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Red Hat named leader in 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for containers
Virtualisation

Red Hat named leader in 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for containers

Red Hat OpenShift has been named a Leader in Gartner's 2025 Magic Quadrant for Container Management for the third consecutive year.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Aug 2025
Finastra & NTT DATA expand lending cloud support in MAAP, LATAM
Digital Transformation

Finastra & NTT DATA expand lending cloud support in MAAP, LATAM

Finastra and NTT DATA have expanded their partnership to enhance cloud-based lending services for banks in MAAP and LATAM, improving speed and operational efficiency.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Aug 2025
Google breach exposes major risks in Salesforce cloud security
Software-as-a-Service

Google breach exposes major risks in Salesforce cloud security

Google reveals data breach via ShinyHunters exploiting Salesforce cloud, exposing risks in SaaS security and reliance on user authentication methods.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 14th Aug 2025
Martyn Bullerwell named Chief Executive Officer at Telefónica Tech UK
Unified Communications

Martyn Bullerwell named Chief Executive Officer at Telefónica Tech UK

Martyn Bullerwell has been named CEO of Telefónica Tech UK&I, succeeding Mark Gorton as the firm expands its focus on data, AI, and digital transformation.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 2 min read • Thu, 14th Aug 2025
NiCE, Salesforce deepen AI partnership for unified service
Customer Relationship Management

NiCE, Salesforce deepen AI partnership for unified service

NiCE expands its AI partnership with Salesforce to unify customer service via deeper integration between CXone Mpower and Service Cloud platforms.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Aug 2025
NTT DATA, Google Cloud partner to speed up agentic AI uptake
Digital Transformation

NTT DATA, Google Cloud partner to speed up agentic AI uptake

NTT DATA and Google Cloud partner globally to fast-track agentic AI adoption, co-developing cloud-native solutions for sectors like banking and healthcare.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Wed, 13th Aug 2025
GPT-5 set to transform AI with multimodal & inclusive features
Digital Transformation

GPT-5 set to transform AI with multimodal & inclusive features

OpenAI's GPT-5, a multimodal AI platform with text, image, audio and video input, aims to boost accessibility and transform customer engagement across industries.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Aug 2025
How optimisation is helping to tackle the data centre efficiency challenge
Digital Transformation

How optimisation is helping to tackle the data centre efficiency challenge

Optimising existing data centre infrastructure boosts performance and sustainability amid rising AI demands and shrinking space, budgets, and energy resources.

By Alexey Navolokin • 5 min read • Wed, 13th Aug 2025
HPE expands AI server range with NVIDIA Blackwell GPU solutions
Robotics

HPE expands AI server range with NVIDIA Blackwell GPU solutions

HPE unveils ProLiant servers with NVIDIA Blackwell GPUs and expands Private Cloud AI to boost enterprise AI performance, shipping from September 2025.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 13th Aug 2025
Netskope named leader in SASE & SSE by major industry analysts
Unified Communications

Netskope named leader in SASE & SSE by major industry analysts

Netskope has been named a leader in SASE and SSE by Gartner and others, scoring highest in key Use Cases and enhancing its unified Netskope One platform.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 13th Aug 2025
Granicus debuts Service Cloud to boost council digital services
Digital Transformation

Granicus debuts Service Cloud to boost council digital services

Granicus has launched its Service Cloud platform in Australia and New Zealand to help councils enhance digital services and boost community engagement.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Aug 2025
Elastic launches Logs Essentials for cost-effective cloud log analytics
Data Analytics

Elastic launches Logs Essentials for cost-effective cloud log analytics

Elastic launches Logs Essentials, a cost-effective, serverless log analytics tier on Elastic Cloud for SREs, offering scalable insights without infrastructure hassle.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Aug 2025
Rumble eyes Tether-backed stock takeover of Northern Data
Hyperscale

Rumble eyes Tether-backed stock takeover of Northern Data

Rumble aims to acquire Northern Data in an all-stock deal backed by Tether, with Northern Data shareholders set to own a third of the combined company.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Aug 2025

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Recruiters launch age inclusive programme to tackle workplace bias
Human Capital Management

Recruiters launch age inclusive programme to tackle workplace bias

Aquent, Sirius and Talent Quarter join APSCo's Age Inclusive Recruiter programme to combat age bias and boost hiring of candidates aged 50 and above.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 14th Aug 2025
Aspire revenue climbs 28% to GBP £50.9m on tech investments
Private Cloud

Aspire revenue climbs 28% to GBP £50.9m on tech investments

Aspire Technology Solutions saw revenue rise 28% to GBP £50.9m in 2025, driven by tech investments, regional expansions, and strong customer service focus.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 13th Aug 2025
UK businesses face major IT resilience gaps despite investment
Data Protection

UK businesses face major IT resilience gaps despite investment

Despite investment in digital transformation, 72% of UK businesses faced major IT disruptions last year, highlighting significant resilience and recovery gaps.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Wed, 13th Aug 2025
Smart Communications acquires Pendula to boost AI in customer chat
Data Analytics

Smart Communications acquires Pendula to boost AI in customer chat

Smart Communications acquires Pendula to enhance AI-driven orchestration, boosting customer engagement across SMS, email, WhatsApp, and RCS in regulated sectors.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 12th Aug 2025