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Slow patching leaves SMB endpoints exposed for weeks

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it automation
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hybrid & remote work
Acronis finds SMBs patch Microsoft flaws in about eight days, but the slowest endpoints stay exposed to known bugs for over five weeks.
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APJ enterprises face infrastructure gap for AI adoption

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APJ enterprises race to adopt AI but outdated infrastructure, data rules and edge demands threaten to stall ambitions at scale.
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CIOs warn AI adoption is outpacing governance skills

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data analytics
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digital transformation
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CIOs say AI adoption is racing ahead of governance, with skills gaps, risk fears and sustainability concerns stalling efforts to scale.
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Why real cyber protection is a continuous discipline

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firewalls
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endpoint protection
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digital transformation
SonicWall urges MSPs and SMBs to stop chasing security features and instead demand managed, measurable protection and real outcomes.
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Microsoft warns of AI agent risks in Cyber Pulse brief

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manufacturing
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digital transformation
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physical security
Microsoft's new Cyber Pulse briefing warns ungoverned AI agents and 'double agents' pose rising security and compliance risks for firms.
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Account Takeover (ATO) fraud: The hidden threat to your business and how to stop it

2 days ago
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malware
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data protection
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surveillance
Silent account takeover fraud is draining billions as criminals hijack real identities; here's how businesses can finally fight back.
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Flexitech turns to Rimini Street to extend SAP ECC 6

2 days ago
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digital transformation
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cartech
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it automation
Flexitech shifts SAP ECC 6 support to Rimini Street to cut maintenance costs, extend ERP life and fund security, compliance and R&D plans.
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Hitachi Vantara tops APeJ high-end storage rankings

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storage
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private cloud
Hitachi Vantara claims top APeJ ranking for high-end external storage as enterprises boost critical data infrastructure and AI workloads.
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Upgrading firewalls into a high‑margin MSP revenue win

3 days ago
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
New SonicWall firewall upgrades promise MSPs and MSSPs lower costs, higher margins and stronger security-driven recurring revenue.
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Genetec unveils Cloudlink 2210 for hybrid security

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storage
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surveillance
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hybrid cloud
Genetec has unveiled Cloudlink 2210, a hybrid appliance that centralises cloud-managed security while preserving local storage at scale.
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N-able adds real-time alerts to protect backup policies

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firewalls
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data protection
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dr
N-able adds real-time anomaly alerts to Cove Data Protection, flagging risky backup policy changes linked to identity-driven attacks.
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Codific maps five cyber paths threatening power grids

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virtualisation
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ransomware
Codific warns power grids face repeat cyberattack patterns and urges utilities to bolster resilience to outages and cascading disruption.
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NCC warns ransomware risk persists despite January dip

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ransomware
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manufacturing
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digital transformation
Ransomware cases dipped 17% in January, but NCC warns the threat remains high as Qilin targets critical sectors and tactics evolve.
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Targa Telematics shifts core systems to Equinix hubs

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digital transformation
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Targa Telematics moves core systems to Equinix data centres in Milan and Frankfurt to bolster data sovereignty, resilience and growth.
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Denmark tops 2026 FM Resilience Index as Europe leads

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Denmark tops FM's 2026 Resilience Index for a third year as Europe dominates the top 10 and all three United States zones miss out.
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Denmark tops 2026 FM resilience ranking, India climbs

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datacentre infrastructure
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Denmark tops FM's 2026 Resilience Index for a third year as Europe dominates the rankings and India makes broad-based gains across all zones.
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No compromise: Designing AI operations for sovereignty and reliability

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data protection
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private cloud
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hybrid cloud
IT leaders are racing to redesign AI operations so sovereignty, data residency and reliability can coexist under tightening global rules.
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AI reshapes cyber risk, N-able urges resilience shift

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data protection
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dr
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digital transformation
AI-fuelled cyber threats are outpacing reactive defences, N-able warns, urging smaller firms to prioritise resilience over traditional security.
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KleanNara halves SAP & Oracle support costs with Rimini

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data analytics
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digital transformation
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iot
KleanNara halves SAP and Oracle support costs by switching to Rimini Street, freeing funds for AI, cloud expansion and factory IoT upgrades.
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Commvault, CrowdStrike link backups to Falcon SIEM

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malware
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data protection
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Commvault deepens CrowdStrike tie-up with two-way link between backup telemetry and Falcon Next-Gen SIEM to speed trusted cyber recoveries.