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Westcon-Comstor brings Proofpoint to AWS Marketplace for Europe
Firewalls

Westcon-Comstor brings Proofpoint to AWS Marketplace for Europe

Westcon-Comstor now offers Proofpoint security solutions to European partners via AWS Marketplace, simplifying access to advanced cybersecurity in the region.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Oct 2025

Global Stories

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Rydoo tops Gartner survey with 95% user recommendation rate
Digital Transformation

Rydoo tops Gartner survey with 95% user recommendation rate

Rydoo leads Gartner's 2025 expense management report with a 95% user recommendation, thanks to its AI-powered software used by over 1 million customers globally.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
Supply chain leaders prioritise capital but underuse AI for risk
Digital Transformation

Supply chain leaders prioritise capital but underuse AI for risk

A survey reveals supply chain leaders prioritise working capital but underuse AI for risk, focusing on forecasting over disruption prevention vital for cost savings.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
Wi-Fi IoT chipset spending to reach USD $4.84 billion by 2030
Internet of Things

Wi-Fi IoT chipset spending to reach USD $4.84 billion by 2030

Spending on Wi-Fi IoT chipsets is projected to reach USD $4.84 billion by 2030, driven by low-power tech and new Wi-Fi standards like 6E and 7.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
Gartner forecasts AI-driven changes in jobs, money & global rules
Customer Relationship Management

Gartner forecasts AI-driven changes in jobs, money & global rules

By 2027, AI will transform hiring, regional platforms, and business processes, with USD $58bn market shifts and 90% of B2B trades handled by AI agents by 2028.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Wed, 22nd Oct 2025
CIOs forecast all IT work will involve AI-human collaboration by 2030
Digital Transformation

CIOs forecast all IT work will involve AI-human collaboration by 2030

By 2030, all IT work is forecast to involve AI, with CIOs predicting 75% will be human-AI collaboration and 25% fully autonomous AI tasks.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 21st Oct 2025
Gartner reveals strategic tech trends set to redefine 2026
Robotics

Gartner reveals strategic tech trends set to redefine 2026

Gartner reveals key tech trends for 2026, spotlighting AI supercomputing, cybersecurity, cloud sovereignty, and digital provenance shaping business futures.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Tue, 21st Oct 2025
New Relic appoints Brian Emerson as Chief Product Officer
IT Automation

New Relic appoints Brian Emerson as Chief Product Officer

New Relic has appointed Brian Emerson as Chief Product Officer to lead its Intelligent Observability Platform and product strategy amid AI-driven growth.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Oct 2025
Graylog named in 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for SIEM tools
Security Information and Event Management

Graylog named in 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for SIEM tools

Graylog has been recognised in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for SIEM, marking a milestone two years after launching its security platform for enterprises.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 17th Oct 2025
Securonix named SIEM Leader for sixth year in 2025 Gartner report
Security Information and Event Management

Securonix named SIEM Leader for sixth year in 2025 Gartner report

Securonix has been named a Leader for the sixth consecutive year in Gartner's 2025 Magic Quadrant for SIEM, praised for its AI-driven security solutions.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 17th Oct 2025
Extreme Networks named Leader in IDC MarketScape 2025 WLAN report
Firewalls

Extreme Networks named Leader in IDC MarketScape 2025 WLAN report

Extreme Networks has been named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape 2025 report for its AI-powered WLAN solutions and expertise in high-density deployments.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Oct 2025
BeyondTrust named Leader in 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for PAM
Hybrid Cloud

BeyondTrust named Leader in 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for PAM

BeyondTrust ranked Leader for seventh year in 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Privileged Access Management, topping Ability to Execute criteria globally.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Oct 2025
CyberArk named Gartner PAM Leader for seventh year running
Privileged Access Management

CyberArk named Gartner PAM Leader for seventh year running

CyberArk has been named a Leader for the seventh year in a row in Gartner's Magic Quadrant for Privileged Access Management, highlighting its future-ready solutions.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Fri, 17th Oct 2025
Bitdefender launches GravityZone PHASR endpoint security globally
Ransomware

Bitdefender launches GravityZone PHASR endpoint security globally

Bitdefender has launched GravityZone PHASR globally, a standalone endpoint security system using behaviour-based defence to prevent ransomware and LOTL attacks.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Oct 2025
AI infrastructure spending to hit USD $37.5bn by 2026, says Gartner
Generative AI

AI infrastructure spending to hit USD $37.5bn by 2026, says Gartner

Global spending on AI-optimised infrastructure as a service is set to surge to USD $37.5bn by 2026, driven by demand for inferencing workloads, Gartner forecasts.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Oct 2025

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Digital catalogues drive Australian shoppers' store choices
Marketing

Digital catalogues drive Australian shoppers' store choices

Digital catalogues are reshaping Australian shopping habits, guiding store visits and planning, with 44% now preferring them over print versions.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Mon, 20th Oct 2025
OCS overhauls finance with full Esker AI automation rollout
Digital Transformation

OCS overhauls finance with full Esker AI automation rollout

OCS New Zealand is the first globally to deploy Esker's full AI-driven finance automation suite, enhancing efficiency and accuracy in its financial operations.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 20th Oct 2025