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Microsoft 365 readiness gaps worry MSPs as AI demand grows
Software-as-a-Service

Microsoft 365 readiness gaps worry MSPs as AI demand grows

Only 3% of MSPs said every client tenant is Copilot-ready, despite AI governance becoming the fastest-growing request.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Yesterday
Integrity360 buys CyberIAM to boost identity services
Privileged Access Management

Integrity360 buys CyberIAM to boost identity services

The deal lifts Integrity360's revenue run rate to about €230 million and adds 120 staff as firms tighten access controls over sensitive systems.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Ciena says AI services to drive telecoms revenue growth
Network Infrastructure

Ciena says AI services to drive telecoms revenue growth

Telecom operators face urgent network upgrades as most expect AI and managed fibre services to be major new revenue sources.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
LevelBlue opens Sydney security centre for Australia
Network Security

LevelBlue opens Sydney security centre for Australia

Australian critical infrastructure operators gain local cyber response as tighter incident-reporting rules lift demand for onshore support.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Heelr launches verified cybersecurity marketplace for firms
Data Protection

Heelr launches verified cybersecurity marketplace for firms

Growing compliance pressure is pushing firms to hire external security specialists as Heelr opens a verified marketplace for project work.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Barracuda names ANZ winners of 2026 partner awards
Cloud Security

Barracuda names ANZ winners of 2026 partner awards

Regional channel partners in Australia and New Zealand are gaining more support as Barracuda steps up tools, training and marketing to win share.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
Horizon3 & Deloitte forge cyber resilience alliance
Hybrid Cloud

Horizon3 & Deloitte forge cyber resilience alliance

Australian and New Zealand businesses face greater pressure to prove cyber controls work as the firms back continuous testing over periodic reviews.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
NCC Group named in Forrester cyber response report
Disaster Recovery

NCC Group named in Forrester cyber response report

Clients now want help across the full cyber attack lifecycle, as Forrester says incident response is moving beyond containment and forensics.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week
Cohesity adds partner incentives & services specialisation
Software-as-a-Service

Cohesity adds partner incentives & services specialisation

Partners will get higher rebates and simpler certification rules as Cohesity shifts its channel push towards services-led security sales.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Canon Singapore launches cyber suite amid threat surge
Data Protection

Canon Singapore launches cyber suite amid threat surge

More than two-thirds of Singapore firms suffered a major cyber incident last year, sharpening demand for faster detection and response.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Professional services face highest cyber intrusion volume
Malware

Professional services face highest cyber intrusion volume

Firms in law, consulting and accountancy are being hit hardest, with attackers exploiting old flaws to reach sensitive client data and networks.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Eventus Security wins India risk award for services
Digital Transformation

Eventus Security wins India risk award for services

The award underscores rising demand for managed cyber services that also help companies protect operations, compliance and resilience.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month
Eventus Security wins Masters of Risk services award
Application Security

Eventus Security wins Masters of Risk services award

The win underlines rising demand for integrated cyber services as firms link security with continuity, compliance and resilience.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month

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AI gives criminals speed boost, but basic security failures persist
Ransomware

AI gives criminals speed boost, but basic security failures persist

Australian firms still face email compromise and poor security hygiene, even as AI helps criminals move faster and hide harder.

By David Shilovsky • 6 min read • Today
Verizon tops US business internet satisfaction study
Network Infrastructure

Verizon tops US business internet satisfaction study

Rising AI and real-time data demands are making network reliability a bigger procurement concern for large US companies and mid-sized businesses.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week
EY Ireland & CrowdStrike launch cyber resilience tie-up
Digital Transformation

EY Ireland & CrowdStrike launch cyber resilience tie-up

Critical sectors in Ireland are under growing pressure to keep services running as AI-driven cyberattacks outpace traditional defences.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week
Jen Modi joins Barrier Networks as Regional Sales Director
Data Protection

Jen Modi joins Barrier Networks as Regional Sales Director

Demand for managed cyber security services is rising as organisations struggle to keep pace with more complex threats and stretched internal teams.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week
Principle Networks posts GBP £8 million revenue surge
Data Protection

Principle Networks posts GBP £8 million revenue surge

Organic growth and strong client retention lifted EBITDA 70% at Principle Networks as firms spent more on simplifying cybersecurity.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week