Strategic IT stories

ManageEngine’s Endpoint Central saved users $4.5 million with a 442% ROI and payback in under six months, per Forrester’s three-year economic impact study.

UK firms warned to prepare for risks as Microsoft ends support for Windows 10, Office 2016, and others on 14 October 2025, urging strategic IT upgrades now.

Azul and Chainguard partner to deliver secure, commercially supported Java containers, boosting enterprise productivity and enhancing software supply chain security.

Freepik launches Enterprise AI plan offering secure, scalable creative tools with centralised controls, legal protections, and unlimited users for large firms.

Robinson Research Institute secures $71 million over seven years to boost New Zealand's advanced magnetic technology and materials innovations.

Devo partners with Detecteam to automate detection engineering, cutting threat detection and response times by up to 95% for security teams facing evolving cyber threats.

Westcon-Comstor has forged a strategic alliance with Claroty to boost cyber-physical systems security across ASEAN, safeguarding crucial infrastructure in the region.

The Eclipse Foundation has unveiled Theia AI and Theia IDE, empowering developers with open-source tools for flexible and customisable AI integration.

Ikonz Studios has secured strategic Pre-Series A funding from prominent investors, bolstering its innovative AI-driven digital experiences and global expansion.

Anchor has successfully raised USD $20 million in Series A funding to combat late payments for U.S. small businesses, boosting growth and efficiency.

LG Electronics has acquired a controlling 51% stake in Bear Robotics, enhancing its AI-driven robotics capabilities as part of a strategic growth initiative.

ANS reports 7% revenue growth in 2024 and is poised to enhance UK businesses' AI capabilities, focusing on innovation and strategic partnerships.

Scottish Equity Partners has made a strategic growth investment in Vienna's Springtime Technologies, enhancing accounts payable automation for global enterprises.

Fujitsu has partnered with Linius Technologies to enhance global video data analysis, aiming to transform how businesses harness video insights.

Singapore Paincare Holdings invests S$1.5 million in digital transformation, partnering with UCrest to enhance its healthcare services nationwide.

CryptoLab and Niobium have formed a strategic partnership to enhance privacy and performance in AI applications, raising over USD$20 million in funding.

GoCardless and ICE InsureTech collaborate to streamline bank payment collections for insurance firms in Australia and New Zealand, enhancing efficiency and reducing costs.

Fibreplus partners with VIAVI Solutions to distribute fibre optic testing instruments in the UK, enhancing services with a fully-equipped repair centre and expanded hire fleet.

Organisations are rethinking HR, focusing on agility and strategic alignment. The Access Group's Kerry Agiasotis highlights essential steps in HR transformation.

APhone and Aethir announce a partnership to decentralise cloud smartphone and GPU cloud computing, enhancing full node deployment accessibility.