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PLUS: Anthropic's IPO prospectus is a lesson in vendor dependency Created for you@example.com | Web Version 28 October 2026 CONNECT WITH ITPro Tech news, reviews, and insight for enterprise IT leaders SIGN UP ⋅ SHARE Latest News US IT leaders hit out at Microsoft licensing practices Technology leaders across the US say they're choosing Azure mainly to avoid fees, and are calling for regulators to step in. Read More Enterprises are scaling back AI deployments over token costs Volatile token costs across 2026 have caused major headaches for IT leaders. Information overload is harming enterprise productivity Workers are tired of switching between different platforms to keep up to date with company activities. UK police and fire services urged to bolster cyber capabilities From legacy systems and poor training to third-party risks, more needs to be done to protect sensitive data. 'Britain risks becoming a vassal state' without bold AI sovereignty plans UKAI said the government's approach to AI sovereignty is too fragmented, and is calling for a unified plan. New AI features look to crack down on Microsoft Teams phishing attacks A sharp rise in phishing attacks against Microsoft Teams has prompted a raft of new features. Westcon-Comstor targets EMEA channel growth with Palo Alto Networks initiative The Partner Growth Circle provides joint planning and specialist support to help partners grow their Palo Alto Networks business. Support from Day One to Graduation Guidance is built into every step of USD's 100% online MS in Cyber Security Operations and Leadership. Gain the skills to lead in cyber in a program backed by dedicated student support services. App waiver is available when you apply by 11/2. ADVERTISEMENT Features What enterprises can learn from Anthropic’s IPO prospectus about vendor dependency With the Claude creator set to go public in November, there are lessons to be learned about the risks of single-vendor dependency. Reviews Dell UltraSharp U5226KW review: The perfect ultrawide monitor for power users A gargantuan ultrawide monitor perfect for power users and 4K video editing – but image quality pales in comparison to professional panels. Sponsored Content from SAP Scaling, ROI, and what's next for workplace AI AI is transforming businesses as pilot projects advance to full-scale implementations, showcasing promising ROI. Join the ITPro Podcast in collaboration with SAP, featuring James Bates, as he discusses AI investment and scaling. Listen now. Featured Resources The cyber resilience playbook for modern infrastructure A strategic roadmap for enterprise decision makers navigating today’s evolving infrastructure needs. This guide shows how an end to end cyber resilience strategy and IBM FlashSystem help safeguard critical data, strengthen compliance and accelerate recovery. Learn More LEARN MORE ABOUT ITPro: ChannelPro | The ITPro Podcast | Advertise with us ITPro is the trusted destination of choice for IT decision makers. Our expertise and insight, delivered through news, reviews, analysis, long reads, and thought leadership help readers make the right tech decisions and add value to their organization. Keep up-to-speed with all of our coverage via the ITPro and ChannelPro sites, as well as our weekly ITPro podcast. Got this from a friend? Subscribe now and stay in the loop! Sign Up Follow SmartBrief Contact Us: Feedback | Advertise Sign Up | Update Profile | Unsubscribe Privacy Policy | Cookies Policy | Terms and Conditions © Future Publishing Limited. Reg No. 2008885 England. Quay House, The Ambury, Bath BA1 1UA.