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Digital Infrastructure stories - Page 16

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Vertiv acquires Waylay to boost AI & analytics for data centres

Thu, 28th Aug 2025
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Vertiv has acquired Belgian software firm Waylay to enhance AI-driven monitoring and analytics for power and cooling in global data centres.
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Check Point named Leader in Gartner's 2025 hybrid firewall report

Thu, 28th Aug 2025
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Check Point has been named a Leader in Gartner's 2025 Magic Quadrant for Hybrid Mesh Firewalls, recognised for innovation and robust multi-environment security.
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Salesforce unveils AI tools for Australian government expansion

Thu, 28th Aug 2025
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Salesforce launches AI tools for public sector and expands in Canberra, enhancing digital services as Australia ranks seventh in global AI readiness.
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AirTrunk secures AUD $16 billion in largest APJ green financing

Wed, 27th Aug 2025
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AirTrunk has secured AUD $16 billion in the largest sustainability-linked refinancing in APJ, supporting green data centres and social impact initiatives.
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Goodman posts AUD $2.3 billion profit as data centre growth surges

Sat, 23rd Aug 2025
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Goodman Group's FY25 operating profit rose 13% to AUD $2.3 billion, driven by booming data centre developments and strategic site acquisitions.
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iiNet cyber breach exposes Australia's ongoing security flaws

Thu, 21st Aug 2025
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A breach at iiNet exposed personal data of over 280,000 Aussies, spotlighting ongoing cybersecurity flaws in the nation's digital infrastructure.
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Asia Pacific data centre growth fuelled by Thailand & Malaysia

Thu, 21st Aug 2025
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Asia Pacific data centre capacity hit 12,634 MW in H1 2025, with Thailand and Malaysia driving 64% of new growth, sparking regional infrastructure expansion.
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AI drives data centre surge to $387 billion by end of 2025

Thu, 21st Aug 2025
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AI and sovereign data laws drive global data centre market to an estimated $387 billion by 2025, reshaping infrastructure and energy use worldwide.
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DigiCo posts strong FY25 results with AUD $99m EBITDA & gains key certification

Wed, 20th Aug 2025
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DigiCo reports FY25 EBITDA of AUD $99m, outpacing forecasts with strategic certification and growth in Australian and US data centre operations.
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Alok Garodia joins FLOW as Chief Financial Officer to drive growth

Wed, 20th Aug 2025
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Alok Garodia joins FLOW Digital Infrastructure as CFO to boost growth and expand its data centre operations across Asia Pacific, backed by PAG's strong capital.
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Senator Tim Ayres promises 'resilience' as Australia shapes AI path

Wed, 20th Aug 2025
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Australia plans a tech transformation centred on AI and innovation, aiming for equitable growth and bespoke regulations to boost productivity and protect interests.
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DXC, Boomi team up for AI automation & IT modernisation

Wed, 20th Aug 2025
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DXC Technology and Boomi partner to accelerate AI-driven automation and modernise IT systems, enhancing efficiency and integration across enterprise operations.
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The future of Digital Infrastructure in Australia, according to Kinetic IT

Tue, 19th Aug 2025
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Kinetic IT highlights modernisation, security and sustainability as vital for Australia's digital infrastructure amid AI-driven challenges and rising energy needs.
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Orca Security achieves IRAP PROTECTED for Australian cloud sector

Fri, 15th Aug 2025
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Orca Security has achieved IRAP PROTECTED status for its cloud platform, enabling Australian public sector organisations to access enhanced cloud security capabilities.
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Trendspek achieves four key certifications amid industry AI threat surge

Thu, 14th Aug 2025
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Sydney's Trendspek is the first in its sector to secure SOC 2 Type 2, ISO 27001, ISO 27701, and ISO 9001 certifications amid rising AI-driven cyber threats.
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xAmplify acquires CTO Group to boost digital transformation drive

Mon, 11th Aug 2025
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xAmplify acquires CTO Group to enhance digital transformation services in Australia, aiming to help organisations scale securely and manage costs effectively.
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DDoS attacks surge 364% in APAC, driven by AI & hacktivists

Fri, 8th Aug 2025
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DDoS attacks in APAC have surged 364% year-on-year, driven by AI and hacktivists, with service providers and government bodies as prime targets.
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Australian firms risk breaches as AI-driven threats outpace cyber readiness

Fri, 8th Aug 2025
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Accenture warns 97% of Australian firms lack readiness against AI-driven cyber threats, far exceeding the 90% global average, risking costly breaches and data loss.
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Watercare installs smart sensors for edge-powered sewer monitoring

Fri, 8th Aug 2025
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Watercare is installing 5,000 Kallipr smart sensors across Auckland to enhance real-time sewage monitoring and reduce overflows with edge-powered technology.
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F5 & Equinix expand partnership for secure global AI workloads

Wed, 6th Aug 2025
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F5 and Equinix enhance their partnership to deliver secure, scalable AI workload solutions across hybrid and multi-cloud environments worldwide.