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Macquarie wins Netskope APJ managed services award
Data Protection

Macquarie wins Netskope APJ managed services award

Macquarie Technology Group lands Netskope's APJ managed service honour as its sovereign government and telecoms security push gathers pace.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Slipstream Cyber appoints Chris Pallister to cyber role
DevOps

Slipstream Cyber appoints Chris Pallister to cyber role

Slipstream Cyber has named Chris Pallister as Head of Cyber Engineering and Operations, bolstering its 24/7 security operations centre and AI-led defence push.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2026

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Data sovereignty stories

Cloud security turns to identity, access & sovereignty
Data Protection

Cloud security turns to identity, access & sovereignty

Executives at Docusign, BeyondTrust and Saviynt say identity, data sovereignty and tighter access controls are now shaping cloud security priorities.

By Mark Tarre • 6 min read • Last month
Kelleher visits ACI Worldwide's Limerick data centre
Data Protection

Kelleher visits ACI Worldwide's Limerick data centre

Kelleher hails Limerick's role as ACI Worldwide marks decade of running European payments hub and data centre.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Leaseweb expands European cloud campus with new tools
Storage

Leaseweb expands European cloud campus with new tools

Leaseweb adds autoscaling, load balancing and developer tools to its European Cloud Campus as it pushes sovereign cloud build-out.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Acclaim names UK boss as it expands into US market
Virtualisation

Acclaim names UK boss as it expands into US market

Acclaim appoints former NiCE boss Paul Thomas as Senior Vice President, EMEA, and backs US launch with $34 million funding.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Last month
Businesses warned to overhaul backups amid ransomware
Data Protection

Businesses warned to overhaul backups amid ransomware

Asia-Pacific firms warned that weak backup controls, poor endpoint hygiene and legacy systems could worsen ransomware losses and breach penalties.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
MongoDB launches APAC partner push for AI modernisation
Manufacturing

MongoDB launches APAC partner push for AI modernisation

MongoDB deepens APAC partner strategy with invite-only programme, aiming to speed legacy system upgrades and AI rollout across the region.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2026
Survey finds organisations struggle to secure unstructured data
Data Protection

Survey finds organisations struggle to secure unstructured data

Cloud Security Alliance survey finds 75% of organisations claim confidence in unstructured data security, but coverage and visibility remain patchy.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2026
Wavelink to distribute Acromove edge-cloud systems in ANZ
Unified Communications

Wavelink to distribute Acromove edge-cloud systems in ANZ

Wavelink has added Acromove's portable edge-cloud kit to its ANZ line-up, targeting remote industries with faster AI inference and private 5G.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Mon, 30th Mar 2026
Shield updates archive for banks with cheaper storage
Storage

Shield updates archive for banks with cheaper storage

Shield rolls out archive overhaul for banks, promising up to 50% lower storage costs and smoother multi-petabyte migrations.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Sat, 28th Mar 2026
DigiCert posts record ARR after Valimail acquisition
Software-as-a-Service

DigiCert posts record ARR after Valimail acquisition

DigiCert scales digital trust platform with Valimail deal as Q4 annual recurring revenue hits a company record and bookings top guidance.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2026

Stories from Other Regions

Data sovereignty stories

Canadian firms launch AI home care hubs for seniors
Edge Computing

Canadian firms launch AI home care hubs for seniors

Canadian firms unveil AI home care hubs to monitor seniors and complex patients, with a 50-unit Ontario pilot aimed at easing hospital strain.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Vertiv launches wall cooling for edge IT sites in EMEA
DataCentre infrastructure

Vertiv launches wall cooling for edge IT sites in EMEA

Vertiv unveils wall-mounted cooling system for compact edge IT rooms across EMEA as demand grows for energy-efficient thermal control.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month
TenPeaks appoints Whineray as Independent Chairman
Digital Transformation

TenPeaks appoints Whineray as Independent Chairman

TenPeaks taps Fraser Whineray as independent chairman as the New Zealand data centre operator readies a 130MW expansion pipeline.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Mar 2026
Canada founders urged to back home team on sovereignty
Hyperscale

Canada founders urged to back home team on sovereignty

Canada founders urged to buy local, back strategic start-ups and build resilient systems as speakers warn sovereignty talk is becoming too vague.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Sat, 28th Mar 2026
Euro-Office launches as Europe's open-source Office rival
Data Protection

Euro-Office launches as Europe's open-source Office rival

IONOS and Nextcloud unveil Euro-Office, a European open-source suite aimed at public bodies seeking a Microsoft-compatible, sovereign alternative.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Sat, 28th Mar 2026