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Proofpoint revamps global partner network for AI era
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Proofpoint revamps global partner network for AI era

Proofpoint overhauls its partner network with richer incentives, tighter protections and AI-focused services to fuel recurring security revenue.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Feb 2026
Gamma unveils global Teams voice service for partners
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Gamma unveils global Teams voice service for partners

Gamma launches International Operator Connect, letting UK partners sell Teams voice across Europe while offloading regulatory burdens.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Feb 2026
Virtual IT Group names Maurice McCarthy as chief executive
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Virtual IT Group names Maurice McCarthy as chief executive

Virtual IT Group appoints Maurice McCarthy as chief executive to drive ANZ expansion and embed AI across its managed IT and security services.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Feb 2026
Check Point unveils four-pillar AI security strategy
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Check Point unveils four-pillar AI security strategy

Check Point launches four-pillar AI security strategy and three targeted acquisitions to secure networks, workspaces and AI agents.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Mon, 16th Feb 2026
BeyondTrust names Frank Cesarini ANZ partner manager
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BeyondTrust names Frank Cesarini ANZ partner manager

BeyondTrust has appointed experienced channel executive Frank Cesarini as ANZ partner manager to accelerate its regional identity security growth.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Feb 2026
AI-fuelled supply chain cyber attacks surge in Asia-Pacific
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AI-fuelled supply chain cyber attacks surge in Asia-Pacific

AI is supercharging supply chain cyber attacks across Asia-Pacific, with Group-IB warning single hacks now threaten thousands of victims.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Mon, 16th Feb 2026
Exclusive, Extreme deepen UK & Ireland networking ties
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Exclusive, Extreme deepen UK & Ireland networking ties

Exclusive Networks deepens its UK and Ireland portfolio by adding Extreme's AI-driven cloud networking platform to its cybersecurity-focused line-up.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Sun, 15th Feb 2026
ConnectWise names Johannes Kamleitner EMEA go to market SVP
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ConnectWise names Johannes Kamleitner EMEA go to market SVP

ConnectWise hires Johannes Kamleitner as EMEA go-to-market SVP, bolstering sales and partner-led growth across the UK and wider Europe.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Sat, 14th Feb 2026
Cyber premiums fall as Lockton flags 2027 volatility risk
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Cyber premiums fall as Lockton flags 2027 volatility risk

Cyber premiums keep sliding as incidents rise, but Lockton warns historic claims could spark renewed pricing volatility from 2027.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Feb 2026
Bolt & Paysecure integrate one-click for merchants
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Bolt & Paysecure integrate one-click for merchants

Bolt and Paysecure integrate one-click checkout into Cashier, promising faster repeat purchases while preserving merchant routing and risk controls.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Feb 2026
Arctic Wolf unveils Aurora managed endpoint tools for MSPs
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Arctic Wolf unveils Aurora managed endpoint tools for MSPs

Arctic Wolf launches Aurora managed endpoint defence, rapid-response SLA and MSP admin portal to help partners scale security operations.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Feb 2026
Okta warns of North Korean fraud in remote tech hiring
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Okta warns of North Korean fraud in remote tech hiring

Okta warns North Korean operatives are landing remote tech jobs with stolen and synthetic identities to fund the regime and enable cyber attacks.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Fri, 13th Feb 2026
Newo raises USD $25m to scale AI reception platform
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Newo raises USD $25m to scale AI reception platform

Newo raises USD $25m to grow AI voice agents that answer calls for small businesses, after revenue doubled late 2025 amid rising demand.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Feb 2026
VDURA adds AI infrastructure leaders to strengthen board
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VDURA adds AI infrastructure leaders to strengthen board

VDURA taps AI infrastructure veterans from Dell and Google Cloud to bolster its board as GPU-driven storage and flash volatility reshape demand.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Feb 2026

Stories from Other Regions

eG Innovations appoints Jon Hatchuel to lead Australia
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eG Innovations appoints Jon Hatchuel to lead Australia

eG Innovations names Jon Hatchuel as its first Australia country manager, targeting growth in digital workspace monitoring and observability.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Feb 2026
AllPoints Fibre adds Sky Ethernet to aquila platform
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AllPoints Fibre adds Sky Ethernet to aquila platform

AllPoints Fibre adds Sky Business Wholesale Ethernet to its aquila platform, boosting UK coverage and simplifying access for channel partners.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Feb 2026
D-Link taps Dicker Data to grow converged security reach
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D-Link taps Dicker Data to grow converged security reach

D-Link Australia appoints Dicker Data as distributor to expand converged security reach via DAS, targeting installers and IT resellers.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Feb 2026
Love at first byte: The infrastructure behind your Valentine's match
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Love at first byte: The infrastructure behind your Valentine's match

From swipes to sparks, low-latency data centres, clouds and interconnection hubs quietly power your Valentine's match worldwide.

By Samuel Liu • 5 min read • Fri, 13th Feb 2026