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UK & US firms shift cloud traffic to private links
Data Protection

UK & US firms shift cloud traffic to private links

Security and resilience are driving more enterprises to route sensitive cloud traffic over private links as cyber risks and DDoS attacks rise.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • This month
Mambu gains Swift certification for payments platform
Fintech

Mambu gains Swift certification for payments platform

New customers can tap Swift's global network without building their own connectivity, as BankB goes live on Mambu's managed service.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
BT & Verizon form 50:50 venture for international ops
Data Protection

BT & Verizon form 50:50 venture for international ops

The new venture will give multinational customers a single network partner across 180 countries, while BT and Verizon wait for regulatory approval.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 29th Jun 2026
Thredd rolls out Visa Cloud Connect via Singapore hub
Fintech

Thredd rolls out Visa Cloud Connect via Singapore hub

Faster onboarding and fewer outages are the aim as Thredd links its Asia Pacific issuing infrastructure to VisaNet through a Singapore cloud hub.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Fri, 26th Jun 2026
Mandiant reveals Cisco SD-WAN zero-day root breach
Network Infrastructure

Mandiant reveals Cisco SD-WAN zero-day root breach

A malicious CSV upload gave an intruder root access to a Cisco SD-WAN management system at a communications provider, Mandiant said.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 25th Jun 2026
While OT security is maturing, risk is not slowing down
Ransomware

While OT security is maturing, risk is not slowing down

Longer dwell times and rising ransomware threats are exposing gaps in industrial defences, despite better OT visibility and governance.

By Richard Springer • 8 min read • Thu, 11th Jun 2026
Megaport picks VAST Data for AI infrastructure push
Hybrid Cloud

Megaport picks VAST Data for AI infrastructure push

The deal broadens Megaport's AI push by joining network, compute and data services in one platform for customers across multiple clouds and data centres.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 10th Jun 2026
Getac launches rugged ZX80W tablets in ANZ markets
Drones

Getac launches rugged ZX80W tablets in ANZ markets

Field teams in Australia and New Zealand gain Windows 11 tablets that can run offline in remote sites, hazardous zones and harsh conditions.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 4th Jun 2026
Angola Cables partners Uniti Wholesale on US links
Network Infrastructure

Angola Cables partners Uniti Wholesale on US links

Businesses in emerging markets will gain direct access to Uniti's US fibre network under a new deal aimed at transatlantic demand.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 27th May 2026
Zayo Europe opens Genoa PoP to boost Mediterranean links
Network Infrastructure

Zayo Europe opens Genoa PoP to boost Mediterranean links

Genoa's rising role as a cable landing hub is giving carriers and cloud providers another route into major European connectivity centres.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 2 min read • Fri, 22nd May 2026
Kong partners with Unfold to widen ANZ channel reach
Hybrid Cloud

Kong partners with Unfold to widen ANZ channel reach

Channel partners in Australia and New Zealand will get clearer sales guidance as Kong taps Unfold to accelerate AI and API deal flow.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 21st May 2026

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Enterprises lose 11.5 hours a week to cloud issues
Private Cloud

Enterprises lose 11.5 hours a week to cloud issues

IT teams are losing more than a day a week to cloud troubleshooting, as AI and multi-cloud plans expose network bottlenecks.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Equinix names Jarrod Nink as Managing Director for Australia
Digital Transformation

Equinix names Jarrod Nink as Managing Director for Australia

Rising demand for data centre space and cloud links has prompted Equinix to install a telecoms veteran to steer its Australian growth.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Verizon wins BMW US connected car connectivity deal
Data Protection

Verizon wins BMW US connected car connectivity deal

The agreement deepens BMW Group's software push, with Verizon set to support embedded services and telematics across its US vehicle range.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Oklahoma insurer cuts disaster recovery to under an hour
Disaster Recovery

Oklahoma insurer cuts disaster recovery to under an hour

Severe weather can now interrupt claims less often, as the insurer's critical systems were restored in tests in just under an hour.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Chameleon launches VWAN display for hard-to-connect homes
Internet of Things

Chameleon launches VWAN display for hard-to-connect homes

It could help bring smart metering to up to 350,000 homes left in Britain's connectivity black spots, using broadband instead of signal links.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Sat, 20th Jun 2026
AT Tokyo & Zadara launch Japan cloud region for AI
Virtualisation

AT Tokyo & Zadara launch Japan cloud region for AI

Japanese firms seeking local AI capacity will gain new GPU-backed cloud resources as the service keeps data inside AT TOKYO's data centres.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Jun 2026
Orro & Megaport launch managed global network service
Hybrid Cloud

Orro & Megaport launch managed global network service

Australian businesses expanding overseas can now secure private network links and compute in minutes through a single managed provider.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 28th May 2026