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Interactive collaborates with illion in key cloud technology shift
Storage

Interactive collaborates with illion in key cloud technology shift

Tech provider Interactive is to aid data analytics company illion in its transition from private hosting to public cloud, enhancing security and technology infrastructure.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Apr 2024

Global Stories

Australasia stories

Cloud storage fees hit nearly half of bills, survey reveals
Storage

Cloud storage fees hit nearly half of bills, survey reveals

A survey reveals organisations spend 49% of cloud storage bills on fees like data access, hindering business and causing budget overruns in 2024.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Mon, 24th Feb 2025
Vonahi Security earns CREST certification in Australasia
Firewalls

Vonahi Security earns CREST certification in Australasia

Vonahi Security has secured CREST accreditation in Australasia, joining a network of 300 certified providers, enhancing its automated penetration testing services.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Mon, 3rd Feb 2025
Emerald leads GBP £8.4m round to boost StormHarvester
Software-as-a-Service

Emerald leads GBP £8.4m round to boost StormHarvester

Emerald Technology Ventures has led a GBP £8.4 million funding round for Belfast's StormHarvester, aiming to enhance its smart water management solutions.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Jan 2025
ADT Security announces re-entry into security guarding
IoT Security

ADT Security announces re-entry into security guarding

ADT Security is re-entering Australasia's guarding market with Signature Security Group, launching AI-driven video guarding and live response.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 30th Oct 2024
Sean Preston joins PG Investments as Head of Wealth
Payment Technologies

Sean Preston joins PG Investments as Head of Wealth

Sean Preston has been appointed Head of Wealth Partnerships at PG Investments, following his role as Chief Commercial Officer at Immersve.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Wed, 23rd Oct 2024
Exclusive: Greenbox's CEO discusses e-waste, AI, and future growth
Artificial Intelligence

Exclusive: Greenbox's CEO discusses e-waste, AI, and future growth

Ross Thompson, CEO of Greenbox, targets a global shift in e-waste management, leveraging AI and sustainability to drive future growth in the circular economy.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Fri, 23rd Aug 2024
Lumify Group acquires Wizard Corporate Training to expand portfolio
Microsoft

Lumify Group acquires Wizard Corporate Training to expand portfolio

Lumify Group has acquired Wizard Corporate Training, expanding its portfolio with 25 new professional development courses to enhance training solutions across Australasia.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Tue, 20th Aug 2024
Lumify Group restructures leadership to sustain growth in 2025
Nexacu

Lumify Group restructures leadership to sustain growth in 2025

Lumify Group has announced a major executive reshuffle to optimise growth, integrating EdventureCo's soft skills units and forming new business divisions.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Jul 2024
Lumify Group launches new division for digital solutions training
EduTech

Lumify Group launches new division for digital solutions training

Lumify Group, Australasia's ICT training leader, launches a standalone division, Digital Solutions, led by Luci Setoue, to meet growing digital learning demands.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Jun 2024
Blackpearl Group appoints Laurissa Hollis as VP of Sales
Software-as-a-Service

Blackpearl Group appoints Laurissa Hollis as VP of Sales

Blackpearl Group appoints Laurissa Hollis as VP of Sales in its global expansion, highlighting her customer-focused strategy and multinational expertise.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 15th May 2024
Lumify Work becomes VCF authorised partner in Australasia
Storage

Lumify Work becomes VCF authorised partner in Australasia

Lumify Work becomes a VCF Authorised Education Delivery Partner for VMware by Broadcom in Australia and New Zealand.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Thu, 9th May 2024
Eutelsat & Sat One partnership launches satellite services in Australasia
Telstra

Eutelsat & Sat One partnership launches satellite services in Australasia

Eutelsat Group joins forces with Sat One utilising OneWeb's Low Earth Orbit to deliver first-time land and maritime services in remote Australasia; improving enterprise-grade connectivity.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Mar 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Australasia stories

State of Workplace Drug Use
Risk & Compliance

State of Workplace Drug Use

Amphetamine and opioid detections have risen in New Zealand workplaces, lifting concerns about accident risks as cannabis stays the main finding.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 25th Feb 2025
AI DISRUPTS AUSTRALASIAN CONSTRUCTION SECTORS
Digital Transformation

AI DISRUPTS AUSTRALASIAN CONSTRUCTION SECTORS

Rising labour and materials costs are pushing Australian builders towards AI, as firms chase efficiency gains and fewer skill shortages.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Nov 2024
What it means to shift to a circular economy
Supply Chain

What it means to shift to a circular economy

Shifting to circular models could help New Zealand and Australia close emissions gaps, cut waste and create jobs in infrastructure and construction.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Tue, 17th Sep 2024
Four stars for Fujitsu
Data Protection

Four stars for Fujitsu

Businesses across Australia and New Zealand will get added protection as Fujitsu secures four Microsoft security specialisations and joins MISA.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sun, 1st Sep 2024