Cloud Software & Services

UK small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could be losing up to a third of their cloud budgets due to idle resources and underused licences, according to Flexera’s 2025 State of the Cloud report. The findings highlight a growing governance gap that leaves many SMEs exposed to unpredictable costs and inefficient …

XenData has announced upcoming support for ALTO disk-based archives from Disk Archive Corporation, expanding the storage options available on its X20-S and X40-S appliances. Previously limited to LTO libraries and cloud object storage, the systems will now offer integrated file replication across all three tiers. The appliances present a unified …

Sage has introduced new capabilities in Sage Intacct aimed at helping finance teams reduce manual work, improve accuracy, and meet growing sustainability demands. The updates include AI-powered automation for month-end close, reconciliation, and product support, along with integrated carbon accounting for UK businesses. Recent Sage research found that 84% of …

Rubrik and Sophos have partnered to deliver Microsoft 365 Backup and Recovery for Sophos MDR and XDR customers. The solution will be integrated into Sophos Central, allowing IT and security teams to manage protection and recovery from a single platform. The new offering is designed to help organisations recover quickly …

Bitdefender has launched GravityZone Compliance Manager, a new addition to its GravityZone platform that aims to help organisations reduce the burden of compliance management and streamline audit readiness. Designed specifically for today’s complex regulatory landscape, the solution provides real-time visibility, automated remediation, audit-ready reports, and one-click compliance documentation integrated with …

HubSpot has launched a deep research connector with ChatGPT, making it what is believed to be the first CRM to integrate this technology. With over 75% of HubSpot customers already using ChatGPT, the connector enables them to leverage powerful, doctoral-level research and analysis on their customer data and context, and …

Sage has brought significant enhancements to Sage 50 in the UK, introducing AI-driven insights, automation, and improved connectivity for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). These updates come as businesses increasingly prioritise security and seamless digital access to enhance efficiency. According to Sage’s latest Small Business, Big Opportunity report, 85% of …

HP is expanding the Workforce Experience Platform (WXP) in the UK, a managed service designed to improve IT operations and employee engagement. The platform integrates AI-driven analytics, sentiment tracking and automation to provide organisations with data-driven insights into their IT environments. WXP aims to help businesses enhance technology experiences for …

Westcon-Comstor has revealed that its Cisco-focused Comstor arm has launched a managed SOC (Security Operations Centre) offering that enables partners to tap into the fast-growing cybersecurity services market while avoiding the cost and complexity of building their own solution. Powered by Cisco XDR (Extended Detection and Response) and created in response …

Zyxel Networks has unveiled upgraded USG FLEX H series firewalls, which provide small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) and managed service providers (MSPs) with an easier and more consistent way to manage security. They also offer essential, built-in protection and 3x unified threat management (UTM) performance. The USG FLEX H series …