EMEA stories - Page 2

PPDS has promoted Andrea Barbuti to the new role of Global Product Management Lead for EMEA, reflecting his vital contributions and leadership in driving innovation and sustainability.

Tether has secured GBP $1.5 million funding to expand into Australia, the UK, and Europe, set to deploy its 10,000th sensor.

Westcon-Comstor teams up with Infoblox to offer cloud security services on AWS Marketplace, targeting enhanced growth for channel partners in EMEA regions.

Okta’s AI at Work 2024 report reveals 89% of executives see AI positively, but security and data privacy concerns loom large. Chiefs show notable yet uneven AI understanding.

An FoI request by Apricorn unveiled over 5,000 data breaches across UK local councils in 2023, raising serious concerns about data protection compliance.

Arrow Electronics teams up with Equinix to offer enhanced digital infrastructure solutions across EMEA, boosting network optimisation and hybrid cloud capabilities for channel partners.

Insight Enterprises acquires New World Tech, aiming to boost digital transformation expertise in public and private sectors with strategic consulting and cutting-edge solutions.

Infinigate has invested in Wavelink, securing a majority stake and cementing its entry into the ANZ market while enabling Wavelink to operate autonomously.

BlueVoyant has clinched the 2024 Microsoft Worldwide Security Partner of the Year Award, recognising its innovation and deployment of advanced cybersecurity solutions across the globe.

Some 76% of firms bolstered cyber defences to secure insurance, though many remain unclear on coverage specifics amid rising attack recovery costs.

Vertiv debuts eco-friendly Liebert PDX-PAM units, using R513A refrigerant to significantly cut GWP by 70%, boosting data centre efficiency and sustainability.

Ecommpay partners with BigCommerce to deliver advanced payment solutions across the UK and EMEA, minimising costs and boosting efficiency for merchants.

Westcon-Comstor partners with Extreme Networks to elevate fan experiences in EMEA stadiums, offering high-speed Wi-Fi, cashless transactions, and real-time sports betting.

Object First saw an 822% surge in Q1 2024 bookings, highlighting the need for ransomware-proof backup solutions.

Cloudflare's latest report warns that EU firms are dangerously unprepared for increasing cyber threats; only 29% feel equipped to defend against attacks.

SentinelOne bagged the MVP Vendor award for APAC and the Global Partner’s Choice award at the 2024 Beyond Awards, celebrating their impactful partnership with Pax8.

PPDS has unveiled its Philips Genius educational software at InfoComm 2024, designed to support educators with feature-rich lesson planning and seamless collaboration.

Global investment in data centres hits USD $22 billion in five months, with asset-backed securitisations driving financial strategies, Linklaters reports.

Vertiv introduces the 360AI portfolio across the EMEA regions, offering advanced power and cooling solutions to facilitate scalable AI and HPC deployments.

Channel Factory Australia promotes Georgina Gellert to Director of Marketing and People Strategy for ANZ, enhancing leadership with her 13 years of ad tech expertise.