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WatchGuard launches Open MDR to unify MSP security
Firewalls

WatchGuard launches Open MDR to unify MSP security

WatchGuard unveils Open MDR, offering MSPs unified 24/7 threat detection and response across mixed security estates without tool rip-and-replace.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 16th Jan 2026

Global Stories

Rocket Software unveils ContentEdge for safer GenAI
Data Protection

Rocket Software unveils ContentEdge for safer GenAI

Rocket Software launches ContentEdge to give organisations safer GenAI access to sensitive unstructured data across hybrid environments.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
Spanish Point expands UK footprint with Microsoft AI role
Digital Transformation

Spanish Point expands UK footprint with Microsoft AI role

Spanish Point expands UK presence after 31% revenue growth and wins rare role delivering Microsoft's 20-day AI Transformation Programmeme.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
Sophos unveils browser-led suite to govern AI & SaaS
Software-as-a-Service

Sophos unveils browser-led suite to govern AI & SaaS

Sophos has launched Workspace Protection, a browser-led suite to simplify securing hybrid work, SaaS access and shadow AI use at scale.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 21st Jan 2026
CoreView adds new tools for secure Microsoft 365 tenants
Disaster Recovery

CoreView adds new tools for secure Microsoft 365 tenants

CoreView launches Tenant Resilience and Tenant Management to tackle rising Microsoft 365 tenant-level attacks and configuration risks.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 21st Jan 2026
Litera brings AI-powered Litera One workflows to iOS
Software-as-a-Service

Litera brings AI-powered Litera One workflows to iOS

Litera debuts Litera One Mobile for iOS, bringing AI agent Lito and synced drafting, review and knowledge tools to lawyers on the move.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 21st Jan 2026
How AI helps neurodivergent professionals showcase their strengths
Data Analytics

How AI helps neurodivergent professionals showcase their strengths

AI tools like Copilot are helping neurodivergent professionals cut cognitive load, boost confidence and turn difference into leadership strength.

By Susanna Ray • 7 min read • Mon, 19th Jan 2026
Phishing services drive 389% surge in account breaches
Malware

Phishing services drive 389% surge in account breaches

Phishing-as-a-Service fuels 389% jump in account breaches as attackers target Microsoft 365 and Business Email Compromise scams.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Fri, 16th Jan 2026
Microsoft tops global phishing brand rankings again
Gaming

Microsoft tops global phishing brand rankings again

Microsoft again tops global phishing brand list as attackers increasingly mimic big tech services to steal cloud and consumer credentials.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Fri, 16th Jan 2026
Acronis boosts MSP security with new threat research
Malware

Acronis boosts MSP security with new threat research

Acronis sharpens MSP cyber defence with fresh threat research, expanded Microsoft 365 tools and new MDR-focused partner offerings.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 14th Jan 2026
Kubernetes accelerates large-scale phishing operations
Virtualisation

Kubernetes accelerates large-scale phishing operations

Criminals are using Kubernetes and cloud-native tools to rapidly scale phishing-as-a-service, targeting Gmail, Facebook and Microsoft O365.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Jan 2026
Pax8 boosts EMEA growth with AI agents & new partners
Digital Transformation

Pax8 boosts EMEA growth with AI agents & new partners

Pax8 accelerates EMEA growth with thousands of new partners, AI agents and MIP services as it expands offices and training across Europe.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Mon, 12th Jan 2026
A1 Technologies names Amar Bilas Head of Microsoft Cloud
Digital Transformation

A1 Technologies names Amar Bilas Head of Microsoft Cloud

A1 Technologies appoints Amar Bilas to lead Microsoft Cloud Services, bolstering Azure and modern workplace growth across ANZ.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 9th Jan 2026
Proofpoint warns of surge in Microsoft device code phishing
EduTech

Proofpoint warns of surge in Microsoft device code phishing

Proofpoint flags a sharp rise in Microsoft 365 account takeovers via device code phishing, hitting firms from finance to government.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Thu, 8th Jan 2026

Stories from Other Regions

Hubtel IT grows team to drive AI & cyber security push
Digital Transformation

Hubtel IT grows team to drive AI & cyber security push

Hubtel IT boosts staff by 25% and targets GBP £2.5m turnover as it ramps up AI and cyber security services for UK small businesses.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Wed, 21st Jan 2026
Concentric AI adds AWS GovCloud support for data security
Data Protection

Concentric AI adds AWS GovCloud support for data security

Concentric AI brings its Semantic Intelligence data security platform to AWS GovCloud, targeting US public sector and tightly regulated users.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Jan 2026
Veeam boosts data resilience for North Devon Council
Storage

Veeam boosts data resilience for North Devon Council

North Devon Council halves recovery times with Veeam, bolstering cyber resilience and safeguarding public services amid squeezed budgets.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 8th Jan 2026