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Droplet warns legacy Windows Server backups may fail
Virtualisation

Droplet warns legacy Windows Server backups may fail

Older servers may be unprotected for years because some backup providers no longer fully support them, risking recovery failures and audit breaches.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • This month
Bitdefender warns journalists on phishing & source safety
Malware

Bitdefender warns journalists on phishing & source safety

Reporters face rising risks from phishing, spyware and device compromise as Bitdefender urges tighter source protection and account security.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
CIQ launches C3 compatibility catalogue for Rocky Linux
DataCentre infrastructure

CIQ launches C3 compatibility catalogue for Rocky Linux

Enterprise buyers now have a single place to check Rocky Linux support, as CIQ’s C3 catalogue adds free and certified compatibility tiers.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month
Crunchyroll launches on Apple TV app in four markets
Gaming

Crunchyroll launches on Apple TV app in four markets

Viewers in four English-speaking markets can now sign up for nearly 25,000 hours of anime through Apple’s TV app.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2026
Explainer: Samsung adds AirDrop file sharing to Galaxy S26
Storage

Explainer: Samsung adds AirDrop file sharing to Galaxy S26

Users can now send photos and videos straight between Galaxy S26 phones and nearby iPhones or Macs, easing a long-standing sharing hurdle.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2026
Apple sets hybrid WWDC dates with AI updates expected
Unified Communications

Apple sets hybrid WWDC dates with AI updates expected

Apple will stage WWDC from 8-12 June with a hybrid format, promising major AI-focused software updates across its device ecosystem.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Mar 2026
Appdome unveils DefenceOS for unified mobile app defence
Application Security

Appdome unveils DefenceOS for unified mobile app defence

Appdome launches DefenceOS, an in-app execution layer to unify mobile security defences and curb SDK conflicts slowing iOS and Android apps.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Mar 2026
VAST unveils Foundation Stacks to speed AI to production
Hybrid Cloud

VAST unveils Foundation Stacks to speed AI to production

VAST Data unveils Foundation Stacks, open-source pipelines turning NVIDIA AI Blueprints into production-ready workflows on its AI OS.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Mar 2026
Google warns of surge in enterprise zero-day attacks
Virtualisation

Google warns of surge in enterprise zero-day attacks

Google warns attackers are shifting from browsers to corporate systems, as tracked zero-day exploits climb and enterprise edge devices surge.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Mon, 9th Mar 2026
Apple unveils iPhone 17e & faster M4-powered iPad Air
Unified Communications

Apple unveils iPhone 17e & faster M4-powered iPad Air

Apple launches lower-priced iPhone 17e and faster M4 iPad Air, expanding custom chips, Apple Intelligence and satellite features.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Tue, 3rd Mar 2026
PPDS unveils Philips Signage 2000 entry-level range
Digital Signage

PPDS unveils Philips Signage 2000 entry-level range

PPDS debuts Philips Signage 2000 4K displays with Android 14 and cloud management, targeting entry-level digital signage deployments.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Feb 2026
Teads expands Google TV HomeScreen ad reach globally
Marketing Technologies

Teads expands Google TV HomeScreen ad reach globally

Teads partners with Google TV to offer HomeScreen ads on over 500 million devices, boosting global connected TV reach and impact.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Feb 2026
10ZiG opens Germany hub to drive EMEA thin client growth
Partner Programmes

10ZiG opens Germany hub to drive EMEA thin client growth

10ZiG opens a new Bremen hub and appoints two regional leaders to boost EMEA thin client sales, support and channel growth.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 23rd Jan 2026

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Palantir and Rackspace team up on governed AI cloud
Data Protection

Palantir and Rackspace team up on governed AI cloud

Palantir and Rackspace are partnering to deliver governed AI cloud services, targeting regulated sectors needing strict data sovereignty.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 20th Feb 2026
AI tops 2026 industrial tech radar as maturity gaps grow
Robotics

AI tops 2026 industrial tech radar as maturity gaps grow

AI tops IoT Analytics' 2026 industrial tech radar as firms chase less mature trends while core connectivity and compute quietly solidify.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Feb 2026
Aliya unveils aliyaOS to overhaul bank lending risk
Data Analytics

Aliya unveils aliyaOS to overhaul bank lending risk

Aliya debuts aliyaOS, a continuous lending risk engine honed on USD $30bn of loans at a major US bank, now targeting smaller lenders.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Sat, 14th Feb 2026
Superson names Nordic leads as it scales creative OS model
Unified Communications

Superson names Nordic leads as it scales creative OS model

Superson appoints Kaija Rossi and Lauri Vassinen to head Nordic hub as its Finland-built creative OS model expands across Europe and APAC.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Sat, 31st Jan 2026