Tenable has released its State of Cloud and AI Security 2025 report, revealing that the rapid growth of hybrid, multi‑cloud and AI systems has outpaced cloud security strategies, creating new layers of complexity and risk. According to the study, 82% of organizations now operate hybrid environments spanning on‑premises and cloud, and 63% useRead More…

Cisco has introduced Splunk Enterprise Security Essentials Edition and Splunk Enterprise Security Premier Edition, providing customers two agentic AI-powered SecOps options that unify security workflows across threat detection, investigation, and response (TDIR). Delivered within Splunk Enterprise Security 8.2 – a market-leading SIEM solution – these advancements streamline offerings and empowerRead More…

VAST Data has announced the appointment of Jonsi Stefansson as General Manager of Cloud Solutions to lead the company’s hyperscale cloud strategy. Stefansson, founder and CEO of Red Stapler, brings decades of experience developing strategic partnerships with infrastructure providers and enabling hyperscalers to deliver differentiated, large-scale services. His leadership underscores VAST’sRead More…

According to Canalys (part of Omdia), global spending on cloud infrastructure services reached US$95.3 billion in Q2 2025, up 22% year on year. Market momentum remained stable, with year-on-year growth exceeding 20% for the fourth consecutive quarter. Cloud demand increased due to AI consumption, revived legacy migrations and cloud-native scale-ups. As hyperscalersRead More…

NetApp has announced NetApp StorageGRID 12.0, a scalable, software-defined object storage solution designed for unstructured data. This latest version of StorageGRID will introduce new capabilities designed to enhance AI initiatives, improve data security, and modernize organizations’ data infrastructure. Whether businesses are in the early stages of modernizing their data lakes orRead More…

Kaspersky has announced the launch of the new External Attack Surface module within its Digital Footprint Intelligence (DFI) service, available directly in the Threat Intelligence portal. This enhancement introduces External Attack Surface Management (EASM) capabilities, giving security teams the visibility and control they need to stay ahead of cyber adversariesRead More…

ServiceNow has unveiled its new Zurich platform release. This release delivers breakthrough innovations with faster multi‑agentic AI development, enterprise‑wide AI platform security capabilities, and reimagined workflows. New intelligent developer tools enable secure vibe coding with natural language to help turn employees into high‑velocity builders and creators and lower the barrierRead More…

TechBridge Distribution MEA, a technology distributor and the leading Channel Value-Added Distributor (CVAD) for cybersecurity solutions in the Middle East and Africa, has announced its strategic partnership with Sectona, a provider of Privileged Access Management (PAM) solutions. This collaboration brings Sectona’s innovative access security platform to enterprises across the MEARead More…

SAP has appointed Nazia Pillay as its new Managing Director for Southern Africa. Sergio Maccotta, Senior Vice President at SAP Middle East and Africa South, says: “Our purpose as a business is to help the world run better and improve people’s lives, reflected in our ongoing commitment to transformation andRead More…