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Hetzner launches EX131 server with Intel Xeon 6731P

3 days ago
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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.
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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.
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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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Inde helps major supply chain group clear 21 pallets of e-waste from warehouse, freeing space and boosting CO2 savings with Greenbox.
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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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Commvault broadens Flex support with Hitachi Vantara and NetApp as enterprises seek scalable cyber recovery for AI-heavy storage demands.
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Nextro wins Fortinet SASE specialisation in New Zealand

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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.
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Anthropic shifts enterprise billing to token-based pricing

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Anthropic replaces flat enterprise seats with token-based charges and monthly spending commitments, pushing more cost risk onto customers at renewal.
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MetTel launches connected laptop service for enterprises

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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.
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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.
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Owl Labs secures Microsoft Teams certification for devices

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Owl Labs wins Microsoft Teams approval for its Meeting Owl 5 Pro, bringing full certification to its current hybrid meeting device range.
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New Government Digital Delivery Agency to cut NZD spending

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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.
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CIQ launches C3 compatibility catalogue for Rocky Linux

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datacentre infrastructure
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CIQ unveils free C3 compatibility catalogue for Rocky Linux, giving vendors and enterprise buyers a three-tier way to verify support.
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Don't be fooled: The SaaS label that's misleading your security team

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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.
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Cato lets customers buy modular SASE security tools

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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.
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D-Link launches 14-in-1 Thunderbolt 4 dock for laptops

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hybrid & remote work
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D-Link's new DUF-E01 adds 14 ports, three-screen support and 60W charging to Thunderbolt 4 laptops for a cleaner desk setup.
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Komprise unveils Flash Stretch to cut flash storage costs

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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.
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Asia-Pacific PC shipments seen falling 13.7% in 2026

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Asia-Pacific PC shipments are expected to reverse sharply in 2026 as memory shortages and higher prices squeeze supply after a strong 2025 rebound.
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OpenID Foundation unveils new independent testing plan

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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.
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PC shipments to plunge in 2026 on memory shortages

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semiconductors
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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.
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1Kosmos tops KuppingerCole 2026 passwordless ranking

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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.
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Temenos gains Microsoft AI Cloud core banking status

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digital transformation
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Temenos wins Microsoft AI Cloud partner status for its Azure-native core banking SaaS, boosting co-sell options and bank modernisation plans.