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Veeam extends data platform to support Proxmox VE for SMBs
Virtualisation

Veeam extends data platform to support Proxmox VE for SMBs

Veeam expands its Data Platform to support Proxmox VE, enhancing SMB data protection and flexibility. New capabilities to be showcased at VeeamON 2024.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 21st May 2024
Siemens & Microsoft expand partnership to boost innovation
Unified Communications

Siemens & Microsoft expand partnership to boost innovation

Siemens and Microsoft expand their 35-year partnership, integrating Siemens' industrial software with Azure's cloud and AI.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 17th May 2024
Zscaler unveils advanced AI Data Protection Platform innovations
Data Protection

Zscaler unveils advanced AI Data Protection Platform innovations

Zscaler unveils cutting-edge AI Data Protection Platform updates, addressing the 600% surge in AI/ML enterprise transactions and increasing security risks.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 16th May 2024
Illumio joins Microsoft security association for Azure boost
Cloud Security

Illumio joins Microsoft security association for Azure boost

Illumio joins MISA to integrate its Zero Trust Segmentation with Azure Firewall, enhancing cloud security and resilience against cyber threats for enterprises.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Thu, 16th May 2024
Alteryx unveils AiDIN Copilot AI assistant for analytics boost
Data Analytics

Alteryx unveils AiDIN Copilot AI assistant for analytics boost

Alteryx unveils AiDIN Copilot to revolutionise analytic workflows, powered by Google Cloud's AI, promising 7x speed improvements and enhanced accessibility for all users.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 16th May 2024
CAST launches integrated marketplace for software intelligence
DevOps

CAST launches integrated marketplace for software intelligence

CAST unveils its Highlight Extensions Marketplace, a platform to customise and enhance software intelligence capabilities, aiming to optimise application portfolio management.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 15th May 2024
Cisco unveils AI-powered tools for on-premises observability
Hyperscale

Cisco unveils AI-powered tools for on-premises observability

Cisco unveils AI-driven features for its AppDynamics On-Premises solution, enhancing application observability, security, and anomaly detection for industries with critical data needs.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 14th May 2024
Hexaware Technologies acquires data consulting firm Softcrylic
Artificial Intelligence

Hexaware Technologies acquires data consulting firm Softcrylic

Hexaware Technologies has boosted its data and analytics capabilities with the acquisition of respected Minneapolis-based data consulting firm, Softcrylic, promising to refine customer journeys through advanced data utilisation.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Tue, 14th May 2024
Expel unveils tailored cyber security offerings for diverse needs
Semiconductors

Expel unveils tailored cyber security offerings for diverse needs

Expel introduces bespoke and scalable managed detection and response (MDR) offerings to meet the evolving cybersecurity needs of modern organisations, with enhanced remediation capabilities and broadened support for SIEM solutions.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 14th May 2024
CrowdStrike unveils ground-breaking AI-native SOC functions
Security Information and Event Management

CrowdStrike unveils ground-breaking AI-native SOC functions

CrowdStrike has announced transformative updates to its AI-native Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) technology, promising to drastically reduce SOC workload times and costs.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 9th May 2024
Veeam Kasten V7.0: Unveiling enhanced Kubernetes data protection
Virtualisation

Veeam Kasten V7.0: Unveiling enhanced Kubernetes data protection

Veeam Software unveils Kasten V7.0 with enhanced data protection for large-scale Kubernetes platforms, promoting superior cyber resilience.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 8th May 2024
Rackspace Technology gains new Microsoft Azure specialisations in AI
Artificial Intelligence

Rackspace Technology gains new Microsoft Azure specialisations in AI

Rackspace Technology has achieved fresh Microsoft Azure specialisations in AI and Machine Learning, underscoring their industry leadership and enriching its eight-strong specialisation collection.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 8th May 2024
CrowdStrike boosts Falcon Cloud Security tackling cyber intrusions
Cloud Security

CrowdStrike boosts Falcon Cloud Security tackling cyber intrusions

CrowdStrike boosts its Falcon Cloud Security with advanced detection-response services amid a 75% surge in cloud intrusions.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Tue, 7th May 2024
Confluent unveils AI Model Inference for seamless data-AI integration
Hyperscale

Confluent unveils AI Model Inference for seamless data-AI integration

Confluent launches AI Model Inference tool and Freight clusters to simplify machine learning data flows, enabling real-time AI decisions via SQL conversations with various AI platforms.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 7th May 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Network Rail & Oakland harness AI to innovate knowledge management
Generative AI

Network Rail & Oakland harness AI to innovate knowledge management

Network Rail partners with Oakland to revolutionise knowledge management using AI, aiming for significant improvements in delays, capacity, and carbon emissions.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 16th May 2024
DE-CIX launches Jakarta internet exchange to boost SE Asia digital hub
DataCentre infrastructure

DE-CIX launches Jakarta internet exchange to boost SE Asia digital hub

DE-CIX has inaugurated its Jakarta facility, promising a robust digital ecosystem and seamless cloud services for Southeast Asia's growing market.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 14th May 2024
Unisys excels in ISG's 2024 Microsoft Cloud Ecosystem Quadrant Report
Firewalls

Unisys excels in ISG's 2024 Microsoft Cloud Ecosystem Quadrant Report

Unisys earns high rankings in the 2024 Microsoft Cloud Ecosystem Quadrant Report from ISG, gaining recognition for its leadership in Azure Managed Services and Microsoft 365 Services in Australia.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 14th May 2024
Dootrix & Confused.com join forces to revamp mobile app
Microsoft

Dootrix & Confused.com join forces to revamp mobile app

Microsoft Azure specialist Dootrix partners with Confused.com to overhaul its mobile insurance application, introducing a streamlined user experience.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 9th May 2024