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DrayTek & Enea partner on deeper traffic visibility
Firewalls

DrayTek & Enea partner on deeper traffic visibility

The deal will help DrayTek customers spot AI and other traffic on their networks more quickly, as security shifts deeper into hardware.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Sep 2026
Eclypsium flags 1,051 CVEs in infrastructure advisories
Firewalls

Eclypsium flags 1,051 CVEs in infrastructure advisories

Revised guidance and remotely exploitable flaws are heightening the risk of widespread compromise across firewalls, routers and switches.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Sat, 29th Aug 2026
Smart CT clinches global IT support deals to scale up
Network Infrastructure

Smart CT clinches global IT support deals to scale up

Smart CT lands three global IT support deals covering 65,000-plus devices as it accelerates expansion across Europe, Asia and Australia.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Tue, 10th 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
Assured, BackBox launch managed network backup service
Firewalls

Assured, BackBox launch managed network backup service

Assured teams with BackBox on a managed backup service to automate network and security device configuration recovery after incidents.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Feb 2026
AMD unveils EPYC Embedded 2005 chips for dense edge AI
Robotics

AMD unveils EPYC Embedded 2005 chips for dense edge AI

AMD has launched EPYC Embedded 2005 chips, Zen 5-based processors for dense, power-efficient edge AI in compact networking and industrial gear.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 10th Dec 2025
The bouncer at the door: Protecting your network from within
Malware

The bouncer at the door: Protecting your network from within

Outdated network hardware poses a hidden threat, turning your vital security 'bouncer' into a vulnerability that invites cyber-attacks and data breaches.

By Debasish Mukherjee • 6 min read • Fri, 1st Aug 2025
Xanadu & HyperLight set new benchmark for quantum photonic chips
Platform-as-a-Service

Xanadu & HyperLight set new benchmark for quantum photonic chips

Xanadu and HyperLight have set a new standard in quantum computing with thin-film lithium niobate photonic chips featuring record-low losses in scalable production.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Jul 2025
Zyxel advances Secure by Design for global SMB networking security
Firewalls

Zyxel advances Secure by Design for global SMB networking security

Zyxel Networks adopts CISA's Secure by Design Pledge, enhancing SMB networking security with MFA, unique passwords, and transparent vulnerability reporting worldwide.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 10th Jul 2025
HPE expands AI capabilities in Aruba Networking Central
Software-as-a-Service

HPE expands AI capabilities in Aruba Networking Central

HPE expands its AI-powered network management solution, HPE Aruba Networking Central, adding new AI capabilities and third-party monitoring integration.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Sep 2024
TP-Link UK launches Omada Cloud Essentials for SMB networking
Network Infrastructure

TP-Link UK launches Omada Cloud Essentials for SMB networking

TP-Link UK unveils Omada Cloud Essentials, a cost-effective cloud management service for SMBs without additional fees, hardware, or software.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Sep 2024
Ciena study reveals rising optimism among CSPs towards AI
EduTech

Ciena study reveals rising optimism among CSPs towards AI

Ciena's new study reveals a surge in AI optimism among global CSPs, predicting enhanced operational efficiency, job growth, and monetisation prospects.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 24th May 2024

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Smart CT expands stock with 10,000 spare parts buy
Network Infrastructure

Smart CT expands stock with 10,000 spare parts buy

Greater spare-parts cover should cut downtime for customers after the Reading-based IT support group lifted stock by almost a third.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Fri, 19th Jun 2026
Alchelyst & Allfunds Blockchain launch private markets API
Fintech

Alchelyst & Allfunds Blockchain launch private markets API

The new link should cut errors and speed up private markets order handling as managers face heavier investor volumes and tighter service demands.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 16th Jun 2026
Leaving a Navy tech role for a life on the road with Smart CT was a shore thing
Network Infrastructure

Leaving a Navy tech role for a life on the road with Smart CT was a shore thing

Swapping warships for Wi‑Fi, a young Navy engineer finds freedom, fresh tech and respect on the road as a Smart CT field specialist.

By Georgia Davidson • 6 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2026
Zyxel joins FIRST, boosting global product security role
Firewalls

Zyxel joins FIRST, boosting global product security role

Zyxel becomes FIRST's first Taiwan-based networking member, aiming to speed cyber incident response and bolster global product security.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 19th Dec 2025
HighPoint unveils PCIe Gen5 & Gen4 NVMe switch adapters
Edge Computing

HighPoint unveils PCIe Gen5 & Gen4 NVMe switch adapters

HighPoint launches its PCIe Gen5 and second-gen Gen4 NVMe Switch AICs and adapters, enhancing PCIe expansion and M.2 acceleration for high-demand computing.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 4th Apr 2025