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8x8 launches flexible small business offer for partners
Software-as-a-Service

8x8 launches flexible small business offer for partners

Small businesses in the UK, Ireland and Australia can now buy 8x8 services without fixed seats or annual licences, easing reseller sales.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Yesterday
DataCentreNews marks 12 years of global industry coverage
Storage

DataCentreNews marks 12 years of global industry coverage

The specialist title now reaches readers across six countries as demand grows for coverage of power, cooling and AI-driven data centre expansion.

By Mark Tarre • 2 min read • Yesterday
Australia, New Zealand D2D connections to top 1.5m
Agricultural Technology

Australia, New Zealand D2D connections to top 1.5m

Remote users and field workers in Australia and New Zealand are set to drive low-earth orbit satellite mobile connections past 1.5 million by 2027.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Yesterday
11:11 Systems launches managed SASE with Cato Networks
Disaster Recovery

11:11 Systems launches managed SASE with Cato Networks

Businesses with distributed workforces can now get round-the-clock SASE management as 11:11 adds Cato Networks' cloud platform to its services.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Yesterday
Liquibase names Phil Robinson to lead global channels
DevOps

Liquibase names Phil Robinson to lead global channels

As AI speeds up software delivery, enterprises are under pressure to tighten database governance, and Liquibase is widening its partner push.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Yesterday
Businesses overpay on cross-border payments, PayDo says
Fintech

Businesses overpay on cross-border payments, PayDo says

Half of firms may be losing up to 20% on international transfers, with fragmented provider setups driving extra fees and slower settlement.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Yesterday
Leaseweb acquires ITQ VMware customer base in Dutch deal
Hybrid Cloud

Leaseweb acquires ITQ VMware customer base in Dutch deal

Broadcom's VMware channel shake-up is pushing 51 Dutch VCSP customers on to Leaseweb's platform, lifting its managed cores to 65,000.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • 2 days ago
SonicWall & CyberCert launch SMB1001 push for MSPs
Partner Programmes

SonicWall & CyberCert launch SMB1001 push for MSPs

Smaller businesses under pressure from insurers and buyers can now turn existing SonicWall security setups into SMB1001 certification evidence.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Thrive appoints Joe Mercurio as Chief Revenue Officer
Digital Transformation

Thrive appoints Joe Mercurio as Chief Revenue Officer

The hire signals Thrive's push to unify sales, customer success and channel partnerships as it expands in AI, cybersecurity and cloud services.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week
AI search shift forces SMBs to rethink online discovery
Digital Transformation

AI search shift forces SMBs to rethink online discovery

Local firms risk losing customers unless their online details, reviews and booking options are clear enough for AI tools to recommend them.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 6 min read • Last week
Airties names telecoms veterans to board & C-suite
Customer Experience

Airties names telecoms veterans to board & C-suite

Broadband operators could gain from new leadership as Airties adds Bell Canada and Cisco veterans to guide growth and partnerships.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
AI Appreciation Day exposes split over workplace risks
Data Protection

AI Appreciation Day exposes split over workplace risks

Businesses are being warned that rushed AI rollouts can waste spend and add risk unless teams define clear goals and checks first.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Westcon-Comstor survey flags project delays from shortages
Hybrid Cloud

Westcon-Comstor survey flags project delays from shortages

Project timelines are being stretched as 87% of channel partners move to counter hardware price swings and memory shortages, Westcon-Comstor found.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Leaseweb & ITQ team up for VMware Cloud Foundation
Data Protection

Leaseweb & ITQ team up for VMware Cloud Foundation

European customers and service providers will gain a locally hosted VMware Cloud Foundation option as Leaseweb and ITQ expand their partnership.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Framewerx launches Neuralwerx AI help desk for SMEs
Digital Transformation

Framewerx launches Neuralwerx AI help desk for SMEs

Small and medium-sized businesses could see faster IT fixes, as 92% of tickets were resolved within 15 minutes on the new platform.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week

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TSMC adds USD $100 billion Arizona spend on AI demand
Semiconductors

TSMC adds USD $100 billion Arizona spend on AI demand

The chipmaker is boosting US investment as AI demand strains advanced capacity and pushes full-year spending higher.

By Mark Tarre • 7 min read • 3 days ago
Westcon-Comstor earns New Zealand Great Place To Work
Hybrid Cloud

Westcon-Comstor earns New Zealand Great Place To Work

The certification comes as New Zealand tech employers battle skills shortages, with staff praising support, inclusion and career development.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Businesses warned of traffic surge at England half-time
Fintech

Businesses warned of traffic surge at England half-time

England's semi-final could send shoppers online in a half-time rush, with slower sites risking lost sales and checkout failures.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week