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AI's impact on Australian software engineering industry
Unified Communications

AI's impact on Australian software engineering industry

Sabrina Farmer, Chief Technology Officer at GitLab, asserts that AI will transform Australian workplaces without eliminating software engineers' roles.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Apr 2025
Australia leads global push in GenAI strategy adoption
Virtualisation

Australia leads global push in GenAI strategy adoption

Australia outpaces global counterparts in adopting Generative Artificial Intelligence strategies, with over 80% of firms implementing GenAI despite skills shortages.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Apr 2025

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Google Threat Intelligence explains China's evolving cyber tactics
Ransomware

Google Threat Intelligence explains China's evolving cyber tactics

At Google Cloud Next, Sandra Joyce revealed China's advanced cyber tactics, highlighting a global surge in espionage and rising ransomware incidents.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Wed, 16th Apr 2025
DataStax showcases ANZ Bank AI use case at Google Cloud Next
Fintech

DataStax showcases ANZ Bank AI use case at Google Cloud Next

DataStax showcased how generative AI is transforming financial services at Google Cloud Next, with ANZ Bank and Bud Financial leading the way.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Apr 2025
Elastic unveils upgrades for Elasticsearch on Google CPUs
Generative AI

Elastic unveils upgrades for Elasticsearch on Google CPUs

Elastic has revealed enhancements for Elasticsearch on Google Axion processors, boasting up to 40% more efficient indexing on C4A virtual machines.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Apr 2025
Elastic wins top honours at 2025 Google Cloud Awards
Security Operations Centres

Elastic wins top honours at 2025 Google Cloud Awards

Elastic has been awarded two 2025 Google Cloud Partner of the Year Awards for its contributions to AI, highlighting its role in advancing Generation AI applications.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Apr 2025
Cloudflare unveils Workers VPC for enhanced app security
Cloud Services

Cloudflare unveils Workers VPC for enhanced app security

Cloudflare has unveiled Workers VPC and Workers VPC Private Link, tools set to empower developers to create secure cross-cloud applications on its platform.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Apr 2025
Fast moves, big change: Google Cloud on AI enabling business
Virtualisation

Fast moves, big change: Google Cloud on AI enabling business

Bobby Allen of Google Cloud believes AI is transforming business by empowering non-developers to innovate, as mindset becomes key in the tech landscape.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Sat, 12th Apr 2025
Cloudflare boosts AI tools with Outerbase acquisition
Artificial Intelligence

Cloudflare boosts AI tools with Outerbase acquisition

Cloudflare has acquired Outerbase to enhance developer tools for its Workers platform, streamlining the creation of AI-driven applications for all skill levels.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Apr 2025
Cloudflare enhances AI development with new MCP server
AI Agents

Cloudflare enhances AI development with new MCP server

Cloudflare has launched new AI and developer tools, including a remote Model Context Protocol server, to streamline the development of AI agents.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Apr 2025
Cloudflare launches Realtime suite for AI app development
Unified Communications

Cloudflare launches Realtime suite for AI app development

Cloudflare has unveiled Cloudflare Realtime, a new suite aimed at simplifying the development of real-time audio, video, and AI applications for developers.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Apr 2025
OpenText launches Project Titanium X with CE 25.2 update
Supply Chain

OpenText launches Project Titanium X with CE 25.2 update

OpenText has launched Project Titanium X with Cloud Editions 25.2, a cutting-edge Information Management platform designed for advanced business operations.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Apr 2025
Study shows Fastly boosts security with 235% ROI increase
Firewalls

Study shows Fastly boosts security with 235% ROI increase

Fastly's recent study reveals users of its Application Security Solutions enjoy USD $6.04 million in benefits over three years, marking a 235% ROI.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Apr 2025
Insights launches new API to boost personal development
Data Analytics

Insights launches new API to boost personal development

Insights has launched its new Insights Discovery API, designed to enhance HR platforms with personality profiles for improved team communication and engagement.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Apr 2025
Exclusive: AI needs developers not just data - Google Cloud
Digital Transformation

Exclusive: AI needs developers not just data - Google Cloud

Warren Barkley from Google Cloud asserts that the growing demand for AI skills requires developers to possess hybrid capabilities beyond mere technical fluency.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Fri, 11th Apr 2025
Firebase launches Firebase Studio for AI app development
DevOps

Firebase launches Firebase Studio for AI app development

Firebase has launched Firebase Studio, a new cloud-based development environment designed to streamline the creation of AI applications for all user levels.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Apr 2025
New A2A protocol launched to enhance AI agent synergy
Marketing Technologies

New A2A protocol launched to enhance AI agent synergy

The Agent2Agent protocol has been launched to enhance AI interoperability across enterprise platforms, supported by over 50 technology partners including Atlassian and Salesforce.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 10th Apr 2025

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