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Asia Pacific technology spend to rise 9.3% in 2026
Digital Transformation

Asia Pacific technology spend to rise 9.3% in 2026

Inflation, tariffs and geopolitical risk will erode the value of a forecast 9.3% rise in Asia Pacific technology spending next year.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026
Rocketlane raises USD $60m to expand AI services platform
Software-as-a-Service

Rocketlane raises USD $60m to expand AI services platform

The funding will speed Rocketlane’s overseas push and deepen its AI tools as enterprise demand grows for services teams that can deliver AI rollouts.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026
BT wins GBP £200 million NIE Networks connectivity deal
Network Infrastructure

BT wins GBP £200 million NIE Networks connectivity deal

The multi-year pact should bolster Northern Ireland’s power resilience as utilities face rising cyber threats and ageing infrastructure.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2026
Tata Communications launches resilient data centre service
Disaster Recovery

Tata Communications launches resilient data centre service

Tata Communications has unveiled a self-healing global data centre connectivity platform, promising 99.99% uptime and up to 30% cost savings.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2026
Abacus adopts single brand after Medicus IT merger
Data Protection

Abacus adopts single brand after Medicus IT merger

Abacus unveils a single global brand after its merger with Medicus IT, uniting financial and healthcare cybersecurity under one banner.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 24th Mar 2026
Cork Cyber unveils AI engine for MSP asset oversight
Disaster Recovery

Cork Cyber unveils AI engine for MSP asset oversight

Cork Cyber unveils an AI-driven asset analysis engine for MSPs, tackling zombie assets, coverage gaps and licence waste across client estates.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Tue, 24th Mar 2026
Persistent appoints Hari Abhyankar to lead private equity
Data Analytics

Persistent appoints Hari Abhyankar to lead private equity

Persistent hires Hari Abhyankar as EVP and global head of private equity, sharpening its push into investor and professional services markets.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 20th Mar 2026
HCLTech named among world's most ethical companies
Human Capital Management

HCLTech named among world's most ethical companies

HCLTech has been named among the 2026 World's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere, securing recognition for a third consecutive year.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 20th Mar 2026
HCLTech wins Ethisphere ethics accolade for third year
Data Protection

HCLTech wins Ethisphere ethics accolade for third year

HCLTech has been named one of Ethisphere's 2026 World's Most Ethical Companies, securing the ethics accolade for a third consecutive year.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 20th Mar 2026
MSPs eye hybrid IT gains in cloud & security services
Firewalls

MSPs eye hybrid IT gains in cloud & security services

MSPs chase predictable hybrid IT revenue as research shows cloud management and security services leading demand across global markets.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 20th Mar 2026

Stories from Other Regions

IT services stories

Wildfire wins Apogee, Cadence & SNP Group PR briefs
Digital Transformation

Wildfire wins Apogee, Cadence & SNP Group PR briefs

The agency’s start of year momentum expands its B2B technology roster, with briefs spanning UK, EU and managed services communications.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026
CWCS opens Nottingham data centre to boost capacity
Disaster Recovery

CWCS opens Nottingham data centre to boost capacity

The Beeston site gives customers more secure rack space and lower-energy hosting as CWCS doubles down on colocation demand.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026
Two-in-five Irish workers say AI is essential at work
Data Protection

Two-in-five Irish workers say AI is essential at work

Widespread use of AI in Irish offices is outpacing training and controls, with some staff handling contracts and confidential data unsafely.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026
Mintivo signs IT support deal with Prospect Hospice
Disaster Recovery

Mintivo signs IT support deal with Prospect Hospice

Prospect Hospice appoints Mintivo to overhaul IT support, aiming to boost system reliability and free staff to focus on patient care.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 24th Mar 2026
ABB, TCS deepen industrial AI & factory modernisation pact
Manufacturing

ABB, TCS deepen industrial AI & factory modernisation pact

ABB and TCS have expanded their industrial AI pact to modernise factories, upgrade IT, and explore new AI infrastructure in India.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 20th Mar 2026
TCS & Amadeus partner on AI-led airline retail tech
Unified Communications

TCS & Amadeus partner on AI-led airline retail tech

TCS and Amadeus form global AI-led travel tech alliance, debuting Nevio Service Centre UI to modernise airline retail and servicing.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 20th Mar 2026
Seekr, GDIT partner on secure agentic AI for government
Data Protection

Seekr, GDIT partner on secure agentic AI for government

Seekr and GDIT team up to deliver secure, explainable agentic AI platforms for sensitive government operations across cloud and edge.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 20th Mar 2026
Emerge Digital secures B Corp status amid AI rollout
Risk & Compliance

Emerge Digital secures B Corp status amid AI rollout

Gloucestershire-based Emerge Digital gains B Corp status as it expands into AI with ApexAI and extends its Gloucester Rugby tech deal.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Mar 2026