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Australian firms risk breaches as AI-driven threats outpace cyber readiness
Data Protection

Australian firms risk breaches as AI-driven threats outpace cyber readiness

Accenture warns 97% of Australian firms lack readiness against AI-driven cyber threats, far exceeding the 90% global average, risking costly breaches and data loss.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 8th Aug 2025

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Icertis launches Vera AI agents to transform contract management
Digital Transformation

Icertis launches Vera AI agents to transform contract management

Icertis launches Vera AI, an intelligent contract management tool addressing trust and security concerns amid growing C-suite demand for AI agents.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Fri, 12th Sep 2025
Accenture to acquire CyberCX, boosting Asia Pacific security
Firewalls

Accenture to acquire CyberCX, boosting Asia Pacific security

Accenture will acquire CyberCX, an Asia Pacific cybersecurity firm with 1,400 staff, to expand its security services and client reach in the region.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2025
Exclusive: SAP's Ashley McGibbon on AI, data and the future of partner innovation
Data Analytics

Exclusive: SAP's Ashley McGibbon on AI, data and the future of partner innovation

AI is rapidly transforming cloud adoption and data strategies across Australia and New Zealand, driving faster business innovation and continuous enterprise adoption.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Mon, 11th Aug 2025
Armis surpasses USD $300 million in annual recurring revenue
Firewalls

Armis surpasses USD $300 million in annual recurring revenue

Armis has exceeded USD $300 million in annual recurring revenue, up from USD $200 million under 12 months ago, driven by global demand for its cybersecurity platform.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Tue, 5th Aug 2025
Accenture acquires Aristal to boost Southeast Asia banking tech
Digital Transformation

Accenture acquires Aristal to boost Southeast Asia banking tech

Accenture has acquired Malaysia-based Aristal to enhance its banking tech expertise and expand financial services across Southeast Asia.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Jul 2025
Microsoft launches Sentinel data lake to cut storage costs
Hybrid Cloud

Microsoft launches Sentinel data lake to cut storage costs

Microsoft launches Sentinel data lake, cutting security data storage costs to under 10% and boosting threat detection with AI integration.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Wed, 23rd Jul 2025
Most Asia Pacific firms unprepared for AI-driven cyber threats
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Most Asia Pacific firms unprepared for AI-driven cyber threats

A report reveals 90% of firms globally, including 71% in Asia Pacific, are unprepared for AI-driven cyber threats, risking costly disruptions.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Jul 2025
Discovery Consulting names Shobhit Garg as National Supply Lead
Digital Transformation

Discovery Consulting names Shobhit Garg as National Supply Lead

Discovery Consulting appoints Shobhit Garg as National Supply Chain Lead to boost digital ERP adoption among Australian manufacturers and asset-heavy industries.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Jul 2025
HTEC appoints Philip Otley to lead global AI-first TIME strategy
Digital Transformation

HTEC appoints Philip Otley to lead global AI-first TIME strategy

HTEC has appointed Philip Otley as Managing Partner to lead growth and innovation in telecoms, infrastructure, media and entertainment with an AI-first focus.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Jun 2025
Databricks launches Lakebase Postgres database for AI era
Data Analytics

Databricks launches Lakebase Postgres database for AI era

Databricks has launched Lakebase, a fully managed Postgres database designed for AI workloads, now available in Public Preview for enterprises globally.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Jun 2025

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Cubbit & HERABIT launch secure cloud storage across Italy
Storage

Cubbit & HERABIT launch secure cloud storage across Italy

Cubbit and HERABIT have partnered to launch secure, geo-distributed cloud storage services for Italian businesses, enhancing data security and sovereignty locally.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Sat, 13th Sep 2025
Accenture acquires IAMConcepts, strengthens Canadian presence
Privileged Access Management

Accenture acquires IAMConcepts, strengthens Canadian presence

Accenture has acquired Canadian IAMConcepts to boost identity and access management solutions across critical sectors like finance and utilities in Canada.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Sep 2025
If New Zealand wants productivity gains, it must close its AI divide
Digital Transformation

If New Zealand wants productivity gains, it must close its AI divide

New Zealand must close its AI divide by boosting digital maturity and investing in skills to reverse its productivity decline and compete globally.

By Justin Mowday • 5 min read • Tue, 12th Aug 2025
One NZ & Advantai Group partner to boost branded mobile services
Network Infrastructure

One NZ & Advantai Group partner to boost branded mobile services

One NZ and Advantai Group partner exclusively to help NZ brands launch branded mobile services faster and cheaper using One NZ's award-winning network.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 31st Jul 2025
Google Cloud launches AI-driven cyber security in Indonesia
Security Information and Event Management

Google Cloud launches AI-driven cyber security in Indonesia

Google Cloud launches Indonesia BerdAIa for Security, an AI-driven cyber defence programme with a new security data region in Jakarta to boost local cyber resilience.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 17th Jul 2025
One New Zealand invests NZD $100 million, wins top network award
Mobile data

One New Zealand invests NZD $100 million, wins top network award

One New Zealand secures 'Best in Test' mobile network award for the fourth year after investing NZD $100 million in 4G and 5G upgrades nationwide.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2025