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Australia's resilience problem isn't redundancy. It's shared infrastructure
Network Infrastructure

Australia's resilience problem isn't redundancy. It's shared infrastructure

Shared fibre routes can leave supposedly redundant links exposed to the same outage, a risk growing as AI workloads demand uninterrupted connectivity.

By Mark Rafferty • 5 min read • Fri, 26th Jun 2026
In AI, control is the real advantage
Data Protection

In AI, control is the real advantage

Australian firms risk losing AI advantage if core models and pricing stay offshore, as sovereign control becomes a resilience and trust issue.

By Gavin Seewooruttun • 5 min read • Fri, 26th Jun 2026
Samsung launches Galaxy A27 5G in Australia from AUD $499
Artificial Intelligence

Samsung launches Galaxy A27 5G in Australia from AUD $499

A longer software support window and on-device AI tools are central to Samsung's push to win buyers in Australia's crowded mid-range 5G market.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Jun 2026

Global Stories

Telcos stories

BT & Verizon form 50:50 venture for international ops
Data Protection

BT & Verizon form 50:50 venture for international ops

The new venture will give multinational customers a single network partner across 180 countries, while BT and Verizon wait for regulatory approval.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 29th Jun 2026
efex to buy onPlatinum from Comms Group for AUD $30m
Unified Communications

efex to buy onPlatinum from Comms Group for AUD $30m

The deal deepens efex's east coast footprint and adds more than 7,000 end points as it targets larger mid-market customers.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Mon, 29th Jun 2026
QBE names Patrick Karlowski & Florence Chan in Asia
Data Analytics

QBE names Patrick Karlowski & Florence Chan in Asia

The insurer is bolstering its Asia management as it pushes harder into data, automation and AI to improve underwriting and customer service.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Jun 2026
Indigo appoints Nick Barton as Chief Revenue Officer
Network Infrastructure

Indigo appoints Nick Barton as Chief Revenue Officer

The hire is aimed at sharpening Indigo's push into hyperscaler and network accounts as competition intensifies across international connectivity markets.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Jun 2026
Adfinis & Crypto4A launch quantum-safe secrets tool
Hybrid Cloud

Adfinis & Crypto4A launch quantum-safe secrets tool

Regulated sectors could gain tighter control of credentials as the pair combines software and hardware to cut vendor dependence.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 26th Jun 2026
EDB launches agentic Postgres AI with governance tools
Private Cloud

EDB launches agentic Postgres AI with governance tools

Enterprises can now run AI agents on live PostgreSQL data with governance controls, as EDB expands its Postgres AI platform.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Fri, 26th Jun 2026
Linux Foundation launches Akrites to fix open source flaws
Security Operations Centres

Linux Foundation launches Akrites to fix open source flaws

Backed by Amazon, Google and Microsoft, the scheme aims to speed fixes for flaws that could ripple through banks, hospitals and power grids.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Fri, 26th Jun 2026
Tech Mahindra expands Telefónica Germany cloud deal
Storage

Tech Mahindra expands Telefónica Germany cloud deal

The multi-year project aims to give Telefónica Germany more control over data, resilience and AI-ready services as it modernises infrastructure.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Jun 2026
Truecaller taps Telna for in-app travel eSIM launch
Network Infrastructure

Truecaller taps Telna for in-app travel eSIM launch

Users can now buy and activate travel eSIMs inside Truecaller in more than 30 markets, avoiding physical SIM cards and roaming fees.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 25th Jun 2026

Stories from Other Regions

Telcos stories

England v Ghana match sends Hyperoptic traffic up 125%
Social Media

England v Ghana match sends Hyperoptic traffic up 125%

Households risked buffering and spoilers as traffic on Hyperoptic's network surged more than 125% before kick-off, the company said.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Mon, 29th Jun 2026
PCI DSS 4.0: When payment compliance becomes day-to-day retail reality
Data Protection

PCI DSS 4.0: When payment compliance becomes day-to-day retail reality

Retailers now face daily trading risk as PCI DSS 4.0 turns payment compliance into a continuous operational requirement, not an annual audit.

By Richard McPhee • 4 min read • Mon, 29th Jun 2026
Incode buys Identiq in USD $100 million fraud push
Software-as-a-Service

Incode buys Identiq in USD $100 million fraud push

The deal gives banks and telecoms a way to share fraud signals without pooling customer data, as AI-driven scams surge worldwide.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 26th Jun 2026
UK Connect named Amazon Leo reseller for business users
Disaster Recovery

UK Connect named Amazon Leo reseller for business users

Business users in hard-to-reach sites will gain a new satellite option as UK Connect widens its managed network offer with Amazon Leo.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 26th Jun 2026
DevOps breaches hit tech firms in trust chain attacks
Malware

DevOps breaches hit tech firms in trust chain attacks

Tech and software groups are most at risk as breaches, supplier access and stale credentials let attackers reach source code and customer data.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 26th Jun 2026