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Taming multi-cloud kubernetes networking with topology-aware routing
Virtualisation

Taming multi-cloud kubernetes networking with topology-aware routing

Building a multi-cloud Kubernetes cluster revealed that Cilium's topology-aware routing outperforms kube-proxy for secure, efficient cross-cloud networking.

By Behrouz Hassanbeygi • 4 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Ingram Micro Australia & Oreta on driving MSP value with innovation
Firewalls

Ingram Micro Australia & Oreta on driving MSP value with innovation

Managed Service Providers like Oreta are leveraging innovation, strategic partnerships, and AWS expertise to deliver outcome-based solutions and long-term value for customers.

By Sean Mitchell • 9 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Hungry Jack's modernises digital services with Azure cloud move
Digital Transformation

Hungry Jack's modernises digital services with Azure cloud move

Hungry Jack's has shifted its digital services to Microsoft Azure, improving app reliability and cutting costs with support from Rackspace Technology.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025

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Ridge Security brings AI penetration testing to Azure cloud
DevOps

Ridge Security brings AI penetration testing to Azure cloud

Ridge Security's AI-powered RidgeBot platform is now available on Azure Marketplace, offering continuous automated penetration testing for enterprise cloud.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
Hungry Jack's boosts digital agility with Azure cloud upgrade
Digital Transformation

Hungry Jack's boosts digital agility with Azure cloud upgrade

Hungry Jack's has upgraded its digital systems by migrating to Microsoft Azure with Rackspace Technology, boosting scalability and customer service agility across Australia.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Tessell enhances multi-cloud database platform with AI for Azure
Data Analytics

Tessell enhances multi-cloud database platform with AI for Azure

Tessell has enhanced its multi-cloud database platform with AI features to simplify management and boost performance on Microsoft Azure for enterprises.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Cribl integrates stream with dedicated Microsoft Fabric RTI
Data Analytics

Cribl integrates stream with dedicated Microsoft Fabric RTI

Cribl partners with Microsoft to integrate Cribl Stream into Microsoft Fabric Real-Time Intelligence, boosting real-time data analytics for enterprises.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Siemens brings Polarion X ALM platform to Microsoft Azure
DevOps

Siemens brings Polarion X ALM platform to Microsoft Azure

Siemens is offering its Polarion X ALM software on Microsoft Azure, delivering secure, AI-enabled cloud solutions for regulated industries.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Secure.com launches AI teammates to combat USD $10.5 trillion cybercrime
Firewalls

Secure.com launches AI teammates to combat USD $10.5 trillion cybercrime

Dubai-based Secure.com launches AI-native Digital Security Teammates to help cybersecurity teams tackle USD $10.5 trillion in global cybercrime damages.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Commvault SHIFT New York outlines deeper cloud recovery
Malware

Commvault SHIFT New York outlines deeper cloud recovery

Commvault's SHIFT event in New York unveiled new tech to better synchronise data and metadata, tackling cloud recovery gaps and rising cyber threats.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Informatica & Microsoft boost AI agent trust with cloud data
Digital Transformation

Informatica & Microsoft boost AI agent trust with cloud data

Informatica and Microsoft unite to enhance AI agents' trustworthiness by integrating cloud data services with Microsoft Foundry for secure, compliant AI solutions.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Hammerspace v5.2 boosts AI & HPC with cloud & security gains
Hybrid Cloud

Hammerspace v5.2 boosts AI & HPC with cloud & security gains

Hammerspace launches version 5.2 of its Data Platform, boosting AI and HPC performance, expanding cloud support, and enhancing security features across environments.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Pax8 integrates Microsoft Marketplace & launches MSP growth plan
Digital Transformation

Pax8 integrates Microsoft Marketplace & launches MSP growth plan

Pax8 integrates Microsoft Marketplace and launches OneCloud Guided Growth to help MSPs expand Microsoft Cloud services and boost revenue potential.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025

Stories from Other Regions

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Quorum Cyber expands senior team to support global growth plans
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Quorum Cyber expands senior team to support global growth plans

Quorum Cyber appoints four senior leaders to support global growth and strengthen its cybersecurity services across North America, the UK and beyond.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
Synopsys boosts manufacturing with real-time digital twin simulation
Digital twins

Synopsys boosts manufacturing with real-time digital twin simulation

Synopsys, collaborating with NVIDIA and Microsoft, launches a digital twin simulation cutting factory process times from hours to under five minutes.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Kyndryl Canada to build AI-powered data platform for HSO
Data Analytics

Kyndryl Canada to build AI-powered data platform for HSO

HSO partners with Kyndryl and Microsoft to launch a unified data platform on Azure, enhancing healthcare analytics and AI adoption across 14,000 care sites.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Iplicit & MCS Rental Software integrate to boost rental finance
Enterprise Resource Planning

Iplicit & MCS Rental Software integrate to boost rental finance

Cloud accounting provider iplicit integrates with MCS Rental Software to streamline rental finance management for growing mid-sized businesses.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025