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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
Experts weigh in on security risks of Microsoft Azure outage
Cloud Security

Experts weigh in on security risks of Microsoft Azure outage

Microsoft Azure's outage exposed security risks, disrupting key services used by UK organisations and sparking calls for a diversified, sovereign cloud strategy.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 31st Oct 2025
AvePoint expands Azure protection with IAMCP partnership & new features
Data Protection

AvePoint expands Azure protection with IAMCP partnership & new features

AvePoint enhances Azure data protection, partners globally with IAMCP, and boosts cloud marketplace integration to support rising demand in AI security services.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Oct 2025
Confluent unveils Tableflow for real-time analytics with Delta Lake
Hybrid Cloud

Confluent unveils Tableflow for real-time analytics with Delta Lake

Confluent's Tableflow now integrates with Delta Lake and Databricks Unity Catalog, enabling real-time analytics and AI with governed data across multicloud environments.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 30th Oct 2025
Confluent launches advanced Streaming Agents to boost AI agility
Hyperscale

Confluent launches advanced Streaming Agents to boost AI agility

Confluent unveils advanced Streaming Agents, enabling faster, real-time AI agent development with minimal coding and enhanced observability for enterprises.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Oct 2025
DoiT acquires CloudWize to boost multi-cloud security and consolidate risk
DevOps

DoiT acquires CloudWize to boost multi-cloud security and consolidate risk

DoiT has acquired CloudWize for $250m, enhancing its Cloud Intelligence platform with advanced multi-cloud security and compliance features.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 27th Oct 2025
Arinco integrates D6 Consulting to expand AI transformation focus
DevOps

Arinco integrates D6 Consulting to expand AI transformation focus

Arinco has integrated D6 Consulting, forming an AI Transformation practice to boost business consulting and program delivery across Australia and New Zealand.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 27th Oct 2025
Cyware & Microsoft partner to streamline threat intelligence sharing
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Cyware & Microsoft partner to streamline threat intelligence sharing

Cyware partners with Microsoft to enable seamless bi-directional threat intelligence sharing between Cyware and Microsoft Sentinel, enhancing security operations.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
Defakto raises $30.75 million to secure non-human identities
Cloud Security

Defakto raises $30.75 million to secure non-human identities

Defakto has raised $30.75 million to develop a platform securing non-human identities across enterprises, tackling risks from static credentials and AI agents.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
Rubrik unveils Agent Cloud to govern & remediate AI agent risks
Data Loss Prevention

Rubrik unveils Agent Cloud to govern & remediate AI agent risks

Rubrik launches Agent Cloud, a platform enabling enterprises to monitor, govern and remediate risks from AI agents, enhancing control and security in AI adoption.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
AWS outage sparks global disruption across banking & services
Digital Transformation

AWS outage sparks global disruption across banking & services

An AWS outage on 20 October 2025 caused global disruption, hitting platforms like Amazon, Snapchat, Coinbase, HMRC and Lloyds Bank, affecting millions worldwide.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Oct 2025
Rackspace cuts emissions by 10% & targets net zero by 2045
Hyperscale

Rackspace cuts emissions by 10% & targets net zero by 2045

Rackspace Technology cut emissions by 10% in a year and aims for net-zero carbon by 2045, backed by Science Based Targets initiative validation.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Oct 2025
Veeam Data Cloud launch empowers MSPs with unified SaaS tools
Virtualisation

Veeam Data Cloud launch empowers MSPs with unified SaaS tools

Veeam launches Data Cloud for MSPs, offering a unified SaaS platform that streamlines data protection across Microsoft 365 and other workloads globally.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Oct 2025
Tessell launches Exadata Integration for multi-cloud Oracle AI
Disaster Recovery

Tessell launches Exadata Integration for multi-cloud Oracle AI

Tessell launches Exadata Integration, enabling seamless Oracle Database use across OCI, Azure, Google Cloud and AWS for AI-ready multi-cloud environments.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Oct 2025
Oracle Database@Azure expands global reach, drives AI adoption
Gaming

Oracle Database@Azure expands global reach, drives AI adoption

Oracle Database@Azure now spans 28 regions, enabling global firms like Activision Blizzard to accelerate cloud migration and AI-driven insights seamlessly.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Wed, 15th Oct 2025

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AVEVA boosts CONNECT platform for unified industrial data insights
Unified Communications

AVEVA boosts CONNECT platform for unified industrial data insights

AVEVA upgrades its CONNECT platform to unify industrial data, enhancing digital twin solutions and boosting sustainability and efficiency in industries worldwide.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Oct 2025
Server vs cloud: What every insurance broker needs to know about their technology choice
Disaster Recovery

Server vs cloud: What every insurance broker needs to know about their technology choice

Choosing between server and cloud software is crucial for insurance brokers seeking security, scalability and reliable access to client data anywhere.

By Peter Waring • 6 min read • Fri, 17th Oct 2025