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Rumble eyes Tether-backed stock takeover of Northern Data
Hyperscale

Rumble eyes Tether-backed stock takeover of Northern Data

Rumble aims to acquire Northern Data in an all-stock deal backed by Tether, with Northern Data shareholders set to own a third of the combined company.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Aug 2025
NTT DATA appoints Bhushan Patil as Head of TMT to drive growth
Network Infrastructure

NTT DATA appoints Bhushan Patil as Head of TMT to drive growth

NTT DATA UK&I appoints Bhushan Patil as Head of TMT to spearhead growth and innovation in telecom, media, and technology sectors.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Aug 2025
DDoS attacks surge 364% in APAC, driven by AI & hacktivists
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

DDoS attacks surge 364% in APAC, driven by AI & hacktivists

DDoS attacks in APAC have surged 364% year-on-year, driven by AI and hacktivists, with service providers and government bodies as prime targets.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Aug 2025
HSBC Innovation Banking launches in Australia for tech scale-ups
HSBC

HSBC Innovation Banking launches in Australia for tech scale-ups

HSBC Innovation Banking has launched in Australia to support venture-backed tech scale-ups with tailored finance and global network access.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Aug 2025
Lindsay Zwart steps in to lead APAC for Pax8 amid leadership shift
Unified Communications

Lindsay Zwart steps in to lead APAC for Pax8 amid leadership shift

Lindsay Zwart, former Vodafone and Microsoft exec, has been named EVP and GM for APAC at Pax8, driving cloud commerce growth across the region.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Fri, 8th Aug 2025

Stories from Other Regions

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Aspire revenue climbs 28% to GBP £50.9m on tech investments
Private Cloud

Aspire revenue climbs 28% to GBP £50.9m on tech investments

Aspire Technology Solutions saw revenue rise 28% to GBP £50.9m in 2025, driven by tech investments, regional expansions, and strong customer service focus.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 13th Aug 2025
ThinkGo launches to guide New Zealand SaaS startups to scale
ICT sector

ThinkGo launches to guide New Zealand SaaS startups to scale

Auckland-based ThinkGo launches to help New Zealand SaaS startups navigate early growth challenges with practical tools and proven strategies.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 13th Aug 2025
Australian tech sector urges swift digital skills reforms
Digital Transformation

Australian tech sector urges swift digital skills reforms

Australian tech sector backs swift digital skills reforms to bridge a AUD $25 billion gap and boost economic growth by 2035, says ACS.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 13th Aug 2025
Gallagher Security appoints Sean Pathak to lead Upper North Island
Data Analytics

Gallagher Security appoints Sean Pathak to lead Upper North Island

Gallagher Security has appointed Sean Pathak as Sales Manager for the Upper North Island, reinforcing its focus on IT and business intelligence growth.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Aug 2025
UK businesses face major IT resilience gaps despite investment
Data Protection

UK businesses face major IT resilience gaps despite investment

Despite investment in digital transformation, 72% of UK businesses faced major IT disruptions last year, highlighting significant resilience and recovery gaps.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Wed, 13th Aug 2025
Neil Williams joins Credas as Chief Technology Officer for growth
ICT sector

Neil Williams joins Credas as Chief Technology Officer for growth

Neil Williams joins Credas as CTO to lead technology growth, focusing on AI innovation and expanding the company's presence in new markets and sectors.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Aug 2025
If New Zealand wants productivity gains, it must close its AI divide
Digital Transformation

If New Zealand wants productivity gains, it must close its AI divide

New Zealand must close its AI divide by boosting digital maturity and investing in skills to reverse its productivity decline and compete globally.

By Justin Mowday • 5 min read • Tue, 12th Aug 2025
Australian tech hiring priorities shift to AI, data & cyber
Data Analytics

Australian tech hiring priorities shift to AI, data & cyber

Australian employers plan to prioritise hiring in AI, cybersecurity, and software engineering throughout 2025 amid ongoing tech sector challenges.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Tue, 12th Aug 2025
Why ISO 27001 certification boosts business security & trust
Data Protection

Why ISO 27001 certification boosts business security & trust

ISO 27001 certification helps businesses secure sensitive data, boosting compliance, trust and competitive edge in sectors like finance and healthcare.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Aug 2025
Airtree secures USD $425 million fund as global tech focus grows
Atlassian

Airtree secures USD $425 million fund as global tech focus grows

Airtree Ventures has raised a USD $425 million fund, attracting global investors eager to tap into Australia's booming tech sector and high-return startups.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Mon, 11th Aug 2025
Why your platform engineering strategy needs a communications upgrade
Digital Transformation

Why your platform engineering strategy needs a communications upgrade

Nearly half of digital projects fail to meet goals, often due to poor communication; upgrading platform engineering messaging boosts adoption and impact.

By Bryan Ross • 5 min read • Fri, 8th Aug 2025
Her Tech Circle launches AUD $4,000 scholarships for regional women
Identity and Access Management

Her Tech Circle launches AUD $4,000 scholarships for regional women

Her Tech Circle launches AUD $4,000 scholarships to support regional and migrant women in tech, addressing Australia's projected 186,000 tech worker shortfall by 2030.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 8th Aug 2025