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Island names Hugh Darvall APAC Channel Lead amid push
Software-as-a-Service

Island names Hugh Darvall APAC Channel Lead amid push

The hire underlines Island’s channel-led APAC expansion as firms reassess VPNs, VDI and other legacy security tools amid AI adoption.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2026
Zscaler joins Anthropic Project Glasswing on cyber AI
Firewalls

Zscaler joins Anthropic Project Glasswing on cyber AI

AI-driven attacks are pushing firms to hide systems from the public internet rather than rely on patching flaws after discovery.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2026
Manufacturing leads ransomware targets in 2025 report
Disaster Recovery

Manufacturing leads ransomware targets in 2025 report

Ransomware hit manufacturers hardest in 2025 as incidents climbed 56 per cent, with ageing factory systems and suppliers widening exposure.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 17th Apr 2026
Cloudflare Mesh links AI agents to private networks
Firewalls

Cloudflare Mesh links AI agents to private networks

Businesses using AI agents can now keep private services off the public internet as Cloudflare Mesh connects them to internal systems in minutes.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Apr 2026
Certes launches v7 with quantum-safe edge protection
Firewalls

Certes launches v7 with quantum-safe edge protection

Growing fears over harvest-now, decrypt-later attacks are driving demand for quantum-safe controls as data moves to edge systems and cloud services.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Sat, 11th Apr 2026
Small Cell Forum guide maps stadium connectivity models
Unified Communications

Small Cell Forum guide maps stadium connectivity models

Hybrid wireless systems are emerging as the answer for packed sports venues that need reliable mobile service for fans, staff and operations.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2026
HPE report warns cyberattacks now run like big business
Malware

HPE report warns cyberattacks now run like big business

HPE warns cybercriminals now run attacks like global enterprises, using repeatable workflows, automation and AI to outpace defences.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Mar 2026
Xiid secures EV charging, healthcare AI & multi-cloud
Firewalls

Xiid secures EV charging, healthcare AI & multi-cloud

Xiid inks trio of security deals to harden EV charging, healthcare AI data and multi-cloud landing zones against network-based attacks.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Sat, 14th Mar 2026
Antevia & Benetel launch validated outdoor 5G offer
Unified Communications

Antevia & Benetel launch validated outdoor 5G offer

Antevia and Benetel team up to offer a jointly validated outdoor Open RAN private 5G solution, targeting faster, lower-risk deployments.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Mar 2026
ExpressVPN unveils beta MCP server for AI VPN control
Firewalls

ExpressVPN unveils beta MCP server for AI VPN control

ExpressVPN launches a beta MCP server that lets AI tools monitor VPN status and switch regions directly from its desktop apps.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2026
Radisys & AccelerComm extend satellite 5G IoT reach
Unified Communications

Radisys & AccelerComm extend satellite 5G IoT reach

Radisys and AccelerComm add NB-IoT to their 5G satellite stack, letting operators serve low-power IoT and broadband over shared spectrum.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2026
CloudRAN.AI, Firecell expand hardware for private 5G
Robotics

CloudRAN.AI, Firecell expand hardware for private 5G

CloudRAN.AI and Firecell team up to broaden private 5G radio options, aiming to cut costs and speed deployments for mid-sized sites.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Feb 2026

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AI drives demand for cybersecurity compliance experts
Data Protection

AI drives demand for cybersecurity compliance experts

Businesses are seeking more advisers as AI and tighter rules make cybersecurity compliance the most in-demand skillset on Malt’s platform.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 29th Apr 2026
Antevia joins O-RAN Alliance to simplify private 5G
Unified Communications

Antevia joins O-RAN Alliance to simplify private 5G

Smaller firms could gain easier in-building 5G as Antevia joins the O-RAN Alliance to push open standards and cut deployment costs.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026
RANsemi chip powers Apeiroon deployable 5G systems
Unified Communications

RANsemi chip powers Apeiroon deployable 5G systems

Deployable 4G and 5G kits for defence and emergency teams are set to shrink as Apeiroon adopts RANsemi's RNS802 chip.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026
b<>com offers free Open XG Hub for 5G & 6G testing
Unified Communications

b<>com offers free Open XG Hub for 5G & 6G testing

b<>com launches Open XG Hub, a free 5G/6G testbed to help labs trial open RAN components, private networks and new architectures.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Mar 2026
WMIS joins TCCA to boost critical comms recruitment
Unified Communications

WMIS joins TCCA to boost critical comms recruitment

UK recruiter WMIS joins industry body TCCA to strengthen global talent pipelines across the evolving critical communications sector.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2026