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Palo Alto warns on 22 million exposed PHP instances
Security Operations Centres

Palo Alto warns on 22 million exposed PHP instances

Security teams face a wider attack surface, as Palo Alto Networks says the PHP flaws could leave 22 million internet-facing instances exposed worldwide.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Yesterday
OpenAI launches ChatGPT sign-in for 16 partner tools
Software-as-a-Service

OpenAI launches ChatGPT sign-in for 16 partner tools

ChatGPT Plus and Pro users can now share their subscription allowances across partner software, cutting setup steps and password clutter.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • This month
Databricks buys Row Zero to add live spreadsheets to Genie
Software-as-a-Service

Databricks buys Row Zero to add live spreadsheets to Genie

The deal keeps finance and operations teams in governed data as Databricks adds a spreadsheet layer to reduce risky file exports.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last month
Citrix adds AI browser session insights for agents
Data Protection

Citrix adds AI browser session insights for agents

Security teams can now trace risky browser activity by staff and AI agents, as Citrix adds visual session records and policy guidance.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last month
AWS adds Claude Fable 5.1 to Bedrock & AWS platform
Digital Transformation

AWS adds Claude Fable 5.1 to Bedrock & AWS platform

Customers using advanced AI on AWS will face tighter data rules, as Claude Fable 5.1 comes with 30-day retention and safety review.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Last month
Hostinger launches AI Builder for web apps & sites
Software-as-a-Service

Hostinger launches AI Builder for web apps & sites

Existing customers can now build stores, logins and databases in one place as Hostinger folds separate tools into AI Builder.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Aug 2026
10ZiG adds multilingual support across endpoint software
Customer Experience

10ZiG adds multilingual support across endpoint software

The move could ease deployment and support for IT teams managing dispersed fleets across Europe, where local language tools are increasingly important.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 5th Aug 2026
Emergent raises USD $130 million in AI app platform round
Software-as-a-Service

Emergent raises USD $130 million in AI app platform round

The funding values the platform at USD $1.5 billion as demand rises among small businesses building apps without coding skills.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Jul 2026
Hostinger adds Patchstack scans to Node.js hosting
Application Security

Hostinger adds Patchstack scans to Node.js hosting

Developers using AI-generated code on Hostinger's Node.js plans will now get automatic alerts on vulnerable dependencies as apps are scanned in the background.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Jul 2026
Google Cloud revives AI agent roadshow for Cloud Run
DevOps

Google Cloud revives AI agent roadshow for Cloud Run

Demand for production-ready AI agents is pushing Google to reframe Cloud Run as a platform for long-running, data-driven workloads.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Jul 2026
10ZiG launches Linux-based Manager v6 for endpoints
Software-as-a-Service

10ZiG launches Linux-based Manager v6 for endpoints

Customers will avoid Windows Server licensing costs as 10ZiG shifts endpoint management to a Linux appliance with tighter controls and lower overhead.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd Jul 2026
Spur adds no-code Cloudflare integration for Monocle
Network Security

Spur adds no-code Cloudflare integration for Monocle

Security teams can now block or review suspicious anonymised traffic in minutes, with no engineering work, through Spur's new Cloudflare link.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Sat, 20th Jun 2026
AI fluency: A skeptic's guide to the skill that snuck up on product teams
Software-as-a-Service

AI fluency: A skeptic's guide to the skill that snuck up on product teams

Teams risk wasted cycles and quality slips unless staff can judge when AI output fits the system and when it simply looks right.

By Sergiy Korolov • 5 min read • Thu, 11th Jun 2026
OutSystems honours AI leaders in 2026 innovation awards
Manufacturing

OutSystems honours AI leaders in 2026 innovation awards

Customers are already saving time and millions as the awards spotlight AI tools moved into day-to-day operations across logistics, banking and public services.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Mon, 8th Jun 2026

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Root & Branch launches web sustainability platform
Clean technologies

Root & Branch launches web sustainability platform

Companies struggling to account for digital emissions now have a tool that traces website energy use to individual customer actions and hardware.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 30th Jul 2026
What happens when decades of domain infrastructure meet AI deployment tooling
Software-as-a-Service

What happens when decades of domain infrastructure meet AI deployment tooling

AI tools are letting small operators turn long-held domains into working products, shifting advantage towards those with real search history.

By Colin Hamilton • 5 min read • Fri, 3rd Jul 2026
10ZiG launches Fusion Channel Partner Program for endpoints
Partner Programmes

10ZiG launches Fusion Channel Partner Program for endpoints

Partners gain sales support and tools as businesses seek cheaper, more secure ways to modernise ageing endpoint fleets.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Fri, 26th Jun 2026
Workspot launches Guide for AI workflow automation
Digital Transformation

Workspot launches Guide for AI workflow automation

Businesses could cut manual data entry and compliance work as Workspot's GUIDE uses AI agents inside virtual desktops to automate desktop and web tasks.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Sat, 20th Jun 2026