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Graylog adds explainable AI to speed security response
Security Information and Event Management

Graylog adds explainable AI to speed security response

Graylog launches explainable AI, automation and chat-style queries to cut alert noise and halve investigation time for lean security teams.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Mar 2026
Rubrik revamps MSP programme with PayGo & 24/7 support
Data Protection

Rubrik revamps MSP programme with PayGo & 24/7 support

Rubrik launches MSP PayGo, 24/7 ransomware response and a new tiered partner model, eyeing booming demand for data protection services.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Mar 2026
TCS & Pearson launch AI-driven workforce upskilling push
Digital Transformation

TCS & Pearson launch AI-driven workforce upskilling push

TCS and Pearson unveil multi-year AI learning alliance to help global employers close skills gaps and prove returns on technology investment.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Mar 2026
R Systems launches EXIQO to scale agentic AI in firms
Digital Transformation

R Systems launches EXIQO to scale agentic AI in firms

R Systems has unveiled EXIQO, an AI Studio to help enterprises scale governed agentic AI across engineering, operations and legacy systems.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Mar 2026
Rubrik unveils MSP PayGo pricing & Rubrik Verified plan
Data Protection

Rubrik unveils MSP PayGo pricing & Rubrik Verified plan

Rubrik rolls out MSP PayGo licensing, 24/7 ransomware support and a Rubrik Verified badge as it chases a USD $258 billion market.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Mar 2026
AI agent from Tenzai ranks in top 1% of global CTFs
DevOps

AI agent from Tenzai ranks in top 1% of global CTFs

Tenzai's autonomous AI agent has placed in the top 1% of major global hacking CTF contests, beating more than 125,000 human rivals.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Mar 2026
FIRST announces 2026 cyber security conference trio
Application Security

FIRST announces 2026 cyber security conference trio

FIRST to host three cybersecurity conferences in 2026 as it predicts annual CVE disclosures will surpass 50,000 for the first time.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Mar 2026
UK lags China & US in race to digital, AI-led factories
Digital Transformation

UK lags China & US in race to digital, AI-led factories

China and the US are racing ahead of the UK in adopting AI-led, software-defined factories, raising fresh fears over British competitiveness.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Thu, 19th Mar 2026
Tech Mahindra, Fortinet launch unified managed SASE
Firewalls

Tech Mahindra, Fortinet launch unified managed SASE

Tech Mahindra and Fortinet unveil a unified managed SASE service to simplify hybrid networks, strengthen security and cut operating costs.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Mar 2026

Stories from Other Regions

Skills shortage stories

Most UK firms now use AI as SMEs see roles unchanged
Manufacturing

Most UK firms now use AI as SMEs see roles unchanged

Most UK companies now use AI, but a major survey finds small and mid-sized firms report little impact on headcount or job roles so far.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 20th Mar 2026
Software complexity costs UK firms GBP £32bn a year
Software-as-a-Service

Software complexity costs UK firms GBP £32bn a year

Complex software sprawl is costing UK firms more than GBP £32bn a year, as over a fifth of tech spend is now linked to buyer's remorse.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 20th Mar 2026
UK firms embrace AI but most yet to see clear payback
Digital Transformation

UK firms embrace AI but most yet to see clear payback

Most UK firms now use AI, but with only 31% seeing clear returns, questions grow over costs, strategy and how success is defined.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Mar 2026
CybaVerse pivots to CybaOps in cyber operations push
Security Operations Centres

CybaVerse pivots to CybaOps in cyber operations push

CybaVerse rebrands as CybaOps, shifting from consultancy to a platform-led cyber operations model after raising GBP £5 million Series A.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Mar 2026
Sage data shows UK SMEs grow profits but slash investment
Digital Transformation

Sage data shows UK SMEs grow profits but slash investment

UK SMEs lifted revenues and profits in 2025 but cut capital spending for a 17th straight quarter, Sage data shows, signalling wary growth.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Mar 2026
Capita expands Multiverse AI training to 750 staff
Digital Transformation

Capita expands Multiverse AI training to 750 staff

Capita expands its Multiverse AI training to 750 staff, after early cohorts saved 10 hours a week each and delivered 400 automation projects.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Mar 2026
Clevertouch unveils lovemartech Academy for martech skills
EduTech

Clevertouch unveils lovemartech Academy for martech skills

Clevertouch launches lovemartech Academy, blending expert-led martech training, research and community to tackle complex tech stacks.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Mar 2026
UK firms face rising cyberwarfare threat & soaring ransoms
Ransomware

UK firms face rising cyberwarfare threat & soaring ransoms

UK firms report rising nation-state cyberattacks as average ransomware payouts soar to GBP £7.71 million, outstripping security budgets.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Mar 2026
Specialised AI will define the next era of Australian enterprise networks
EduTech

Specialised AI will define the next era of Australian enterprise networks

Specialised AI is set to transform Australian enterprise networks, outgunning generic tools in resilience, reliability and local relevance.

By David Plummer • 5 min read • Wed, 18th Mar 2026