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Cribl secures USD $319 million in Series E led by Google Ventures
Firewalls

Cribl secures USD $319 million in Series E led by Google Ventures

Cribl secures USD $319 million in Series E funding, valuing the company at USD $3.5 billion, with Google Ventures leading the round and joining the board.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2024
Generative AI sparks new cloud & edge security concerns
Cloud Security

Generative AI sparks new cloud & edge security concerns

SUSE's Securing the Cloud report reveals growing security challenges with 70% of IT leaders facing cloud incidents whilst edge security worsens amid generative AI threats.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2024
Generative AI drives major boost in digital enterprise maturity
Digital Transformation

Generative AI drives major boost in digital enterprise maturity

Generative AI propels digital maturity, with 29% of firms leading transformation versus 4% last year, as per F5's 2024 Digital Enterprise Maturity Index.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Aug 2024
Pure Storage to support next-gen VMware vSphere vVols
Storage

Pure Storage to support next-gen VMware vSphere vVols

Pure Storage announced support for the next-gen VMware vSphere vVols at VMware Explore in Las Vegas, enhancing scalability and performance for enterprise storage solutions.

By Imee Dequito • 4 min read • Wed, 28th Aug 2024
Hitachi Vantara & Broadcom unveil cloud solution for AI era
Storage

Hitachi Vantara & Broadcom unveil cloud solution for AI era

Hitachi Vantara and Broadcom have launched a cutting-edge cloud solution to help organisations enhance their AI capabilities and streamline operations.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Tue, 27th Aug 2024
Volkswagen partners with AirConsole for in-car gaming experience
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Volkswagen partners with AirConsole for in-car gaming experience

Volkswagen partners with AirConsole to integrate an in-car gaming platform across multiple models, launching in Europe by mid-September 2024.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Tue, 27th Aug 2024
Simon Gooch joins Saviynt as Senior VP to lead digital identity
Digital Transformation

Simon Gooch joins Saviynt as Senior VP to lead digital identity

Simon Gooch has joined Saviynt as Senior VP of Expert Services after over 25 years at Accenture, aiming to advance digital identity initiatives.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
Amdocs Charging powers 5G monetisation with advanced cloud solutions
Unified Communications

Amdocs Charging powers 5G monetisation with advanced cloud solutions

Amdocs is making big waves in supporting the telecommunications industry's ongoing transformation in the 5G era.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
Rackspace launches new OpenStack solution for critical workloads
Virtualisation

Rackspace launches new OpenStack solution for critical workloads

Rackspace Technology launches Rackspace OpenStack Enterprise, reaffirming commitment to open-source cloud solutions for secure, efficient, and scalable workloads.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
F5 expands partnerships to lead in multi-cloud networking
Cloud Security

F5 expands partnerships to lead in multi-cloud networking

F5 expands tech partnerships with NetApp, Red Hat, and Console Connect, aiming to lead in multi-cloud networking; several customers report significant benefits.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Aug 2024

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Tech leaders struggle as technology costs soar & visibility drops
Software-as-a-Service

Tech leaders struggle as technology costs soar & visibility drops

Tech leaders are under strain as tech costs surge and visibility plummets, with transparency falling from 73% to 53% in two years, Cognizant reports.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Wed, 28th Aug 2024
Arrow Electronics named Cloud Commerce Manager for Broadcom
Private Cloud

Arrow Electronics named Cloud Commerce Manager for Broadcom

Arrow Electronics has been appointed by Broadcom as the Cloud Commerce Manager for VMware Cloud Service Provider partners across 19 European countries.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Wed, 28th Aug 2024
Raji Haththotuwegama joins Canon as Head of Data & AI
Data Science

Raji Haththotuwegama joins Canon as Head of Data & AI

Raji Haththotuwegama joins Canon Business Services Australia as the new Head of Data and AI, aiming to drive business outcomes and value realisation through advanced technologies.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Mon, 26th Aug 2024
MyState Bank modernises digital banking with Backbase platform
Crypto

MyState Bank modernises digital banking with Backbase platform

MyState Bank launches a new digital banking platform, developed by Backbase, enhancing personal finance management and security features, to fuel growth.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 26th Aug 2024
Opkey secures USD $47 million to enhance AI ERP solutions
Customer Relationship Management

Opkey secures USD $47 million to enhance AI ERP solutions

Opkey secures USD $47M in Series B funding led by PeakSpan Capital to advance its AI-powered ERP automation platform, aiming to streamline cloud ERP transformations.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Aug 2024
PhilTower & PowerX partnership saves USD $1 million annually
Unified Communications

PhilTower & PowerX partnership saves USD $1 million annually

PhilTower and PowerX have saved USD $1 million annually through their strategic partnership, resulting in improved efficiency, reduced emissions, and enhanced network reliability.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Aug 2024
F5 announces advancements in multi-cloud networking partnerships
Hyperscale

F5 announces advancements in multi-cloud networking partnerships

F5 reinforces its multi-cloud leadership, unveiling partnerships with NetApp, Red Hat, and Console Connect amid market growth projections.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
Bhutan Telecom upgrades network with Ciena coherent routers
Network Infrastructure

Bhutan Telecom upgrades network with Ciena coherent routers

Bhutan Telecom enhances internet services by deploying Ciena's coherent routers, aiming to meet rising traffic demands and improve customer experience in a digital age.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Thu, 22nd Aug 2024