Simwood has introduced WhatsApp for Business voice integration across its global software-defined carrier network, enabling enterprises to connect directly with more than three billion WhatsApp users worldwide. The new service allows seamless routing of voice calls between WhatsApp and unified communications platforms such as Microsoft Teams and SIP-based systems, while …
Read More »BT Wholesale launches Operator Connect for Teams via Microsoft AppSource
BT Wholesale has announced the availability of its Operator Connect for Microsoft Teams solution via Microsoft’s AppSource store, offering channel partners a streamlined route to deliver telephony-enabled collaboration to end-users. With just 5.7% of the global 350 million Teams users currently voice-enabled, Operator Connect presents a significant opportunity for partners …
Read More »Seagate and Acronis launch compliant archival storage for MSPs
Seagate Technology Holdings. has made a strategic alliance with cybersecurity firm Acronis to deliver secure, scalable archival storage solutions tailored for managed service providers (MSPs) and enterprises facing AI-driven data growth. The partnership integrates Seagate’s Lyve Cloud Object Storage into Acronis Archival Storage, a long-term, S3-compatible solution designed for infrequently …
Read More »Stackable: Rebuilding big data infrastructure from the ground up
Founded in 2020 by open-source veterans Sönke Liebau and Lars Francke, the German startup, Stackable, is reimagining enterprise data platforms with a modular, Kubernetes-native architecture that prioritises data sovereignty, operational transparency, and open-source integrity. What began as a “big data self-help group” for disillusioned Cloudera and Hortonworks users has evolved …
Read More »Oxibox’s cyber-resilience vision: why backup alone isn’t enough
In today’s threat landscape, ransomware attacks are no longer isolated incidents; they’re systemic risks. As attackers grow more sophisticated, the traditional backup model is proving insufficient. François Esnol-Feugeas, CEO and co-founder of Oxibox, argues that backup must evolve from a passive recovery tool into an active cybersecurity layer. “Backups are …
Read More »Zoom launches AI Companion 3.0 with agentic AI
Zoom has introduced AI Companion 3.0 at Zoomtopia 2025, which is a significant expansion of agentic AI capabilities across its platform. The update brings new productivity tools, deeper contextual intelligence, and tailored AI surfaces to Zoom Workplace and Zoom Business Services. AI Companion 3.0 is designed to act as a …
Read More »OpenMP: the quiet power behind modern parallel computing
OpenMP is the unsung backbone of parallel computing, powerful, portable, and surprisingly simple. Used everywhere from aerospace to AI, it lets developers tap into multicore and GPU performance with just a few lines of code, making high-performance computing more accessible than ever. OpenMP, short for Open Multi-Processing, has quietly become …
Read More »EuroNAS: Storage simplicity, channel strategy and life after VMware
For EuroNAS CEO Tvrtko Fritz, simplicity isn’t just a design principle; it’s a founding philosophy. “Back in 2005, we wanted to build something like a Snap Server, but simpler,” he recalls. “The problem was, even basic storage solutions expected users to understand volume groups, shares, and command-line configuration. We thought, …
Read More »CompressionX: Data compression for a greener future
Founded in 2012, UK-based CompressionX has emerged from a decade of algorithmic development to launch a downloadable data compression service aimed at reshaping how businesses and individuals manage digital storage. Co-founders Nicholas Stavrinou and Stuart Marlow present a vision that blends mathematical theory, software engineering, and environmental pragmatism, positioning compression …
Read More »Firevault launches secured offline platform for channel partners
Firevault, a British cybersecurity startup, has introduced a secure offline platform, designed to help IT resellers, unified communications providers, and managed services providers (MSPs) protect clients from cybercrime while unlocking new revenue streams and long-term retention opportunities. The platform was developed in response to a growing number of avoidable breaches, …
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