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One New Zealand adopts Highlight to boost service visibility
Digital Transformation

One New Zealand adopts Highlight to boost service visibility

One New Zealand adopts Highlight to give managed network customers clearer, data-driven visibility of performance, capacity and service levels.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Mar 2026

Global Stories

Managed network stories

Indigo to support Trans Pacific Networks' subsea routes
Hyperscale

Indigo to support Trans Pacific Networks' subsea routes

The deal gives Trans Pacific Networks extra operational support for trans-Pacific cables carrying traffic between Asia-Pacific markets and the US.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • This month
SITA launches managed airport network service with HPE
Firewalls

SITA launches managed airport network service with HPE

Airports could cut downtime and costs as SITA takes over network operations across terminals, hangars and airline centres using HPE technology.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2026
Extreme says Platform ONE cuts network costs by 32%
EduTech

Extreme says Platform ONE cuts network costs by 32%

Adoption is rising as customers report faster fixes and lower running costs, with one college cutting troubleshooting time by 90%.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2026
MetTel launches connected laptop service for enterprises
Firewalls

MetTel launches connected laptop service for enterprises

Enterprise IT teams could cut deployment delays as MetTel’s new service ships laptops preloaded, connected and supported across mobile networks.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2026
Aquablue opens Morristown HQ after 40% workforce rise
Network Infrastructure

Aquablue opens Morristown HQ after 40% workforce rise

The move puts the communications aggregator closer to New York's financial sector as demand rises for simplified global network management.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Sat, 28th Mar 2026
Tech Mahindra, Fortinet launch unified managed SASE
Firewalls

Tech Mahindra, Fortinet launch unified managed SASE

Tech Mahindra and Fortinet unveil a unified managed SASE service to simplify hybrid networks, strengthen security and cut operating costs.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Mar 2026
Virtual IT Group unveils 24/7 Zero Trust ZDR for ANZ
Firewalls

Virtual IT Group unveils 24/7 Zero Trust ZDR for ANZ

Virtual IT Group rolls out 24/7 Zero Trust ZDR to give ANZ mid-market firms enterprise-grade network security without changing MSPs.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Mar 2026
Contrivian to resell Amazon Leo for US gov networks
Unified Communications

Contrivian to resell Amazon Leo for US gov networks

Contrivian to resell Amazon Leo LEO satellite services for resilient US government networks, blending space links with fibre and 5G.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Mar 2026
Alkira Connect partner programme targets AI-led growth
Firewalls

Alkira Connect partner programme targets AI-led growth

Alkira launches Connect partner programme to drive AI-native network services growth, prioritising recurring services over one-off resale.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2026
Versa unveils managed sovereign SASE service for EU data
Firewalls

Versa unveils managed sovereign SASE service for EU data

Versa launches managed sovereign SASE service to keep EU network security, control and logging strictly within local jurisdictions.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Feb 2026
Ericsson & NTT DATA team on global private 5G, edge AI
Robotics

Ericsson & NTT DATA team on global private 5G, edge AI

Ericsson and NTT DATA strike global deal to deliver managed private 5G and edge AI for large enterprises across multiple industries.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Feb 2026

Stories from Other Regions

Managed network stories

Vocus & Fortinet launch Secure Shield for AI oversight
Unified Communications

Vocus & Fortinet launch Secure Shield for AI oversight

It aims to curb staff data leaks into public AI tools by giving Australian employers visibility and controls over what workers share.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Ip.Glass modernises Baiada Poultry's network with Fortinet
Firewalls

Ip.Glass modernises Baiada Poultry's network with Fortinet

The poultry producer can now segment systems during a cyber incident, helping cut the risk of costly outages across its supply chain.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Apr 2026
Oracle & AWS expand multicloud link with private connection
Firewalls

Oracle & AWS expand multicloud link with private connection

Enterprises will be able to move data and run workloads privately between Oracle Cloud Infrastructure and AWS without using the public internet.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 17th Apr 2026
Good Drinks signs Macquarie network deal to cut outages
Storage

Good Drinks signs Macquarie network deal to cut outages

Good Drinks taps Macquarie Telecom for new SASE network to curb peak-season outages and bolster cyber security across its national operations.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2026
Expereo appoints Kevin Brown as Chief Operating Officer
Network Infrastructure

Expereo appoints Kevin Brown as Chief Operating Officer

Expereo names Kevin Brown COO to drive global operational integration and digital transformation across its managed network services.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Mar 2026