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White Rook Cyber wins CREST accreditation for testing

Procurement teams in defence and critical infrastructure may now view White Rook Cyber more favourably after its CREST testing approval.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 24th Apr 2026

Security Operations Centres

Brennan boosts sovereign SOC as demand shifts onshore

Local delivery is helping Brennan lift services revenue by about 20 per cent as government and critical infrastructure buyers seek onshore cyber control.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Apr 2026

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Hyperscale

GE Vernova lifts guidance as orders & profit surge

Stronger demand for gas turbines and grid equipment lifted first-quarter orders, revenue and profit, prompting a higher 2026 outlook.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Fri, 24th Apr 2026

Unified Communications

Earth Day calls for data centre grid reset amid AI surge

Grid operators and communities are facing mounting pressure as AI-driven data centre demand strains ageing networks and slows approvals worldwide.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2026

Smart Cities

Coalition launches standards for greener AI data centres

Rising electricity and water demands from AI facilities are driving a push for common sustainability standards and green finance criteria.

By Shannon Williams • 7 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2026

Network Infrastructure

Parameter launches battery module for hazardous sites

Continuous cell-level monitoring is being extended into Zone 1 and Zone 2 battery rooms, reducing risky site entries and compliance burden.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2026

Digital Transformation

Cogna appoints former Amazon AI leader Sam Ng as CTO

The hire strengthens Cogna’s push overseas as it seeks to scale its AI platform for utilities, gas and construction customers.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2026

Manufacturing

Prometheus Group buys Tamarack to expand procurement

Customers in mining and energy will get tighter links between maintenance planning, sourcing and supply agreements after the acquisition.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2026

Firewalls

Cisco launches sovereign infrastructure portfolio across EMEA

Public sector and critical infrastructure operators will gain more control over sensitive systems as Cisco broadens on-premises support across EMEA.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Mon, 20th Apr 2026

Ransomware

Emerson & OPSWAT strike global reseller deal for OT patching

Power and water operators will gain OT-specific patching tools as Emerson adds OPSWAT technology to its Ovation platform globally.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 17th Apr 2026

Software-as-a-Service

Claroty adds Visibility Orchestration to xDome platform

Poor asset data can leave critical systems exposed, as the update turns xDome visibility gaps into prioritised security tasks.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2026

Clean technologies

DLMS & OpenADR pact links smart meters with flexibility

Utilities could more easily link meter data to demand response as DLMS User Association and the OpenADR Alliance align their technical standards.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Apr 2026

Firewalls

The why and what of FIPS 140-3 validation in modern cybersecurity

Organisations needing stronger assurance now face a stricter test for encryption, with accredited labs verifying cryptographic controls and key handling.

By Georgy Thadathil • 2 min read • Mon, 13th Apr 2026

Stories from Other Regions

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DataCentre infrastructure

Amazon & Veolia to use reclaimed water in Mississippi

The Mississippi site is set to become Amazon's first data centre in the state to cool operations with treated wastewater, easing pressure on local water supplies.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Mon, 27th Apr 2026