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Equinix Collaborates with Leading Alternative Energy Providers to Power AI-Ready Data Centre Growth
15 August 2025 in ICT Energy and SustainabilityCOMPANY ANNOUNCEMENT: Agreements with next-generation nuclear providers Oklo, Radiant, ULC-Energy, Stellaria, and fuel cell provider Bloom Energy
Airtel, Vodacom ink network infrastructure agreement in Africa
14 August 2025 in Business TelecommunicationsAirtel Africa and Vodafone majority owned African telco Vodacom have announced an infrastructure sharing agreement in key markets across the…
PLDT becomes first reseller of Starlink in Philippines
14 August 2025 in Business TelecommunicationsPhilippines telecoms provider PLDT has become the first telco in the Philippines to resell Starlink high-speed low earth orbit (LEO)…
Nozomi Networks and Schneider Electric Deliver World’s First Security Sensor Embedded in Remote Terminal Units
14 August 2025 in StrategyCOMPANY NEWS: Nozomi Arc Embedded in Schneider SCADAPack 47xi Smart RTUs transforms remote terminal units into secure-by-design assets Fully integrated…
OCBC’s AI journey: From data warehousing to industry leadership
14 August 2025 in DataOCBC Bank was well ahead of its time in 2018 when it set up a dedicated AI lab – probably…
CentrePal First to Achieve Microsoft Unify Certification, Ushering in AI-Native Contact Centres for Microsoft Teams
14 August 2025 in Enterprise SolutionsNew Certification Unlocks Real-Time Agent Assist, Conversational AI, and Supervisor Insights – All Natively Within Teams
StarHub takes full ownership of MyRepublic Broadband in Singapore
13 August 2025 in Business TelecommunicationsSingaporean telecoms provider StarHub has completed the acquisition of the remaining 49.9% stake that it did not already own in…
NBN Co to reach 10 million premises with top tier by end 2025
13 August 2025 in Business TelecommunicationsAustralian government owned broadband wholesaler NBN Co says it will enable more than 10 million fixed line premises to access…
VIDEO INTERVIEW: The Urgent Challenge - The Global "Executive Dilemma" in Government AI - Tech In Gov 2025 EXCLUSIVE!
13 August 2025 in Business ITRight now, government leaders worldwide are facing a critical dilemma: they are under immense pressure to adopt AI for productivity…
Nokia to deploy new optical backbone for MX Fiber in Mexico
12 August 2025 in Business TelecommunicationsTelecoms equipment vendor Nokia has been selected to deploy a new high-speed optical transport backbone network for Mexican internet service…
Keppel to sell M1’s telco business to Simba in Singapore
12 August 2025 in Business TelecommunicationsGlobal asset manager Keppel has entered into a share purchase agreement to divest its subsidiary M1’s telco business to Singaporean…
Domestic airline seating capacity continues to lag behind passenger demand
12 August 2025 in Technology RegulationThe number of passengers flying domestically each month has returned to pre-pandemic levels. However, growth in the total number of…
Smart Communications Acquires Pendula, Advancing Omnichannel Orchestration with AI-Powered Engagement for the Agentic Era
12 August 2025 in DealsCOMPANY NEWS: Acquisition enhances the Conversation Cloud with intelligent orchestration and expanded AI capabilities helping regulated industries reduce friction, increase completion…
Deutsche Telekom implements AI-powered voicebot system for German pension fund
11 August 2025 in Business TelecommunicationsGerman pension fund DRV Hessen has implemented a cloud-based AI-driven voicebot system for communication with its clients developed by giant…
Orange to deploy new OpenAI language models across cloud footprint
11 August 2025 in Business TelecommunicationsFrench telco Orange has announced it will become one of the first companies globally to deploy OpenAI's new advanced open-weight…
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KnowBe4 unveils brand refresh to celebrate 15 years of delivering Human Risk Management
16 August 2025 in SecurityCOMPANY NEWS: New modern brand showcases KnowBe4’s commitment to helping organisations “Rise Above Risk” for the future of human risk…
Celonis named a leader by Forrester in Process Intelligence Software
15 August 2025 in DataCelonis has been named as a Leader in Process Intelligence by Forrester, receiving the highest scores possible across 18 criteria,…
CI-ISAC and Google Partner to Fast-Track Scam Takedowns Across Critical Infrastructure
15 August 2025 in StrategyCOMPANY NEWS: Australia’s critical infrastructure operators will now have a more direct line to disrupt online fraud campaigns, following CI-ISAC…
VAST Data Collaborates with SK Telecom to Optimise Korea’s Largest AI Infrastructure based on NVIDIA Supercomputers
15 August 2025 in DealsCOMPANY NEWS: South Korea’s leading telecommunications and technology provider deploys VAST’s AI Operating System on NVIDIA Blackwell accelerated computing platform to…
Tenable Jailbreaks OpenAI’s GPT-5 Within 24 Hours, Bypassing New Safety Features
15 August 2025 in DataJust 24 hours after OpenAI launched its highly anticipated GPT−5 model with promises of “significantly more sophisticated” prompt safety, exposure…
Suntory Expands Partnership with Rimini Street to Build an Innovative Wellness Mobile Application for its Global Consumers
15 August 2025 in DealsCOMPANY NEWS: Already benefitting from the expertise and speed of Rimini Support for Oracle, Suntory selects Rimini Consult to speedily launch…
Everything You Need to Know About Creating a Memorable Professional Image
14 August 2025 in Enterprise StaffIn today’s highly competitive job market, making a lasting impression is crucial. Whether you're looking to advance in your career…
Genetec Continues To Dominate Video Surveillance Software Market, According To Latest Analyst Reports
13 August 2025 in Business SoftwareCOMPANY NEWS: Growing SaaS adoption and customer demand for flexible, open solutions strengthen company’s continued market leadership.
