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Conquer the KYB challenge: How smarter data quality fuels fintech integrators

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Fintech integrators turn to Melissa's real-time, trusted data layer to sharpen KYB checks, slash onboarding friction and cut synthetic fraud.
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Cynomi targets MSPs with new third-party risk push

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Cynomi is urging MSPs to tap booming demand for third-party risk services as supply chain attacks surge and compliance rules tighten.
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GTIA launches PeerTrust Circles for security-led IT peers

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GTIA has launched PeerTrust Circles, a security-led peer network helping IT service leaders benchmark trust, resilience and maturity.
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Equinix names Olivier Leonetti as new Chief Financial Officer

2 days ago
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Equinix taps seasoned data centre finance leader Olivier Leonetti as CFO from March, ahead of veteran Keith Taylor's planned 2026 retirement.
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SonicWall receives 5-Star Award in 2026 CRN Partner Program Guide

2 days ago
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SonicWall earns a 5-Star rating in the 2026 CRN Partner Program Guide, spotlighting its focus on partner success and security outcomes.
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Sonicwall named a leader and fast mover in the 2026 GigaOm radar for enterprise firewalls

2 days ago
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SonicWall named Leader and Fast Mover in the 2026 GigaOm Radar for Enterprise Firewalls, marking momentum in high-performance security.
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OpenText launches Secure Cloud for Australian MSPs

2 days ago
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OpenText rolls out its revamped Secure Cloud in Australia, targeting MSPs with unified security, backup and local AUD $ billing tools.
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Ripple to buy BC Payments in Australian licence push

3 days ago
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Ripple seeks to secure an Australian Financial Services Licence via BC Payments deal, aiming to scale regulated cross‑border payments in APAC.
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Smart CT clinches global IT support deals to scale up

3 days ago
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Smart CT lands three global IT support deals covering 65,000-plus devices as it accelerates expansion across Europe, Asia and Australia.
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Zyxel expands WiFi 7 OpenWiFi-ready access point line

3 days ago
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Zyxel broadens its WiFi 7 access point range with four OpenWiFi-ready models, promising ISPs more flexibility and vendor choice.
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Acronis 2025 ESG report spotlights AI & emissions cuts

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Acronis' 2025 ESG report touts responsible AI rollout, a 40% emissions cut across Scopes 1-3, and expanded partner and community programmes.
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Radware's Alteon Protect brings cloud-scale ADC security

3 days ago
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Radware has unveiled Alteon Protect, a cloud-augmented add-on that brings real-time, low-latency ADC security to hybrid app and API estates.
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Descartes unveils AI agents to automate freight tracking

4 days ago
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Descartes launches AI agents on its Global Logistics Network to automate freight tracking, slash manual check calls and speed settlement.
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Upgrade advantage: More value, less effort for partners, MSPs & MSSPs

4 days ago
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SonicWall's latest firewalls promise MSPs and MSSPs unified management, AI-driven insights and richer margins with less manual effort.
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Netgear expands AV-over-IP skills training in APAC

4 days ago
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Netgear broadens its free AV-over-IP training in APAC, adding courses from 12 tech brands to tackle the region's networking skills gap.
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Lancom names Aimee Lin chief technology officer for growth

4 days ago
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Lancom Technology has appointed Aimee Lin as its first Chief Technology Officer to steer cloud, AI and security strategy across three markets.
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Nord Security, Wavelink in ANZ MSP distribution pact

4 days ago
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Nord Security taps Wavelink to distribute its business security suite to MSPs and resellers across Australia and New Zealand.
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Alkira Connect partner programme targets AI-led growth

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Alkira launches Connect partner programme to drive AI-native network services growth, prioritising recurring services over one-off resale.
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Structural stress rises for sysadmins in hybrid IT era

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Hybrid IT sprawl is driving “structural stress” for sysadmins as security risks rise, responsibilities grow and control over tools shrinks.
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IRONSCALES adds AI agents to counter next‑gen phishing

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IRONSCALES' Winter 2026 Release debuts three AI agents, outbound encryption and Teams deepfake defences to counter next‑gen phishing.