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Hitachi Vantara brings VSP One SDS to Azure Marketplace
Storage

Hitachi Vantara brings VSP One SDS to Azure Marketplace

Hitachi Vantara's VSP One SDS is now on Microsoft Azure Marketplace, helping enterprises cut cloud storage costs and simplify hybrid cloud management.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 21st Aug 2025
Microsoft sets 2033 deadline for post-quantum security rollout
Firewalls

Microsoft sets 2033 deadline for post-quantum security rollout

Microsoft aims to complete its quantum-safe security rollout by 2033, integrating post-quantum cryptography across Windows, Azure and Microsoft 365 to counter future threats.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 21st Aug 2025
Hitachi Vantara VSP One SDS boosts Azure hybrid cloud savings
Storage

Hitachi Vantara VSP One SDS boosts Azure hybrid cloud savings

Hitachi Vantara's VSP One SDS is now on Microsoft Azure Marketplace, promising up to 40% savings on hybrid cloud storage costs for enterprises.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Aug 2025
Hollard & Interactive complete large-scale data centre migration
Digital Transformation

Hollard & Interactive complete large-scale data centre migration

Hollard Insurance and Interactive successfully completed a weekend migration of hundreds of virtual machines to a new data centre, ensuring seamless business continuity.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Tue, 19th Aug 2025
Ping Identity unveils just-in-time privileged access platform
Hyperscale

Ping Identity unveils just-in-time privileged access platform

Ping Identity launches Just-in-time Privileged Access in its platform, enhancing cloud and on-premises security with unified access and passwordless authentication.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Aug 2025
TrustedTech rebrands to boost Microsoft cloud & AI services
Disaster Recovery

TrustedTech rebrands to boost Microsoft cloud & AI services

TrustedTech rebrands to focus on Microsoft cloud and AI services, driving an eleven-fold revenue increase and expanding enterprise support across UK and US markets.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Aug 2025
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
Fortinet expands FortiCloud with new identity & storage services
Firewalls

Fortinet expands FortiCloud with new identity & storage services

Fortinet enhances FortiCloud with FortiIdentity, FortiDrive, and FortiConnect, boosting hybrid workforce security and collaboration for global enterprises.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Aug 2025
Watercare installs smart sensors for edge-powered sewer monitoring
Digital Transformation

Watercare installs smart sensors for edge-powered sewer monitoring

Watercare is installing 5,000 Kallipr smart sensors across Auckland to enhance real-time sewage monitoring and reduce overflows with edge-powered technology.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Aug 2025
Shadow AI surge heightens enterprise security risks, study finds
Data Loss Prevention

Shadow AI surge heightens enterprise security risks, study finds

Enterprise use of generative AI platforms has surged 50%, with shadow AI posing rising data security risks as unsanctioned apps operate beyond IT control.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Wed, 6th Aug 2025

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Borderless CS unveils AUD $5,000 flat fee for cybersecurity tests
Firewalls

Borderless CS unveils AUD $5,000 flat fee for cybersecurity tests

Borderless CS launches a AUD $5,000 flat fee for end-to-end cybersecurity testing, simplifying costs for the first 50 organisations during September 2025.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Aug 2025
Orca Security achieves IRAP PROTECTED for Australian cloud sector
Virtualisation

Orca Security achieves IRAP PROTECTED for Australian cloud sector

Orca Security has achieved IRAP PROTECTED status for its cloud platform, enabling Australian public sector organisations to access enhanced cloud security capabilities.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2025
Matt Milton named President as Microsoft Canada boosts AI push
Digital Transformation

Matt Milton named President as Microsoft Canada boosts AI push

Microsoft appoints Matt Milton as President of Microsoft Canada to spearhead AI adoption and digital innovation across the country.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2025
Watercare uses edge intelligence for smarter sewer monitoring in Auckland
Smart Cities

Watercare uses edge intelligence for smarter sewer monitoring in Auckland

Watercare is installing 5,000 intelligent sewer monitors in Auckland, using edge computing to detect blockages rapidly and reduce environmental risks.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Aug 2025
Krutrim's AI vision aims to power India's sovereign tech future
Semiconductors

Krutrim's AI vision aims to power India's sovereign tech future

Krutrim aims to build India's sovereign AI ecosystem with AI-first cloud, homegrown silicon and affordable, locally relevant technology solutions.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Sat, 9th Aug 2025
netQ & Feenix launch New Zealand-first resilient multicloud transit
Hybrid Cloud

netQ & Feenix launch New Zealand-first resilient multicloud transit

netQ and Feenix launch New Zealand's first Smart MultiCloud Transit service, boosting resilient, cost-efficient cloud connectivity for enterprises.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Aug 2025
Atturra to acquire Blue Connections for AUD $18 million cash
Virtualisation

Atturra to acquire Blue Connections for AUD $18 million cash

Atturra will acquire Blue Connections for AUD $18 million cash, boosting its managed IT services and expanding its presence in Victoria and across Australia.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Jul 2025