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What to look for when buying a laptop in 2026

Laptop buyers face a trickier 2026 market as processors, battery life, portability and build quality all shape the best choice for different users.

By Chirag Solanki • 6 min read • Last month

Hyperscale

Australia's commercial property splits on office stress

Australia's commercial property market is diverging, with office vacancies and tenant stress rising while industrial assets stay buoyed by tight supply.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month

Global Stories

Connectivity stories

Software-as-a-Service

365 Data Centres boosts win rates with Collective[i]

365 Data Centres says embedding Collective[i] into sales workflows lifted win rates by more than 15% and cut deal cycles by 35% in six months.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week

Gaming

Hands-on review: D-Link 14-in-1 Thunderbolt 4 Docking Station DUF-E01

D-Link's 14-in-1 Thunderbolt 4 Docking Station DUF-E01 brings 14 ports, 8K display support and a 135W PSU for portable devices.

By Darren Price • 4 min read • Last week

Unified Communications

Askey & pureLiFi unveil all-in-one 5G broadband link

Askey and pureLiFi unveil integrated 5G broadband link to solve indoor reception issues, promising self-install FWA and lower costs.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week

Unified Communications

Vodafone & Google Cloud launch AI & security tools

Vodafone and Google Cloud widen their SMB push with new Gemini-based concierge and managed cyber defences, starting in Germany and Greece.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month

Fintech

Linedata deepens Broadridge NYFIX tie-up for T+1 shift

Linedata widens Broadridge NYFIX access for asset managers as UK, European and APAC firms brace for faster settlement and tighter post-trade controls.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month

Data Analytics

akto named Boomi Platinum Partner in AI readiness push

akto wins Boomi Platinum Partner status as enterprises in Australia and New Zealand seek stronger integration, governance and data foundations for AI.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Last month

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Connectivity stories

Unified Communications

CX is an outcome of the network beneath it

Customer experience depends on resilient networks, Gamma Communications says, as reliability, security and performance shape every digital interaction.

By Richard Hall • 5 min read • 3 days ago

Storage

Climb launches people-led model to help MSP growth

Climb launches people-led MSP partnership model as distributor bets on human support to help providers tackle margins, hiring strain and service complexity.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • 6 days ago

Data Protection

BT launches UK's first sovereign cloud & AI portfolio

BT unveils UK sovereign cloud and AI services for public and private users, as research says digital sovereignty could add GBP £18 billion to the economy.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month

Robotics

Cambridge Wireless unveils 2026 conference on AI & security

Cambridge Wireless sets out a 2026 conference agenda spanning AI, cyber resilience, quantum networking and industrial automation.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month

Customer Relationship Management

MSPs see voice as part of wider IT offer, Gamma says

Gamma says managed service providers are folding voice into wider IT deals, with trust, integration and risk management now shaping supplier choices.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month

Digital Transformation

Your.Cloud acquires Pure Cloud Solutions in UK push

Your.Cloud deepens UK managed services push with Pure Cloud Solutions takeover, backing the Tamworth firm's local brand and leadership.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month

Unified Communications

Strategy and innovation: Key takeaways from Gamma's regional forums

Gamma Communications' Regional Forums urge partners to shift from one-off sales to roadmap-led growth as AI, UCaaS and R&D reshape the channel.

By Will Morey • 4 min read • Last month

Unified Communications

Japan urged to speed 5G rollout & boost digital trust

GSMA says Japan must accelerate 5G standalone rollout, close a growing grey digital divide and tighten online security to lift productivity.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month

Hybrid & Remote Work

Bucharest tops Europe startup rankings as London slips

Bucharest crowned Europe's most startup-friendly city as London ranks 69th globally, with Eastern European hubs sweeping the top three.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Last month

Storage

Climb names Mike Holt as Ireland Territory Manager

Climb hires seasoned Channel Executive Mike Holt to drive Irish sales, partner relations and growth as AI and digital transformation reshape the market.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month