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Linux Foundation unveils Agentic AI standards group
Security Information and Event Management

Linux Foundation unveils Agentic AI standards group

Linux Foundation launches Agentic AI Foundation to standardise open protocols for interoperable AI agents with backing from major tech firms.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Dec 2025
eBPF research shows kernel tech powering modern AI
Virtualisation

eBPF research shows kernel tech powering modern AI

New research from the eBPF Foundation finds kernel-level eBPF fast becoming a core platform layer for cloud, security and AI infrastructure.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Tue, 16th Dec 2025
Cloudflare reveals AI surge & Internet 'bot wars' in 2025
Network Infrastructure

Cloudflare reveals AI surge & Internet 'bot wars' in 2025

Cloudflare warns 2025 brings surging AI traffic, record DDoS attacks and escalating Internet 'bot wars' as civil groups face rising threats.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Tue, 16th Dec 2025
AI reshapes cloud spend as firms shift from SaaS to agents
Software-as-a-Service

AI reshapes cloud spend as firms shift from SaaS to agents

AI is set to end SaaS dominance by 2026 as firms pay for domain-specific agents and governed cloud usage instead of per-seat software.

By Kaleah Salmon • 5 min read • Wed, 10th Dec 2025
Cloudflare outage exposes risks of AI & payments reliance
Digital Transformation

Cloudflare outage exposes risks of AI & payments reliance

Cloudflare's latest outage fuels fears over fragile AI and payments systems as firms brace for weeks of disputes and operational fallout.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Tue, 9th Dec 2025
Aisuru botnet drives record surge in DDoS attacks worldwide
Firewalls

Aisuru botnet drives record surge in DDoS attacks worldwide

The Aisuru botnet has caused a 54% surge in DDoS attacks, driving record highs in volume and targeting sectors from AI to automotive worldwide in Q3 2025.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025
Explainer: How will AI Agents pay each other using the x402 payments protocol
Crypto

Explainer: How will AI Agents pay each other using the x402 payments protocol

The x402 protocol revives HTTP 402, enabling AI agents to make instant micropayments autonomously using crypto, transforming digital commerce in 2025.

By Melvin Hipolito • 6 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025
DDoS attacks on AI firms surge 347% amid rising public scrutiny
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

DDoS attacks on AI firms surge 347% amid rising public scrutiny

DDoS attacks targeting AI firms surged 347% in Sept 2025 amid rising public scrutiny and regulatory concerns in the UK.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 4th Dec 2025
Cloudflare outage traced to database change highlights fragility
Data governance

Cloudflare outage traced to database change highlights fragility

A routine database permission change at Cloudflare caused global internet disruptions, exposing risks in managing modern data-driven systems.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
Cloudflare outage raises alarm over centralised internet risks
Firewalls

Cloudflare outage raises alarm over centralised internet risks

A Cloudflare outage highlights risks of centralised internet infrastructure, sparking calls for multi-layered strategies to prevent widespread disruption.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
The Cloudflare outage highlights single-provider risk
Digital Entertainment

The Cloudflare outage highlights single-provider risk

The global Cloudflare outage has revived concerns about single-provider dependence as businesses confront rising risks from large-scale IT disruptions.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Cloudflare outage spotlights systemic risks in cloud resilience
Firewalls

Cloudflare outage spotlights systemic risks in cloud resilience

Yesterday's Cloudflare outage triggered widespread 5xx errors, exposing systemic risks in cloud resilience and sparking calls for stronger multi-cloud strategies.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Cloudflare to acquire Replicate, expanding AI model access for all
DevOps

Cloudflare to acquire Replicate, expanding AI model access for all

Cloudflare is acquiring Replicate to offer developers seamless access to 50,000+ AI models on its Workers AI platform, simplifying AI application deployment.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Cloudflare outage exposes global risks of digital centralisation
Disaster Recovery

Cloudflare outage exposes global risks of digital centralisation

A global Cloudflare outage highlights the risks of digital centralisation, disrupting websites and services worldwide and sparking calls for more resilient IT infrastructure.

By Kaleah Salmon • 5 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
Infoblox unveils new Universal DDI features for AI-ready networks
Software-as-a-Service

Infoblox unveils new Universal DDI features for AI-ready networks

Infoblox has enhanced its Universal DDI suite with new AI-ready features, boosting network resilience and management for over 200 firms including Fortune 500s.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 4th Nov 2025
Cloudflare urges vigilance after global internet disruptions in Q3 2025
Space Technologies

Cloudflare urges vigilance after global internet disruptions in Q3 2025

Cloudflare's report reveals widespread global internet disruptions in Q3 2025 from government shutdowns, cable damages, natural disasters, cyberattacks and technical faults.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Wed, 29th Oct 2025
Cloudflare names Pat Breen Area Vice President for Australia NZ
Firewalls

Cloudflare names Pat Breen Area Vice President for Australia NZ

Cloudflare has appointed Pat Breen as Area Vice President for Australia and New Zealand to drive growth and strengthen regional operations.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 27th Oct 2025

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Cloudflare outage puts GBP £15 million UK ad spend at risk
Customer Experience

Cloudflare outage puts GBP £15 million UK ad spend at risk

A Cloudflare outage jeopardised GBP £15 million of UK ad spend as marketing campaigns ran unaware websites and checkouts were down for hours.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025