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AI shifts IT roles towards orchestration, SolarWinds says

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SolarWinds research finds AI is pushing IT staff into more strategic oversight, as governance and trust become key to using new tools effectively.
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Thoughtworks: The inside line on AI software development from the company that created Agile

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Thoughtworks says AI is lowering the cost of custom software, but its APAC boss Steven Yurisich warns enterprises must still protect core systems.
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Cisco says Wi-Fi spend shifts to growth as AI bites

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Cisco report finds firms are ramping up wireless budgets as AI, security pressures and staff shortages push networks into a strategic role.
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Kyndryl launches agentic AI service management toolkit

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Kyndryl unveils a governance toolkit to help firms supervise autonomous AI agents across IT operations, as enterprises move beyond pilot projects.
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Rimini Street wins three Stevie Awards for support

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Rimini Street clinches triple Stevie Awards for AI-powered support and stellar service, as judges hail GBP £10B client savings impact.
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How Sourcepass turns firewall upgrades into a competitive edge

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Managing 600+ SonicWall firewalls, Sourcepass turns routine upgrades into a strategic weapon for security, efficiency and client trust.
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Evergreen accelerates MSP deals with UK B Corp buy

Fri, 20th Feb 2026
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Evergreen seals 47 deals in 2025 and snaps up its first UK B Corp MSP, Optimising IT, to deepen global managed services expansion.
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Riverbed unveils AI tool to automate workplace IT support

Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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Riverbed launches Aternity Self-Service, an Agentic AI tool that automates diagnosis and fixes for common workplace IT issues.
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Endpoint Central users save $4.5 million with 442% ROI in study

Thu, 7th Aug 2025
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ManageEngine's Endpoint Central saved users $4.5 million with a 442% ROI and payback in under six months, per Forrester's three-year economic impact study.
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Azul & Chainguard launch secure Java containers for enterprises

Fri, 13th Jun 2025
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Azul and Chainguard partner to deliver secure, commercially supported Java containers, boosting enterprise productivity and enhancing software supply chain security.
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Freepik launches AI-powered enterprise service for large firms

Mon, 12th May 2025
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Freepik launches Enterprise AI plan offering secure, scalable creative tools with centralised controls, legal protections, and unlimited users for large firms.
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Devo and Detecteam unite to automate detection for cyber teams

Thu, 24th Apr 2025
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Devo partners with Detecteam to automate detection engineering, cutting threat detection and response times by up to 95% for security teams facing evolving cyber threats.
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Ikonz Studios secures funding for global AI expansion

Wed, 19th Feb 2025
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Ikonz Studios has secured strategic Pre-Series A funding from prominent investors, bolstering its innovative AI-driven digital experiences and global expansion.
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Anchor raises USD $20m to transform SMB invoice process

Mon, 3rd Feb 2025
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Anchor has successfully raised USD $20 million in Series A funding to combat late payments for U.S. small businesses, boosting growth and efficiency.
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LG acquires majority of Bear Robotics to boost AI robots

Wed, 29th Jan 2025
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LG Electronics has acquired a controlling 51% stake in Bear Robotics, enhancing its AI-driven robotics capabilities as part of a strategic growth initiative.