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Paysafe joins Primer to widen card payment options
Software-as-a-Service

Paysafe joins Primer to widen card payment options

Merchants using Primer can now tap Paysafe's card processing in North America, Europe and Australasia, widening routing choice.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Jun 2026
Ransomware hits European suppliers as attacks surge 55%
Data Protection

Ransomware hits European suppliers as attacks surge 55%

Supplier breaches are amplifying disruption, with ransomware incidents in Europe rising 55.1% year on year in the first four months of 2026.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 30th Jun 2026
PDQ launches AI-assisted package builder for IT teams
Digital Transformation

PDQ launches AI-assisted package builder for IT teams

IT teams using PDQ can now draft custom deployment packages faster, as the new assistant handles routine scripting and setup steps.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Jun 2026
Wasabi launches Impact Circle to track cloud emissions
Data centers

Wasabi launches Impact Circle to track cloud emissions

Partners can now measure and offset storage-related emissions as cloud providers face mounting scrutiny over AI-driven infrastructure use.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Mon, 29th Jun 2026
efex to buy onPlatinum from Comms Group for AUD $30m
Unified Communications

efex to buy onPlatinum from Comms Group for AUD $30m

The deal deepens efex's east coast footprint and adds more than 7,000 end points as it targets larger mid-market customers.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Mon, 29th Jun 2026
Zyxel launches outdoor WiFi 6 gear for managed providers
Network Infrastructure

Zyxel launches outdoor WiFi 6 gear for managed providers

Managed service providers now have a quicker way to extend WiFi outdoors, as Zyxel's new bridge reaches 5km without extra cabling.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Mon, 29th Jun 2026
Netwrix adds AI governance to 1Secure for Microsoft
Data Protection

Netwrix adds AI governance to 1Secure for Microsoft

The update gives Microsoft customers faster visibility into AI-driven access risks, after Netwrix linked broader identity footprints to higher breach rates.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Sat, 27th Jun 2026
IT solution providers post record margins & valuations
Artificial Intelligence

IT solution providers post record margins & valuations

Higher profitability has helped push enterprise values up by about 15% for the average IT solution provider, according to a new report.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Sat, 27th Jun 2026
Small Cell Forum urges EU to ease deployment rules
Smart Cities

Small Cell Forum urges EU to ease deployment rules

Fragmented municipal approvals are slowing 5G rollout, with the industry body saying clearer rules could cut delays for small cell deployments across Europe.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 26th Jun 2026
appCURE launches AI tool for Windows app packaging
DevOps

appCURE launches AI tool for Windows app packaging

Firms moving legacy software to cloud desktops could cut packaging times from days to minutes as Automagical converts Windows apps into MSIX.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 26th Jun 2026
SonicWall expands AI security tools for SMB partners
Digital Transformation

SonicWall expands AI security tools for SMB partners

Mid-market firms could gain enterprise-grade AI defence without replacing existing systems, as SonicWall rolls out GPT-5.5-Cyber through partners.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 26th Jun 2026
Spektrum Labs names Mark Cravotta Chief Operating Officer
Software-as-a-Service

Spektrum Labs names Mark Cravotta Chief Operating Officer

The hire signals Spektrum's push to turn growing demand for cyber resilience tools into repeatable global sales and channel growth.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 26th Jun 2026
ShareGate launches MCP for Microsoft 365 governance
Software-as-a-Service

ShareGate launches MCP for Microsoft 365 governance

IT teams can now spot oversharing and AI-readiness risks in Microsoft 365 from one chat window, as governance workloads rise.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 26th Jun 2026

Stories from Other Regions

Managed Service Provider (MSP) stories

FPT wins UK Cyber Essentials security certifications
Firewalls

FPT wins UK Cyber Essentials security certifications

The certifications may help reassure UK customers and public-sector buyers as cyber breaches remain widespread and scrutiny of suppliers intensifies.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Mon, 29th Jun 2026
US defence suppliers lag on cybersecurity readiness
Supply Chain

US defence suppliers lag on cybersecurity readiness

Many defence contractors remain exposed as only 13% use software bills of materials and just 29% join industry threat-sharing groups.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Sat, 27th Jun 2026
Cynomi adds automation & AI for MSP vulnerability work
Digital Transformation

Cynomi adds automation & AI for MSP vulnerability work

Managed service providers could cut hours of manual vulnerability work per client as the update links scans, remediation and audit evidence.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Sat, 27th Jun 2026
Subco launches SMAP cable linking Australia's capitals
Network Infrastructure

Subco launches SMAP cable linking Australia's capitals

Australia's digital economy gains a major boost as a 5,000 km subsea route adds redundancy and capacity across the main capital cities.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Sat, 27th Jun 2026
Federal cybersecurity report flags supply chain gaps
Data Protection

Federal cybersecurity report flags supply chain gaps

Many defence suppliers still lack visibility into software risks, as more than a quarter reported a supply chain compromise last year.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 26th Jun 2026