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MongoDB unveils AMP to speed enterprise app modernisation with AI
Digital Transformation

MongoDB unveils AMP to speed enterprise app modernisation with AI

MongoDB launches AI-powered AMP platform to help enterprises modernise legacy apps faster, with key development and pilots led by its Australian team.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Sep 2025
Access4 appoints Tim Branagan as Head of Channel to drive growth
Unified Communications

Access4 appoints Tim Branagan as Head of Channel to drive growth

Access4 has appointed Tim Branagan as Head of Channel to lead partner growth and strengthen its unified communications and customer experience strategies.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Tue, 16th Sep 2025

Global Stories

ICT sector stories

Equinix opens $69 million Chennai data centre to boost AI & cloud
Hybrid Cloud

Equinix opens $69 million Chennai data centre to boost AI & cloud

Equinix has launched a $69 million data centre in Chennai, enhancing India's AI and cloud infrastructure with high-capacity, energy-efficient facilities.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Mon, 22nd Sep 2025
Understanding the US manufacturing slowdown
Cartech

Understanding the US manufacturing slowdown

The US manufacturing slowdown reflects structural shifts and post-boom normalisation, with rising AI investment reshaping the sector amid tariff pressures.

By Rohit Garewal • 5 min read • Fri, 19th Sep 2025
Ransomware attacks steady at 328 as cyber gangs join forces
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Ransomware attacks steady at 328 as cyber gangs join forces

Ransomware attacks held steady at 328 in August, with cyber gangs collaborating to boost impact, says NCC Group report highlighting persistent global risks.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 19th Sep 2025
Tenable council aims to bridge cyber risk gap with new framework
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Tenable council aims to bridge cyber risk gap with new framework

Tenable launches Exposure Management Leadership Council to help CISOs bridge the cyber risk communication gap with business leaders across key sectors.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 19th Sep 2025
US commits USD $42 billion to boost UK tech amid AI concerns
Hyperscale

US commits USD $42 billion to boost UK tech amid AI concerns

US tech giants pledge USD $42 billion investment to boost UK AI, quantum computing, and nuclear sectors amid calls for equal UK benefits in partnerships.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 19th Sep 2025
Cloud hyperscalers & AI integration reshape IoT market outlook
Hyperscale

Cloud hyperscalers & AI integration reshape IoT market outlook

Cloud giants AWS and Microsoft now dominate the reshaped IoT platform market, as AI integration becomes key amid industry consolidation and slowed growth.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Sep 2025
AI reshapes workplace learning as L&D budgets & metrics evolve
Data Analytics

AI reshapes workplace learning as L&D budgets & metrics evolve

AI is transforming workplace learning as businesses across the US, UK, Australia, and New Zealand boost L&D budgets and adopt data-driven metrics.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025

Stories from Other Regions

ICT sector stories

Asanti, Sumillion & Northamber partner for greener UK IT
Hybrid Cloud

Asanti, Sumillion & Northamber partner for greener UK IT

Asanti Data Centres partners with Sumillion and Northamber to offer greener, sustainable IT infrastructure solutions across the UK, supporting ESG goals.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 19th Sep 2025
UK secures GBP £150 billion in US investment to boost jobs & tech
Hyperscale

UK secures GBP £150 billion in US investment to boost jobs & tech

The UK government has secured GBP £150 billion in US investment, aiming to create 7,600 jobs and boost sectors like clean energy and AI nationwide.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Sep 2025
AVK appoints Wayne Searle as Chief People Officer for growth
Hyperscale

AVK appoints Wayne Searle as Chief People Officer for growth

AVK appoints Wayne Searle as Chief People Officer to drive growth and sustainability in power solutions for UK and European data centres.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Sep 2025
Academia reports robust FY2025 growth with GBP £138 million turnover
Partner Programmes

Academia reports robust FY2025 growth with GBP £138 million turnover

Academia Technology Group reports robust FY2025 growth with GBP £138 million turnover, driven by a 42% rise in Managed Services and strategic acquisition of Smartdesc.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Sep 2025
New Zealand job ads stabilise as spring brings early recruitment surge
Agricultural Technology

New Zealand job ads stabilise as spring brings early recruitment surge

Job ads in New Zealand rose 0.6% in July, marking a spring recruitment surge as tourism and IT sectors prepare for a busy summer season.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025
UK firms face skills shortages stalling AI & tech growth
Unified Communications

UK firms face skills shortages stalling AI & tech growth

UK firms face talent shortages in networking, cybersecurity, and AI, stalling growth and delaying digital transformation across vital tech sectors.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025
Seeby Woodhouse returns as Voyager Chief Executive Officer
Hyperscale

Seeby Woodhouse returns as Voyager Chief Executive Officer

Seeby Woodhouse, founder of Voyager, will return as CEO on 1 October 2025, focusing on continuing the firm's current growth and strategy.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Sep 2025
Peter Nelson appointed Managing Director for Datacom New Zealand
Software-as-a-Service

Peter Nelson appointed Managing Director for Datacom New Zealand

Peter Nelson will take over as Managing Director of Datacom New Zealand in October 2025, leading the firm through advances in AI and digital services.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Sep 2025