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Paladin partners with NATO DIANA to boost secure tech investments

Tue, 23rd Jul 2024
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Paladin Capital Group partners with NATO's DIANA to bolster trust, safety, and security in global dual-use tech investments, aligning on key principles to protect democracies.
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Global IT outage sparks chaos, calls for robust cybersecurity

Tue, 23rd Jul 2024
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A global IT outage linked to Crowdstrike's software has caused widespread chaos, highlighting the urgent need for enhanced cybersecurity across key sectors.
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Microsoft Azure outage causes global disruption across industries

Mon, 22nd Jul 2024
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The Microsoft Azure outage, triggered by a faulty CrowdStrike update, disrupted banking, aviation, and healthcare globally, highlighting cybersecurity flaws.
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Cyber Security experts respond to global IT outage

Mon, 22nd Jul 2024
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It comes after a major IT outage linked to a Windows security update stopped essential services around the world, causing significant disruption.
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Greater Shepparton to adopt Schneider Electric's service model

Thu, 11th Jul 2024
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Greater Shepparton City Council partners with Schneider Electric to transition from CAPEX to a managed service model, ensuring cost-efficient and continuous power supply.
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City of Subiaco partners with TechnologyOne for digital overhaul

Wed, 10th Jul 2024
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The City of Subiaco partners with TechnologyOne to revolutionise digital infrastructure, aiming to streamline operations and elevate services over a three-year project.
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Cyber-attacks on TikTok & Indonesia prompt security discussion

Wed, 3rd Jul 2024
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Recent cyber-attacks on TikTok and Indonesia's national data centre have sparked urgent calls for enhanced cybersecurity measures to protect digital infrastructures.
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Equinix invests $240 million to expand AI infrastructure

Thu, 20th Jun 2024
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Equinix has invested $240 million to expand data centres in Sydney and Melbourne, addressing AI demands with over 4,000 new cabinets and cooling solutions.
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Investment in data centres surges, ABS gaining traction

Wed, 12th Jun 2024
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Global investment in data centres hits USD $22 billion in five months, with asset-backed securitisations driving financial strategies, Linklaters reports.
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Switchboard raises USD $1.5 million to revolutionise supply chains

Wed, 12th Jun 2024
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Sydney-based Switchboard secures USD $1.5 million to overhaul supply chains, aiming to end manual processes and bring efficiencies across the industry.
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Vertiv unveils 2023 report with new environmental initiatives

Fri, 7th Jun 2024
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Vertiv's 2023 Responsible Business Report outlines progress on sustainability and unveils the One Vertiv, One World plan to enhance environmental and community impacts.
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Survey reveals gaps in IT security training across firms

Fri, 7th Jun 2024
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A survey by Hornetsecurity shows 26% of organisations lack IT security training, urging better preparedness against rising AI-driven cyber threats.
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STACK secures whopping $1.3bn for global expansion

Wed, 5th Jun 2024
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STACK Infrastructure secures USD $1.3 billion for global data centre expansion, emphasising green construction in key regions like Melbourne and Manassas.
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Orro teams with Juniper for next-gen wireless solution in Australia

Wed, 5th Jun 2024
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Australia's Orro partners with Juniper Networks to launch an AI-driven wireless solution aimed at enhancing network management for educational institutions.
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DTCP strengthens Digital Infrastructure team with new advisors

Tue, 4th Jun 2024
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DTCP enhances its Digital Infrastructure team by appointing veterans Oliver Menzel and Jean-Francois Berche as Senior Advisors, boosting its data centre and cloud capabilities.
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Hitachi Vantara realigns to accelerate in hybrid cloud & AI sectors

Thu, 30th May 2024
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Hitachi Vantara has realigned with its IT Platform Products division to enhance agility in hybrid cloud and generative AI sectors, appointing Akinobu Shimada as chairman.
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Fivetran appoints Anjan Kundavaram as new chief product officer

Thu, 23rd May 2024
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Fivetran has appointed seasoned veteran Anjan Kundavaram as its new Chief Product Officer, leveraging his 20+ years of product leadership to drive innovation and growth.
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Australia leads Asia Pacific in AI innovation & growth

Tue, 21st May 2024
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Australia's AI innovation surpasses Asia Pacific, buoyed by strong tech infrastructure and initiatives like the brain-scale supercomputer DeepSouth.
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Infinera achieves record fibre capacity in Telstra InfraCo tests

Fri, 17th May 2024
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Infinera's simulated network evaluations with Telstra InfraCo's optical fibre demonstrated unprecedented capacity for long-distance routes, promising enhanced connectivity.
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Women's Leadership Summit celebrates diversity & empowerment

Thu, 16th May 2024
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The third annual Women's Leadership Summit by STACK and IPI Partners in Fort Worth championed women's empowerment and industry innovation through impactful networking and discussions.