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Satellite IoT market sees over 100 vendors as LEO drives change
Internet of Things

Satellite IoT market sees over 100 vendors as LEO drives change

The satellite IoT market now includes over 100 vendors as LEO constellations from Starlink and Amazon shake up the dominance of legacy operators by 2030.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Aug 2025
Onix acquires UJET unit to boost AI customer solutions on Google Cloud
Digital Transformation

Onix acquires UJET unit to boost AI customer solutions on Google Cloud

Onix has acquired UJET's professional services unit to enhance AI-driven customer engagement solutions on Google Cloud across multiple industries.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 31st Jul 2025
UK faces highest rate of ransomware payment in IT, Telecoms
Ransomware

UK faces highest rate of ransomware payment in IT, Telecoms

New research shows 83% of UK public sector organisations hit by ransomware have paid ransoms, the highest rate globally despite a slight overall decline.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 31st Jul 2025
Proximus Global named Visionary in 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant
Unified Communications

Proximus Global named Visionary in 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant

Proximus Global has been named a Visionary in Gartner's 2025 Magic Quadrant for CPaaS, highlighting its unified approach and global telecom strengths.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Jul 2025
FieldEx boosts efficiency & security with Datadog platform
DevOps

FieldEx boosts efficiency & security with Datadog platform

Malaysian startup FieldEx boosts efficiency by 30% and sharpens security with Datadog's platform, enhancing system monitoring and uptime across Asia-Pacific and Africa.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 30th Jul 2025

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Spark launches kid-focused mobile plan with parental controls
Cloud Services

Spark launches kid-focused mobile plan with parental controls

Spark launches the Kids Plan, a NZD $20 monthly mobile plan with parental controls and access to digital parenting resources for families.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Mon, 4th Aug 2025
Vocus completes AUD $5.25 billion deal for TPG fibre network assets
Unified Communications

Vocus completes AUD $5.25 billion deal for TPG fibre network assets

Vocus has completed a AUD $5.25 billion acquisition of TPG's fibre assets, expanding its network to over 50,000 km and boosting services across Australia.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Aug 2025
Neo4j urges Australian enterprises to rethink SaaS for the agentic AI era
Software-as-a-Service

Neo4j urges Australian enterprises to rethink SaaS for the agentic AI era

Agentic AI and graph data models are poised to revolutionise SaaS, enabling dynamic, context-rich applications beyond traditional database limits.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Jul 2025
One NZ & Advantai Group partner to boost branded mobile services
Network Infrastructure

One NZ & Advantai Group partner to boost branded mobile services

One NZ and Advantai Group partner exclusively to help NZ brands launch branded mobile services faster and cheaper using One NZ's award-winning network.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 31st Jul 2025
Exclusive: Optus' Jesse Arundell on what Expert AI means for frontline staff
Customer Experience

Exclusive: Optus' Jesse Arundell on what Expert AI means for frontline staff

Optus has launched Expert AI, an AI platform that assists frontline staff in real time to improve customer service and resolve queries faster.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Jul 2025
Quantum key distribution proven over 400G DWDM network in Japan
Network Infrastructure

Quantum key distribution proven over 400G DWDM network in Japan

PacketLight and NEC have successfully demonstrated quantum key distribution over a 400G DWDM network in Japan, enhancing secure data transmission without affecting performance.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Jul 2025
BAI Communications to acquire Titan ICT to boost mining networks
Network Infrastructure

BAI Communications to acquire Titan ICT to boost mining networks

BAI Communications will acquire Titan ICT to enhance private mobile networks for mining and energy sectors, boosting connectivity and automation capabilities.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Jul 2025
Australian LEO satellite spend to hit AUD $664 million by 2026
Disaster Recovery

Australian LEO satellite spend to hit AUD $664 million by 2026

Australian spending on low Earth orbit satellite services is set to reach AUD $664 million by 2026, driven by rising consumer and business demand nationwide.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 30th Jul 2025
Aerologix joins new national alliance to boost tech resilience
Drones

Aerologix joins new national alliance to boost tech resilience

Aerologix joins National Security Tech Alliance to advance Australia's tech resilience, focusing on drones, AI, and national defence innovation.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Jul 2025
Majority of Australians wary of roaming fees as travel surges
Optus

Majority of Australians wary of roaming fees as travel surges

A survey finds 82% of Australians fear unexpected roaming fees as over half plan overseas trips, highlighting demand for affordable, reliable mobile data abroad.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 29th Jul 2025
ANS refreshes partner programmes to boost digital, cloud growth
Software-as-a-Service

ANS refreshes partner programmes to boost digital, cloud growth

ANS revamps its partner programmes to support digital and cloud growth, offering tailored services and flexibility amid shifting managed services and cloud markets.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Jul 2025
Tata Communications & AWS build AI-optimised network in India
Unified Communications

Tata Communications & AWS build AI-optimised network in India

Tata Communications and AWS are building India's largest AI-optimised network to connect key data centres in Mumbai, Hyderabad and Chennai for faster cloud services.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Jul 2025