IT Department stories

Hexaware has acquired CyberSolve to enhance cybersecurity with AI-driven identity and access management, boosting global digital security and compliance.

Forrester warns that AI errors could cost B2B firms over USD $10 billion by 2026 due to unregulated tool use, while influencer spending and AI negotiation rise.

Ping Identity unveils Identity for AI, a platform to secure and manage AI agents with control, oversight, and threat protection from early 2026.

CoreWeave secures a USD $1.17bn deal with VAST Data to power its AI cloud platform, enhancing scalability and performance for enterprise AI workloads.

Portal26 has raised USD $9 million to expand its AI platform, supporting enterprises in managing generative AI adoption with enhanced governance and security.

Australian MSP AC3 builds resilience through decades-long partnerships with vendors like Cisco and Microsoft, ensuring seamless, trusted IT services for clients.

Trustmarque and Ultima have merged, forming a GBP £1 billion IT firm with 1,000 staff, poised to lead UK's digital transformation in AI and cloud services.

ShureCloud helps organisations secure modern meeting rooms by integrating AV device management into IT cybersecurity frameworks, reducing hidden cyber risks.

CrowdStrike launches Falcon XIoT to deliver unified, zero-touch security and real-time visibility for operational technology and IoT environments.

Softsource has expanded its New Zealand ICT footprint by acquiring Network Edge, boosting its services and presence across all major metropolitan centres.

SUSE launches SLES 16, the first enterprise Linux with built-in agentic AI and a 16-year support lifecycle for enhanced automation and stability.

Cybercriminals exploit remote monitoring tools to steal USD $34 billion in cargo globally, targeting trucking firms amid growing digital supply chain risks.

As Asia Pacific's energy sector digitises, guaranteed packet-level visibility must underpin operational resilience to secure critical utility networks from rising cyber threats.

IBM broadens its partnership with Delinea to offer global customers enhanced access to advanced identity security and privileged access management tools.

SAP partners with Snowflake to integrate real-time AI data capabilities, launching extensions for SAP Business Data Cloud in 2026.

Canadian tech and finance leaders call for open banking reforms and streamlined regulations to boost innovation ahead of the federal budget announcement.

The 2025 refresh of the global SIAM Body of Knowledge adds AI, skills, and guidance to help organisations manage complex, multi-vendor service ecosystems effectively.

Apptio launches new FinOps tools to help businesses better manage rising AI-driven cloud costs amid a surge towards USD $571 billion global AI spend.

Interactive and Microsoft’s enduring partnership drives real digital transformation, helping businesses innovate and modernise with trusted, collaborative solutions.

Spark and Ericsson launch private 5G service in New Zealand, enhancing industrial connectivity for automation and digital transformation across key sectors.