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GitHub unveils new security products for all developers
Application Security

GitHub unveils new security products for all developers

GitHub is set to enhance security for developers by launching two standalone products, Secret Protection and Code Security, from April 2025.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Mar 2025
Okta surpasses USD $1 billion in AWS Marketplace sales
Data Protection

Okta surpasses USD $1 billion in AWS Marketplace sales

Okta has exceeded USD $1 billion in sales through the AWS Marketplace, as its fourth-quarter revenue rises 13% to USD $682 million, showcasing robust growth.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Mar 2025
Avalara unveils updated connector for Salesforce Revenue Cloud
Marketing Technologies

Avalara unveils updated connector for Salesforce Revenue Cloud

Avalara has unveiled its updated connector for Salesforce's Revenue Cloud, now available on the Salesforce AppExchange, enhancing tax compliance for businesses.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 4th Mar 2025
Infosys launches open-source Responsible AI Toolkit
Open source

Infosys launches open-source Responsible AI Toolkit

Infosys has unveiled its open-source Responsible AI Toolkit to help enterprises navigate ethical AI challenges, reinforcing the company's commitment to safe AI practices.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Mar 2025
Game review: PGA Tour 2K25 (Xbox Series X)
Gaming

Game review: PGA Tour 2K25 (Xbox Series X)

PGA Tour 2K25 launches on current-gen consoles, offering stunning graphics and diverse gameplay, though its low roster of real golfers raises eyebrows.

By Sean Mitchell • 6 min read • Fri, 28th Feb 2025
AWS unveils Ocelot chip claiming 90% cost reduction
Encryption

AWS unveils Ocelot chip claiming 90% cost reduction

Amazon Web Services has launched its first quantum computing chip, Ocelot, claiming it can slash quantum error correction costs by up to 90%.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 28th Feb 2025
SingularityNET awards $1 million in global AI grants
Quantum Computing

SingularityNET awards $1 million in global AI grants

SingularityNET has awarded over $1 million in grants to support 16 global projects aimed at developing Artificial General Intelligence for the benefit of humanity.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Feb 2025
OneUp Sales raises GBP £1.5m to expand in global markets
Storage

OneUp Sales raises GBP £1.5m to expand in global markets

OneUp Sales has successfully raised GBP £1.5 million to bolster its expansion into international markets, primarily targeting the United States.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Feb 2025
Enterprises set to waste USD $44.5bn on cloud by 2025
FinOps

Enterprises set to waste USD $44.5bn on cloud by 2025

A recent report reveals organisations are set to waste USD $44.5 billion on cloud infrastructure by 2025 due to poor coordination between FinOps and development teams.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Feb 2025
Alibaba Cloud open sources AI models for video creation
Open source

Alibaba Cloud open sources AI models for video creation

Alibaba Cloud has unveiled four open-sourced AI models from its Wan2.1 series for video generation, enhancing accessibility for researchers and developers.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Feb 2025
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
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
Ripple unveils XRP Ledger plan to enhance institutional DeFi
Blockchain

Ripple unveils XRP Ledger plan to enhance institutional DeFi

Ripple has unveiled a roadmap for institutional decentralised finance on the XRP Ledger, aiming to enhance programmability and asset tokenisation.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Feb 2025
MSI unveils RTX 50 series laptops with Norse mythology flair
Gaming

MSI unveils RTX 50 series laptops with Norse mythology flair

MSI has unveiled its latest RTX 50 series laptops, inspired by Norse mythology's Yggdrasil, designed to cater to immersive gaming and professional demands.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 26th Feb 2025
New Relic unveils AI innovations to boost business agility
Data Analytics

New Relic unveils AI innovations to boost business agility

New Relic has unveiled innovative AI enhancements to its Intelligent Observability offerings, aiming to elevate business and IT operations for enterprises worldwide.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 26th Feb 2025
How synthetic data is unlocking new opportunities for intelligent video
Artificial Intelligence

How synthetic data is unlocking new opportunities for intelligent video

As AI predicts a staggering USD $1.3 trillion market by 2030, synthetic data emerges as a crucial solution for training models and enhancing video analytics.

By Barry Norton • 5 min read • Mon, 24th Feb 2025

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New Zealand hosts first Web 3 hackathon to explore solutions
EduTech

New Zealand hosts first Web 3 hackathon to explore solutions

New Zealand will host its inaugural Web 3 hackathon at the University of Auckland, focusing on innovative solutions like government expenditure tracking.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Mar 2025