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Unit4's Scanmarket tops sourcing data quadrant again
EduTech

Unit4's Scanmarket tops sourcing data quadrant again

Procurement teams are prioritising risk and contract visibility as Scanmarket by Unit4 secures top ranking again on user feedback.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2026
Claroty adds Visibility Orchestration to xDome platform
Software-as-a-Service

Claroty adds Visibility Orchestration to xDome platform

Poor asset data can leave critical systems exposed, as the update turns xDome visibility gaps into prioritised security tasks.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2026
VQ adds advanced conferencing controls in version 4.8
Unified Communications

VQ adds advanced conferencing controls in version 4.8

Government and defence users get faster failover and more automation as VQ Conference Manager 4.8 adds tighter controls for sensitive conferencing.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2026
Forrester maps AI shift from digital into physical use
Robotics

Forrester maps AI shift from digital into physical use

Consumers are set to encounter AI in robots, transport and personalised shopping, as Forrester says business returns will arrive sooner than expected.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2026
TrendAI partners Anthropic to embed Claude in security ops
Firewalls

TrendAI partners Anthropic to embed Claude in security ops

Security teams will get Claude tools inside TrendAI Vision One as the firms target AI-driven attacks and faster incident response.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2026
Tenable launches OT discovery tool for exposure management
DataCentre infrastructure

Tenable launches OT discovery tool for exposure management

Customers can now spot hidden factory-floor and building systems in Tenable's platform without extra hardware, agents or software.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2026
Virtuozzo appoints board directors in leadership reset
Software-as-a-Service

Virtuozzo appoints board directors in leadership reset

The move adds software, investment and public sector expertise as Virtuozzo tries to simplify its cloud platform and expand overseas.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2026
Gigamon eyes AI-led surge in network observability
Virtualisation

Gigamon eyes AI-led surge in network observability

Rising AI and cloud traffic is pushing demand for tools that can spot threats and performance issues across hybrid networks, IDC says.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Apr 2026
Claroty xDome adds orchestration to fix visibility gaps
Firewalls

Claroty xDome adds orchestration to fix visibility gaps

The update gives security teams prioritised fixes for missing asset data as attacks on operational technology continue to expose gaps in defences.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Apr 2026

Stories from Other Regions

Public Sector stories

Irish firms face ransomware resilience gap, report warns
Data Protection

Irish firms face ransomware resilience gap, report warns

Many organisations overestimate their ability to recover from ransomware, as 57% of Irish respondents reported at least one attack in two years.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 17th Apr 2026
Cera launches AI Lab with eight-figure care investment
Robotics

Cera launches AI Lab with eight-figure care investment

The new unit aims to ease pressure on strained care services by testing tools that could cut hospital use and staff shortages.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2026
Sitehop launches SAFEcore Edge for remote network security
Firewalls

Sitehop launches SAFEcore Edge for remote network security

Quantum fears are driving demand for hardware encryption at hard-to-secure remote sites, as Sitehop targets infrastructure, banks and government.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2026
Public sector urged to put data provenance at AI core
Data Protection

Public sector urged to put data provenance at AI core

Public bodies risk unfair or unlawful AI decisions unless they can trace datasets back to source, a Butterfly Data scientist said.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2026
Manchester tech event spotlights AI, cyber & trust
Virtualisation

Manchester tech event spotlights AI, cyber & trust

Organisers say the two-day programme will tackle deepfake hiring, data sovereignty and the mounting risks of AI-driven cyber attacks.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2026
HousingAI appoints Phil Shelton ahead of England launch
Hyperscale

HousingAI appoints Phil Shelton ahead of England launch

It aims to help landlords and local authorities apply housing rules consistently as regulatory scrutiny over decision-making intensifies.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2026
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 • Thu, 16th Apr 2026
Gallagher Security launches New Zealand hiring drive
DevOps

Gallagher Security launches New Zealand hiring drive

Up to 100 roles will open this year as the Hamilton-based firm expands software, testing and product teams for its Command Centre platform.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Apr 2026
The hidden risk in New Zealand's digital transformation
Firewalls

The hidden risk in New Zealand's digital transformation

Wider use of cloud, remote access and suppliers is leaving New Zealand organisations with harder-to-track cyber risk and weaker control.

By Dr Steven Woodhouse • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Apr 2026