GUEST OPINION:  Microsoft is addressing 57 vulnerabilities this March 2025 Patch Tuesday, which is a similar volume to last month. However, Microsoft has evidence of in-the-wild exploitation for as many as six of the vulnerabilities published today, and CISA KEV already lists all of them.

Expanded SUSE Cloud Elevate program empowers MSPs to offer customers choice and deliver a seamless buying experience via AWS Marketplace

Avalara, Inc., a leading provider of tax compliance automation software for businesses of all sizes, has announced that Carlos Mercuriali has been named SVP, GM of International Business Operations.

Latest State of Security and Identity Report reveals a shift toward software-driven solutions and artificial intelligence in 2025

COMPANY NEWS: As organisations navigate an increasingly complex threat landscape, security leaders are making strategic shifts toward unified platforms and emerging technologies, according to the newly released 2025 State of Security and Identity Report from HID. The comprehensive study gathered responses from 1,800 partners, end users, and security and IT personnel worldwide, and reveals a significant transformation in how businesses are approaching security, with mobile credentials and artificial intelligence emerging as key drivers of innovation.

AI-powered threat defence to process billions of machine events and seamlessly integrate with existing security solutions to boost detection response and reduce risks for users of Microsoft Security tools 

Boomi, the intelligent integration and automation leader, today announced the launch of Boomi AI Studio, a secure AI management solution that allows organisations to design, govern, and orchestrate AI agents at scale. 

CyberArk (NASDAQ: CYBR) and  Device Authority, in collaboration with Microsoft, have launched a solution that strengthens and scales connected device authentication to enterprise applications with Zero Trust principles. It helps manufacturers reduce cyber risk from connected devices in factory floors and edge environments with robust identity security, automated access management and device lifecycle protection.

COMPANY NEWS: Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE:6723), a premier supplier of semiconductor solutions, today introduced the PROFINET-certified IRT and PROFIdrive software stack for its RZ/T and RZ/N series of microprocessors (MPU) for industrial networking systems. The initial software versions are available for the RZ/T2M MPU designed for servo motor control applications, and the RZ/N2L for industrial internet gateway applications, such as remote-IO or industrial Ethernet devices. Using Renesas devices with this software stack eases the path for certification of customers’ devices.

Integrated solution will reduce total IT costs, extend the lifespan of current releases and deliver advanced enterprise AI, workflow and automation capabilities without need for upgrades, migrations or additional IT budget

COMPANY NEWS: Rimini Street, a global provider of end-to-end enterprise software support and innovation solutions and the leading third-party support provider for Oracle, SAP and VMware software, today announced a strategic partnership with T-Systems North America, a leading provider of hosting, digital services, security and IT solutions. This alliance combines the strengths of both companies to provide enterprises with enhanced software support, managed services, and hosting solutions, helping organisations reduce costs, improve IT stability, and accelerate their digital transformation.

This year’s International Women’s Day (IWD) theme is Accelerate Action, emphasising the importance of swift and decisive action to achieve gender equality in all walks of life, personal and professional. Given that full gender parity will not be achieved until 2158 (according to the World Economic Forum), most would recognise that the current rate of progress is too slow.

International Women’s Day, I’m reflecting on the transformative journey our team is on and the important role that all of us need to play in driving meaningful change and accelerating progress. Both personally and professionally, I've learned firsthand how both commitment and resilience are critical factors in shaping an inclusive culture—one that fosters remarkable team growth and innovation.