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Solving the '3 AM Problem' with 24/7 cyber defence

Thu, 5th Feb 2026
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As most ransomware strikes after hours, small firms face a costly 3 AM security gap that only round-the-clock MDR can realistically close.
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Apex champions proactive firewall upgrades for MSPs

Mon, 2nd Feb 2026
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Apex Computing turns firewall upgrades into planned security strategy, helping clients avoid breaches, downtime and costly distressed buys.
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Rackspace names Joseph Vito to lead global alliances

Wed, 28th Jan 2026
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Rackspace appoints Joseph Vito to spearhead global strategic alliances, bolstering its hybrid cloud and AI partnership ecosystem.
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Ian Groves secures second GTIA council term for UK

Wed, 28th Jan 2026
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Start Tech leader Ian Groves wins second three-year term on GTIA's UK and Ireland Executive Council, strengthening his role in the IT channel.
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The impact of email verification on eCommerce success

Tue, 27th Jan 2026
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Robust email verification is emerging as a must-have for eCommerce firms seeking higher conversions, lower costs and stronger trust.
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Atos secures first dual Scopism SIAM Assured status

Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
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Atos becomes the first organisation worldwide to achieve dual Scopism SIAM Assured status for both service provision and consultancy.
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NETSCOUT boosts 5G slicing visibility for operators

Wed, 21st Jan 2026
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network infrastructure
NETSCOUT upgrades 5G tools to give operators full Standalone slice visibility, aiming to protect SLAs and tap $67.5 billion market growth.
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YouLend & Teya launch SME cash advances in UK, Europe

Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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commerce systems
YouLend teams up with Teya to launch flexible cash advances of GBP £1,000-GBP £2 million for more than 30,000 UK SMEs, ahead of EU rollout.
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Select ID gains UK DIATF & ISO 27001 security nods

Wed, 14th Jan 2026
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Select ID becomes UK's only dedicated identity orchestration network with DIATF status and ISO 27001, boosting reusable digital IDs for finance.
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Azul boosts Java channel with bigger deals, alliances

Wed, 14th Jan 2026
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Azul's Java channel surges with 30% growth, 46% larger deals and more million-dollar partners as alliances and services gain momentum.
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Acronis boosts MSP security with new threat research

Wed, 14th Jan 2026
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Acronis sharpens MSP cyber defence with fresh threat research, expanded Microsoft 365 tools and new MDR-focused partner offerings.
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CrowdStrike & Nord Security partner to target SMBs

Tue, 13th Jan 2026
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network security
CrowdStrike teams with Nord Security to bundle Falcon tools with secure access for SMBs via NordLayer and MSP marketplace Pax8.
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Credas trials digital wallet to streamline UK conveyancing

Mon, 12th Jan 2026
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cx
Credas and DezrezLegal complete first live home move using a reusable digital compliance wallet to cut repeated ID checks in conveyancing.
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Hetzner unveils GEX131 Blackwell GPU server for AI

Fri, 9th Jan 2026
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data protection
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data analytics
Hetzner has launched its GEX131 GPU server with Nvidia's RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell and Intel Xeon Gold, aimed at AI and 3D workloads.
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EE bundles WiFi 7 routers across all Full Fibre plans

Fri, 9th Jan 2026
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smart home
EE becomes first major UK provider to bundle WiFi 7 routers with all Full Fibre plans as it readies for speeds up to 8.5Gbps.
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Ecommpay shortlisted for four awards at FStech 2025

Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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Ecommpay has been shortlisted for four FStech 2025 awards, underlining its role in driving innovation, security and inclusion in payments.
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Assured unveils Zerto DR service for VMware upheaval

Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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dr
Assured launches Zerto-based DR service to give VMware users ultra-low RPOs, flexible failover and a smoother path towards Nutanix.
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Zen Internet sees record traffic growth driven by sport

Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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Zen Internet's UK network traffic jumped 21% in 2025, with repeated record peaks driven by live football and heavier daily streaming use.
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The email you almost sent: Why skipping verification costs you customers

Tue, 30th Dec 2025
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Skipping email verification can throttle your campaigns, wreck deliverability, and quietly bleed customers from every send you make.
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DoiT secures top AWS MSP status for AI-driven cloud ops

Fri, 19th Dec 2025
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digital transformation
DoiT wins top-tier AWS managed service partner status, backing its AI-led FinOps and CloudOps platform ahead of 2026 programme revamp.