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Elastic appoints Jeremy Pell as ANZ area vice president
Marketing Technologies

Elastic appoints Jeremy Pell as ANZ area vice president

Elastic has appointed Jeremy Pell as Area Vice President for Australia and New Zealand, aiming to boost growth and customer satisfaction in a competitive market.

By Moritz Florian • 2 min read • Wed, 12th Feb 2025
Fortra's 2025 cybersecurity survey: key risk findings
Malware

Fortra's 2025 cybersecurity survey: key risk findings

Fortra's newly released 2025 cybersecurity survey reveals evolving threats, with 83% of professionals citing phishing as their top concern, alongside rising worries over AI.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Feb 2025
HubSpot opens first Australian data centre in Sydney
Digital Transformation

HubSpot opens first Australian data centre in Sydney

HubSpot has launched its first data centre in Australia, enabling local businesses to enhance performance and data sovereignty while meeting compliance needs.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 6th Feb 2025
NextDC wins top award at PTC25 for data centre excellence
Hyperscale

NextDC wins top award at PTC25 for data centre excellence

Australia's NEXTDC has received the Outstanding Data Centre Company Award at the PTC25 event in Hawaii, highlighting its pivotal role in digital infrastructure.

By Kaleah Salmon • 1 min read • Fri, 31st Jan 2025
Kentico celebrates digital innovation with 2024 awards
EduTech

Kentico celebrates digital innovation with 2024 awards

The Kentico Site of the Year 2024 Awards have celebrated 30 exceptional digital projects, demonstrating the platform's growing impact across various industries.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
Infoblox expands in NZ with senior appointments, new suite
Cybersecurity

Infoblox expands in NZ with senior appointments, new suite

Infoblox has strengthened its New Zealand team by appointing two senior executives to meet rising demand for its cloud networking and security services.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Jan 2025

Stories from Other Regions

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DAS unveils new tool for real-time bushfire tracking
Disaster Recovery

DAS unveils new tool for real-time bushfire tracking

DAS has launched a tool for near real-time bushfire monitoring, helping organisations quickly identify affected customers and properties during disasters.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Feb 2025
UK faces critical AI skills gap as firms struggle to adapt
Digital Transformation

UK faces critical AI skills gap as firms struggle to adapt

A recent study by Gigged.AI reveals a critical AI skills gap in the UK, warning that government policies hinder recruitment essential for future growth.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 13th Feb 2025
PPDS & True Performance collaborate on dvLED displays
Digital Signage

PPDS & True Performance collaborate on dvLED displays

PPDS has partnered with True Performance to enhance Philips Professional dvLED displays, achieving Pantone Validated colour performance and compliance with TAA standards.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Feb 2025
GitHub launches Enterprise Cloud with data residency in Oz
Unified Communications

GitHub launches Enterprise Cloud with data residency in Oz

GitHub has launched its Enterprise Cloud with local data residency in Australia, enabling regulated sectors to securely store their code while embracing cloud services.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Feb 2025
AI opportunities in UK public services face adoption hurdles
Data Analytics

AI opportunities in UK public services face adoption hurdles

A report from Economist Impact and SAS urges UK officials to merge culture and technology for boosted productivity, while recognising AI's transformative potential.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Feb 2025
Owl Labs video conferencing products earn Teams certification
Unified Communications

Owl Labs video conferencing products earn Teams certification

Owl Labs has gained certification for its 360-degree video conferencing solutions with Microsoft Teams, enhancing enterprise capabilities for IT teams.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 30th Jan 2025
AccuWeather acquires TOA Systems' lightning detection tech
Agricultural Technology

AccuWeather acquires TOA Systems' lightning detection tech

AccuWeather has acquired TOA Systems' lightning network, enhancing global lightning detection capabilities and aiming to improve safety and preparedness.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 27th Jan 2025
PanIIT summit 2025 concludes with over 3,500 delegates
EduTech

PanIIT summit 2025 concludes with over 3,500 delegates

The PanIIT World of Technology Summit 2025 in Mumbai attracted over 3,500 delegates, focusing on digital transformation and innovation across industries.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
OneAdvanced appoints new SVP for Managed IT Services role
Hybrid Cloud

OneAdvanced appoints new SVP for Managed IT Services role

OneAdvanced has appointed Alex Jeffery as Senior Vice President of Managed IT Services, enhancing its strategy for growth in the next three years.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Wed, 22nd Jan 2025
How agentic automation will reshape Australian industries in 2025
Supply Chain

How agentic automation will reshape Australian industries in 2025

As Australia prepares for 2025, agentic automation is set to revolutionise industries, enhancing productivity and collaboration through advanced AI capabilities.

By Yelena Galstian • 4 min read • Tue, 21st Jan 2025
Australia's first tech policy think tank TPDi launched
EduTech

Australia's first tech policy think tank TPDi launched

Australia unveils its first independent tech policy think tank, the Tech Policy Design Institute, aiming to shape the future of digital regulation and innovation.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 21st Jan 2025