ICT sector stories
ARIA conference backs music licensing deals as artists, labels and tech leaders urge AI firms to pay rights holders under existing copyright law.
AI demand is forcing a rethink of cloud strategy as NTT DATA finds most firms still lag on investment, modernisation and security.
New Relic has named Wendi Sturgis to its board as the observability software maker seeks sharper AI and international strategy oversight.
APDCA unveils first APAC-wide sustainability baseline for data centres, backed by 11 firms, as governments weigh rising power and water demand.
British Business Bank joins Eurazeo-led Series C for Dexory as warehouse robotics scale-up expands overseas and targets new markets.
AI creator platforms launch awards with USD $90,000 prize fund as virtual personalities move deeper into the online economy.
Gcore warns DDoS attacks hit 1.3 million in late 2025 as brief, high-volume floods and longer app assaults expose more sectors to risk.
Google rolls out Lyria 3 Pro to Vertex AI, Gemini and Workspace tools, giving users up to three-minute AI music tracks with finer song structure control.
Cover Genius expands leadership team with Jennifer Aubert Parker as Chief Revenue Officer and Nidhi Daga as Global Senior Vice President, Marketing.
Meliora acquires Auckland-based Backchat Media, gaining a New Zealand foothold and bolstering its APAC digital strategy and content offering.
Gamma urges firms to phase AI customer experience rollouts, boosting governance and testing to cut disruption and data quality risks.
Kong hires veteran finance chief Bruce Felt, whose record of steering three software groups to IPOs bolsters its expansion in API and AI tools.
Equinix is rolling out its Pathways to Tech scheme in Australia as part of a global drive to tackle data centre skills shortages.
Gainsight names new finance, go-to-market and Marketing Chiefs as it gears up for AI-driven growth in customer success software.
360 Business Law unveils AI contract review for telecoms, claiming up to 70% faster turnaround and tailored risk checks for busy legal teams.
Infobip marks Startup Tribe's fifth year with hundreds of thousands of pounds in credits for UK startups and scaleups.
ScotlandIS names interim successor as Karen Meechan prepares to step down after 22 years, with a search for permanent leadership due to begin in April.
Airwallex appoints Sir Bill English as chair of its New Zealand board as the fintech expands local services and says annual payment flows have surged.
Manchester Tech Week's flagship returns to probe how AI can boost cyber defence, resilience and experience without eroding trust or control.
Synnex New Zealand lifts annual profit to NZD $2.49 million on stronger margins, despite minimal revenue growth and weaker cash flow.