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Australia pauses AI regulation plans amid safety concerns
Data Protection

Australia pauses AI regulation plans amid safety concerns

The Australian Government's suspension of mandatory AI regulations raises alarms for Electronic Frontiers Australia, which warns of risks to safety and rights.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Mon, 31st Mar 2025

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Exclusive: NetSuite expands partner ecosystem to meet AI and ESG demand
Customer Experience

Exclusive: NetSuite expands partner ecosystem to meet AI and ESG demand

NetSuite is expanding its partner ecosystem across Australia and New Zealand to address rising demand for AI solutions and ESG compliance.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Fri, 4th Apr 2025
Percona Everest now deployable on Red Hat OpenShift
Virtualisation

Percona Everest now deployable on Red Hat OpenShift

Percona has unveiled that its cloud-native database platform, Percona Everest, now supports deployment on Red Hat OpenShift, enhancing hybrid cloud capabilities.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Apr 2025
AI agents crucial to app development in APAC, says report
Customer Relationship Management

AI agents crucial to app development in APAC, says report

Salesforce's latest report reveals over 80% of APAC software leaders see AI agents as vital for app development, highlighting a shift towards low-code tools.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Apr 2025
Sonatype reports rise in open source malware to 17,954
Malware

Sonatype reports rise in open source malware to 17,954

Sonatype's latest Open Source Malware Index reveals a staggering rise in malware, with over 17,900 packages identified in Q1 2025, reflecting evolving threats.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Apr 2025
Informatica unveils AI-ready cloud data management features
Generative AI

Informatica unveils AI-ready cloud data management features

Informatica has launched new AI-ready cloud data management features, enhancing enterprise access to intelligent data through its CLAIRE AI engine.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Apr 2025
Lantronix reveals new AI-driven Open-Q 8550CS SOM
Edge Computing

Lantronix reveals new AI-driven Open-Q 8550CS SOM

Lantronix has launched its Open-Q 8550CS System-on-Module, leveraging Qualcomm's QCS8550 to enhance low-power AI and ML for edge computing.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Thu, 3rd Apr 2025
Red Hat Developer Hub update enhances AI app creation
Virtualisation

Red Hat Developer Hub update enhances AI app creation

Red Hat has launched version 1.5 of its Developer Hub, enhancing adoption and customisation to streamline the development of intelligent applications.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Apr 2025
Sourcetable unveils first AI-driven spreadsheet solution
Data Analytics

Sourcetable unveils first AI-driven spreadsheet solution

Sourcetable has launched the world's first AI-driven spreadsheet, promising to revolutionise data analysis for the 750 million global users of spreadsheets.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Apr 2025
CDNs are central to enhancing the delivery of AI-augmented customer experiences
Edge Computing

CDNs are central to enhancing the delivery of AI-augmented customer experiences

As generative AI reshapes customer interactions, experts urge reliance on edge infrastructure and CDNs to ensure seamless, low-latency user experiences.

By Stephen Gillies • 5 min read • Mon, 31st Mar 2025
Akamai unveils cloud service reducing AI inference costs 86%
Virtualisation

Akamai unveils cloud service reducing AI inference costs 86%

Akamai has launched Cloud Inference, promising businesses up to 86% cost savings and improved performance in AI workloads through its distributed cloud platform.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Mar 2025
User-governed AI will help CFOs take the lead
Digital Transformation

User-governed AI will help CFOs take the lead

A new wave of user-governed AI is emerging in finance, allowing CFOs to enhance oversight and control while streamlining processes and improving accuracy.

By Annexa • 7 min read • Fri, 28th Mar 2025
HP launches ZBook Ultra G1a with advanced AI features
Data Privacy

HP launches ZBook Ultra G1a with advanced AI features

HP has unveiled its ZBook Ultra G1a laptop in Australia & New Zealand, a high-performance workstation designed for professionals, starting at AUD $3,000.

By Moritz Florian • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Mar 2025
Stack Overflow unveils connector for Microsoft 365 Copilot
Software Development

Stack Overflow unveils connector for Microsoft 365 Copilot

Stack Overflow has launched a new connector for Microsoft Graph, enabling seamless integration of content from Stack Overflow for Teams into Microsoft 365 applications.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 27th Mar 2025
Apple announces free online WWDC 2025 for developers
Software Development

Apple announces free online WWDC 2025 for developers

Apple has revealed that its Worldwide Developers Conference will take place online from 9 to 13 June 2025, offering free access to all developers.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 26th Mar 2025
NVIDIA GTC: Realize the promise of AI agents as a workforce multiplier in cybersecurity
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

NVIDIA GTC: Realize the promise of AI agents as a workforce multiplier in cybersecurity

At NVIDIA's recent GTC conference, experts discussed how AI agents are revolutionising cybersecurity, enhancing efficiency amid escalating cyber threats.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Mar 2025

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Northern Data & Gcore to launch AI platform collaboration
Data Protection

Northern Data & Gcore to launch AI platform collaboration

Northern Data Group and Gcore have teamed up to launch a comprehensive AI platform aimed at enterprises, targeting a projected USD $169 billion inferencing market by 2032.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Apr 2025