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Rubrik & Microsoft integrate to manage AI agents in 365 apps
Physical Security

Rubrik & Microsoft integrate to manage AI agents in 365 apps

Rubrik teams up with Microsoft to integrate Agent Cloud with Copilot Studio, enhancing AI agent management in Microsoft 365 for better security and control.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
APAC IT leaders struggle with visibility, putting AI savings at risk
Power / Energy

APAC IT leaders struggle with visibility, putting AI savings at risk

Over 70% of APAC IT leaders lack full visibility of their IT spend, risking AI cost savings and innovation amid growing investments and complex cloud use.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 28th Oct 2025
Linux Foundation to form React Foundation for open governance
Open source

Linux Foundation to form React Foundation for open governance

The Linux Foundation is launching the React Foundation to govern React and React Native, with Meta and firms like Amazon and Microsoft among its founding members.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Thu, 9th Oct 2025
Exclusive: Cloudera warns enterprises of looming AI cost crisis
Digital Transformation

Exclusive: Cloudera warns enterprises of looming AI cost crisis

Cloudera intensifies its AI focus, helping enterprises harness data securely while managing costs and risks amid rising regulatory pressure and AI adoption.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Fri, 3rd Oct 2025
RecordPoint launches free tool to tackle shadow AI at work
Cloud Access Security Broker

RecordPoint launches free tool to tackle shadow AI at work

RecordPoint has launched RexCommand, a free tool to help organisations manage and govern AI use, tackling risks from unauthorised 'shadow AI' at work.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Oct 2025
Lancom Technology launches AI services to boost safe adoption in ANZ
Partner Programmes

Lancom Technology launches AI services to boost safe adoption in ANZ

Lancom Technology launches AI services in Australia and New Zealand to help firms adopt AI safely, managing risks and boosting business growth.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Sep 2025
Axiom GRC acquires The DPO Centre to boost data protection services
Data Protection

Axiom GRC acquires The DPO Centre to boost data protection services

Axiom GRC has acquired The DPO Centre, expanding its data protection services and strengthening its global governance, risk, and compliance platform.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025
Oracle Java audits push firms to open-source, cost savings sought
Hybrid Cloud

Oracle Java audits push firms to open-source, cost savings sought

A survey reveals 73% of firms faced Oracle Java audits, pushing 79% towards open-source Java to cut costs and ease compliance challenges globally.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 5 min read • Tue, 22nd Jul 2025
SmartestEnergy adopts Ardoq to boost renewable data management
Power / Energy

SmartestEnergy adopts Ardoq to boost renewable data management

SmartestEnergy adopts Ardoq's platform to enhance renewable energy data management and AI governance across the UK, US, and Australia.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 10th Jul 2025
AI use rises but few see transformation as IT sourcing evolves
Digital Transformation

AI use rises but few see transformation as IT sourcing evolves

AI use nears 94% in UK and Ireland firms, yet full business transformation lags; IT outsourcing shifts as offshore activity and client demands grow.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 5 min read • Wed, 2nd Jul 2025
Java Independence is now a board-level priority - Driving cost savings, cloud efficiency and strategic agility
Digital Transformation

Java Independence is now a board-level priority - Driving cost savings, cloud efficiency and strategic agility

Enterprises face rising Oracle Java costs, prompting a shift to OpenJDK for up to 70% savings, improved cloud efficiency, and greater strategic control by 2025.

By Scott Sellers • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Jun 2025
Josys launches AI SaaS risk tool & boosts identity automation
Data Protection

Josys launches AI SaaS risk tool & boosts identity automation

Josys launches AI-powered SaaS Risk Analyzer to automate software risk assessments, plus new identity workflows, enhancing IT control and governance.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2025
HPE unveils GreenLake Intelligence to boost hybrid IT with AI
Virtualisation

HPE unveils GreenLake Intelligence to boost hybrid IT with AI

HPE launches GreenLake Intelligence, an AI-driven platform enhancing hybrid IT operations with real-time optimisation and automation from Q3 2025.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2025

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Deskpro launches private AI help desk for regulated industries
Public Cloud

Deskpro launches private AI help desk for regulated industries

Deskpro unveils AI help desk tailored for regulated sectors, enabling on-premise deployment to meet strict data sovereignty and compliance needs.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
UK IT leaders warn cyber defences lack funding & skills
Data Protection

UK IT leaders warn cyber defences lack funding & skills

Nearly half of UK public sector IT leaders warn cyber defences lack funding and skills amid rising complexity and budget constraints.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Aug 2025
Harness unveils IaCM updates to boost efficiency & reusability
DevOps

Harness unveils IaCM updates to boost efficiency & reusability

Harness has launched IaCM updates introducing Module Registry and Workspace Templates to enhance efficiency, reusability, and governance in enterprise cloud infrastructure.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Jul 2025
Australian firms increase AI use in cybersecurity despite new risks
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Australian firms increase AI use in cybersecurity despite new risks

Sixty-two percent of Australian firms now use AI in cybersecurity, despite 87% fearing it may raise cyber risk in the next three to five years, research shows.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Jul 2025