IT Brief Australia - Technology news for CIOs & IT decision-makers

Digital Infrastructure stories - Page 17

Pacific island leaders digital map network collaboration infrastructure

NCIT 2025 to focus on secure digital growth for the Pacific

Tue, 5th Aug 2025
#
data analytics
#
digital transformation
#
fintech
NCIT 2025 will bring Pacific leaders together at Warwick Fiji Resort to advance secure digital growth and address cybersecurity across the region.
Undersea fibre optic cables ocean floor australian coastline digital infrastructure expansion

Vocus completes AUD $5.25 billion deal for TPG fibre network assets

Fri, 1st Aug 2025
#
uc
#
network infrastructure
#
connectivity
Vocus has completed a AUD $5.25 billion acquisition of TPG's fibre assets, expanding its network to over 50,000 km and boosting services across Australia.
Realistic cloud interlocking digital tiles above interconnected server racks storage

Hitachi Vantara launches VSP One SDS on Google Cloud Marketplace

Thu, 31st Jul 2025
#
storage
#
data protection
#
dr
Hitachi Vantara's VSP One SDS is now available on Google Cloud Marketplace, boosting hybrid cloud storage with unified management and up to 40% cost savings.
Satellite network expanding coverage over australia illustration map

Australian LEO satellite spend to hit AUD $664 million by 2026

Wed, 30th Jul 2025
#
dr
#
iot
#
cloud services
Australian spending on low Earth orbit satellite services is set to reach AUD $664 million by 2026, driven by rising consumer and business demand nationwide.
Image002  5

FLOW launches new 30MW data centre campus in Central Tokyo

Tue, 29th Jul 2025
#
digital transformation
#
hyperscale
#
dc
FLOW Digital Infrastructure is building a 30MW data centre campus in Central Tokyo, with the first 6MW building opening in early 2027 to meet rising digital demand.
Modern data center server racks glowing lights sunshine coast palm trees australia

NEXTDC invests USD $200m in Sunshine Coast AI data centre

Tue, 29th Jul 2025
#
digital transformation
#
hyperscale
#
fintech
NEXTDC plans a USD $200m AI-optimised data centre, SC2, on Sunshine Coast, boosting Queensland as a key digital and innovation hub.
Image001  13

Fiji adopts first Pacific managed security mapped to ASD ISM

Mon, 28th Jul 2025
#
advanced persistent threat protection
#
socs
#
supply chain
Fiji now has the Pacific's first managed security service aligned with the updated Australian Signals Directorate ISM, enhancing cyberdefence for local businesses.
Modern ups unit server room green lighting environmental friendly australian flags

Delta unveils RT Pro UPS to boost reliable, green power in Australia

Fri, 25th Jul 2025
#
hyperscale
#
dc
#
power / energy
Delta Electronics Australia launches the RT Pro UPS, offering up to 99% efficiency and eco-friendly power backup for critical sectors including IT and transport.
1698040989795

Mark Ablett to lead HPE Networking growth in Asia Pacific

Fri, 25th Jul 2025
#
storage
#
partner programmes
#
hp
Mark Ablett has been named Vice President of HPE Networking for Asia Pacific and Japan, driving growth after HPE's integration of Juniper Networks in the region.
Robotic hands computer airplanes hotel buildings automated online travel bookings

Automated bots now make up 59% of all traffic to travel sites

Thu, 24th Jul 2025
#
ai
#
cybersecurity
#
airlines
Automated bots now comprise 59% of all visits to travel sites, disrupting bookings and inflating prices during peak holiday seasons, says Thales report.
Ps mathew gomizel  1

New APRA regulations raise the stakes on data governance and security in financial services

Wed, 23rd Jul 2025
#
data protection
#
advanced persistent threat protection
#
risk & compliance
APRA's new rules make boards in Australia's financial sector directly accountable for robust data governance and cyber risk management amid rising threats.
World map global internet disruptions disconnected network cables highlighted countries

Cloudflare report reveals surge in internet shutdowns & outages

Wed, 23rd Jul 2025
#
cybersecurity
#
ipv6
#
protests
Cloudflare's Q2 2025 report reveals a sharp rise in global internet shutdowns from government actions, outages, cable damage and cyberattacks, hitting multiple countries.
Detailed modern data center interior rows server racks blinking lights cooling

Vertiv acquires Great Lakes Data Racks for USD $200 million

Tue, 22nd Jul 2025
#
digital transformation
#
hyperscale
#
edge computing
Vertiv is set to acquire Great Lakes Data Racks for USD $200 million, enhancing its AI-ready infrastructure solutions in the data centre sector.
Adobestock 636247036

What a tech-integrated Australia can look like in 2050

Tue, 22nd Jul 2025
#
semiconductors
#
digital transformation
#
hyperscale
By 2050, Australia will blend digital and physical worlds in homes, education, and leisure, driven by AI, smart tech, and seamless integration.
Ps andrew borthwick profile shot

The key levers of an enterprise's growth - AI focus, innovative culture, and strategic partners

Wed, 16th Jul 2025
#
digital transformation
#
encryption
#
hyperscale
Enterprises drive growth by aligning AI advancements with innovative cultures and strategic partnerships, unlocking real outcomes and long-term success.
Realistic handshake human robotic hand security cameras cloud icons trust ai tech

Industry leaders stress AI progress with focus on trust & impact

Wed, 16th Jul 2025
#
hybrid cloud
#
hyperscale
#
smart home
Industry leaders highlight AI's rapid integration across sectors, stressing trust, security, and ethical innovation as key to its responsible future impact.
Data centre flooded storm clouds digital infrastructure climate risks

Climate risks threaten 27% of global data centres by 2050

Sat, 12th Jul 2025
#
hyperscale
#
dc
#
clean technologies
Climate change threats could place 27% of global data centres at high or moderate risk by 2050, raising insurance costs and risking digital infrastructure.
Stock market graph upward trend cloud icons digital infrastructure business growth

Datadog enters S&P 500 after revenue hits USD $2.8 billion

Thu, 10th Jul 2025
#
saas
#
siem
#
digital transformation
Datadog joins the S&P 500 after reporting USD $2.8 billion revenue, marking a 26% rise as cloud and AI markets expand globally.
Digital circuit shield protecting glowing pacific islands map cybersecurity

Trend Micro invests in Pacific as regional cybersecurity surges

Wed, 9th Jul 2025
#
endpoint protection
#
digital transformation
#
advanced persistent threat protection
Trend Micro boosts its Pacific Islands investment after 150% growth, aiming to triple revenue by 2027 amid rising regional cybersecurity demands.
Australian business professionals ai strategy digital infrastructure planning

ANZ businesses urged to prioritise AI readiness & strategy

Wed, 9th Jul 2025
#
edge computing
#
phishing
#
partner programmes
ANZ business leaders urge prioritising AI readiness and strategy to harness its transformative potential and address key data and infrastructure challenges.