Islam Soliman

Cloud-based secure messaging and data management vendor Mimecast has acquired Code42 to enhance its human risk management platform. Mimecast will integrate Code42's solutions to improve threat detection and response while continuing to support existing Code42 customers.

MSP Node4 is upgrading its core network to boost bandwidth tenfold through a new partnership with Virgin Media Business Wholesale. This enhancement will improve Node4’s managed network and infrastructure services by replacing the fibre infrastructure between its data centres and points of presence.

Investments in AI and cybersecurity are increasing among IT service providers, according to Kaseya’s Future of IT Survey. AI is expected to be the main budget focus for 40% of respondents in 2024, with 75% recognising its business benefits. Investments in IT automation and machine learning are also rising, with 37% planning to allocate funds, up from 20% last year. Cybersecurity remains a top concern, with 43% identifying it as their primary challenge and 45% planning to enhance cybersecurity so…

Sustainability is a top priority for Chief Information Officers (CIOs) with the majority investing in environmental initiatives and technologies, new research from Logicalis shows. The firm’s 10th annual CIO report reveals that 90% of executives consider it crucial to evaluate new suppliers’ sustainability credentials. Despite economic uncertainties, dedication to sustainability remains strong. The survey indicates 96% of tech leaders are involved in sustainability planning, and 93% believe IT i…

Systal has strengthened its six-year relationship with Coca Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) by securing a direct, multi-year partnership. The Scotland-based managed network services company will now support over 6,500 devices across 300 locations in 11 European countries. The company has supported CCEP for over six years through a multi-partner agreement. This new direct deal aims to help CCEP, which serves 600 million consumers, achieve its goal of becoming ‘the world’s most digitised bottler’…

TD Synnex has been appointed as a distributor for Samsung Electronics’ laptops, tablets, and smartphones in the enterprise and B2B markets. This partnership allows business partners to leverage TD Synnex’s logistics, digital tools, and value-added services to boost Samsung sales.

Cloud storage vendor Wasabi Technologies has partnered with B2B technology infrastructure provider Retelit to expand its hot cloud storage services in Italy. Retelit will include Wasabi hot cloud storage in its offerings, and Wasabi will open its first Italian storage region in Milan, its fifth in Europe and 14th worldwide. The new region will be operational in Q3 2024, located in Avalon 3, Retelit’s newest green and hyper-connected data centre.

A candid Q&A with Michael Lloyd, CEO of Nuvola on how to make the worlds fastest growing UCaaS platform your ally rather than a rival.

Global Fortune 500 solutions integrator Insight has expanded its digital transformation capabilities with the acquisition of UK-based tech consulting firm New World Tech (NWT). NWT delivers complex projects for large financial services, automotive, TMT, and public sector organisations, specialising in advisory, assurance, and technical services, with a focus on sourcing strategy, ServiceNow solutions, business transformation, and program assurance. Adrian Gregory (pictured), Insight EMEA Preside…

HP Inc. has appointed Karen Parkhill, formerly of Medtronic, as its new CFO, succeeding Marie Myers, who moved to Hewlett Packard Enterprise earlier this year. Parkhill (pictured) began her career at JPMorgan Chase, eventually becoming CFO of the commercial bank division. She then served as vice chairman and CFO of Comerica Bank in Dallas. In 2016, she joined Medtronic as Executive Vice President and CFO.