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Kiteworks & Kasm unite to secure sensitive data flows

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virtualisation
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data protection
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endpoint protection
Kiteworks and Kasm link governed data exchange with isolated workspaces to tighten control of sensitive information across partners.
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Kyndryl flags rising gap in quantum, data & networks

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storage
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network infrastructure
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datacentre infrastructure
Kyndryl warns enterprises that quantum risk, data sovereignty rules and ageing networks are converging faster than their defences.
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CTERA debuts Fusion Direct to unify file & object data

Yesterday
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storage
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hybrid cloud
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data analytics
CTERA launches Fusion Direct, unifying file and object storage in one global namespace to streamline AI, analytics and collaboration data use.
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CIQ unveils Rocky Linux Pro AI for GPU inference at scale

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virtualisation
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hybrid cloud
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hyperscale
CIQ launches Rocky Linux Pro AI, a tuned RHEL-compatible distro promising higher GPU inference throughput from day one at production scale.
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Mitel unveils WX framework for unified workforce comms

Yesterday
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uc
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private cloud
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hybrid cloud
Mitel debuts WX, a role-aware, AI-enabled comms framework unifying frontline, mobile, knowledge and contact centre workers on one layer.
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New Relic to open first Japan data centre in Tokyo

2 days ago
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saas
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manufacturing
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digital transformation
New Relic will open its first Japan data centre in Tokyo in July 2026, targeting local data residency, latency and governance demands.
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Equinix unveils vendor-neutral hub for distributed AI

2 days ago
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firewalls
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data protection
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network infrastructure
Equinix launches a vendor-neutral Distributed AI Hub, linking 280 data centres to simplify multi-cloud, edge and AI security operations.
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MATTR launches digital credential platform on AWS NZ

2 days ago
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data protection
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network infrastructure
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digital transformation
MATTR makes its VII digital credential platform available on AWS New Zealand, enabling local data residency and lower-latency identity services.
Datagrid

Southland's first 'AI factory' data centre gets go-ahead

3 days ago
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network infrastructure
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hyperscale
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dc
Datagrid wins consent for Southland “AI factory” data centre and subsea cable, paving way for 280 MW campus near Invercargill.
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Rackspace & Uniphore target USD $100m regulated AI push

3 days ago
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uc
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private cloud
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hybrid cloud
Rackspace and Uniphore ally on sovereign agentic AI for regulated sectors, aiming for USD $100m in outcomes-based enterprise roll-outs.
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Equinix unveils global distributed AI hub & fabric

3 days ago
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network infrastructure
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
Equinix launches a global distributed AI hub and Fabric Intelligence layer to unify, govern and optimise multi-cloud AI infrastructure.
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EclecticIQ unveils doctrine-led cyber intel platform

3 days ago
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advanced persistent threat protection
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supply chain
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security operations
EclecticIQ launches Defence TIP, a doctrine-aligned cyber intel platform tailored for NATO, US military and coalition defense workflows.
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Data centre boom reshapes Asia Pacific loan markets

3 days ago
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hyperscale
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dc
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power / energy
Data centre boom drives new financing structures across Asia Pacific loan markets, APLMA whitepaper finds, reshaping risk and investor mix.
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Cohesity boosts AI data resilience with new cloud tools

3 days ago
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data protection
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dr
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ransomware
Cohesity debuts sovereign cloud tie-ups, AI-driven threat tools and midsize bundle to harden data protection as enterprises scale AI.
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Fortinet unveils FortiOS 8.0 with AI & quantum-safe

3 days ago
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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hybrid cloud
Fortinet launches FortiOS 8.0, adding AI governance, flexible SASE deployment and post-quantum cryptography across its Security Fabric.
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Cohesity unveils Enterprise AI Resilience for safe scale

4 days ago
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data protection
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dr
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hybrid cloud
Cohesity launches Enterprise AI Resilience to protect production AI, contain rogue agents and speed recovery across hybrid data estates.
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Cohesity boosts AI-ready data security & sovereignty

4 days ago
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data protection
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hybrid cloud
Cohesity expands sovereign cloud, AI resilience and threat detection tools, targeting midsize firms with streamlined data security packages.
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Fortinet's FortiOS 8.0 adds AI & quantum-safe tools

4 days ago
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firewalls
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data protection
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vpns
Fortinet's FortiOS 8.0 brings AI governance, next-gen SASE and quantum-safe cryptography to unify security across hybrid environments.
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Solidatus unveils AI assistant to automate data lineage

4 days ago
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saas
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data protection
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digital transformation
Solidatus launches AI Lineage Assistant to automate complex data mapping for regulated firms under mounting traceability and audit pressure.
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LogicMonitor boosts New Zealand push with local data hub

4 days ago
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devops
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
LogicMonitor will open its first New Zealand data centre and expand local partners to support rising cloud, AI and hybrid IT demand.