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Object First launches Fleet Manager for backup estates
Virtualisation

Object First launches Fleet Manager for backup estates

Object First launches cloud-based Fleet Manager to help enterprises and service providers oversee distributed backup estates and spot ransomware risks.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Yesterday
AvePoint lifts guidance after strong first quarter
Data Protection

AvePoint lifts guidance after strong first quarter

AvePoint lifts annual recurring revenue outlook after first-quarter beat, as AI governance and recovery tools help drive stronger growth and cash flow.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Yesterday
Bitdefender names Frank Koelmel Chief Revenue Officer
Firewalls

Bitdefender names Frank Koelmel Chief Revenue Officer

Bitdefender taps Frank Koelmel to steer global revenue strategy as the cybersecurity vendor seeks faster growth amid rising threats and compliance demands.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • 2 days ago
WatchGuard launches Rai AI workforce for MSP security
Firewalls

WatchGuard launches Rai AI workforce for MSP security

WatchGuard launches Rai AI workforce to help managed service providers automate security investigations and response across client environments.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 3 days ago
ThreatDown names finance & marketing chiefs to drive growth
Fintech

ThreatDown names finance & marketing chiefs to drive growth

ThreatDown bolsters its leadership with Chung Ip as Chief Financial Officer and Lisa O'Reilly as vice president of marketing to back partner-led growth.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 3 days ago
The 70% problem: Why checkout is still where eCommerce goes to die
Digital Transformation

The 70% problem: Why checkout is still where eCommerce goes to die

Merchants turn to tokenised checkout as EMVCo's Click to Pay promises faster online payments, lower fraud and less cart abandonment.

By Suzana Kordumova • 3 min read • 3 days ago
FinScan adds stablecoin screening to Payments platform
Crypto

FinScan adds stablecoin screening to Payments platform

FinScan extends Payments platform to screen stablecoin transfers and digital wallets, aiming to give firms one compliance setup across all rails.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • 3 days ago
LogicMonitor adds IBM watsonx & Red Hat to Edwin AI
DevOps

LogicMonitor adds IBM watsonx & Red Hat to Edwin AI

LogicMonitor links IBM watsonx and Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform to Edwin AI to speed incident detection, playbook generation and remediation.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 4 days ago
Sektor signs Semperis deal to boost identity security
Firewalls

Sektor signs Semperis deal to boost identity security

Sektor expands its Australian and New Zealand channel with Semperis software to help partners protect and recover critical identity systems after cyber attacks.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • 4 days ago
Huntress signs ANZ distribution deal with Dicker Data
Cloud Security

Huntress signs ANZ distribution deal with Dicker Data

Huntress expands ANZ channel reach with Dicker Data as the distributor adds the security vendor's AI-Centric SOC and platform to its partner network.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • 5 days ago
Schellman first to assess 200 FedRAMP cloud services
Cloud Security

Schellman first to assess 200 FedRAMP cloud services

Schellman becomes first FedRAMP assessor to reach 200 cloud services, deepening its role as FedRAMP 20x reshapes US federal cloud approvals.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 5 days ago
Westcon-Comstor joins Microsoft Marketplace resale programme
Software-as-a-Service

Westcon-Comstor joins Microsoft Marketplace resale programme

Westcon-Comstor joins Microsoft Marketplace resale programme as distributors and resellers rush to cloud platforms, with partner services and renewals support.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • 5 days ago

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CBI posts 14% revenue rise as payment services grow
Fintech

CBI posts 14% revenue rise as payment services grow

CBI posts 14% revenue growth as payment and data services surge, with Name Check and CBILL driving a 2025 EBITDA margin of 21%.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • 2 days ago
UK consumers claim GBP £3.5bn in friendly fraud refunds
Fintech

UK consumers claim GBP £3.5bn in friendly fraud refunds

UK banks and retailers face mounting losses as 6.5 million consumers secure GBP £3.5 billion in refunds through friendly fraud, survey finds.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Most UK payments firms miss FCA safeguarding rules
Fintech

Most UK payments firms miss FCA safeguarding rules

Kani Payments study finds UK payments firms are unprepared for FCA safeguarding rules, with daily reconciliations and evidence packs still patchy.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Tetra launches Canada's first regulated CADD stablecoin
Crypto

Tetra launches Canada's first regulated CADD stablecoin

Tetra Digital Group has launched CADD, a regulated Canadian dollar stablecoin backed one-to-one by cash and aimed at banks and fintech groups.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • 4 days ago
Climb launches people-led model to help MSP growth
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 • 5 days ago