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Chameleon launches VWAN display for hard-to-connect homes
Internet of Things

Chameleon launches VWAN display for hard-to-connect homes

It could help bring smart metering to up to 350,000 homes left in Britain's connectivity black spots, using broadband instead of signal links.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Sat, 20th Jun 2026
Omada launches Fusion Gateway for installers & MSPs
Virtual Private Networks

Omada launches Fusion Gateway for installers & MSPs

Installers and MSPs could cut setup time and licence costs as Omada's new gateways target multi-site small business networks.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Jun 2026
Spitfire IoT revenue surges as UK customers adopt SIMs
Virtual Private Networks

Spitfire IoT revenue surges as UK customers adopt SIMs

UK firms are cutting connectivity costs as Spitfire's IoT revenue jumps 238% on demand from generators, EV chargers and kiosks.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Tue, 2nd Jun 2026
Spitfire launches live cyber attack map after 71,793 probes
Firewalls

Spitfire launches live cyber attack map after 71,793 probes

Businesses with public-facing IP addresses are under constant threat as a new tracker shows 71,793 automated attack attempts in 24 hours.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Apr 2026

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Apricorn launches 4TB hardware-encrypted USB drive
Data Protection

Apricorn launches 4TB hardware-encrypted USB drive

Government and defence users can now carry far more secure data offline, as Apricorn's pocket-sized drive packs 4TB and faster transfers.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
TCS expands ABB network deal with AI-led operations
Digital Transformation

TCS expands ABB network deal with AI-led operations

The expanded multi-year deal will give ABB a single, centrally managed network as TCS takes over end-to-end operations across its global systems.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
TCS wins broader role in ABB's global network overhaul
Network Infrastructure

TCS wins broader role in ABB's global network overhaul

The multi-year pact will centralise ABB's fragmented networks, aiming to improve security and reliability across operations used by 110,000 staff.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Infoblox to buy Kentik in network observability push
Hybrid Cloud

Infoblox to buy Kentik in network observability push

The deal could give enterprises a fuller view of hybrid networks as AI-driven operations and security tools demand cleaner traffic data.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Mandiant reveals Cisco SD-WAN zero-day root breach
Network Infrastructure

Mandiant reveals Cisco SD-WAN zero-day root breach

A malicious CSV upload gave an intruder root access to a Cisco SD-WAN management system at a communications provider, Mandiant said.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 25th Jun 2026
Gorilla inks post-quantum deal with CHELPIS Quantum
Data Protection

Gorilla inks post-quantum deal with CHELPIS Quantum

Customers in government, banking and infrastructure could soon get quantum-safe networking as Gorilla moves towards an April 2026 launch.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 19th May 2026
Ericsson launches 5G adapter for multi-site networks
Unified Communications

Ericsson launches 5G adapter for multi-site networks

Businesses with branch and remote sites could cut outage risk as Ericsson adds 5G and satellite links to its network management tools.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Fri, 15th May 2026
Nasuni launches AI file data platform for enterprises
Storage

Nasuni launches AI file data platform for enterprises

Enterprises struggling with fragmented files and AI governance now get a new platform aimed at giving staff and agents safer access to data.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Apr 2026
Cato lets customers buy modular SASE security tools
Firewalls

Cato lets customers buy modular SASE security tools

Budget-conscious buyers can now add Cato’s SASE security and networking modules gradually, instead of committing to the full platform upfront.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2026
Arrcus links AINF with NVIDIA stack for AI inference
Firewalls

Arrcus links AINF with NVIDIA stack for AI inference

Arrcus plugs its Inference Network Fabric into NVIDIA's AI stack to steer, secure and optimise large-scale, multi-site inference traffic.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Mar 2026

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Macquarie wins Netskope APJ managed services award
Data Protection

Macquarie wins Netskope APJ managed services award

The deal underlines rising demand for bundled cloud security as Australian agencies and businesses face tighter compliance and AI-related data risks.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Apr 2026
Good Drinks signs Macquarie network deal to cut outages
Storage

Good Drinks signs Macquarie network deal to cut outages

Good Drinks taps Macquarie Telecom for new SASE network to curb peak-season outages and bolster cyber security across its national operations.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2026
Cellhub unveils 5G care & data push for rural hospitals
Software-as-a-Service

Cellhub unveils 5G care & data push for rural hospitals

Cellhub launches Hospitals Without Walls, using 5G, managed services and data tools to support financially strained rural hospitals.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Mar 2026