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UK firms back AI workloads but doubt cyber recovery
Storage

UK firms back AI workloads but doubt cyber recovery

Despite widespread AI backups, just 39% of UK businesses are fully confident they could recover cloud data after a cyberattack.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Apr 2026
Logiq acquires Savient to expand South-West presence
Digital Transformation

Logiq acquires Savient to expand South-West presence

The deal gives the cyber security consultancy more than 175 specialists and deeper access to regulated clients across south-west England.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Apr 2026

Global Stories

Public Sector stories

VITG buys Security Centric to boost cyber security
Data Protection

VITG buys Security Centric to boost cyber security

Mid-market clients across Australia and New Zealand gain broader cyber protection as the combined business reaches about 45 specialists.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Apr 2026
1Kosmos wins Department of War IL4 identity approval
Multi-factor authentication

1Kosmos wins Department of War IL4 identity approval

The approval lets defence bodies use 1Kosmos’s identity platform for sensitive workloads, tightening access controls against phishing and credential theft.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Apr 2026
GigaOm names Check Point leader in app & API security
Firewalls

GigaOm names Check Point leader in app & API security

Businesses face growing exposure to API and AI-driven attacks as Check Point’s web application firewall earns top marks for accuracy.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sat, 4th Apr 2026
Lumenia's Birmingham ERP event draws record buyer interest
Space

Lumenia's Birmingham ERP event draws record buyer interest

More than 180 attendees underscored rising demand for side-by-side ERP comparisons as buyers weigh cloud migration, AI and change risk.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Apr 2026
Gigamon leads deep observability market as AI traffic surges
Firewalls

Gigamon leads deep observability market as AI traffic surges

Rising AI traffic and hybrid cloud complexity drove deep observability revenue up 18% last year, with Gigamon holding 51% of the market.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Apr 2026
Datacom buys T4 Auckland data centre in NZ expansion
Hyperscale

Datacom buys T4 Auckland data centre in NZ expansion

The deal lifts Datacom’s New Zealand sovereign data centres to five, as it adds Auckland capacity for AI-ready workloads and local customer continuity.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Apr 2026
IT teams still rely on MDT as cloud shift accelerates
Disaster Recovery

IT teams still rely on MDT as cloud shift accelerates

Bare-metal recovery and rebuilds remain a priority for most IT teams, even as 18% still depend on MDT or WDS.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Apr 2026
Vection buys DXLabs to expand Australia automation push
Digital Transformation

Vection buys DXLabs to expand Australia automation push

The deal is set to add immediate revenue and earnings, while keeping all DXLabs staff in place to support Vection’s Australian expansion.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Apr 2026
Doxis folds Klippa into one brand after acquisition
Document Management

Doxis folds Klippa into one brand after acquisition

Customers will now see Klippa’s document processing tools folded into Doxis, with the Dutch AI software brand retired after its 2025 acquisition.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Apr 2026
Login problems drive consumers away from digital services
Data Protection

Login problems drive consumers away from digital services

Poor logins are pushing 68% of consumers to abandon or switch providers, as trust in AI and data handling lags sharply.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2026

Stories from Other Regions

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Feds launch 'AI readiness scorecard' for early-stage teams
DevOps

Feds launch 'AI readiness scorecard' for early-stage teams

Projects are being told to pause unless they can prove a problem is suitable for AI, as Canada tightens early-stage checks on spending.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Apr 2026
Feds back Vancouver life science sector with CAD $127M
Manufacturing

Feds back Vancouver life science sector with CAD $127M

The funding will help expand Vancouver research, manufacturing and clinical trials, with hundreds of jobs and student co-op places expected to follow.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Apr 2026
ITS America expo in Detroit to showcase cyber security
Data Protection

ITS America expo in Detroit to showcase cyber security

Road agencies face rising threats as a Detroit expo adds a new Cybersecurity & Data Zone for connected transport systems.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 3rd Apr 2026
How leadership, people and technology are key for AI adoption across Irish businesses
Network Infrastructure

How leadership, people and technology are key for AI adoption across Irish businesses

Irish firms could miss AI gains unless leaders back clear use cases, staff skills and infrastructure to turn trials into value.

By Mark Hopkins • 5 min read • Thu, 2nd Apr 2026
Macquarie wins Netskope APJ managed services award
Data Protection

Macquarie wins Netskope APJ managed services award

The deal underlines rising demand for bundled cloud security as Australian agencies and businesses face tighter compliance and AI-related data risks.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Apr 2026