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Vega spots Weaver E-cology attacks within days of patch
Application Security

Vega spots Weaver E-cology attacks within days of patch

Vega says attackers began exploiting a critical Weaver E-cology remote code execution flaw within five days of the vendor patch, with no lasting foothold.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 5 days ago
Azul momentum surges as enterprise Java demand jumps
DevOps

Azul momentum surges as enterprise Java demand jumps

Azul wins a bigger enterprise foothold as FY26 bookings leap, partners expand and a Thoma Bravo-backed deal and Payara buyout widen its Java push.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Catalogic adds web NDMP management & encryption controls
Storage

Catalogic adds web NDMP management & encryption controls

Catalogic updates DPX 4.15 with browser-based NDMP management, vCentre tag-driven VMware backups and stronger encryption controls.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Last month
Nutanix expands database & storage ties with NetApp
Storage

Nutanix expands database & storage ties with NetApp

Nutanix teams up with MongoDB and NetApp in moves aimed at simplifying database operations and storage for hybrid cloud customers.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Last month
Nutanix & NetApp launch virtualisation migration tie-up
Storage

Nutanix & NetApp launch virtualisation migration tie-up

Nutanix and NetApp team up on migration tools to help enterprises modernise virtualised systems, cut complexity and bolster ransomware defences.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Last month
ControlUp launches DaaS IQ for Azure Virtual Desktop
Desktop-as-a-Service

ControlUp launches DaaS IQ for Azure Virtual Desktop

ControlUp unveils DaaS IQ for Azure Virtual Desktop, promising tighter cost controls, automated scaling and simpler management for large estates.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Last month
HPE boosts AI security across networking & recovery
Virtualisation

HPE boosts AI security across networking & recovery

HPE rolls out AI governance, recovery and post-quantum updates across networking and storage to strengthen cyber resilience in distributed operations.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026
StorMagic & HiveRadar launch mobile edge data centre
Virtualisation

StorMagic & HiveRadar launch mobile edge data centre

StorMagic teams with HiveRadar on a rugged mobile edge data centre, bringing virtualised compute and storage to remote, off-grid sites.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Mar 2026
OPSWAT unveils MetaDefender Aether for AI-era threats
Storage

OPSWAT unveils MetaDefender Aether for AI-era threats

OPSWAT launches MetaDefender Aether, an AI-native perimeter engine promising 99.9% zero-day detection with a single high-confidence verdict.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Mar 2026
Azul Prime delivers 129% ROI & major cloud savings
Software-as-a-Service

Azul Prime delivers 129% ROI & major cloud savings

Azul Prime customers see 129% ROI, USD $10.2 million in benefits and nearly USD $4 million in cloud savings over three years, says study.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Mar 2026
Most enterprises unprepared for HPE's virtualisation reset
Virtualisation

Most enterprises unprepared for HPE's virtualisation reset

Most enterprises are unprepared for HPE's 'Great Virtualization Reset' even as two‑thirds plan major strategy changes within two years.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Feb 2026
How Java will power secure, enterprise-scale AI by 2026
Supply Chain

How Java will power secure, enterprise-scale AI by 2026

By 2026, Java is tipped to be AI's production backbone, driving heavier compute, tighter security and runtime modernisation.

By Simon Ritter • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Jan 2026
Azul buys Payara to build unified open-source Java stack
Hybrid Cloud

Azul buys Payara to build unified open-source Java stack

Azul acquires UK-based Payara to build a unified open-source Java stack and push deeper into enterprise runtimes and application servers.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 6th Jan 2026
CloudCasa widens Kubernetes backup with SMB, compression
Storage

CloudCasa widens Kubernetes backup with SMB, compression

CloudCasa adds SMB backup support and tunable compression, extending Kubernetes protection for hybrid, on-premises and edge environments.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Dec 2025
Animoca Brands & Rayls team up to boost RWA tokenisation access
Crypto

Animoca Brands & Rayls team up to boost RWA tokenisation access

Animoca Brands partners with Rayls to enhance tokenisation of real-world assets, opening new institutional and retail pathways to digital securities globally.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 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

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Azul gains momentum on enterprise Java cloud demand
DevOps

Azul gains momentum on enterprise Java cloud demand

Azul's FY26 surge was fuelled by enterprise Java demand, with finance, healthcare and retail driving bookings as the firm expanded partnerships and tooling.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Animoca backs Ava Labs to expand Avalanche in Asia
Gaming

Animoca backs Ava Labs to expand Avalanche in Asia

Animoca backs Ava Labs with cash and support to expand Avalanche in Asia and the Middle East, targeting entertainment and real-world assets.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 20th Mar 2026