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Apogee selected to deliver IT & telecoms for charity sector
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Apogee selected to deliver IT & telecoms for charity sector

Apogee has been chosen as the IT and telecoms partner for the Charities Buying Group, enhancing managed services for UK non-profits across the sector.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Aug 2025
Sage unveils AI features to boost speed & sustainability in finance
Fintech

Sage unveils AI features to boost speed & sustainability in finance

Sage unveils AI-driven features in Sage Intacct to streamline finance tasks, speed up processes, and provide sustainability insights for UK and global teams.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2025
ANZ businesses accelerate AI adoption for innovation & growth
Data Analytics

ANZ businesses accelerate AI adoption for innovation & growth

Australian and New Zealand businesses are rapidly adopting AI for expenses, supply chains, and sales, boosting innovation but raising ethical concerns, says SAP.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 13th Aug 2025
Exclusive: Avetta boosts APAC expansion with brand new Sydney office
Supply Chain

Exclusive: Avetta boosts APAC expansion with brand new Sydney office

Avetta expands its Asia-Pacific footprint with new Sydney and upgraded Newcastle offices, boosting local support and tech integration amid rising safety demands.

By Melania Watson • 6 min read • Wed, 30th Jul 2025
DuploCloud AI Suite launches on AWS Marketplace to boost DevOps
Virtualisation

DuploCloud AI Suite launches on AWS Marketplace to boost DevOps

DuploCloud has launched its AI Suite on AWS Marketplace, enabling streamlined DevOps automation and AI agent deployment within AWS environments.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Jul 2025
OpenText gains top IRAP security approval for government use
Data governance

OpenText gains top IRAP security approval for government use

OpenText has achieved top-tier IRAP security approval, enabling its platforms to be widely used by Australian government agencies handling classified data.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Jul 2025
Doug Kurfess joins Globality as Chief Sales Officer to drive AI sourcing
Marketing Technologies

Doug Kurfess joins Globality as Chief Sales Officer to drive AI sourcing

Globality appoints Doug Kurfess as Chief Sales Officer to lead worldwide sales and boost adoption of its AI-driven sourcing platform among major enterprises.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Jul 2025
Poor printer security leaves firms exposed according to HP report
Unified Communications

Poor printer security leaves firms exposed according to HP report

Many firms neglect printer security, with just 36% updating firmware promptly, exposing sensitive data to cyber threats, says HP Wolf Security report.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 17th Jul 2025
LogicMonitor launches Edwin AI for ITOps on AWS Marketplace
Digital Transformation

LogicMonitor launches Edwin AI for ITOps on AWS Marketplace

LogicMonitor has launched Edwin AI on AWS Marketplace, enabling IT teams to automate incident management and boost operational efficiency in ITOps.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 17th Jul 2025
Contract inefficiencies cost global economy AUD $3.13 trillion
Data Analytics

Contract inefficiencies cost global economy AUD $3.13 trillion

Inefficient contract management costs the global economy AUD $3.13 trillion annually, hindering productivity despite advances in digital tools and AI adoption.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Mon, 7th Jul 2025

Stories from Other Regions

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UK public sector faces hurdles as digital transformation slows
Software-as-a-Service

UK public sector faces hurdles as digital transformation slows

Only 16% of UK public sector organisations have fully implemented digital strategies, down from 23% in 2023, as transformation faces delays and frustrations.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 21st Aug 2025
Atturra to acquire Blue Connections for up to AUD $25.5 million
Virtualisation

Atturra to acquire Blue Connections for up to AUD $25.5 million

Atturra will acquire IT firm Blue Connections for up to AUD $25.5 million, expanding its managed services and national presence by August 2025.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Jul 2025
Confluent Cloud now available for AI solutions in AWS Marketplace
Hyperscale

Confluent Cloud now available for AI solutions in AWS Marketplace

Confluent Cloud is now available in AWS Marketplace, enabling faster, real-time data streaming for AI agents and workflows across organisations.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Jul 2025
Why orchestration is key to scaling AI agents in procurement
Unified Communications

Why orchestration is key to scaling AI agents in procurement

In procurement, the true challenge of AI agents lies in their orchestration within complex workflows, not just their individual intelligence or autonomy.

By Timothy Harfield • 5 min read • Thu, 17th Jul 2025
Thales & Hexagon partner to ramp up EMEA quality & production
DevOps

Thales & Hexagon partner to ramp up EMEA quality & production

Thales partners with Hexagon for five years to standardise quality and scale production across EMEA using advanced metrology technology and digital solutions.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Wed, 16th Jul 2025
Candex expands Japanese operations, focuses on localised workflows
Digital Transformation

Candex expands Japanese operations, focuses on localised workflows

Candex has launched full-scale operations in Japan, tailoring workflows and expanding local partnerships to enhance procurement and payments platforms.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Jul 2025
Cello launches managed procurement unit to boost tech sourcing
Digital Transformation

Cello launches managed procurement unit to boost tech sourcing

Cello launches a Managed Procurement Services Division led by Francis File to enhance tech sourcing and supplier management for New Zealand firms.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Jul 2025