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OVHcloud, OpenNebula launch certified sovereign EU cloud
Virtualisation

OVHcloud, OpenNebula launch certified sovereign EU cloud

OVHcloud partners with OpenNebula to launch certified sovereign cloud instances across EU data centres under the IPCEI-CIS framework.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 29th Jan 2026
StorMagic & QBS expand EMEA edge virtualisation reach
Virtualisation

StorMagic & QBS expand EMEA edge virtualisation reach

StorMagic taps QBS to widen EMEA and South Africa edge virtualisation reach, adding more resellers, financing options and distribution support.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Jan 2026
UK MoD taps Oracle cloud to modernise legacy systems
Digital Transformation

UK MoD taps Oracle cloud to modernise legacy systems

The UK Ministry of Defence has deepened its Oracle cloud ties to modernise legacy systems, boost AI adoption and treat data as a core asset.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Jan 2026

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Rimini Street urges ERP users to defy upgrade pressure
Data Analytics

Rimini Street urges ERP users to defy upgrade pressure

Rimini Street urges ERP users to resist vendor upgrade pressure, touting Smart Path and Agentic AI as cheaper, longer-life alternatives.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Feb 2026
NiCE Cognigy wins sole Gartner Customers' Choice nod
Software-as-a-Service

NiCE Cognigy wins sole Gartner Customers' Choice nod

Verified customer reviews have lifted Cognigy.AI to the top peer-voted spot in Gartner's enterprise conversational AI rankings, with a 4.8 rating.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Feb 2026
Netcompany to deliver Phase 6 of UK customs transit IT
Supply Chain

Netcompany to deliver Phase 6 of UK customs transit IT

HMRC taps Netcompany to deliver Phase 6 of the New Computerised Transit System, upgrading UK transit customs in line with EU rules.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Fri, 30th Jan 2026
Avalara expands AWS Marketplace access for tax tools
Digital Transformation

Avalara expands AWS Marketplace access for tax tools

Avalara inks multi-year AWS deal to push its AI-driven tax tools via AWS Marketplace, promising simpler cloud procurement and billing.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Jan 2026
Building a Smarter RFP for Global Cloud Voice: 4 Essentials for 2026
Unified Communications

Building a Smarter RFP for Global Cloud Voice: 4 Essentials for 2026

IT leaders overhaul RFPs for global cloud voice, prioritizing outcomes, reach, expertise and control in a Microsoft Teams-first world.

By Zach Bennett • 4 min read • Wed, 28th Jan 2026
Ricoh CloudStream secures SOC 2 Type II audit status
Data Protection

Ricoh CloudStream secures SOC 2 Type II audit status

Ricoh's CloudStream service has achieved SOC 2 Type II audit status, bolstering its cloud security credentials for regulated industries.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Tue, 27th Jan 2026
Why government is right to move slowly on AI adoption
Data Protection

Why government is right to move slowly on AI adoption

Governments are taking a cautious, experimental approach to AI, prioritising public trust, security and stability over rapid innovation.

By Avec • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
VDURA index tracks volatile SSD pricing & AI impact
DataCentre infrastructure

VDURA index tracks volatile SSD pricing & AI impact

VDURA launches index and modelling tool as AI-fuelled SSD volatility drives 189% flash cost surge and widens gap with hard drives.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 21st Jan 2026
Lancom wins AWS Managed Service Provider designation
Digital Transformation

Lancom wins AWS Managed Service Provider designation

Lancom wins coveted AWS Managed Service Provider status, boosting its cloud credentials and access to joint sales and technical support.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 21st Jan 2026
Pax8 hires former Microsoft leader to drive APAC growth
Digital Transformation

Pax8 hires former Microsoft leader to drive APAC growth

Pax8 taps former Microsoft Asia channel leader Sarah Bowden to spearhead APAC sales, marketing and partner growth from 2026.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 19th Jan 2026
Gartner sees AI spend hitting USD $2.52trn by 2026
DataCentre infrastructure

Gartner sees AI spend hitting USD $2.52trn by 2026

Global AI spend will soar to USD $2.52trn by 2026, Gartner says, as enterprises pour cash into infrastructure and AI-optimised servers.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 16th Jan 2026
Five9 & Google Cloud launch unified AI contact centre CX
Unified Communications

Five9 & Google Cloud launch unified AI contact centre CX

Five9 and Google Cloud unveil a joint AI-powered CX platform, unifying contact centre workflows and customer data across all channels.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Jan 2026
Hyland wins IDC 2025 award for customer experience
Software-as-a-Service

Hyland wins IDC 2025 award for customer experience

Hyland has been named IDC's 2025 Customer Experience Award winner for content and experience management, topping global satisfaction scores.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Jan 2026

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OVHcloud outlines 2026 vision for Canada's digital future
Data Protection

OVHcloud outlines 2026 vision for Canada's digital future

OVHcloud VP of the Americas says digital sovereignty, green AI infrastructure and quantum planning will define Canada's digital economy by 2026.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Fri, 16th Jan 2026