IT Brief US - Technology news for CIOs & IT decision-makers
United States

Cloud Connectivity Stories

American Stories

Cloud Connectivity stories

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 week
DE-CIX revenue rises as US exchanges gain ground
Network Infrastructure

DE-CIX revenue rises as US exchanges gain ground

Its US exchanges now rank first or second in their markets, as North American capacity jumped 40% and revenue edged up 3.3%.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 14th May 2026

Global Stories

Cloud Connectivity stories

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 • Last month
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 • Last month
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 • Last month
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 • Last month
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 • Last month
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 • Last month
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
Matrix NAP Info activates Ciena's 1 Tb/s subsea upgrade
Digital Transformation

Matrix NAP Info activates Ciena's 1 Tb/s subsea upgrade

The Batam-Jakarta route can now carry more cloud and internet traffic on existing fibre, after a live 1 Tb/s test proved the upgrade.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 21st May 2026
DE-CIX joins Mplify alliance to push NaaS standards
Network Infrastructure

DE-CIX joins Mplify alliance to push NaaS standards

The move could speed automated connectivity for enterprise customers as operators seek common NaaS standards across cloud and AI networks.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 15th May 2026
Versa study finds gap in network-security convergence
Manufacturing

Versa study finds gap in network-security convergence

Shared ownership of security and networking is still rare at large US firms, leaving many exposed to breaches, delays and higher costs.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 15th May 2026

Stories from Other Regions

Cloud Connectivity stories

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 • Last month
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
Telehouse Canada adds direct liquid cooling in Toronto
Edge Computing

Telehouse Canada adds direct liquid cooling in Toronto

AI customers in Toronto will gain higher rack densities as Telehouse's new liquid cooling setup cuts energy use and recovers waste heat.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 15th May 2026