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Splashtop & SysAid partner to streamline remote support
Data Protection

Splashtop & SysAid partner to streamline remote support

SysAid bakes Splashtop remote support into its service desk, letting IT teams launch secure sessions directly from AI-driven tickets.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2026
Gold Lapel launches PostgreSQL proxy to tune queries
Virtualisation

Gold Lapel launches PostgreSQL proxy to tune queries

Gold Lapel unveils a PostgreSQL proxy that auto‑tunes slow SQL, aiming to replace extra cache and pooling layers with in‑database smarts.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Mar 2026
ManageEngine adds EDR & zero trust to Endpoint Central
Malware

ManageEngine adds EDR & zero trust to Endpoint Central

ManageEngine turns Endpoint Central into a unified endpoint security and access platform by adding built-in EDR and zero trust private access.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Mar 2026
Ubuntu snap flaw lets local users hijack root access
Open source

Ubuntu snap flaw lets local users hijack root access

A flaw in default Ubuntu snap setups lets local users hijack root access after a 10-30 day timing window tied to temporary file cleanup.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Mar 2026
CrackArmour flaws in AppArmour risk Linux root access
Cloud Security

CrackArmour flaws in AppArmour risk Linux root access

CrackArmour flaws in AppArmour could let local Linux users gain root, bypass namespaces and weaken container isolation at scale.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Mar 2026
Siemens unveils LOGO! 9 compact controller upgrade
Manufacturing

Siemens unveils LOGO! 9 compact controller upgrade

Siemens launches LOGO! 9 compact controller with doubled function blocks, colour touchscreen and enhanced security for small automation.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Mar 2026
AMD boosts Ryzen AI P100 chips for edge industrial use
Virtualisation

AMD boosts Ryzen AI P100 chips for edge industrial use

AMD expands Ryzen AI Embedded P100 chips with up to 80 TOPS and ROCm support, targeting edge AI in factories, robots and medical systems.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Mar 2026
ExpressVPN unveils beta MCP server for AI VPN control
Firewalls

ExpressVPN unveils beta MCP server for AI VPN control

ExpressVPN launches a beta MCP server that lets AI tools monitor VPN status and switch regions directly from its desktop apps.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2026
Broadcom previews AI-native VMware Telco Cloud 9 for MNOs
Virtualisation

Broadcom previews AI-native VMware Telco Cloud 9 for MNOs

Broadcom has previewed AI-native VMware Telco Cloud Platform 9, targeting MNOs with cost savings, GPU sharing and sovereign cloud controls.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Tue, 3rd Mar 2026
Beyond silicon: AMD evolves AI processor performance, makes play for investment trillions
Semiconductors

Beyond silicon: AMD evolves AI processor performance, makes play for investment trillions

AMD shifts its AI pitch from raw silicon to open software and cloud access as it targets developers and a share of looming trillions.

By Donovan Jackson • 6 min read • Tue, 3rd Mar 2026
Nexcom unveils fanless panel PCs & rugged edge systems
Robotics

Nexcom unveils fanless panel PCs & rugged edge systems

Nexcom debuts fanless panel PCs and rugged Jetson-powered edge systems at Embedded World 2026, targeting factory, transport and smart cities.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Feb 2026
Red Hat unveils AI Enterprise platform with Nvidia tie-up
Virtualisation

Red Hat unveils AI Enterprise platform with Nvidia tie-up

Red Hat launches AI Enterprise and AI 3.3, deepening its Nvidia tie-up to target production-grade, hybrid cloud agentic AI at scale.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Thu, 26th Feb 2026
Adfinis unveils flat-fee OpenBao-based secrets service
DevOps

Adfinis unveils flat-fee OpenBao-based secrets service

Adfinis launches Secretz Enterprise, a flat-fee OpenBao-based secrets service promising up to 50% savings and 24/7 support.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Feb 2026
SUSE buys Losant to boost open source industrial IoT
Virtualisation

SUSE buys Losant to boost open source industrial IoT

SUSE acquires Industrial IoT platform Losant, vowing to open source the tech as it expands from edge infrastructure into automation software.

By Catherine Knowles • 6 min read • Fri, 20th Feb 2026
Mylobster.ai plans kernel-level AI assistant platform
Data governance

Mylobster.ai plans kernel-level AI assistant platform

Mylobster.ai unveils plan for kernel-level AI assistants across major platforms, targeting a USD $200 billion-plus systems-level market.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Feb 2026
LockBit 5.0 ransomware targets Windows, Linux, ESXi
Malware

LockBit 5.0 ransomware targets Windows, Linux, ESXi

New LockBit 5.0 ransomware hits Windows, Linux and ESXi in single campaigns, widening blast radius across mixed and virtualised environments.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Feb 2026
Keeper adds SuperShell terminal for secure vault work
DevOps

Keeper adds SuperShell terminal for secure vault work

Keeper rolls out SuperShell, a full-screen terminal interface in Keeper Commander for keyboard-first, zero-trust vault and PAM workflows.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Feb 2026

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SUSE revamps structure to boost digital sovereignty focus
Virtualisation

SUSE revamps structure to boost digital sovereignty focus

SUSE reshapes its European tech structure, adds senior leaders and new business units to sharpen its digital sovereignty and AI focus.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Sat, 7th Mar 2026