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Oracle, Ingram Micro strike Australian distribution deal
Data Protection

Oracle, Ingram Micro strike Australian distribution deal

Australian enterprises will gain wider access to Oracle's cloud and AI tools as demand for multicloud infrastructure and data security rises.

By David Shilovsky • 4 min read • 2 days ago

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xReality lifts revenue 69% & wins first European deal
Software-as-a-Service

xReality lifts revenue 69% & wins first European deal

A first European contract and stronger US demand lifted annual recurring revenue to AUD $8 million as xReality broadened its defence training reach.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Yesterday
India's data centre capacity set to hit 12 GW by 2030
Fintech

India's data centre capacity set to hit 12 GW by 2030

Electricity access, not land, is now the main bottleneck as AI demand drives India's data centre capacity towards 12 GW by 2030.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Yesterday
Acronis unveils Cyber Frame to simplify cyber resilience
Storage

Acronis unveils Cyber Frame to simplify cyber resilience

Managed service providers in Australia could cut complexity as Acronis bundles virtualisation, backup, recovery and security into Cyber Frame.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Yesterday
Quantcast names Tom Weaving Managing Director for SEA
Digital Transformation

Quantcast names Tom Weaving Managing Director for SEA

The hire strengthens Quantcast's push in Southeast Asia as it looks to grow revenue and roll out its Q+ ad product across the region.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Yesterday
Rubix Data Centres appoints Josh Joshi as Chairman
Hyperscale

Rubix Data Centres appoints Josh Joshi as Chairman

The hire comes as Rubix races to secure sites and power for AI campuses, with an initial global portfolio of more than 8GW.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • 2 days ago
Vertiv backs ANZ partners as AI infrastructure demand grows
Digital Transformation

Vertiv backs ANZ partners as AI infrastructure demand grows

Rising demand for AI-ready power and cooling systems is reshaping channel work in Australia and New Zealand as customers move into deployment.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 2 days ago
Iron Mountain names Del Giudice as ANZ Managing Director
Data Protection

Iron Mountain names Del Giudice as ANZ Managing Director

Demand for data management and AI services is rising in Australia and New Zealand, and Iron Mountain has hired Dominic Del Giudice to capitalise.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • 2 days ago
Why a traditional LMS falls flat for the frontline
Software-as-a-Service

Why a traditional LMS falls flat for the frontline

On the shop floor, course completions can mask gaps in safety, compliance and productivity, leaving managers with a false sense of readiness.

By Andy Nicholas • 8 min read • 2 days ago
Databricks appoints Corrie Briscoe to APJ partnerships
Data Analytics

Databricks appoints Corrie Briscoe to APJ partnerships

The appointment aims to bolster Databricks' regional ecosystem as customers in Asia Pacific and Japan spend more on AI and data projects.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • 2 days ago
Qualys appoints Ben Brown to lead ANZ channel push
Software-as-a-Service

Qualys appoints Ben Brown to lead ANZ channel push

Expansion in Australia and New Zealand is expected to deepen Qualys' managed risk services push as it adds four local hires.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • 3 days ago
Hyve launches Australian hosting hub in Sydney, Melbourne
Private Cloud

Hyve launches Australian hosting hub in Sydney, Melbourne

Australian firms seeking local cloud hosting will gain more options as Hyve opens live data centre capacity in Sydney and Melbourne.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Waterco launches new B2B ordering platform on BigCommerce
Manufacturing

Waterco launches new B2B ordering platform on BigCommerce

Trade customers can now order 45,000 pool and water products online as Waterco replaces phone and email purchasing with self-service tools.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • 3 days ago
KPay wins Singapore payment licence in-principle approval
Data Analytics

KPay wins Singapore payment licence in-principle approval

The approval could let the fintech broaden regulated services in Singapore, where it serves more than 10,000 small and medium-sized merchants.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Logitech backs Sydney hackathon for high school coders
Software Development

Logitech backs Sydney hackathon for high school coders

Support from Logitech gave the 48-hour Sydney event prizes and kit, helping more than 30 teenagers build projects and connect across borders.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 3 days ago

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Singapore ransomware attacks aided by AI, Proofpoint finds
Data Protection

Singapore ransomware attacks aided by AI, Proofpoint finds

In Singapore, 68% of ransomware-hit organisations said AI made attacks more effective, as phishing and impersonation drove most incidents.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Yesterday
Eagle Eye & Central Retail Vietnam launch loyalty scheme
Customer Experience

Eagle Eye & Central Retail Vietnam launch loyalty scheme

Shoppers at Central Retail Vietnam can now earn points and lower prices across multiple brands, with the scheme signing up 5.8 million members.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • 2 days ago