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Blackpepper deploys Fastly WAF to protect eCommerce
Firewalls

Blackpepper deploys Fastly WAF to protect eCommerce

Blackpepper turns to Fastly's Next-Gen WAF as online retail traffic surges and attack threats rise across its AWS-driven eCommerce sites.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Hitachi Vantara named leader in GigaOm object storage
Storage

Hitachi Vantara named leader in GigaOm object storage

Hitachi Vantara wins GigaOm Leader and Fast Mover status for VSP One Object as AI-driven demand reshapes enterprise storage priorities.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Contrivian to resell Amazon Leo for US gov networks
Unified Communications

Contrivian to resell Amazon Leo for US gov networks

Contrivian to resell Amazon Leo LEO satellite services for resilient US government networks, blending space links with fibre and 5G.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Mar 2026
Ten essential tips for buying reliable server memory
Virtualisation

Ten essential tips for buying reliable server memory

Choosing the right server memory means balancing type, capacity, speed and reliability to match workloads and future growth.

By Iwona Zalewska • 5 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2026
Why SOC 2 Type 2 certification matters for brokers
Data Protection

Why SOC 2 Type 2 certification matters for brokers

Insurance brokers must scrutinise software vendors' SOC 2 Type 2 security to safeguard client data, compliance and operational resilience.

By Peter Waring • 6 min read • Thu, 29th Jan 2026
Ricoh CloudStream secures SOC 2 Type II audit status
Data Protection

Ricoh CloudStream secures SOC 2 Type II audit status

Ricoh's CloudStream service has achieved SOC 2 Type II audit status, bolstering its cloud security credentials for regulated industries.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Tue, 27th Jan 2026
Automation vital as TLS certificate lifespans shrink
Virtualisation

Automation vital as TLS certificate lifespans shrink

TLS lifespans will shrink to 47 days by 2029, making manual renewals unworkable and turning certificate outages into routine disruption.

By Andrew Slavkovic • 5 min read • Wed, 14th Jan 2026
Opengear achieves SOC 2, ISO 27001 security double
Firewalls

Opengear achieves SOC 2, ISO 27001 security double

Opengear secures SOC 2 Type 2 and ISO 27001 certifications, bolstering trust in its resilient network management and independent control plane.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Dec 2025
Nutanix unveils sovereign cloud push for secure AI
Virtualisation

Nutanix unveils sovereign cloud push for secure AI

Nutanix launches distributed sovereign cloud upgrades to secure AI and Kubernetes workloads across dark sites, public clouds and on-premise.

By Sean Mitchell • 7 min read • Tue, 16th Dec 2025
AI-driven threats set to reshape business security by 2026
Data Protection

AI-driven threats set to reshape business security by 2026

By 2026, AI-driven threats like deepfakes will force businesses to overhaul security strategies as risks from malicious actors escalate, warns DNSFilter.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
Cloudflare outage exposes fragile payments & digital economy
Hyperscale

Cloudflare outage exposes fragile payments & digital economy

A Cloudflare outage disrupted major online services worldwide, revealing how fragile the global digital economy and payments infrastructure have become.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
Bolt Insight gains SOC 2 Type I for secure AI research platform
Data Protection

Bolt Insight gains SOC 2 Type I for secure AI research platform

Bolt Insight's AI research platform BoltChatAI has achieved SOC 2 Type I certification, confirming robust data security and privacy practices for global users.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Jul 2025
Vultr launches early access to AMD Instinct MI355X GPU for AI
Storage

Vultr launches early access to AMD Instinct MI355X GPU for AI

Vultr offers early access to AMD Instinct MI355X GPU, delivering powerful AI and HPC capabilities through its global cloud infrastructure from Q3 2024.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2025
GPC Asia Pacific adopts AI-powered platform to streamline supply chain
Partner Programmes

GPC Asia Pacific adopts AI-powered platform to streamline supply chain

GPC Asia Pacific chooses RELEX Solutions to optimise forecasting and replenishment across 600 stores, aiming to improve inventory and product availability.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 8th May 2025

Stories from Other Regions

UK firms tap partners as AI drives data centre strain
Data Protection

UK firms tap partners as AI drives data centre strain

UK firms lean on partners as AI-driven rack density, surging power costs and resilience fears reshape data centre strategies.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Feb 2026
Virtus Data Centres names Adam Eaton as new chief
Hyperscale

Virtus Data Centres names Adam Eaton as new chief

Virtus Data Centres has named industry veteran Adam Eaton as chief executive to spearhead its next phase of UK and European expansion.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 6th Jan 2026
AWS Auckland region opens doors for New Zealand cloud adoption
Network Infrastructure

AWS Auckland region opens doors for New Zealand cloud adoption

The new AWS Auckland region eases cloud adoption in New Zealand, addressing data security and sovereignty concerns while boosting innovation and reliability.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 9th Sep 2025
Why ISO 27001 certification boosts business security & trust
Data Protection

Why ISO 27001 certification boosts business security & trust

ISO 27001 certification helps businesses secure sensitive data, boosting compliance, trust and competitive edge in sectors like finance and healthcare.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Aug 2025