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Echo buys BMS to build end-to-end tech lifecycle group

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Echo acquires BMS to create an end-to-end tech lifecycle group, expanding reuse and e-waste recycling services across New Zealand and Australia.
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Arctic Wolf snaps up Sevco to boost exposure insight

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cloud security
Arctic Wolf buys Sevco to fold its exposure assessment tech into the Aurora Platform, promising sharper asset insight for security teams.
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Hexnode embeds upgraded Genie AI to run UEM actions

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Hexnode embeds its upgraded Genie AI into the UEM console, letting admins query inventory, execute device commands and automate fixes in chat.
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Calero hires Hyoun Park to lead telecom mobility push

Sat, 17th Jan 2026
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digital transformation
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digital entertainment
Calero appoints veteran analyst Hyoun Park as VP of Telecom & Mobility Management to sharpen its Technology Business Management push.
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Ingram Micro on why Australian MSPs are betting on hyperautomation

Wed, 14th Jan 2026
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network infrastructure
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devops
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data analytics
Hyperautomation helps MSPs boost margins, overcome skills shortages and unlock new revenue by automating audits, compliance and network management.
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Flexera buys ProsperOps, Chaos Genius to boost FinOps

Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
Flexera snaps up ProsperOps and Chaos Genius to fuse AI-driven automation into a single FinOps suite for cloud and data platform spend.
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NCC Group, Qualys expand managed attack surface service

Fri, 19th Dec 2025
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digital transformation
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
NCC Group partners with Qualys to expand its managed ASM service, blending automated asset discovery with expert-led cyber risk analysis.
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Reconext integrates IT asset disposition with ServiceNow

Sun, 23rd Nov 2025
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risk & compliance
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clean technologies
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sustainability
Reconext has launched a new integration that embeds IT asset disposal processes directly into ServiceNow, enhancing workflow and global asset management.
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Why smart IT teams should solve device management before chasing AI

Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
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supply chain
Small firms expanding remotely face device management chaos, risking compliance crises and productivity loss before AI adoption can begin properly.
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Tanium & ServiceNow partner to drive automation in IT security

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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it automation
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rpa
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risk & compliance
Tanium and ServiceNow have partnered to enhance IT security and automation by integrating real-time endpoint intelligence with AI-driven workflows.
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Climate reporting standards put IT emissions under close scrutiny

Fri, 14th Nov 2025
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supply chain
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clean technologies
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renewable energy
New climate reporting standards spotlight IT emissions, pressuring firms to track every device's carbon impact for accurate sustainability disclosures.
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Zendesk launches AI-powered voice agents & analytics upgrades

Thu, 9th Oct 2025
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data analytics
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Zendesk unveils AI-powered Voice Agents and advanced analytics, aiming to boost customer service efficiency and reach USD $200m AI revenue this year.
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Paying a fortune to comply with software licences? Time for enterprises to rethink their ITAM strategy

Wed, 8th Oct 2025
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digital transformation
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dc
Enterprises struggle with costly software licence compliance, spending over USD $100k yearly; many now shift from Oracle Java to cheaper, open-source alternatives.
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Greenbox acquires EraseIT to boost e-waste & IT recycling

Tue, 23rd Sep 2025
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hyperscale
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dc
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power / energy
Greenbox Group has acquired EraseIT to bolster e-waste reduction and IT recycling, enhancing circular economy efforts across Australia and New Zealand.
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Calero launches SaaS tool to cut costs & tackle shadow IT

Fri, 8th Aug 2025
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digital transformation
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cloud security
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partner programmes
Calero has launched a new SaaS management tool to help IT leaders cut costs and tackle shadow IT by improving visibility, control, and optimisation of cloud apps.
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Lenovo unveils TruScale DaaS for sustainability, cost savings

Thu, 7th Aug 2025
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ai
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clean technologies
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lenovo
Lenovo unveils TruScale DaaS for Sustainability, a subscription model helping enterprises cut IT costs up to 35% and reduce carbon emissions with circular IT.
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Rapid7 integrates Active Patching for automated risk mitigation

Tue, 29th Jul 2025
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firewalls
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network security
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breach prevention
Rapid7 launches Active Patching, an automated feature in Exposure Command, to speed up vulnerability fixes and reduce risks using Automox technology.
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Oracle Java audits push firms to open-source, cost savings sought

Tue, 22nd Jul 2025
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hybrid cloud
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erp
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software development
A survey reveals 73% of firms faced Oracle Java audits, pushing 79% towards open-source Java to cut costs and ease compliance challenges globally.
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Business context still missing in most cyber risk programmes

Mon, 21st Jul 2025
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ransomware
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phishing
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email security
Most organisations still treat cyber risk as a technical issue, lacking alignment with business priorities despite growing cybersecurity pressures, finds new research.
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Open-source Java migrations rise as audits cost firms USD $500,000+

Wed, 16th Jul 2025
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virtualisation
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hybrid cloud
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risk & compliance
Nearly 80% of firms plan to switch to open-source Java as audits over costs of USD $500,000+ fuel moves away from Oracle's complex licensing policies.