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Infoblox launches AI tool & protocol server for DDI
Hybrid Cloud

Infoblox launches AI tool & protocol server for DDI

It aims to cut alert fatigue and speed investigations by using network data to prioritise issues and automate routine remediation for IT teams.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
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 • Last week
Indigo Telecom eyes Aqua Comms Newcastle operations centre
Network Infrastructure

Indigo Telecom eyes Aqua Comms Newcastle operations centre

The proposed transfer would bolster round-the-clock monitoring for subsea cable customers as Indigo expands its global network operations footprint.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month
Firewalla adds AI analysis to Managed Security Portal
Virtual Private Networks

Firewalla adds AI analysis to Managed Security Portal

Small IT teams and MSPs get fewer false alerts as Firewalla's latest portal update adds AI threat scoring and clearer device health views.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month
Selector launches AI multi-cloud observability for hybrids
Private Cloud

Selector launches AI multi-cloud observability for hybrids

It could cut outage times for hybrid IT teams by unifying cloud, network and infrastructure data across public, private and on-premises systems.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
Zscaler launches AI-Guardian and expands Alstom partnerships
Software-as-a-Service

Zscaler launches AI-Guardian and expands Alstom partnerships

Businesses using AI agents may gain tighter controls as Zscaler adds new governance tools and deepens a decade-old partnership with Alstom.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Last month
Bitdefender finds FamousSparrow energy sector campaign
Supply Chain

Bitdefender finds FamousSparrow energy sector campaign

Repeat breaches exposed an Azerbaijani oil and gas operator to espionage as FamousSparrow exploited Microsoft Exchange flaws for two months.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
IPNetwork Monitor adds AI control to on-premise tools
Data Protection

IPNetwork Monitor adds AI control to on-premise tools

Small businesses can now automate on-premise network checks with AI agents, without exposing monitoring data to outside cloud services.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
Harmonic unveils AI tools & fibre upgrades for operators
Software-defined Networking

Harmonic unveils AI tools & fibre upgrades for operators

Operators could cut outages and speed upgrades as Harmonic adds AI-driven network monitoring and new fibre and DOCSIS tools.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
AI linked to 83% of breaches, Gigamon survey finds
Data Protection

AI linked to 83% of breaches, Gigamon survey finds

A widening visibility gap is leaving organisations exposed, with AI now involved in 83 per cent of reported breaches, Gigamon found.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Upwind expands runtime protection to Windows Server VMs
Hybrid Cloud

Upwind expands runtime protection to Windows Server VMs

Security teams can now watch Windows Server workloads in real time across AWS, Google Cloud and Azure, reducing blind spots in mixed estates.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month

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MadisonAV expands Audinate distribution in Australia
Partner Programmes

MadisonAV expands Audinate distribution in Australia

Resellers will get faster access to licences and support as MadisonAV becomes Audinate's sole local source for core Dante software and adapters.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • 5 days ago
Calisen appoints Gary Adams as Water Operations Director
Data Analytics

Calisen appoints Gary Adams as Water Operations Director

The hire strengthens Calisen's push into water metering as regulators prepare a major overhaul of oversight and compliance.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Ishan Technologies picks Oracle for billing overhaul
Smart Cities

Ishan Technologies picks Oracle for billing overhaul

The overhaul should speed new service launches and improve billing accuracy as Ishan Technologies expands its digital infrastructure business.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
Redington partners with Vehere to boost India cyber reach
Ransomware

Redington partners with Vehere to boost India cyber reach

The tie-up gives Indian enterprises and public sector buyers broader access to AI-based threat detection as cyber risks rise across hybrid networks.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Most firms use IT tools for OT security, study finds
Cloud Security

Most firms use IT tools for OT security, study finds

Yet only 15 per cent have deployed OT-specific visibility tools, even as cyber incidents have already disrupted critical systems for most respondents.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
CX is an outcome of the network beneath it
Unified Communications

CX is an outcome of the network beneath it

Customer experience fails when networks falter, with outages, latency and weak security now directly affecting trust and churn.

By Richard Hall • 5 min read • Last month