IT Procurement stories
Hetzner launches EX131 server with Intel Xeon 6731P
3 days ago
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storage
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virtualisation
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data protection
Hetzner rolls out EX131 dedicated server line with Intel Xeon Gold 6731P, Gen5 NVMe drives and pricing from EUR €560.70 a month.
Check Point tops Miercom hybrid mesh security benchmark
3 days ago
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malware
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firewalls
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ransomware
Check Point clinches Miercom's 2026 hybrid mesh security test, scoring 99.8% and blocking every malicious phishing URL.
2.5 tonnes of e-waste removed for large NZ logistics company
3 days ago
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data analytics
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hyperscale
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dc
Inde helps major supply chain group clear 21 pallets of e-waste from warehouse, freeing space and boosting CO2 savings with Greenbox.
Commvault expands Flex with Hitachi Vantara & NetApp
4 days ago
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storage
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data protection
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dr
Commvault broadens Flex support with Hitachi Vantara and NetApp as enterprises seek scalable cyber recovery for AI-heavy storage demands.
Nextro wins Fortinet SASE specialisation in New Zealand
Last week
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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digital transformation
Nextro secures Fortinet SASE specialisation in New Zealand after multiple deployments, bolstering its hybrid work and cloud security credentials.
Anthropic shifts enterprise billing to token-based pricing
Last week
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erp
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genai
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llms
Anthropic replaces flat enterprise seats with token-based charges and monthly spending commitments, pushing more cost risk onto customers at renewal.
MetTel launches connected laptop service for enterprises
Last week
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firewalls
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digital transformation
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network security
MetTel unveils a connected laptop service that uses SingleSIM to ship, activate and support enterprise devices across multiple mobile networks.
What organisations need to know about Microsoft EA licensing heading into 2026
Last week
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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.
Owl Labs secures Microsoft Teams certification for devices
Last week
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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.
New Government Digital Delivery Agency to cut NZD spending
Last week
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digital transformation
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productivity
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public sector
New Zealand to centralise digital spending in new Public Service Commission agency, with Judith Collins saying reforms could trim NZD $3.9 billion in costs.
CIQ launches C3 compatibility catalogue for Rocky Linux
This month
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
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dc
CIQ unveils free C3 compatibility catalogue for Rocky Linux, giving vendors and enterprise buyers a three-tier way to verify support.
Don't be fooled: The SaaS label that's misleading your security team
This month
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saas
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digital transformation
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cloud security
Security teams risk sleepwalking into danger as vendors slap the SaaS label on hosted legacy tools disguised as modern cloud identity.
Cato lets customers buy modular SASE security tools
Last month
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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digital transformation
Cato Networks rolls out modular SASE buying, letting customers start with AI Security, SD-WAN, SSE or Universal ZTNA and expand later.
D-Link launches 14-in-1 Thunderbolt 4 dock for laptops
Last month
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hybrid & remote work
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ultrabook
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d-link
D-Link's new DUF-E01 adds 14 ports, three-screen support and 60W charging to Thunderbolt 4 laptops for a cleaner desk setup.
Komprise unveils Flash Stretch to cut flash storage costs
Last month
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storage
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hybrid cloud
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data analytics
Komprise debuts Flash Stretch service to analyse NAS data, reclaim flash capacity and counter rising DRAM and SSD costs for enterprises.
Asia-Pacific PC shipments seen falling 13.7% in 2026
Last month
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semiconductors
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hyperscale
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dc
Asia-Pacific PC shipments are expected to reverse sharply in 2026 as memory shortages and higher prices squeeze supply after a strong 2025 rebound.
OpenID Foundation unveils new independent testing plan
Last month
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crypto
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fintech
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cybersecurity
OpenID Foundation names four partners to deliver new independent conformance testing for fast-growing digital identity schemes from 2026.
PC shipments to plunge in 2026 on memory shortages
Last month
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semiconductors
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supply chain
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windows
Global PC shipments are set to slump 12% in 2026 as memory shortages push component costs sharply higher and force up system prices.
1Kosmos tops KuppingerCole 2026 passwordless ranking
Last month
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data protection
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digital transformation
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mfa
1Kosmos named overall, product and innovation leader in KuppingerCole's 2026 passwordless authentication ranking after review of 26 vendors.
Temenos gains Microsoft AI Cloud core banking status
Last month
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saas
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
Temenos wins Microsoft AI Cloud partner status for its Azure-native core banking SaaS, boosting co-sell options and bank modernisation plans.