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Over the last decade the IT world has seen a mass transition from in-house computer assets to everything-as-a-service in the cloud, with hardware, platform and services now all commonly cloud-resident. Ideally positioned to support distributed working and working from home, most major players are currently moving or planning to move more than half of their operations to the cloud. The current direction of travel is to multi-cloud deployment, seen as providing greater flexibility, specialisation and security. The main bumps in the road have shown up in skills shortages reported by many organisations, complexity leading to misconfiguration and the need to operate and integrate multiple security dashboards. Consequently, third-party cloud security providers are a hot growth area.
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Juniper Networks launches AI-native networking platform
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Juniper Networks has unveiled a groundbreaking AI-Native Networking Platform to support GPUaaS and AIaaS providers, promising reduced costs and enhanced operational efficiency.
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Veeam launches Kasten v7.5 with enhanced data protection
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storage
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virtualisation
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data protection
Veeam has launched Kasten v7.5, introducing advanced data protection and security enhancements for Kubernetes, alongside improved virtualisation support.
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UK SMEs to boost reliance on managed security services
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
UK SMEs are expected to boost their dependence on managed security services in 2025, with 80% viewing this as a valuable move, reveals Six Degrees research.
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Asia-Europe digital connectivity strengthened by new project
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gaming
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network infrastructure
Telehouse Thailand, HGC Global Communications, and AMS-IX have launched a new transmission infrastructure to enhance connectivity between Bangkok and London.
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Porto & Stockholm lead 5G quality across Europe - MedUX
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network infrastructure
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digital transformation
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digital entertainment
A report by MedUX reveals that Porto and Stockholm lead 5G performance across Europe, while cities like London and Brussels struggle significantly.
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IT leaders say tech investments not fully utilised: report
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data analytics
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Research from Celonis reveals that 75% of senior IT leaders believe they are underusing technology investments, hindering potential innovation and ROI.
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Kaspersky uncovers malware attack in Asia-Pacific region
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malware
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endpoint protection
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phishing
Kaspersky ICS CERT has revealed a malware campaign targeting government and industrial sectors across the Asia-Pacific, exploiting legitimate online services.
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Teleport launches new machine & workload identity solution
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Teleport has unveiled its Machine & Workload Identity Solution, aiming to streamline identity management for both human and machine entities in complex infrastructures.
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Amazon unveils next-gen Alexa+, powered by generative AI
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biometrics
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smart home
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genai
In addition to responding intuitively to voice commands, Alexa+ can actively manage and orchestrate other connected services and devices.
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IKEA tops ecommerce for best customer experience in 2025
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cx
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ecommerce
A study has crowned IKEA the top ecommerce site for customer experience in the UK for 2025, outpacing competitors with superior site performance.
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LayerZero partners with Rayls to enhance blockchain finance
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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defi
Rayls has partnered with LayerZero to enhance cross-chain connectivity for financial institutions, aiming to integrate traditional finance with decentralised finance.
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Data leak at Chinese firm reveals government monitoring
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data protection
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data analytics
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edr
A data leak from TopSec, a Chinese cybersecurity firm, reveals its role in aiding the government’s web monitoring efforts, according to SentinelLabs.
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MSP Trends in 2025 – Navigating What’s Next for Managed Services
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digital transformation
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martech
As the digital landscape evolves, Managed Service Providers are shifting from cost-effective IT solutions to pivotal partners, embracing automation and AI to fuel innovation.
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Titan of Tech - Shane Madz of BitTitan
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saas
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microsoft
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google
Shane Madz, APAC Sales Director at BitTitan, is revolutionising cloud migration in Asia-Pacific with innovative solutions and strategic leadership.
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DDoS attacks soar by 82% due to AI & IoT usage in 2024
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saas
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A report by Zayo Group reveals an 82% surge in DDoS attacks from 2023 to 2024, escalating from 90,000 to 165,000 incidents due to AI and IoT advancements.
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Backbase partners with MeaWallet to boost digital payments
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digital transformation
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fintech
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cloud services
Backbase has teamed up with MeaWallet to boost digital payment services in Australia and New Zealand, aiming for enhanced security and faster deployment.
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Check Point to open first Asia-Pacific R&D centre in India
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advanced persistent threat protection
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sase
Check Point Software has unveiled plans for its first Asia-Pacific Research and Development Centre in Bengaluru, aiming to harness local cyber security talent.
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Datadog opens registration for DASH conference in 2025
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devops
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siem
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cartech
Datadog has opened registration for DASH 2025, its eighth annual conference set for 10-11 June in New York, featuring over 50 sessions on cutting-edge technologies.
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BT & Equinix expand to boost global interconnectivity
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uc
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network infrastructure
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hyperscale
BT and Equinix have unveiled an expansion of their partnership, enhancing global interconnectivity for multinational customers via BT's Global Fabric platform.
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Six Degrees partners with Northamber to boost cyber security
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devops
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digital transformation
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apm
Six Degrees has teamed up with Northamber to bolster its Managed Cyber Security Services, offering robust solutions to over 5,000 reseller partners.