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F5 says AI inference now core to business operations
Private Cloud

F5 says AI inference now core to business operations

Most organisations are now running AI inference in-house, with F5 warning the shift is putting security and governance under strain.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
AI inference becomes core operational workload in firms
DevOps

AI inference becomes core operational workload in firms

Most firms are now running AI in production, with hybrid clouds and security controls becoming crucial as inference overtakes training.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • This month
New Relic appoints Masakiyo Furudate to head Japan
Data Protection

New Relic appoints Masakiyo Furudate to head Japan

The move underlines New Relic's push to defend its Japanese lead as local headcount rises and a data centre is planned.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month
F5 boosts AI app security with zero trust, post-quantum
Firewalls

F5 boosts AI app security with zero trust, post-quantum

F5 expands its app security platform with AI risk tools, zero trust access and post-quantum crypto to protect modern hybrid workloads.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Fri, 13th Mar 2026
Veeam appoints new leaders to drive data resilience push
Storage

Veeam appoints new leaders to drive data resilience push

Veeam reshapes its top team with three senior hires to sharpen its global data resilience, security and AI-driven growth strategy.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 28th Jan 2026
F5 launches AI Guardrails & Red Team for runtime security
Software-as-a-Service

F5 launches AI Guardrails & Red Team for runtime security

F5 rolls out AI Guardrails and AI Red Team to harden runtime security, blending adversarial testing with real-time policy enforcement.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Jan 2026
F5 boosts API security & networking in cloud update
Virtualisation

F5 boosts API security & networking in cloud update

F5 rolls out Distributed Cloud Services 7.0, boosting API discovery, threat detection and networking for complex hybrid multicloud setups.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 9th Jan 2026
AI, quantum & non-human IDs to reshape 2026 cyber security
Data Protection

AI, quantum & non-human IDs to reshape 2026 cyber security

AI, quantum threats and non‑human identities will dominate 2026 cyber budgets as basics, manufacturing risk and resilience move centre‑stage.

By Kaleah Salmon • 6 min read • Fri, 19th Dec 2025
F5 unveils BIG-IP v21.0 to boost AI data flow & security
Network Infrastructure

F5 unveils BIG-IP v21.0 to boost AI data flow & security

F5 launches BIG-IP v21.0 to enhance AI data flow, security, and operational efficiency across hybrid and multicloud enterprise environments.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
F5 BIG-IP hack exposes critical infrastructure to major risk
Firewalls

F5 BIG-IP hack exposes critical infrastructure to major risk

A state-sponsored hack of F5's BIG-IP products risks critical infrastructure globally by exposing industrial control systems to unauthorised access and disruption.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Nov 2025
F5 breach exposes BIG-IP code & secrets, raising global risk
Cloud Security

F5 breach exposes BIG-IP code & secrets, raising global risk

F5 has suffered a major breach exposing BIG-IP source code and security flaws, raising global risks amid limited evidence of exploitation so far.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Oct 2025
F5 to acquire CalypsoAI for USD $180 million to boost AI security
Cloud Security

F5 to acquire CalypsoAI for USD $180 million to boost AI security

F5 will acquire CalypsoAI for USD $180 million to enhance AI security, integrating its platform to protect enterprises from emerging AI threats.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Sep 2025
APAC AI surge exposes critical gaps in API security controls
Firewalls

APAC AI surge exposes critical gaps in API security controls

Over 80% of APAC firms use AI-driven APIs, but many lack strong security, risking breaches as AI adoption surges, says new F5 report.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 10th Sep 2025
F5 named overall leader in 2025 KuppingerCole WAAP report
Firewalls

F5 named overall leader in 2025 KuppingerCole WAAP report

F5 has been named overall leader in the 2025 KuppingerCole report for its advanced Web Application and API Protection solutions across complex multi-cloud environments.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Mon, 1st Sep 2025
UiPath appoints Michael Atalla as Chief Marketing Officer
Digital Transformation

UiPath appoints Michael Atalla as Chief Marketing Officer

UiPath has named Michael Atalla as Chief Marketing Officer to lead global marketing and boost adoption of AI-driven automation in business processes.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Aug 2025
F5 & Equinix expand partnership for secure global AI workloads
Virtualisation

F5 & Equinix expand partnership for secure global AI workloads

F5 and Equinix enhance their partnership to deliver secure, scalable AI workload solutions across hybrid and multi-cloud environments worldwide.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Aug 2025
Keith Bird named Executive Vice President to lead KnowBe4 global growth
Customer Experience

Keith Bird named Executive Vice President to lead KnowBe4 global growth

Keith Bird joins KnowBe4 as Executive Vice President to drive international growth across Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia-Pacific, Japan, and Latin America.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Aug 2025

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Renato Garcia returns to lead Exclusive Networks Philippines growth
Firewalls

Renato Garcia returns to lead Exclusive Networks Philippines growth

Renato Garcia returns as Country Manager of Exclusive Networks Philippines to drive growth and expand cybersecurity services in Cebu and Metro Davao.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Oct 2025