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Commvault launches AI tools to secure enterprise data

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Commvault unveils AI tools to help enterprises govern agents, prepare approved datasets and recover full-stack systems after automated changes.
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Ping Identity names Antony Collins to lead APJ channels

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Ping Identity appoints Antony Collins as Regional Vice President for Channels and Alliances across Asia Pacific and Japan to expand partner ecosystem.
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5 key take aways for CIOs from Celonis' 2026 Process Optimisation Report

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CIOs warned AI will miss ROI without process intelligence as Celonis survey finds 85% of firms eyeing agentic enterprise status and 76% held back.
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AI bots overwhelm identity controls in Australia & NZ

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AI-driven bots and machine accounts are exposing long-running identity security gaps across Australian and New Zealand organisations, experts warn.
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RUCKUS and Nokia launches Wi-Fi 7 optical LAN trial

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RUCKUS and Nokia test integrated Wi-Fi 7 and optical LAN platform for enterprises, promising lower power use and simpler building network management.
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Thoughtworks: The inside line on AI software development from the company that created Agile

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Thoughtworks says AI is lowering the cost of custom software, but its APAC boss Steven Yurisich warns enterprises must still protect core systems.
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Hitachi Vantara named leader in GigaOm object storage

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Hitachi Vantara wins GigaOm Leader and Fast Mover status for VSP One Object as AI-driven demand reshapes enterprise storage priorities.
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Adeptia Automate 5.2 adds AI access to integrations

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Adeptia 5.2 lets AI assistants probe live integration workflows as the software maker adds a Model Context Protocol server for real-time monitoring.
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AI agents expose major API security gap, Salt warns

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Salt warns AI agents are widening the API security gap, with 92% of organisations still short of advanced defences and 47% delaying releases.
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Wasabi buys Seagate's Lyve Cloud business in storage push

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Wasabi to take over Seagate's Lyve Cloud as David Friend's company expands enterprise storage reach and Seagate shifts back to hardware.
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Freshworks names Vahalia to lead global partner push

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Freshworks appoints Kuntal Vahalia as Senior Vice President, Global Channels and Alliances, as it deepens partner ties to win more enterprise business.
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One NZ readies satellite texts as Cyclone Vaianu nears

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One NZ on alert as Cyclone Vaianu threatens outages, with satellite texting ready for compatible phones if mobile coverage fails.
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MSPs face AI adoption hurdle over governance rules

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AvePoint and Omdia find governance and compliance are stalling AI adoption for MSP customers, as demand outpaces providers' readiness.
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Kyndryl launches AI Digital Twin for the workplace

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Kyndryl's AI workplace Digital Twin uses Microsoft Foundry to spot IT faults before staff are hit, as firms seek faster, predictive support.
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Workers bypass AI as trust gap widens, WalkMe warns

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Workers increasingly sidestep approved AI systems, while WalkMe's latest report finds executives remain far more upbeat than staff over workplace technology.
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Nutanix expands database & storage ties with NetApp

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Nutanix teams up with MongoDB and NetApp in moves aimed at simplifying database operations and storage for hybrid cloud customers.
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Oracle launches agentic apps across Fusion Cloud suite

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Oracle unveils 25 AI-powered apps across finance, HR and customer service, as it pushes agentic software deeper into core business workflows.
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Trust Panda opens Auckland YubiKey hub for New Zealand

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Trust Panda opens Auckland hub with local YubiKey stock for New Zealand buyers as phishing fears drive demand for stronger authentication.
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KPMG says executives see managed services as key to AI

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Executives now see managed services as a critical route to scaling agentic AI, with most prioritising AI know-how and security over cost savings.
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Nutanix & NetApp launch virtualisation migration tie-up

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Nutanix and NetApp team up on migration tools to help enterprises modernise virtualised systems, cut complexity and bolster ransomware defences.