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Redis launches Feature Form for production machine learning

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Redis bets on managed feature store to bridge stubborn AI pilot gap and simplify production machine learning workflows.
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Vultr, SUSE & Dell launch open AI Kubernetes stack

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Vultr, SUSE and Dell have unveiled a sovereign-ready Kubernetes and AI stack for enterprises seeking open infrastructure across cloud, edge and on-premises.
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LangWatch launches open-source tool for AI red-teaming

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LangWatch releases open-source AI red-teaming framework to expose hidden vulnerabilities in production agents through multi-turn attack simulations.
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Bureau teams with WeWork on airport workspace pods

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Bureau teams up with WeWork on soundproof airport pods as both firms target travellers, delegates and hybrid workers needing privacy on the move.
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Entrust launches Australia-ready identity checks for AML

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Entrust rolls out Australia-ready identity verification using government records, biometrics and AI as tougher AML rules widen compliance checks.
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Relativity to open Singapore hub as Asia demand grows

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Relativity to launch a Singapore entity in the fourth quarter as surging Asia Pacific demand for its AI legal tools accelerates local hiring.
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Debunking the myths holding back asset performance management

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AI is helping industrial leaders move beyond reactive fixes as new asset performance tools cut downtime, cost and risk across critical operations.
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CrowdStrike expands MSSP push across Japan & Asia Pacific

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CrowdStrike deepens managed security push in Japan and Asia Pacific with Dicker Data and Otsuka to reach more SMBs through channel partners.
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SA Power Networks boosts cyber resilience with Tanium

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SA Power Networks expands Tanium rollout to speed vulnerability fixes and cut manual patching across South Australia's electricity network.
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Data centre market set to hit USD $1.08 trillion by 2034

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Cloud and AI boom to drive data centre investment as operators race to build power-hungry facilities and edge sites worldwide.
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PayNuts broadens offer for SMEs as surcharging reforms loom

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PayNuts widens its Australian SME offer with a new POS platform and partner services as RBA payment reforms heap pressure on fee-based models.
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Trend Micro rebrands consumer arm as TrendLife with Kaleida

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Trend Micro's consumer revamp puts families at the centre of AI safety, as TrendLife rolls out Kaleida to tackle fraud, privacy and children's use.
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ESG shifts from reporting to action across industries

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Earth Day prompts businesses to turn ESG, AI and recruitment talk into practical change, as leaders cite data, energy limits and candidate scrutiny.
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Proofpoint tracks cargo theft gang's post-breach tactics

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Proofpoint says a cargo theft gang spent weeks inside a decoy network, probing banking, fleet payment and load board systems for fraud.
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Paymentology enters Australia via Change Financial deal

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Paymentology teams up with Change Financial to tap Australia's booming digital payments market, as mobile wallets and card programmes gain pace.
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Microsoft & ACTU hold first AI workers' summit in Sydney

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Microsoft and the ACTU launch talks in Sydney on AI in workplaces, with training, worker input and policy coordination at the centre.
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Ideally raises AUD $13.4m to expand US market research

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Ideally's AUD $13.4 million raise backs US growth and a new subscription product as brands seek faster, cheaper consumer insights.
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Commvault expands Flex with Hitachi Vantara & NetApp

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Commvault broadens Flex support with Hitachi Vantara and NetApp as enterprises seek scalable cyber recovery for AI-heavy storage demands.
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Supply chain leaders prioritise sustainability, survey finds

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Blue Yonder survey finds supply chain leaders are prioritising efficiency and resilience over emissions, even as 66% work to cut impact.
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SAP unveils agentic AI tools for manufacturing supply

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SAP rolls out agentic AI for factories, linking planning, production and logistics as it showcases live demonstrations at Hannover Messe 2026.