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Asia Pacific to need USD $116.2 billion for data centres
Hyperscale

Asia Pacific to need USD $116.2 billion for data centres

The Asia Pacific data centre sector is set to need USD $116.2 billion in investment over the next five to seven years to meet burgeoning demand, says a new report.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Feb 2025
Lenovo unveils ThinkSystem V4 servers for AI workloads
Data Analytics

Lenovo unveils ThinkSystem V4 servers for AI workloads

Lenovo has launched its ThinkSystem V4 series servers, powered by Intel Xeon 6 processors, to boost AI capabilities and efficiency in modern data centres.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Feb 2025
LRN unveils Catalyst Reveal tool for ethics compliance
Risk & Compliance

LRN unveils Catalyst Reveal tool for ethics compliance

LRN has announced the global relaunch of its Catalyst Reveal solution in March 2025, featuring enhanced data management tools for compliance professionals.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 27th Feb 2025
AI investments rise but workforce readiness lags behind
Digital Transformation

AI investments rise but workforce readiness lags behind

A new report from WalkMe reveals that while AI investments in enterprises are set to surge by 64% to USD $23 million, workforce readiness lags far behind.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Feb 2025
Netgear launches Total Solutions to boost Australia market
EduTech

Netgear launches Total Solutions to boost Australia market

NETGEAR has launched Total NETGEAR Solutions in Australia, aiming to strengthen its market presence in the growing AV networking sector.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Feb 2025
Trend Micro unveils AI model for proactive threat prevention
Risk & Compliance

Trend Micro unveils AI model for proactive threat prevention

Trend Micro has launched Trend Cybertron, a novel AI-driven cybersecurity model designed to enhance threat prediction and prevention using vast global data.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Feb 2025
Fortinet announces winners of 2024 Australia Partner Awards
Unified Communications

Fortinet announces winners of 2024 Australia Partner Awards

Fortinet has honoured its Australia Partner of the Year winners for 2024, recognising their pivotal contributions to cybersecurity and customer engagement.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 27th Feb 2025
The inquiry is no longer “Are you using AI?” but “How are you using it?”
Partner Programmes

The inquiry is no longer “Are you using AI?” but “How are you using it?”

As AI becomes essential in legal practices, clients now demand to know not if law firms use it, but how effectively they do so.

By Jamie Ng • 6 min read • Thu, 27th Feb 2025
Cybercriminals adapt strategies to evade stronger defences
Ransomware

Cybercriminals adapt strategies to evade stronger defences

A recent report by Arctic Wolf reveals cybercriminals are evolving their tactics, with 96% of ransomware cases now involving data theft to maximise ransom pressure.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Thu, 27th Feb 2025
Microsoft & Snowflake expand partnership with OpenAI
Unified Communications

Microsoft & Snowflake expand partnership with OpenAI

Snowflake has expanded its collaboration with Microsoft, integrating OpenAI's models into its Cortex AI platform, enhancing AI capabilities for businesses.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Feb 2025
Extreme Networks to launch AI-driven platform for MSPs
Unified Communications

Extreme Networks to launch AI-driven platform for MSPs

Extreme Networks is launching its Extreme Platform ONE for Managed Service Providers, promising enhanced flexibility and cost efficiency starting 31 March 2025.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Thu, 27th Feb 2025
Amazon launches Alexa+ with enhanced AI capabilities
Customer Experience

Amazon launches Alexa+ with enhanced AI capabilities

Amazon has launched Alexa+, an advanced AI assistant promising enhanced conversational abilities and seamless integration with various services and devices.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Thu, 27th Feb 2025
Acronis partners with Brad Jones Racing for cybersecurity boost
Data Protection

Acronis partners with Brad Jones Racing for cybersecurity boost

Acronis has embarked on a three-year partnership with Brad Jones Racing to enhance cybersecurity, supported by Extranet Systems, for the Australian motorsport team.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Feb 2025
Kubernetes security concerns rise among APAC businesses
Virtualisation

Kubernetes security concerns rise among APAC businesses

A recent Tenable Cloud Risk Report reveals that 78% of organisations globally, particularly in APAC, face critical security risks in their Kubernetes environments.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Feb 2025
New report reveals cybersecurity risks in manufacturing
Malware

New report reveals cybersecurity risks in manufacturing

A new whitepaper from Telstra International reveals that 80% of manufacturing firms faced security incidents last year, yet only 45% felt prepared to tackle the threats.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Feb 2025
Yamaha acquires Robotics Plus for precision agriculture push
Robotics

Yamaha acquires Robotics Plus for precision agriculture push

Yamaha Motor has agreed to acquire Robotics Plus, launching Yamaha Agriculture to enhance precision farming with autonomous equipment and AI-driven solutions.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 26th Feb 2025
MongoDB acquires Voyage AI to boost data retrieval accuracy
Artificial Intelligence

MongoDB acquires Voyage AI to boost data retrieval accuracy

MongoDB has acquired Voyage AI, enhancing its data retrieval capabilities for AI applications, crucial for sectors like healthcare and finance.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Feb 2025
AirDroid Business launches innovative Windows patch feature
Storage

AirDroid Business launches innovative Windows patch feature

AirDroid Business has launched a Windows Patch Management feature to streamline IT management, enhance security, and aid regulatory compliance for enterprises.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Feb 2025
LayerZero partners with Rayls to enhance blockchain finance
Crypto

LayerZero partners with Rayls to enhance blockchain finance

Rayls has partnered with LayerZero to enhance cross-chain connectivity for financial institutions, aiming to integrate traditional finance with decentralised finance.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 26th Feb 2025