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Veeam appoints new leaders to drive data resilience push

Wed, 28th Jan 2026
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Veeam reshapes its top team with three senior hires to sharpen its global data resilience, security and AI-driven growth strategy.
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F5 launches AI Guardrails & Red Team for runtime security

Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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F5 rolls out AI Guardrails and AI Red Team to harden runtime security, blending adversarial testing with real-time policy enforcement.
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F5 boosts API security & networking in cloud update

Fri, 9th Jan 2026
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F5 rolls out Distributed Cloud Services 7.0, boosting API discovery, threat detection and networking for complex hybrid multicloud setups.
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AI, quantum & non-human IDs to reshape 2026 cyber security

Fri, 19th Dec 2025
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data protection
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digital transformation
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encryption
AI, quantum threats and non‑human identities will dominate 2026 cyber budgets as basics, manufacturing risk and resilience move centre‑stage.
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F5 unveils BIG-IP v21.0 to boost AI data flow & security

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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network infrastructure
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F5 launches BIG-IP v21.0 to enhance AI data flow, security, and operational efficiency across hybrid and multicloud enterprise environments.
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F5 BIG-IP hack exposes critical infrastructure to major risk

Wed, 5th Nov 2025
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network security
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mfa
A state-sponsored hack of F5's BIG-IP products risks critical infrastructure globally by exposing industrial control systems to unauthorised access and disruption.
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F5 breach exposes BIG-IP code & secrets, raising global risk

Thu, 16th Oct 2025
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
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supply chain
F5 has suffered a major breach exposing BIG-IP source code and security flaws, raising global risks amid limited evidence of exploitation so far.
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F5 to acquire CalypsoAI for USD $180 million to boost AI security

Mon, 15th Sep 2025
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cloud security
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ai security
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risk & compliance
F5 will acquire CalypsoAI for USD $180 million to enhance AI security, integrating its platform to protect enterprises from emerging AI threats.
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APAC AI surge exposes critical gaps in API security controls

Wed, 10th Sep 2025
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digital transformation
Over 80% of APAC firms use AI-driven APIs, but many lack strong security, risking breaches as AI adoption surges, says new F5 report.
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F5 named overall leader in 2025 KuppingerCole WAAP report

Mon, 1st Sep 2025
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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.
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UiPath appoints Michael Atalla as Chief Marketing Officer

Tue, 26th Aug 2025
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
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erp
UiPath has named Michael Atalla as Chief Marketing Officer to lead global marketing and boost adoption of AI-driven automation in business processes.
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F5 & Equinix expand partnership for secure global AI workloads

Wed, 6th Aug 2025
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hybrid cloud
F5 and Equinix enhance their partnership to deliver secure, scalable AI workload solutions across hybrid and multi-cloud environments worldwide.
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F5 & MinIO partnership boosts secure hybrid AI data pipelines

Mon, 21st Jul 2025
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
F5 and MinIO have partnered to enhance secure, high-performance AI data pipelines across edge, cloud and on-premises platforms for diverse industries.
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F5 enhances AI data protection with real-time leak detection tools

Thu, 17th Jul 2025
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data protection
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hybrid cloud
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F5 launches real-time data leak detection tools to protect sensitive info and curb shadow AI risks across hybrid and multicloud environments.
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F5 unveils AI Assistant to automate iRules & simplify app security

Wed, 16th Jul 2025
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
F5 launches AI Assistant to simplify app security and automate iRules code generation, boosting efficiency in hybrid and multicloud environments.
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F5 launches post-quantum cryptography tools for secure future

Tue, 1st Jul 2025
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data protection
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
F5 has launched post-quantum cryptography tools within its Application Delivery and Security Platform to help firms protect data from future quantum computing threats.
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F5 & Red Hat expand AI partnership for secure cloud-native apps

Wed, 21st May 2025
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hybrid cloud
F5 expands partnership with Red Hat to boost secure AI adoption and launches BIG-IP Next CNF 2.0 for scalable, efficient management of cloud-native apps.
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IT leaders embrace hybrid AI strategies amid rising challenges

Thu, 8th May 2025
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private cloud
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
A F5 report reveals 96% of firms now deploy AI for critical operations, embracing hybrid strategies despite cost and security challenges.
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APAC consumers torn between AI benefits & privacy risks

Wed, 9th Apr 2025
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data privacy
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clean technologies
A new F5 study reveals that while consumers in APAC embrace AI for productivity, they harbour serious concerns about privacy, job security, and ethical use.
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Survey reveals 83% of organisations lack robust cyber defences

Thu, 5th Sep 2024
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cybersecurity
A new survey reveals that 83% of organisations lack robust cyber defences, highlighting alarming vulnerabilities amidst rising application security threats.