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1Kosmos launches identity platform on AWS Marketplace

AWS customers can now buy 1Kosmos software more easily as identity security demand grows amid phishing, account takeover and AI impersonation risks.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • This month

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Hybrid Cloud

Microsoft unveils Snapdragon X2 Surface Pro & Laptop

New Surface models aim to give professionals longer battery life, faster graphics and mixed AI workflows across local and cloud computing.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Today

Data Protection

Checkmarx partners Carahsoft to expand public sector sales

Government buyers will gain wider access to Checkmarx tools as Carahsoft opens procurement routes through reseller networks and federal contracts.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Yesterday

Virtualisation

Hetzner adds Dell PowerEdge servers for enterprise

Enterprise customers gain more choice in dedicated hosting as Hetzner adds four Dell PowerEdge models with up to 86 cores and NVMe storage.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Yesterday

DevOps

GitLab unveils tools for governed agentic software delivery

Enterprises could cut agent coding costs and compliance risks as the new releases add server-side repository access, audit tools and spend controls.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Last week

Software-as-a-Service

OpenAI & Oracle to offer models on OCI Marketplace

Oracle cloud users will be able to charge eligible OpenAI model and Codex usage to existing Universal Credits within weeks.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last week

Data Protection

ASUS launches ExpertBook Ultra business laptop in Australia

Business buyers in Australia can now get a 0.99kg 14-inch Copilot+ PC from AUD $3,399, with local AI tools and 26-hour battery life.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week

Endpoint Protection

Tanium named Forrester leader in endpoint management

Large enterprises under pressure to speed up patching and visibility now have a stronger shortlist option after Forrester ranked Tanium a leader.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week

Digital Transformation

Open Group launches OSDU data platform standard v1.0

A new baseline for energy data systems should ease integration, cut duplication and help operators and suppliers build more reliable applications.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week

Security Operations Centres

Stop confusing demos with POCs - Your pipeline depends on it

Pipeline stalls when a feature demo is mistaken for a POC, wasting time and leaving buyers unsure what success looks like.

By Rajesh Agnihotri • 7 min read • Last week

Data Protection

Nvidia RTX Spark targets AI-first PCs in desktop push

The chip maker's desktop push could raise prices and force businesses to rethink upgrades around on-device AI, security and battery life.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • This month

Digital Transformation

UK tech bosses warn AI growth may hurt green goals

Rising demand for AI could strain power grids and leave sustainability targets slipping down boardroom agendas, UK tech leaders warn.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • This month

Data Protection

Small business tech demand lifts reseller prices in Europe

Smaller firms' shift towards higher-spec devices is widening Europe's pricing gap, with reseller average selling prices rising far faster than retail chains.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • This month

Digital Transformation

Vertice buys Vendr to build bigger procurement dataset

The deal will give procurement teams access to a larger pricing dataset spanning USD $75 billion in indirect spend, boosting negotiation insight.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • This month

Software-as-a-Service

Equinor signs long-term Cegal EnergyX software deal

The software will help Equinor track production, ownership and cargo data across assets in more than 20 countries under a USD $11 million deal.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • This month

Data governance

ADC warns EU AI Act delay could raise compliance costs

Delaying the European Union's high-risk AI rules may force firms to redesign systems later, adding cost and leaving users exposed meanwhile.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • This month

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Storage

Renewtech rebrand brings Harrogate IT firm into Europe

British customers will gain access to a larger stock of refurbished enterprise hardware as Harrogate-based Renewtech UK joins a six-country European group.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • 2 days ago