28 February 2026

IBM has introduced IBM Sovereign Core, a groundbreaking software foundation designed to embed digital sovereignty controls directly into the architecture of cloud-native and AI workloads. The launch responds to growing concerns over cross-border data access, operational control, and compliance amid escalating geopolitical tensions and increasingly stringent regulatory environments.

As digital sovereignty extends beyond simple data residency, it now encompasses control over infrastructure, software, identity and access management, encryption keys, auditability, and the jurisdiction where AI models are hosted and inference is conducted. IBM Sovereign Core aims to give enterprises, governments, and service providers sovereignty "as an inherent property of the software," allowing them to operate within their own jurisdictional boundaries without relying on overlays or external controls.

28 February 2026

Apricorn, a manufacturer of software-free, 256-bit AES XTS hardware-encrypted USB drives, claims it has become the first and only encrypted USB storage device manufacturer to achieve AS9100 certification, the internationally recognised Quality Management System (QMS) standard for the aerospace and defence industry.

AS9100 is a quality management standard for aerospace suppliers that builds on ISO 9001 with aerospace-specific requirements and complements the EU's EASA (European Union Aviation Safety Agency) rules as an organisational QMS used by manufacturers, maintenance and design organisations to ensure consistent quality and customer confidence. The standard incorporates additional, stringent criteria specific to aviation, space, and defence organisations, including enhanced risk management, supply chain oversight, configuration control, product traceability, and continuous improvement. 

27 February 2026

Cyber-physical systems (CPS) protection company Claroty has announced it has raised $150 million in a Series F funding round, led by Golub Growth, an affiliate of Golub Capital. Existing investors also participated, contributing up to an additional $50 million.

This substantial investment is set to propel Claroty’s global growth efforts, both through organic expansion and acquisitions, as the company advances its mission to develop the industry’s most comprehensive CPS security platform.

20 February 2026

STULZ has launched an upgraded version of its pioneering CyberRack Active Rear Door, building on the success of the previous model. This advanced rear-mounted heat exchanger features electronically commutated (EC) fans that efficiently capture heat directly at its source, offering a space-saving solution for high-density data center cooling.

Designed for both air and liquid-cooled environments, the new CyberRack Active Rear Door boasts improved performance, increased flexibility, and simplified integration. Equipped with integrated sensors that continuously monitor return and supply air temperatures within individual server racks, the system adjusts cooling output automatically to match fluctuating server heat loads. This ensures consistent, efficient, and reliable operation even during workload spikes.

18 February 2026

Portnox has announced a major expansion of its Zero Trust Network Access solution, extending credential-free access beyond web and on-premises applications to include enterprise console-based applications.

Organisations can now eliminate passwords and credentials from administrative access via Remote Desktop Protocol, Secure Shell, Virtual Network Computing, and Teletype Network. This removes the attack vector responsible for 80 per cent of data breaches whilst maintaining the frictionless user experience that has defined Portnox ZTNA. As enterprises accelerate digital transformation to support hybrid work, cloud migration, and AI adoption, every new initiative expands the attack surface faster than security teams can adapt.

11 February 2026

Full-fibre broadband provider toob has announced a new partnership with Phonely, a UK-based VoIP company, to enhance voice communication options for customers across England and Scotland.

This collaboration allows toob to refer customers to Phonely’s trusted VoIP services while continuing to focus on delivering ultrafast, reliable internet connectivity.