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Digimune launches cyber risk protection across Australia with AWN
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Digimune launches cyber risk protection across Australia with AWN

Digimune teams with AWN Insurance to launch comprehensive cyber risk protection across Australia for individuals and businesses amid rising digital threats.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Jun 2025
Commonwealth Bank completes major AWS data migration for AI push
Data Analytics

Commonwealth Bank completes major AWS data migration for AI push

Commonwealth Bank has completed one of the Southern Hemisphere's largest AWS data migrations, boosting its AI capabilities with 2,000 models and 157bn data points.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Jun 2025
HPE unveils next-gen Nonstop Compute for mission-critical work
Digital Transformation

HPE unveils next-gen Nonstop Compute for mission-critical work

HPE launches NS5 X5 and NS9 X5 Nonstop Compute platforms, boosting performance and uptime for mission-critical sectors like finance and manufacturing.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Jun 2025

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Harness launches IDP 2.0 to boost developer speed & security
Cybersecurity

Harness launches IDP 2.0 to boost developer speed & security

Harness unveils IDP 2.0, enhancing developer speed and security with granular RBAC, real-time Git sync, and enterprise-scale usability.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Thu, 12th Jun 2025
KX & NVIDIA launch AI Banker Agent to boost global trading
Data Analytics

KX & NVIDIA launch AI Banker Agent to boost global trading

KX and NVIDIA have launched the AI Banker Agent, an AI system designed to enhance real-time decision-making and client service in global trading markets.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Jun 2025
Roop Singh appointed Chief Executive Officer at Version 1
Digital Transformation

Roop Singh appointed Chief Executive Officer at Version 1

Roop Singh, previously Chief Commercial Officer, is appointed CEO of Version 1, ending interim leadership after former CEO's exit seven months ago.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Jun 2025
Denodo earns Snowflake financial services competency
Digital Transformation

Denodo earns Snowflake financial services competency

Denodo has earned the Snowflake Financial Services Competency, recognising its expertise in secure data management for banking, capital markets, and insurance.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Jun 2025
FICO named leader in Forrester AI decision platforms report
Data Analytics

FICO named leader in Forrester AI decision platforms report

FICO leads Forrester's AI decision platforms report, achieving top scores for its platform's innovation and decision-making capabilities among 15 vendors.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Jun 2025
Accelex launches Sydney office as APAC private equity hits USD $138 billion
Data Analytics

Accelex launches Sydney office as APAC private equity hits USD $138 billion

Accelex has opened a Sydney office to tackle data challenges as Asia-Pacific private equity hits USD $138 billion, its second-highest deal volume in a decade.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Jun 2025
Diliko launches partner scheme for AI data in regulated sectors
Data Analytics

Diliko launches partner scheme for AI data in regulated sectors

Diliko launches a partner programme enabling IT firms to offer AI-driven data management to regulated sectors like healthcare, cutting infrastructure costs.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Jun 2025
The Evolution Platform: Empowering businesses to thrive in a dynamic digital world
Firewalls

The Evolution Platform: Empowering businesses to thrive in a dynamic digital world

Orange Business launches the Evolution Platform, reducing network costs up to 60% and enabling seamless digital transformation for global enterprises.

By Graham Allan • 4 min read • Wed, 4th Jun 2025
SYSPRO appoints Mathias Høyer as Chief Financial Officer
Partner Programmes

SYSPRO appoints Mathias Høyer as Chief Financial Officer

SYSPRO appoints Mathias Høyer as CFO to lead global finance during growth, leveraging his extensive experience in tech-focused financial strategy and transformation.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Jun 2025

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KAF Digital Bank onboards with Temenos SaaS in Malaysia
Software-as-a-Service

KAF Digital Bank onboards with Temenos SaaS in Malaysia

KAF Digital Bank has begun onboarding customers on Temenos SaaS, launching Shariah-compliant digital banking powered by Microsoft Azure in Malaysia.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Jun 2025
Short-term focus slows digital transformation for UK firms
Digital Transformation

Short-term focus slows digital transformation for UK firms

One in five UK firms hamper digital transformation by prioritising short-term gains, delaying tech investments, and feeling pressure for quick ROI, says Crosstide.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Jun 2025
UK credit card debt up as spending slows, missed payments rise
Data Analytics

UK credit card debt up as spending slows, missed payments rise

UK credit card debt rises as spending drops 6.8%, with average balances hitting GBP £1,845 and missed payments surging 23% in March 2025.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Jun 2025
Tata enhances Asia data links with TGN-IA2 submarine cable
Digital Transformation

Tata enhances Asia data links with TGN-IA2 submarine cable

Tata Communications integrates the TGN-IA2 submarine cable, boosting high-capacity, low-latency data links across Asia for enterprises and hyperscalers.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Jun 2025
Smartsheet & PwC UK partner to drive enterprise transformation
DevOps

Smartsheet & PwC UK partner to drive enterprise transformation

Smartsheet teams up with PwC UK to enhance enterprise transformation in public sector and finance using AI-driven work management solutions.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Jun 2025