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Commvault expands Flex with Hitachi Vantara & NetApp
Storage

Commvault expands Flex with Hitachi Vantara & NetApp

Growing AI data volumes are pushing enterprises to seek more flexible recovery systems, prompting Commvault to add Hitachi Vantara and NetApp.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Nextro wins Fortinet SASE specialisation in New Zealand
Firewalls

Nextro wins Fortinet SASE specialisation in New Zealand

The recognition could help New Zealand businesses seeking simpler hybrid-work security, after Nextro completed several Fortinet SASE deployments.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Anthropic shifts enterprise billing to token-based pricing
Enterprise Resource Planning

Anthropic shifts enterprise billing to token-based pricing

Enterprise buyers face higher and less predictable AI bills as Anthropic replaces fixed seats with metered token charges and monthly commitments.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
MetTel launches connected laptop service for enterprises
Firewalls

MetTel launches connected laptop service for enterprises

Enterprise IT teams could cut deployment delays as MetTel’s new service ships laptops preloaded, connected and supported across mobile networks.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
What organisations need to know about Microsoft EA licensing heading into 2026
Digital Transformation

What organisations need to know about Microsoft EA licensing heading into 2026

Many organisations face higher renewal costs as Microsoft tightens Enterprise Agreement access and shifts customers toward newer licensing models.

By Fran Smaller • 8 min read • Last month
Owl Labs secures Microsoft Teams certification for devices
Unified Communications

Owl Labs secures Microsoft Teams certification for devices

IT buyers can now standardise on a fully certified Owl Labs kit for Microsoft Teams, easing compatibility headaches in hybrid meeting rooms.

By Mark Tarre • 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

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Every tech vendor looks credible online. Here's how to tell which ones actually are
Software-as-a-Service

Every tech vendor looks credible online. Here's how to tell which ones actually are

For CIOs, independent coverage can reveal whether a vendor’s online prominence reflects real market traction or just polished marketing.

By Dominic Vivarini • 6 min read • Last month
Fujifilm Business Innovation Australia names Nagata
Document Management

Fujifilm Business Innovation Australia names Nagata

The change signals a push towards recurring software and IT revenue as the company expands beyond printers and copiers in Australia.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month
2.5 tonnes of e-waste removed for large NZ logistics company
Data Analytics

2.5 tonnes of e-waste removed for large NZ logistics company

The warehouse clear-out freed space for a major supply chain group while diverting 2.5 tonnes of old electronics from landfill.

By Lisa Pfahlert • 3 min read • Last month
10ZiG opens UK information office for endpoint computing
Data Protection

10ZiG opens UK information office for endpoint computing

Rising licence costs and the Windows 10 exit are pushing organisations to rethink endpoint refresh plans, as 10ZiG adds a UK media base.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
New Government Digital Delivery Agency to cut NZD spending
Digital Transformation

New Government Digital Delivery Agency to cut NZD spending

Centralised technology buying could save NZD $3.9 billion over five years as Wellington consolidates digital systems and leadership.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
CloudKeeper wins AWS AI competency as demand grows
Software-as-a-Service

CloudKeeper wins AWS AI competency as demand grows

Enterprises facing rising AI costs may see greater demand for partners that can prove delivery experience on AWS as projects move into production.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
Origina opens Dublin headquarters, adding 350 jobs
Digital Transformation

Origina opens Dublin headquarters, adding 350 jobs

The new base will lift the Irish technology company’s workforce to 750 and support product development, security and AI roles.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Last month
Enterprise SSD prices jump 24% amid flash volatility
Storage

Enterprise SSD prices jump 24% amid flash volatility

Storage buyers face sharply higher bills, as a 25PB all-flash deployment could cost nearly USD $48.17 million over three years.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Last month
US CFOs warn cloud costs are rising as AI budgets grow
Digital Transformation

US CFOs warn cloud costs are rising as AI budgets grow

Rising bills and AI demand are pushing cloud spending onto board agendas, with most finance chiefs worried about profits and waste.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Feds launch 'AI readiness scorecard' for early-stage teams
DevOps

Feds launch 'AI readiness scorecard' for early-stage teams

Projects are being told to pause unless they can prove a problem is suitable for AI, as Canada tightens early-stage checks on spending.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Last month
UK SMEs could waste GBP £10,000 on unused software
Software-as-a-Service

UK SMEs could waste GBP £10,000 on unused software

Unused subscriptions may be draining UK SME budgets by as much as GBP £10,000 a year as software sprawl and price rises bite.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Last month