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Opengear debuts CM8000 & OM1300 for outage recovery

Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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Opengear unveils CM8000 and OM1300 to keep enterprise networks reachable during rising outages across branches, data rooms and edge sites.
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Infoblox unveils new Universal DDI features for AI-ready networks

Tue, 4th Nov 2025
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Infoblox has enhanced its Universal DDI suite with new AI-ready features, boosting network resilience and management for over 200 firms including Fortune 500s.
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AI analytics platform promises to boost satellite network reliability

Thu, 30th Oct 2025
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ST Engineering iDirect launches an AI-powered platform to predict and fix satellite network issues, enhancing reliability and cutting operational costs for operators.
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Cisco launches secure AI-optimised network for global firms

Wed, 11th Jun 2025
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Cisco launches a secure AI-optimised network architecture to meet rising enterprise demands for speed, security, and simplified management across global operations.
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Australian firms struggle with connectivity failures & security threats

Mon, 15th Apr 2024
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Over half of Australian businesses suffer at least 1-2 hours of weekly downtime due to network failure amid heightened operational costs and security breaches.
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Cradlepoint unveils X10 5G router for swift, secure business internet

Mon, 19th Feb 2024
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Cradlepoint has launched the X10 5G router, aiming to provide rapid, secure business internet and enhance FWA for SMEs and remote workers.
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Ransomware attacks doubIe in two years says Akamai Technologies report

Wed, 22nd Nov 2023
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Ransomware attacks on global organisations have doubled in the past two years, according to a report by Akamai Technologies.
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Revealed: The cure to network outage-related downtime

Tue, 9th Jun 2020
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It's estimated the average cost per network outage in the United States alone amounts to US$402,542 – with one in ten major outages costing over $1 million.
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Research highlights the biggest frustrations in Australian IT departments

Wed, 22nd May 2019
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Over 60% of Australian IT admins are frustrated by unexpected network issues, and 34% feel underappreciated, according to Paessler.
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Why the retail industry has misplaced network priorities

Wed, 22nd May 2019
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Retailers face challenges with network downtime despite prioritizing AI and IoT, according to a study by Cradlepoint at RetailEXPO 2019.
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The seven critical skills all IT teams should possess

Mon, 12th Feb 2018
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Skillsoft's EMEA MD explains how embedding key skills within in-house IT teams can help keep an organisation's data safe and its employees productive.
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CASE STUDY: From constant downtime to seamless connectivity

Mon, 6th Nov 2017
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This SMB retail store was experiencing many challenges with maintaining reliable and secure Internet connections before meeting Cradlepoint.
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The nightmare of network downtime: How to find the best monitoring solution for you

Mon, 5th Jun 2017
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Why is it so important for businesses to monitor their systems? It's simple – if the systems don't work, bad things happen to the business.
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CASE STUDY: How did this major NZ company achieve continuity?

Wed, 23rd Nov 2016
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The Briscoe Group was having issues with network redundancy - here is a story of their journey to stable business continuity.
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Explosive uptake of Cradlepoint solutions as APAC investment increases

Mon, 29th Aug 2016
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Cradlepoint's APAC surge, with a focus on customer-led teams, mirrors North American success as demand for LTE solutions grows.
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The Olympics & IT strain: 75% of Australian orgs planning access restrictions

Mon, 8th Aug 2016
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The Rio Olympics are in the spotlights, and IT professionals across Australia have been preparing for the network strain.
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How did this SMB ensure continuity and save thousands of dollars?

Fri, 22nd Apr 2016
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Whangamata Super Liquor conquers downtime, secures transactions during peak season with Cradlepoint, sparing £10k losses.
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Four ways network downtime can hurt your business – and how to prevent it

Fri, 15th Apr 2016
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In most cases, a business can't meet the needs of their customers, partners or even their own objectives when their network goes down.
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Check Point releases new software, hardware

Wed, 3rd Aug 2011
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Check Point unveils the RF75.20 software blade for improved URL filtering, alongside new 21400 and 61000 hardware offerings for data centres and carriers.