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CyberSentriq appoints Myles Bray as Chief Executive Officer
Data Protection

CyberSentriq appoints Myles Bray as Chief Executive Officer

Bray takes over as CyberSentriq increases AI investment and folds security, backup and recovery tools into one platform for MSPs and SMBs.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Jun 2026
Utilize expands SonicWall security deal for 14,000 users
Digital Transformation

Utilize expands SonicWall security deal for 14,000 users

More than 14,000 users will gain wider managed protection as the UK services provider centralises oversight of over 1,200 firewalls.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Mon, 8th Jun 2026
Adyen wins GOV.UK Pay deal for 1,000 public services
Digital Transformation

Adyen wins GOV.UK Pay deal for 1,000 public services

About 1,000 councils, police and armed forces services will move from Stripe as the government adds pay by bank options on GOV.UK Pay.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Jun 2026
Acumen Cyber & AttackIQ team up on defence validation
Security Operations Centres

Acumen Cyber & AttackIQ team up on defence validation

UK organisations will gain continuous testing of cyber controls as Acumen Cyber adds AttackIQ's platform to spot exploitable attack paths.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 3rd Jun 2026
ANS renews Azure Expert MSP status after independent audit
Private Cloud

ANS renews Azure Expert MSP status after independent audit

The renewal gives customers added assurance on large Azure estates as Microsoft keeps its most selective managed service badge for proven delivery.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Sat, 30th May 2026
Gamma pitches cloud voice to MSPs to boost retention
Unified Communications

Gamma pitches cloud voice to MSPs to boost retention

MSPs could protect margins by bundling cloud voice, as Gamma says it can also reduce churn and block rivals from key accounts.

By Mark Tarre • 6 min read • Fri, 29th May 2026

Global Stories

Service Provider stories

ESET report finds 45% of SMBs hit by cyber incidents
Malware

ESET report finds 45% of SMBs hit by cyber incidents

Nearly half of small businesses suffered cyber incidents last year, despite most saying they were confident in their defences.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Jun 2026
WatchGuard launches three Firebox appliances for MSPs
Firewalls

WatchGuard launches three Firebox appliances for MSPs

Higher network throughput and uptime for MSPs and enterprises is the aim, as WatchGuard adds 25G and 100G Firebox models.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Jun 2026
Pax8 appoints Mel Thompson as APAC Experience Vice President
Software-as-a-Service

Pax8 appoints Mel Thompson as APAC Experience Vice President

The hire comes as Pax8 ramps up its APAC push, with the cloud marketplace seeking closer ties to partners and vendors across the region.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Jun 2026
Assured Data Protection names Gonzalez to wider role
Data Protection

Assured Data Protection names Gonzalez to wider role

The restructure aims to speed Assured's global expansion by aligning product, alliances and marketing around rising demand for cyber resilience.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Jun 2026

Stories from Other Regions

Service Provider stories

The modern MSP is a continuous improvement engine not a helpdesk
Digital Transformation

The modern MSP is a continuous improvement engine not a helpdesk

Continuous improvement, not ticket handling, is becoming the measure of value as firms expect managed services to keep pace with fast-changing IT needs.

By Ralf Donkers • 5 min read • Fri, 5th Jun 2026
Kablamo appoints Troy Bebee to lead Google Cloud push
Software-as-a-Service

Kablamo appoints Troy Bebee to lead Google Cloud push

The consultancy is betting on rising demand for data and AI projects by adding senior Google Cloud leadership across Australia and Canada.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 4th Jun 2026
Google Payment New Zealand profit edges up in 2025
Fintech

Google Payment New Zealand profit edges up in 2025

Revenue rose 11.6% as higher transaction processing activity lifted Google Payment New Zealand's 2025 profit to NZD $312,841.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Jun 2026
IREN signs USD $9.7 billion AI cloud deal with Microsoft
Semiconductors

IREN signs USD $9.7 billion AI cloud deal with Microsoft

The five-year contract should lift IREN's annualised revenue by about USD $1.94 billion once the Childress build-out is fully commissioned.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sat, 30th May 2026
Orro & Megaport launch managed global network service
Hybrid Cloud

Orro & Megaport launch managed global network service

Australian businesses expanding overseas can now secure private network links and compute in minutes through a single managed provider.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 28th May 2026
MUFG wins ElectricSuper admin deal worth AUD $1.8bn
Risk & Compliance

MUFG wins ElectricSuper admin deal worth AUD $1.8bn

The transfer will shift core member services for about 3,300 ElectricSuper members as the fund moves to a new administrator this year.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Mon, 25th May 2026
Inde Technology appoints Steve Hall as service lead
Customer Relationship Management

Inde Technology appoints Steve Hall as service lead

Demand for more accountable managed services is rising as New Zealand clients seek local support and stronger customer relationships.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Mon, 25th May 2026