Ricoh Australia Partners with Yalari to Support Scholarship Funding for Indigenous Secondary Education Student
13 August 2025 in DealsCOMPANY ANNOUNCEMENT: Ricoh, a leading provider of smart workplace technology, today announced that it has partnered with Yalari to fully fund…
Rubrik Unveils Agent Rewind For When AI Agents Go Awry
13 August 2025 in DataNew offering becomes the first to enable organisations to safely and confidently undo unwanted actions from AI agents
PODCAST INTERVIEW: Can your job be replaced by AI, or will you master AI and be irreplaceable?
13 August 2025 in Business ITAI is a game-changer for entrepreneurs navigating staffing shortages and enhancing workforce productivity, but how can you ensure AI helps…
Changing of the guard at GitHub signals a new Microsoft-AI focus for the world's home of open source software
12 August 2025 in Business SoftwareGitHub CEO Thomas Dohmke has announced his resignation. After nearly four years in the top job he's returning to his…
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Asus Unveils Fascinating New Gaming and Business Tech
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Asus showed-off some seriously cool new computing kit at Computex. Here’s a video tour of the booth plus…
Opinion
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Beyond silos: A CIO's playbook for an Australian customer-360
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The Risc-V architecture that can shape the future of computing
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Is Linux finally ready to storm the mainstream?
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Taming the heat: lessons from the Death Star, the Human Torch, and sustainable IT
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The uncomfortable truth about diversity in IT leadership: are we doing enough?
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I visited the Cloudflare Wall of Entropy where lava lamps secure the Internet
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Snowflake admins can now make MFA mandatory, thank goodness
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Big media firms trying to get govt to cover Facebook money
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Australia's mainstream media groups are trying to pressure the government in order to obtain funding to cover the…
Telecommunications
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NBN Co to reach 10 million premises with top tier by end 2025
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Keppel to sell M1’s telco business to Simba in Singapore
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Australian privacy regulator takes Optus to court
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Orange to deploy new OpenAI language models across cloud footprint
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FCC moves to protect US submarine cables from foreign adversaries
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Deutsche Telekom implements AI-powered voicebot system for German pension fund
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German pension fund DRV Hessen has implemented a cloud-based AI-driven voicebot system for communication with its clients developed… -
Nokia to deploy new optical backbone for MX Fiber in Mexico
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Telecoms equipment vendor Nokia has been selected to deploy a new high-speed optical transport backbone network for Mexican… -
StarHub takes full ownership of MyRepublic Broadband in Singapore
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Singaporean telecoms provider StarHub has completed the acquisition of the remaining 49.9% stake that it did not already…
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KnowBe4 deploys additional Agentic Capabilities to bolster customers’ AI defences
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Next-Gen Firebox Tabletop Series from WatchGuard Brings Flexible, Powerful, and Future-Ready Firewalls to MSPs
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NBN Co to reach 10 million premises with top tier by end 2025
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Australian government owned broadband wholesaler NBN Co says it will enable more than 10 million fixed line premises…
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Keppel to sell M1’s telco business to Simba in Singapore
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Australian privacy regulator takes Optus to court
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Government privacy regulator the Australian Information Commissioner (AIC) is taking Australia's second largest telco Optus to court over…
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Orange to deploy new OpenAI language models across cloud footprint
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BlackLine welcomes Clearsulting’s expansion into Australia as strategic partnership deepens
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FCC moves to protect US submarine cables from foreign adversaries
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WEBINARS & EVENTS
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ManageEngine to ‘Bowl Over' Cyber Threats at Iconic Australian Cricket Grounds
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CYBERSECURITY
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KnowBe4 unveils brand refresh to celebrate 15 years of delivering Human Risk Management
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KnowBe4 deploys additional Agentic Capabilities to bolster customers’ AI defences
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Securing Australia’s critical systems: CyberArk completes IRAP assessment at 'protected information classification' level
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CyberArk’s Brandon Traffanstedt on identity security, AI Agents and the future of automation
In a rapidly evolving cybersecurity landscape, identity is the new…
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Pax8 Names Lindsay Zwart as EVP and General Manager of the Asia-Pacific Region at Pax8
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New Research Reveals Depth of Compromise in Access Broker Deals, with 71% Offering Privileged Access
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The APAC advantage: what Western teams miss about component sourcing in China (and how to fix it)
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Guest Opinion
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Strategic Imperative: Why Corporate Campaigning Orbits Political Parties in Power
Politics, or more specifically party politics, touches every sphere of…
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Threat Spotlight: How Attackers Poison AI Tools and Defences
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How smarter audit systems help businesses mitigate risk and drive growth
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Asset Management Leaders Share Insights on AI Initiatives, Challenges
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The APAC advantage: what Western teams miss about component sourcing in China (and how to fix it)
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August Patch Tuesday: Microsoft addressing 111 vulnerabilities
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Matt Salier explains the Australian Cyber Collaboration Centre's voluntary data classification framework
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RESEARCH & CASE STUDIES
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New Research Reveals Depth of Compromise in Access Broker Deals, with 71% Offering Privileged Access
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HPE, Equinix, and AGIT Establish Strategic Alliance to Unlock Digital Ecosystem and Accelerate AI Adoption for Enterprises in Indonesia
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Celonis and Genpact Launch Solution to Optimise Transportation Networks and Lower Costs
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