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Superloop announces AUD $20 million deals in student housing
Superloop

Superloop announces AUD $20 million deals in student housing

Superloop has secured three major PBSA contracts worth over AUD $20 million, including exclusive deals with Journal Student Living and Campus Living Villages.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Thu, 4th Jul 2024
AI adoption among Australian SMEs to surge by 2026, survey finds
Fintech

AI adoption among Australian SMEs to surge by 2026, survey finds

A survey by Small Business Loans Australia reveals 25% of SMEs are using AI, with 60% planning adoption by 2026. NSW leads, while medium-sized businesses show the highest uptake.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Jun 2024
Platform engineering is booming, but enablement remains a work-in-progress
DevOps

Platform engineering is booming, but enablement remains a work-in-progress

Australian organisations are at various stages of maturity when it comes to DevOps automation - the trick is to work out where on the spectrum they sit.

By Rafi Katanasho • 5 min read • Thu, 6th Jun 2024

Global Stories

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Fujitsu & ANU partner to boost quantum computing in Australia
Marketing Technologies

Fujitsu & ANU partner to boost quantum computing in Australia

Fujitsu and the Australian National University sign an MoU to advance quantum computing in Australia, offering local researchers access to cutting-edge facilities.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Jul 2024
Fortinet report highlights global cybersecurity skills shortage
Firewalls

Fortinet report highlights global cybersecurity skills shortage

Fortinet's latest report reveals a global cybersecurity skills shortage, with 90% of organisations facing breaches, emphasising urgent needs for training and resources.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Jun 2024
NTT DATA & Zebra partner to propel Private 5G adoption
Marketing Technologies

NTT DATA & Zebra partner to propel Private 5G adoption

NTT DATA and Zebra Technologies form a strategic partnership to enhance 5G device innovation and drive the adoption of Private 5G networks.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Jun 2024
Xtend launches AI suite to boost eCommerce conversions
Fintech

Xtend launches AI suite to boost eCommerce conversions

Xtend launches an AI-driven suite to boost lower marketing funnel conversions in sectors like eCommerce, fintech, and travel, promising significant revenue gains and reduced acquisition costs.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Jun 2024
Equinix invests $240 million to expand AI infrastructure
Hyperscale

Equinix invests $240 million to expand AI infrastructure

Equinix has invested $240 million to expand data centres in Sydney and Melbourne, addressing AI demands with over 4,000 new cabinets and cooling solutions.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Jun 2024
AIOps could save energy sector millions says New Relic report
Power / Energy

AIOps could save energy sector millions says New Relic report

Energy sector outages are costing over USD $34 million annually, reveals a New Relic report. Enhanced observability and AIOps adoption are key strategies for mitigation.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Jun 2024
HPE & Danfoss partner on sustainable data centre heat recovery
Hyperscale

HPE & Danfoss partner on sustainable data centre heat recovery

Hewlett Packard Enterprise and Danfoss unveil a sustainable data centre heat recovery solution, aiming to curb energy use and repurpose excess heat, amid rising AI energy demands.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Jun 2024
AutoStore opens new factory in Thailand to expand APAC operations
Robotics

AutoStore opens new factory in Thailand to expand APAC operations

AutoStore is set to double its production capacity with a new factory in Thailand, aiming to serve APAC markets more effectively by manufacturing 15,000 robots in 18 months.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Jun 2024
Nvidia's Jensen Huang Unveils Next-Gen Rubin Platform at NTU Keynote
Robotics

Nvidia's Jensen Huang Unveils Next-Gen Rubin Platform at NTU Keynote

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang unveils the revolutionary Rubin platform at NTU, forecasting a new AI-driven industrial revolution amidst enthusiastic local support.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sat, 8th Jun 2024
AMD announces ambitious AI accelerator roadmap and annual update cycle
Network Infrastructure

AMD announces ambitious AI accelerator roadmap and annual update cycle

At Computex 2024, AMD CEO Dr Lisa Su unveiled an aggressive expansion of their Instinct accelerator roadmap, featuring the MI325X, MI350, and MI400 series aimed at revolutionising AI in data centres.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Jun 2024

Stories from Other Regions

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ST Engineering begins SGD $120m data centre project in Singapore
Data Analytics

ST Engineering begins SGD $120m data centre project in Singapore

ST Engineering has initiated a SGD $120 million project to build its fourth data centre in Singapore, enhancing IT capacity to over 30MW by 2026.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Tue, 2nd Jul 2024
Government urges all data centres to use renewable energy
Data centers

Government urges all data centres to use renewable energy

Government officials are calling for renewable energy use for data centres, highlighting support for New Zealand's Net Zero 2050 goals.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Jun 2024
Pete Wilson joins Illumio as Director of Channel Sales EMEA
Ransomware

Pete Wilson joins Illumio as Director of Channel Sales EMEA

Illumio appoints Pete Wilson as Director of Channel Sales for EMEA, aiming to boost Zero Trust Segmentation solutions in a rapidly growing market. Wilson brings over 20 years of experience in networking and security to his new role.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Fri, 14th Jun 2024
Singtel & Telin to develop INSICA cable between Singapore-Batam
Robotics

Singtel & Telin to develop INSICA cable between Singapore-Batam

Singtel and Telin partner to develop a 100km INSICA submarine cable linking Singapore and Batam, set to boost regional data connectivity by Q4 2026.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Jun 2024