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Atos launches SIVO to help UK firms streamline cybersecurity spend

Thu, 21st Aug 2025
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Atos launches SIVO to help UK and Irish firms optimise cybersecurity budgets, cutting tool overlap and boosting threat protection in 8-10 week consults.
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Apogee selected to deliver IT & telecoms for charity sector

Thu, 21st Aug 2025
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Apogee has been chosen as the IT and telecoms partner for the Charities Buying Group, enhancing managed services for UK non-profits across the sector.
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Nearly half of UK firms hit by breaches from unmanaged devices

Tue, 22nd Jul 2025
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Nearly half of UK firms faced data breaches last year due to unmanaged devices, revealing major security gaps amid growing hybrid work and shadow IT use.
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Viatel acquires Cybit Cyber NI unit to boost security services

Tue, 24th Jun 2025
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Viatel expands cybersecurity services across Ireland and the UK by acquiring Cybit Cyber's Belfast-based unit, enhancing protection for mid-market and enterprise clients.
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UK firms face rising cyber threats despite record investment

Thu, 12th Jun 2025
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Despite record cybersecurity investment, 80% of UK firms faced cyber incidents last year, with 34% reporting increased breaches, reveals Logicalis UKI's 2025 CIO Report.
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Barracuda names Phoenix Software & partners as 2025 award winners

Fri, 30th May 2025
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Barracuda named Phoenix Software and partners as winners of its 2025 Partner Awards for excellence in cybersecurity across the UK and Ireland.
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AI impact on APAC cybersecurity teams divides leaders & analysts

Thu, 15th May 2025
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Research reveals a stark gap in AI's impact on cybersecurity: 71% of APJ executives see gains, yet only 5% of analysts agree, highlighting trust and effectiveness issues.
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Ekco appoints cloud industry veteran Ben Savage as CEO to drive next phase of growth

Thu, 15th May 2025
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Ekco appoints Ben Savage as CEO to drive growth and enhance customer experience amid rising UK demand for co-managed security services in cloud environments.
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Drew Gardner appointed as Veeam's UK & Ireland VP

Tue, 1st Apr 2025
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Drew Gardner has been appointed Regional Vice President for Veeam in the UK and Ireland, aiming to enhance data resilience amid rising cyber threats.
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LevelBlue launches global cybersecurity partner programme

Fri, 28th Mar 2025
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LevelBlue has launched a new Partner Programme for global Managed Service Providers and resellers, aiming to simplify cybersecurity and boost revenue.
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UK firms face tech fragmentation in cybersecurity by 2025

Sun, 16th Mar 2025
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Palo Alto Networks reveals that by 2025, technology fragmentation will be a critical cybersecurity challenge for UK firms, impacting 64% of organisations.
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Exclusive: Cyber threats escalate as Australian organisations face sophisticated attacks

Thu, 6th Mar 2025
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Australian organisations face escalating cyber threats as ransomware groups adopt advanced tactics previously seen only in state-sponsored attacks.
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SonicWall honours 2025 Partner Award winners in UK, Ireland

Wed, 5th Feb 2025
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SonicWall has honoured its top partners at the 2025 Partner Awards, recognising their vital contributions to cybersecurity in the UK and Ireland.
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EasyDMARC to expand globally with USD $20 million boost

Thu, 12th Dec 2024
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EasyDMARC has announced ambitious growth plans for 2025, aiming to double its partner network and backed by USD $20 million in Series A funding.
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Boxphish acquires Trillion to boost cyber risk solutions

Thu, 5th Dec 2024
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Boxphish has acquired Trillion, a dark web threat intelligence service, enhancing its cybersecurity offerings for organisations facing human-related cyber risks.
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Cyber threats heighten with holiday sales here

Mon, 2nd Dec 2024
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With Black Friday and Cyber Monday in full swing, cyber threats loom large, urging consumers and retailers to bolster their online security against potential attacks.
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Infinigate Cloud launches Barracuda email protection plan

Thu, 21st Nov 2024
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Infinigate Cloud has launched a subscription-based service for Barracuda's Email Protection and Cloud Backup solutions, enhancing cybersecurity for channel partners.
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Infinigate & Acronis expand partnership across Europe

Tue, 5th Nov 2024
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Infinigate and Acronis have expanded their partnership to distribute cybersecurity solutions across Europe, enhancing services for over 6,000 MSPs.
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Trend Micro hosts Pwn2Own Ireland to tackle AI risks

Thu, 31st Oct 2024
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Trend Micro has launched the Pwn2Own Ireland contest to uncover vulnerabilities in AI-enabled consumer devices, supported by Meta, Synology, and QNAP.
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Acumen Cyber expands into Ireland with new appointments

Tue, 29th Oct 2024
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Acumen Cyber expands into Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland with new team members, aiming for top five in managed security by 2028.