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Cook Government funds six startups in AUD $7.2m programme
Agricultural Technology

Cook Government funds six startups in AUD $7.2m programme

The Cook Government has unveiled its AUD $7.2 million Nature Tech Accelerator, offering seed funding to six startups focused on climate innovation.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Oct 2024

Global Stories

Digital Economy stories

Australia's data centre investment to exceed $26bn by 2030
Hyperscale

Australia's data centre investment to exceed $26bn by 2030

Investment in Australian data centre capacity is projected to surpass AUD $26 billion by 2030, driven by soaring demand for digital services.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 25th Oct 2024
Recorded Future unveils AI tools to combat ransomware
Ransomware

Recorded Future unveils AI tools to combat ransomware

Recorded Future has unveiled new AI-driven tools aimed at providing real-time intelligence to help organisations combat the rising threat of ransomware.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Oct 2024
Tata partners with Palo Alto for global cybersecurity solutions
Firewalls

Tata partners with Palo Alto for global cybersecurity solutions

Tata Communications has teamed up with Palo Alto Networks to deliver advanced cybersecurity solutions tailored for global enterprises amid rising cyber threats.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Oct 2024
DigiCert hosts Quantum Readiness Day for future-proofing firms
Data Protection

DigiCert hosts Quantum Readiness Day for future-proofing firms

DigiCert's Quantum Readiness Day highlighted the urgent need for organisations to adopt quantum-safe practices to protect data from future threats.

By Imee Dequito • 4 min read • Thu, 3rd Oct 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Digital Economy stories

HCLTech posts strong Q2 growth, highlights AI successes
Unified Communications

HCLTech posts strong Q2 growth, highlights AI successes

HCLTech has reported a 6.8% revenue increase to USD $3.4 billion for Q2, driven by growth in its software business and strong GenAI solutions.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Oct 2024
Sify upgrades network to 600G using Ciena technology
Artificial Intelligence

Sify upgrades network to 600G using Ciena technology

Sify Technologies has deployed Ciena's optical technology to enhance its network capacity to 600G, bolstering connectivity for India's digital landscape.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Thu, 10th Oct 2024
UiPath & Indosat partner to boost digital skills in Indonesia
Unified Communications

UiPath & Indosat partner to boost digital skills in Indonesia

UiPath and Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison have announced a partnership to train 100,000 Indonesians in enterprise automation skills by 2027.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 10th Oct 2024
Goodman completes third data centre at Tsuen Wan West
Hyperscale

Goodman completes third data centre at Tsuen Wan West

Goodman Group has completed a third data centre at its Tsuen Wan West campus in Hong Kong, enhancing capacity to 225MW for burgeoning digital demands.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Oct 2024
UK designates data centres as critical national infrastructure
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

UK designates data centres as critical national infrastructure

The UK labels data centres as critical infrastructure amidst a US GBP £10 billion AI investment, boosting resilience and technological growth.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Oct 2024
Google invests USD $2 billion in first Malaysian data centre
Digital Transformation

Google invests USD $2 billion in first Malaysian data centre

Google breaks ground on its first Malaysian data centre with a USD $2 billion investment, boosting cloud and AI capabilities, creating 26,500 jobs.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Oct 2024
Ooredoo secures significant financing deal for AI & data centre growth
Hyperscale

Ooredoo secures significant financing deal for AI & data centre growth

Ooredoo secures QAR 2 billion financing for data centre and AI expansion in MENA, marking the largest tech deal in Qatar's history, underscoring regional growth.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Oct 2024
LitUp signs MoU with International Gateway for USD $300m plan
Network Infrastructure

LitUp signs MoU with International Gateway for USD $300m plan

LitUp Network and International Gateway Company have inked a USD $300 million MoU to enhance Thailand's network infrastructure, boosting their ASEAN presence.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Oct 2024
OMS Group invests USD $300m to enhance telecom infrastructure
Unified Communications

OMS Group invests USD $300m to enhance telecom infrastructure

OMS Group allocates USD $300 million to expand submarine cable and terrestrial infrastructure, boosting connectivity in response to digital ecosystem demands.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Oct 2024
Google invests USD $1 billion in Thailand's digital future
Google

Google invests USD $1 billion in Thailand's digital future

Google has declared a USD $1 billion investment to boost Thailand's digital infrastructure, bolstering cloud and data centres in Bangkok and Chonburi.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Oct 2024
New GBP £3.75 billion data centre planned for Hertsmere
Hyperscale

New GBP £3.75 billion data centre planned for Hertsmere

DC01UK plans to build a GBP £3.75 billion data centre in Hertsmere, aiming to cater to rising AI and cloud computing demands, creating thousands of jobs.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Sep 2024
Indosat & Accenture team up to boost AI cloud for Indonesia
Accenture

Indosat & Accenture team up to boost AI cloud for Indonesia

Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison has teamed up with Accenture to enhance its AI Cloud offering via Lintasarta, targeting Indonesian enterprises with advanced AI solutions.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Sep 2024