Cloudera says most firms have embraced AI, but weak data governance, access controls and integration are still blocking real-world gains.
Cloudflare Mesh links AI agents to private networks
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firewalls
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vpns
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devops
Cloudflare launches Mesh to give AI agents secure access to private networks across clouds, data centres and internal systems.
Hitachi Vantara names ANZ partner award winners 2025 awards
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storage
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private cloud
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hybrid cloud
Hitachi Vantara has honoured five Australia and New Zealand partners at its 2025 awards, as the vendor steps up channel investment amid AI readiness concerns.
Portnox names Jonathan Skinner as Chief Marketing Officer
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firewalls
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network security
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cloud security
Portnox hires Jonathan Skinner as Chief Marketing Officer to drive global growth, with the cybersecurity veteran tasked with sharpening go-to-market strategy.
Backblaze names Anuj Kumar as chief revenue officer
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storage
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paas
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hybrid cloud
Backblaze appoints Anuj Kumar as Chief Revenue Officer to accelerate AI-focused growth, as B2 Cloud Storage expands with neocloud demand.
AI agents set to transform software development - study
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devops
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
SoftServe study finds 72% of executives expect AI agents to run software lifecycles within two years, as hiring shifts towards AI engineers.
AppDirect buys PartnerStack to expand B2B sales platform
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martech
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commerce systems
AppDirect deepens B2B distribution push with PartnerStack deal, adding partner-management software and a network of 138,000 businesses.
Trusted data is the backbone of digital healthcare
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data protection
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digital transformation
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iam
Patient data quality becomes a crucial trust test as AI, telehealth and interoperability reshape digital healthcare.
Numecent links Cloudpager to Citrix Studio for VDI
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virtualisation
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dr
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hybrid cloud
Numecent adds native Cloudpager integration to Citrix Studio, letting administrators package apps for VDI without bloating desktop images.
Splashtop launches unified IT platform for endpoints
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endpoint protection
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digital transformation
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advanced persistent threat protection
Splashtop unveils AI-assisted endpoint platform for IT teams, blending patching, remote support and security alerts in one console.
Owl Labs secures Microsoft Teams certification for devices
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uc
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hybrid & remote work
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microsoft
Owl Labs wins Microsoft Teams approval for its Meeting Owl 5 Pro, bringing full certification to its current hybrid meeting device range.
Identity crisis as machine accounts outnumber humans
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pam
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cloud security
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iot security
Machine accounts and AI agents are now eclipsing human users in many IT estates, prompting warnings that outdated identity controls are no longer enough.
CIOs rank AI as a growing cyber risk, survey finds
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malware
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data protection
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ransomware
Logicalis survey finds 77% of firms hit by cyber incidents as CIOs warn AI is adding fresh risk, with weak governance and skills shortages deepening exposure.