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Quantum security to become top priority for Asia Pacific firms

Fri, 31st Oct 2025
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Over 90% of Asia Pacific firms will prioritise quantum security by 2026, driven by rising cyber threats and government-backed initiatives, says Forrester.
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Neo cloud & GPUaaS reshape AI in Australia & New Zealand

Fri, 31st Oct 2025
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Neo cloud services and GPUaaS are transforming AI in Australia and New Zealand, offering cost-effective, sustainable infrastructure amid rising demand and governance challenges.
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Asia Pacific firms to prioritise post-quantum security by 2026

Thu, 30th Oct 2025
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Over 90% of Asia Pacific firms will focus on post-quantum security by 2026, driven by rising cyber threats and regional government initiatives.
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Oceania tech leaders face AI risks, regulation & workforce gaps in 2026

Thu, 30th Oct 2025
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Tech leaders across Oceania face AI threats, regulatory challenges and workforce shortages as key tech priorities for 2026, ISACA research shows.
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Acronis unveils on-premises cyber protection for data control

Thu, 30th Oct 2025
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Acronis launches Cyber Protect Local, an on-premises platform combining backup, recovery, and cybersecurity to ensure data sovereignty and regulatory compliance.
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CrowdStrike & NVIDIA develop real-time AI agents for cyber defence

Wed, 29th Oct 2025
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CrowdStrike and NVIDIA have joined forces to create autonomous AI agents that provide real-time cybersecurity across cloud, data centre, and edge environments.
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Nutanix & NVIDIA advance secure AI factories for government sector

Wed, 29th Oct 2025
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Nutanix and NVIDIA collaborate to deliver secure, scalable AI factory solutions tailored for government agencies, ensuring compliance with strict security standards.
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AMD & Oak Ridge announce USD $1 billion AI supercomputing push

Tue, 28th Oct 2025
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AMD and Oak Ridge National Labouratory partner with the US Department of Energy in a USD $1 billion investment to launch two AI supercomputers, Lux AI and Discovery.
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Octave Klaba named Chairman & CEO as OVHcloud unites roles

Fri, 24th Oct 2025
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OVHcloud unites Chairman and CEO roles, appointing founder Octave Klaba to lead the firm's next five-year strategic expansion in cloud and AI.
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Zadara & MSG launch sovereign AI cloud with NVIDIA GPUs in US

Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
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Zadara and Micro Support Group partner to offer sovereign AI cloud solutions with NVIDIA GPUs in the US Northeast, providing VMware alternatives with enhanced data sovereignty.
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Trellix partners with Macquarie to boost Australian public sector cybersecurity

Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
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Trellix teams up with Macquarie Government to enhance cybersecurity in Australian public sector agencies, simplifying access to advanced protection technologies.
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Oracle Database now available on Google Cloud in Melbourne

Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
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Oracle Database is now available in Google Cloud's Melbourne region, enabling Australian businesses to integrate Oracle data with Google Cloud's AI and analytics tools.
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Australian AI investment rises but most projects stall at pilot stage

Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
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Australian firms boost AI investment by 32%, yet 62% struggle to move beyond pilots amid rising pressure to prove results and tackle skill shortages.
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GitLab 18.5 debuts AI agents & new UI for streamlined dev ops

Wed, 22nd Oct 2025
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GitLab 18.5 launches AI agents and a new UI to enhance security, streamline workflows, and boost efficiency for software development teams.
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Gartner reveals strategic tech trends set to redefine 2026

Tue, 21st Oct 2025
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Gartner reveals key tech trends for 2026, spotlighting AI supercomputing, cybersecurity, cloud sovereignty, and digital provenance shaping business futures.
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Interactive unveils AI-ready private cloud for cost & control

Tue, 21st Oct 2025
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Interactive launches AI-ready private cloud platform in Australia, offering greater control, cost savings, and compliance for enterprise infrastructure.
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Server vs cloud: What every insurance broker needs to know about their technology choice

Fri, 17th Oct 2025
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Choosing between server and cloud software is crucial for insurance brokers seeking security, scalability and reliable access to client data anywhere.
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Tessell launches Exadata Integration for multi-cloud Oracle AI

Thu, 16th Oct 2025
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Tessell launches Exadata Integration, enabling seamless Oracle Database use across OCI, Azure, Google Cloud and AWS for AI-ready multi-cloud environments.
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Oracle unveils AI Database 26ai with advanced security

Wed, 15th Oct 2025
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The updated product offering integrates advanced AI and quantum-resistant encryption for secure, multi-cloud data analytics and app development.
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Half of NZ organisations report shortfalls in cloud benefits

Fri, 3rd Oct 2025
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Half of New Zealand organisations report cloud investments falling short of expected benefits, with many citing challenges in value and infrastructure readiness.