IT Industry stories - Page 6
G2's 2026 Best Software Awards reveal major market shifts
Fri, 20th Feb 2026
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data protection
G2's 2026 Best Software Awards show buyer loyalties shifting fast, with 47% new top products and a major shake-up in global rankings.
Zoho tops one million paying customers in 30th year
Thu, 19th Feb 2026
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saas
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crm
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data analytics
Zoho marks 30th anniversary by topping one million paying customers and 150 million users, with 2025 revenue up 20% year on year.
Zoho marks 30 years as paying customer base tops 1m
Thu, 19th Feb 2026
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digital transformation
Zoho hits 1m paying customers and 150m users worldwide as the 30-year-old software group posts 2025 growth in clients and revenue.
Palo Alto warns on earnings as guidance disappoints
Wed, 18th Feb 2026
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saas
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firewalls
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network security
Palo Alto Networks beat quarterly estimates but flagged weaker next-quarter earnings, unsettling investors despite stronger revenue and contract growth.
CompTIA launches SecAI+ to tackle AI security skills
Wed, 18th Feb 2026
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malware
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data protection
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devops
CompTIA unveils SecAI+ certification to equip cybersecurity professionals with AI security, risk management and governance skills.
Anthropic names Chris Liddell to board as AI scrutiny grows
Wed, 18th Feb 2026
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risk & compliance
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ai
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ai ethics & governance
Anthropic adds former Microsoft finance chief and US official Chris Liddell to its board as pressure mounts over AI governance and oversight.
Anthropic raises USD $30 billion, hits USD $380b value
Mon, 16th Feb 2026
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
Anthropic raises USD $30bn in new backing, lifting the AI group's valuation to USD $380bn as demand for its Claude models surges.
Unanet unveils Champ AI copilot for architecture ERP
Fri, 13th Feb 2026
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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physical security
Unanet launches Champ AI copilot inside its architecture ERP, letting AEC firms query data in plain language and automate core workflows.
Drata opens San Francisco HQ after rapid trust tech surge
Thu, 12th Feb 2026
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cloud security
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rpa
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supply chain
Trust tech firm Drata opens San Francisco HQ after hitting USD $100m ARR, eyeing deeper ties with security buyers and partners.
SciLeads to create 60 remote roles in life sciences tech
Thu, 12th Feb 2026
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saas
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data analytics
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hybrid & remote work
Belfast tech firm SciLeads will create 60 fully remote roles over three years as it scales its life sciences market intelligence platform.
Tech giants plan USD $650 billion AI investment surge
Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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robots
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semiconductors
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hyperscale
Amazon, Microsoft, Meta and Alphabet eye USD $650 billion AI splurge for 2026, stirring investor unease over margins and cloud growth.
Nebula links partner rewards to ESG outcomes at renewal
Tue, 10th Feb 2026
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cx
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martech
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partner programmes
Nebula launches an Impact Rewards scheme that ties partner renewal perks to carbon credits, social housing upgrades and service governance.
Four Sage executives named to 2026 CRN Channel Chiefs list
Tue, 10th Feb 2026
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digital transformation
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hcm
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it automation
Sage sees four senior leaders named 2026 CRN Channel Chiefs as it leans on partners to drive AI-led growth for SMB finance and HR.
Cybage names Badhrinath Krishnamoorthy Global President
Tue, 10th Feb 2026
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digital transformation
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it services
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it industry
Cybage appoints industry veteran Badhrinath Krishnamoorthy as Global President to spearhead international growth and sharpen execution.
Motorola opens Cork R&D hub for public safety radio
Mon, 9th Feb 2026
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semiconductors
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ai
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cybersecurity
Motorola opens a Cork R&D hub to develop mission-critical radio software, hiring nearly 200 staff to bolster global public safety systems.
BigHammer.ai unveils AI agents to replace data stacks
Sat, 7th Feb 2026
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data analytics
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erp
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agentic ai
BigHammer.ai debuts AI agents to replace complex data stacks, promising up to 70% cost cuts and faster delivery for analytics teams.
Identity Digital leader named in CRN 2026 Channel Chiefs
Fri, 6th Feb 2026
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saas
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cx
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martech
Identity Digital names CRO Matt Overman to CRN's 2026 Channel Chiefs list, spotlighting its growing domain partner ecosystem and strategy.
Calero channel chief Jason Wieser named to 2026 CRN list
Wed, 4th Feb 2026
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
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erp
Calero's Jason Wieser earns repeat recognition as a 2026 CRN Channel Chief, highlighting the firm's partner-first channel strategy.
GSMA brings #ChangeTheFace Alliance into diversity push
Fri, 30th Jan 2026
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digital transformation
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it industry
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nokia
GSMA folds the #ChangeTheFace Alliance into its Connectivity for Good programme, bolstering global diversity and inclusion efforts in tech.
IT providers expect wage inflation to ease by 2026
Thu, 29th Jan 2026
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hcm
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partner programmes
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it services
Wage inflation at IT solution providers is forecast to cool to historic norms by 2026, boosting margins despite stark regional differences.