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Upwind brings runtime cloud security platform to Azure

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Upwind integrates its runtime cloud security with Azure, offering unified protection and Sentinel tie-ins via the Microsoft Marketplace.
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OpenSilver 3.3 brings native Blazor into XAML apps

Fri, 30th Jan 2026
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OpenSilver 3.3 lets developers embed native Blazor components in XAML apps, uniting WPF-style UI with the Blazor ecosystem.
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DoiT secures top AWS MSP status for AI-driven cloud ops

Fri, 19th Dec 2025
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digital transformation
DoiT wins top-tier AWS managed service partner status, backing its AI-led FinOps and CloudOps platform ahead of 2026 programme revamp.
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Mobile app ordering four times faster than web, boosts loyalty

Thu, 16th Oct 2025
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Paytronix report reveals restaurant orders are up to four times faster on native mobile apps than web, boosting loyalty and repeat customer purchases.
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Snyk acquires Invariant Labs to boost AI-native app security

Thu, 26th Jun 2025
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application security
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ai security
Snyk has acquired Invariant Labs to enhance its AI security tools, integrating new research into its AI Trust Platform to tackle emerging AI-native app threats.
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Digital employee experience key to attract young talent: Riverbed

Wed, 4th Oct 2023
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Riverbed Global Digital Employee Experience Survey 2023 explores expectations of digital natives, hybrid work, and the evolving role of IT.
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DX to drive 75% of Kiwi IT spend by 2019 says IDC NZ

Tue, 7th Feb 2017
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Technologies enabling DX will drive more than 75% of Kiwi IT spend by 2019 with 50% of all infrastructure and software spend being cloud-based by 2020.
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Kiwi Bright Sparks announces leading young tech heads

Mon, 13th Oct 2014
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Bright Sparks 2014 finalists have been announced and the group innovative winners, all between 12-17, are already making tracks in the digital industry.