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Australian tech sector urges swift digital skills reforms
Digital Transformation

Australian tech sector urges swift digital skills reforms

Australian tech sector backs swift digital skills reforms to bridge a AUD $25 billion gap and boost economic growth by 2035, says ACS.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 13th Aug 2025
Australian tech hiring priorities shift to AI, data & cyber
Data Analytics

Australian tech hiring priorities shift to AI, data & cyber

Australian employers plan to prioritise hiring in AI, cybersecurity, and software engineering throughout 2025 amid ongoing tech sector challenges.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Tue, 12th Aug 2025
Will employee equity power Australia's next wave of wealth?
Small Business

Will employee equity power Australia's next wave of wealth?

Employee share schemes are expanding beyond tech, helping Australian SMEs attract and retain staff while fostering widespread wealth creation through equity.

By Bhavik Vashi • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Aug 2025

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DigiCo posts strong FY25 results with AUD $99m EBITDA & gains key certification
Hyperscale

DigiCo posts strong FY25 results with AUD $99m EBITDA & gains key certification

DigiCo reports FY25 EBITDA of AUD $99m, outpacing forecasts with strategic certification and growth in Australian and US data centre operations.

By Kaleah Salmon • 5 min read • Wed, 20th Aug 2025
QuSecure names Jennifer Leggio to lead marketing amid quantum surge
Firewalls

QuSecure names Jennifer Leggio to lead marketing amid quantum surge

QuSecure appoints Jennifer Leggio as SVP of Marketing amid surging demand for its quantum-safe cybersecurity solutions globally.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Thu, 14th Aug 2025
Advise enters UK with EUR €1.8 million boost & new hires
Data Analytics

Advise enters UK with EUR €1.8 million boost & new hires

Advise expands into the UK with EUR €1.8 million funding and ten new hires, aiming to double revenue by 2026 using its AI-powered data platform.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 8th Aug 2025
Omnissa expands leadership team to drive partner led growth
Customer Experience

Omnissa expands leadership team to drive partner led growth

Omnissa bolsters leadership with three senior hires to accelerate partner-led growth and expand its global digital workspace market presence.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Aug 2025
AWS unveils new AI tools, education data deals & USD $100m boost
EduTech

AWS unveils new AI tools, education data deals & USD $100m boost

AWS announces new AI tools, a USD $100m boost, and education data deals, including Macquarie University's shift to AWS cloud for 40,000 students.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Aug 2025
Security budgets see slowest growth in five years, report finds
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Security budgets see slowest growth in five years, report finds

Security budget growth slows to 4% in 2025, the lowest in five years, amid economic volatility and staffing challenges, says IANS Research report.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Aug 2025
Quest Software unveils new executives & USD $350m investment
Software-as-a-Service

Quest Software unveils new executives & USD $350m investment

Quest Software appoints new executive team and secures USD $350 million investment to boost AI, cybersecurity, and platform modernisation efforts globally.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Aug 2025
Buildkite appoints Kevin Gounden as CEO to lead AI software push
DevOps

Buildkite appoints Kevin Gounden as CEO to lead AI software push

Buildkite has named Kevin Gounden as CEO to spearhead growth and AI innovation in its software delivery platform used by top firms worldwide.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Aug 2025
In Marketing We Trust wins seven clients & expands team
Data Analytics

In Marketing We Trust wins seven clients & expands team

In Marketing We Trust secures seven major clients including Grab and OCBC, expands APAC team with senior hires to boost media, SEO, and data services.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Aug 2025
Zayo Europe expands network reach with 61% growth in H1 2025
Firewalls

Zayo Europe expands network reach with 61% growth in H1 2025

Zayo Europe's network surged by 61% in H1 2025, with powered route miles soaring across the UK and Germany, now connecting 600 data centres continent-wide.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Aug 2025
Exclusive: Avetta boosts APAC expansion with brand new Sydney office
Supply Chain

Exclusive: Avetta boosts APAC expansion with brand new Sydney office

Avetta expands its Asia-Pacific footprint with new Sydney and upgraded Newcastle offices, boosting local support and tech integration amid rising safety demands.

By Melania Watson • 6 min read • Wed, 30th Jul 2025
Rob Newell named Senior Vice President of Sales for Asia Pacific
Digital Transformation

Rob Newell named Senior Vice President of Sales for Asia Pacific

Rob Newell has been appointed Senior Vice President of Sales for Asia Pacific and Japan at New Relic, leading growth in the critical region.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Jul 2025

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Exclusive: Machine learning won't kill consulting. It will accelerate it
EduTech

Exclusive: Machine learning won't kill consulting. It will accelerate it

Despite deep research and technological advances, consulting remains a resilient industry, continuously adapting and thriving in changing markets.

By Jake MacAndrew • 4 min read • Tue, 12th Aug 2025
MintHC expands team with strategic, creative & digital hires
Marketing Technologies

MintHC expands team with strategic, creative & digital hires

MintHC has strengthened its team with eight new hires in strategy, creative, digital, and client services to meet rising client demand and drive growth.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Jul 2025