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Chainguard launches partner programme after $356 million raise
Hyperscale

Chainguard launches partner programme after $356 million raise

Chainguard launches Global Partner Program after raising $356 million, targeting secure open source software delivery with major cloud partners.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2025
AppSignal secures $22 million to drive US & EU growth
Application Performance Monitoring

AppSignal secures $22 million to drive US & EU growth

AppSignal raises $22 million in Series A to accelerate growth in the US and Europe, appointing Brandon Swalve as new CEO and opening a US office.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 7th May 2025
SolarWinds acquired by Turn/River Capital for USD $4.4 billion
DevOps

SolarWinds acquired by Turn/River Capital for USD $4.4 billion

Turn/River Capital has acquired SolarWinds for USD $4.4 billion, taking the company private and removing it from the New York Stock Exchange.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 18th Apr 2025
SolarWinds to showcase AI solutions at GITEX 2025 events
Software-as-a-Service

SolarWinds to showcase AI solutions at GITEX 2025 events

SolarWinds is set to unveil its latest AI solutions at GITEX 2025, aiming to enhance efficiency and resilience in hybrid and multi-cloud IT environments.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 10th Apr 2025
SolarWinds unveils IT resilience solutions to combat change
Digital Transformation

SolarWinds unveils IT resilience solutions to combat change

SolarWinds has unveiled new tools to enhance IT resilience as firms face increasing digital complexity and economic pressures, addressing key customer concerns.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 3rd Apr 2025
SolarWinds honours top EMEA partners with 2025 awards
Digital Transformation

SolarWinds honours top EMEA partners with 2025 awards

SolarWinds has honoured its top EMEA partners with the 2025 Partner Awards, acknowledging those in the region driving innovation and growth.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Feb 2025
SolarWinds forecasts AI evolution & upskilling by 2025
Partner Programmes

SolarWinds forecasts AI evolution & upskilling by 2025

SolarWinds has unveiled its 2025 tech forecasts, predicting a pivotal shift in AI adoption, emphasising workforce upskilling and enhanced IT observability.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Feb 2025
Skills gap in public sector IT fuels outsourcing reliance
EduTech

Skills gap in public sector IT fuels outsourcing reliance

A mere 4% of public sector IT professionals believe graduates are fit for real-world roles, revealing a stark skills gap affecting project delivery.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 12th Feb 2025
SolarWinds to be acquired by Turn/River for USD $4.4bn
Hybrid Cloud

SolarWinds to be acquired by Turn/River for USD $4.4bn

SolarWinds has struck a deal to be acquired by Turn/River Capital for around USD $4.4 billion, offering shareholders a premium of 35% per share.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sun, 9th Feb 2025
SolarWinds revamps Partner Programme for greater growth
Digital Transformation

SolarWinds revamps Partner Programme for greater growth

SolarWinds is set to launch an upgraded Partner Programme aimed at boosting profitability and partner capabilities, with new tiers and enhanced tools for success.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 7th Feb 2025
Public sector IT faces budgetary hurdles, says survey
SolarWinds

Public sector IT faces budgetary hurdles, says survey

A recent SolarWinds survey reveals that only 18% of public sector IT professionals believe their budgets meet their needs, intensifying financial strains globally.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Mon, 9th Dec 2024
Climb Channel Solutions Ireland partners with SolarWinds
Software-as-a-Service

Climb Channel Solutions Ireland partners with SolarWinds

Climb Channel Solutions Ireland has partnered with SolarWinds to enhance IT management solutions, aiming to boost their presence and revenue in Ireland.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Nov 2024
SolarWinds report highlights key ITSM improvement strategies
SolarWinds

SolarWinds report highlights key ITSM improvement strategies

SolarWinds' 2024 State of ITSM Report reveals that adding staff alone won't improve IT service management efficiency, highlighting automation as key.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Nov 2024
SolarWinds survey reveals widening IT skills gap concerns
IT Industry

SolarWinds survey reveals widening IT skills gap concerns

A recent SolarWinds survey reveals 41% of IT professionals are struggling to find qualified candidates, highlighting a significant skills gap in the industry.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Mon, 11th Nov 2024
SolarWinds releases new version of Observability software
Software-as-a-Service

SolarWinds releases new version of Observability software

SolarWinds has unveiled the latest version of its Observability suite, enhancing visibility in hybrid environments with cutting-edge AI and machine learning.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Oct 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Legacy systems hampering UK public sector digital progress
Digital Transformation

Legacy systems hampering UK public sector digital progress

Only 6% of UK public sector organisations have fully embraced digital transformation, with legacy systems and skill shortages causing major delays, research finds.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Thu, 8th May 2025
in-toto reaches CNCF graduation, boosting software supply chain
Supply Chain

in-toto reaches CNCF graduation, boosting software supply chain

The Cloud Native Computing Foundation has awarded its highest maturity status to in-toto, a security framework ensuring integrity in software development workflows.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 24th Apr 2025
UK public sector faces AI security & budget hurdles
Digital Transformation

UK public sector faces AI security & budget hurdles

A new report by SolarWinds reveals critical cybersecurity concerns among UK public sector IT leaders, with budget constraints and staff training identified as major challenges.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Feb 2025