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Virtana adds AWS Bedrock Guardrails support to AI Factory
Data Protection

Virtana adds AWS Bedrock Guardrails support to AI Factory

Security teams gain visibility into blocked requests, token use and failures in AWS Bedrock deployments as AI oversight gaps widen.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 1st May 2026
GitLab deepens Anthropic Claude integration for governance
Data Protection

GitLab deepens Anthropic Claude integration for governance

The move lets large firms keep AI development inside existing cloud contracts and audit controls as GitLab adds Claude models to Duo Agent Platform.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Apr 2026
Netskope expands Google Cloud AI Guardrails partnership
Data Protection

Netskope expands Google Cloud AI Guardrails partnership

As firms shift to autonomous AI agents, new guardrails aim to curb prompt injection and data leaks across Google Cloud deployments.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 28th Apr 2026
SUSE unveils AI partnerships amid sovereignty push
Virtualisation

SUSE unveils AI partnerships amid sovereignty push

Many firms still struggle to turn digital sovereignty aims into action, despite SUSE's new AI and infrastructure deals with NVIDIA and others.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 28th Apr 2026
Kyndryl expands Google Cloud service for AI workloads
Virtualisation

Kyndryl expands Google Cloud service for AI workloads

Large enterprises can keep AI and other data-heavy workloads closer to home as the expanded service tackles sovereignty, latency and compliance risks.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 27th Apr 2026
Zapier expands AI governance controls for enterprise users
Software-as-a-Service

Zapier expands AI governance controls for enterprise users

Enterprise teams can now impose one policy layer across Zapier workflows, agents and SDK-built apps as AI use outpaces governance.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Sat, 25th Apr 2026
Elastic ties security platform to Google's air-gapped cloud
Hybrid Cloud

Elastic ties security platform to Google's air-gapped cloud

Regulated agencies can now use Elastic’s security tools inside disconnected Google cloud environments as threats grow more automated.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 24th Apr 2026
ClickHouse deepens Google Cloud tie-up with four updates
Software-as-a-Service

ClickHouse deepens Google Cloud tie-up with four updates

Enterprises could query lakehouse data without moving it, as the database firm adds managed deployment, Arm processors and AI tools on Google Cloud.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Apr 2026
CrowdStrike expands Google Cloud security & wins award
Hybrid Cloud

CrowdStrike expands Google Cloud security & wins award

Customers in regulated sectors can now keep security data in-region as CrowdStrike brings real-time cloud threat detection to Google Cloud.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2026
Google Cloud launches Agentic Data Cloud for AI agents
Hybrid Cloud

Google Cloud launches Agentic Data Cloud for AI agents

The new tools could let firms’ AI agents act on live data more securely across clouds, while cutting rebooking from hours to minutes.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2026

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Check Point launches Canada data residency for SASE
Firewalls

Check Point launches Canada data residency for SASE

Canadian firms can now keep sensitive SASE telemetry in-country as Check Point adds a local residency option to meet privacy and compliance rules.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Apr 2026
Most large UK firms cannot explain overseas AI data use
Data Protection

Most large UK firms cannot explain overseas AI data use

Weak oversight is leaving large UK firms exposed to compliance breaches as most cannot track how sensitive data is handled by overseas AI systems.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Apr 2026
Braze launches AI tools for marketers with Europe hosting
DevOps

Braze launches AI tools for marketers with Europe hosting

Europe-hosted automation may ease data concerns for brands, as Braze adds AI workflows that aim to speed campaign creation and targeting.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Sat, 25th Apr 2026
BlackBox Hosting partners Everpure for sovereign cloud
Storage

BlackBox Hosting partners Everpure for sovereign cloud

Growing concern over data sovereignty has pushed BlackBox Hosting to shift thousands of customer services onto Everpure's UK cloud platform.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 24th Apr 2026
Servecentric hosts Profitsflow cloud ERP in Ireland
Software-as-a-Service

Servecentric hosts Profitsflow cloud ERP in Ireland

Local manufacturers and field service firms could cut software costs by an average of EUR 100,000 a year under the new hosting deal.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Apr 2026
BT launches UK's first sovereign cloud & AI portfolio
Data Protection

BT launches UK's first sovereign cloud & AI portfolio

Greater control over sensitive data could help UK organisations adopt AI faster, with BT’s new sovereign portfolio aimed at regulated workloads.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 24th Apr 2026
Braze launches AI tools for marketers & European hosting
Customer Relationship Management

Braze launches AI tools for marketers & European hosting

Marketers can now automate campaigns and keep customer data in Europe as Braze rolls out AI agents, creative tools and regional hosting.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2026