IT Industry stories - Page 2
Tech Data wins Microsoft Frontier Distributor status
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Tech Data gains Microsoft Frontier Distributor status as Asia Pacific partners seek stronger cloud, security and training support.
David Hyman launches monō ai to scale enterprise AI
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David Hyman's monō ai opens for enterprise clients as it targets the gap between AI pilots and full-scale deployment across established businesses.
Vection buys DXLabs to expand Australia automation push
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Vection strikes AU$ deal for DXLabs, adding automation firepower and local scale as the ASX group targets faster Asia-Pacific growth.
efex buys Priority 1 IT to expand Queensland reach
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efex extends Queensland reach with Priority 1 IT buy, adding Darling Downs healthcare clients and regional technical staff to its growing network.
Multiplier buys Oxygen Advisors in sixth global deal
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Multiplier expands in New Zealand with Oxygen Advisors buyout as the startup-focused accounting firm joins its global roll-up.
Year13 appoints Laura Scott as Australian Managing Director
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Year13 hires former ADAPTOVATE boss Laura Scott to steer Australian growth as it expands into the US and strengthens its leadership team.
Baidam names Sheridan-Roddick Chief Revenue Officer
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Baidam boosts executive line-up with internal promotion as Anita Sheridan-Roddick takes on newly created revenue role in Sydney.
Microsoft & VU open Victoria's first datacentre academy
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Microsoft and Victoria University have launched a fee-free Datacentre Academy in Footscray to train Victorians for in-demand technical roles.
Harness ranked No. 24 on Fortune's innovation list
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Harness says its AI tools tackle the post-code bottleneck as it lands No. 24 on Fortune's 2026 innovation list, alongside rapid growth and new funding.
Aquablue opens Morristown HQ after 40% workforce rise
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Aquablue opens Morristown headquarters as Chief Executive Officer Chris Marino hails expansion after workforce growth of more than 40%.
8x8 wins CRN channel honours & nine Palomarr awards
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8x8 is bolstering its partner-led push after CRN named two regional channel chiefs and Palomarr ranked its platform across nine categories.
Zoho & ManageEngine open Sydney office for ANZ push
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Zoho and ManageEngine open Sydney hub to double ANZ team, court enterprise and government clients, and pitch AI as a growth lever.
Milestone revenue rises to DKK 2.2bn on AI expansion
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Milestone lifts 2025 revenue 10% to DKK 2.2bn as AI-led acquisitions, Nvidia tie-up and higher R&D spend drive intelligent video push.
AI surge strains data centres over power & capacity
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AI boom pushes UK data centres towards grid limits as operators warn of power, cooling and supply chain strains.
Veeam joins Cybersecurity Coalition as policy debates grow
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Veeam joins the Cybersecurity Coalition, boosting industry influence over data resilience, AI governance and post-attack recovery policy.
Meliora buys Backchat Media to expand into New Zealand
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Meliora acquires Auckland-based Backchat Media, gaining a New Zealand foothold and bolstering its APAC digital strategy and content offering.
Zoho opens Parramatta office amid strong ANZ growth
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Zoho opens a Parramatta office as ANZ customer numbers jump 30%, partners 44% and staff 42%, bolstering Sydney's western tech hub.
Australian data centres welcome AI rules, seek clarity
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Canberra sets national rules for data centres and AI, winning industry support but criticism over excluding most on‑premises computing.
Australia tech sector hits AUD $250bn GDP milestone early
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Australia's tech sector hits AUD $248.5bn GDP in 2025, reaching its 2030 target early and cementing its role as the nation's productivity engine.
Oracle opens Sydney AI hub for Australia & Oceania
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Oracle opens a Sydney AI hub to train, test and fast‑track cloud and AI projects for customers across Australia and Oceania.