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Adactin launches graduate programme to bridge IT skills gap
EduTech

Adactin launches graduate programme to bridge IT skills gap

Adactin rolls out graduate scheme as tech employers warn only 1% of surveyed employers say new IT graduates are job-ready.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month

Global Stories

IT services stories

Manufacturing leads ransomware targets in 2025 report
Disaster Recovery

Manufacturing leads ransomware targets in 2025 report

Manufacturing was the most targeted sector for ransomware in 2025, as Check Point counted 1,466 attacks worldwide amid rising supply chain exposure.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Qlik launches agentic AI advisory to speed deployments
Data Analytics

Qlik launches agentic AI advisory to speed deployments

Qlik rolls out agentic AI advisory to help enterprises prioritise use cases, strengthen governance and move from ideas to deployment faster.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Last month
N-able adds cloud disaster recovery service for MSPs
Data Protection

N-able adds cloud disaster recovery service for MSPs

N-able widens Cove Data Protection with cloud-hosted Disaster Recovery as a Service for MSPs and IT teams facing cyberattacks and outages.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
Auctor raises USD $20 million for software implementation
DevOps

Auctor raises USD $20 million for software implementation

Auctor secures USD $20 million from Sequoia Capital and backers to automate enterprise software rollouts and cut costly project delays.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Last month
Inde appoints Chris Beckett as technology strategist
Digital Transformation

Inde appoints Chris Beckett as technology strategist

Inde names Chris Beckett as Chief Technology Strategist to steer long-term roadmaps as New Zealand firms seek clearer guidance on investment and architecture.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month
Inde wins ISO 27001 certification after security audit
Data Protection

Inde wins ISO 27001 certification after security audit

Inde's security chief says the certification will boost customer confidence as the cloud services provider expands across Australia and New Zealand.

By Mark Tarre • 2 min read • Last month
WatchGuard & HaloPSA integrate security tools for MSPs
Firewalls

WatchGuard & HaloPSA integrate security tools for MSPs

WatchGuard and HaloPSA deepen ties to let managed service providers handle security alerts, licensing and billing from one workflow.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month
Sparq launches The Shop to test AI in live systems
Digital Transformation

Sparq launches The Shop to test AI in live systems

Sparq opens The Shop to trial artificial intelligence in live-like settings, helping clients weigh risks and returns before investing.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Zoom appoints Frank Skiffington to lead ANZ growth
Software-as-a-Service

Zoom appoints Frank Skiffington to lead ANZ growth

Zoom names Frank Skiffington as Head of Australia and New Zealand as the software group seeks deeper partner-led growth across ANZ.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Thoughtworks: The inside line on AI software development from the company that created Agile
DevOps

Thoughtworks: The inside line on AI software development from the company that created Agile

Thoughtworks says AI is lowering the cost of custom software, but its APAC boss Steven Yurisich warns enterprises must still protect core systems.

By Donovan Jackson • 6 min read • Last month
Customer Science names first Chief Operating Officer
Digital Transformation

Customer Science names first Chief Operating Officer

Customer Science appoints James Johnstone to its new Chief Operating Officer role as it accelerates UK and US expansion after rapid Australian growth.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month

Stories from Other Regions

IT services stories

AI use widespread among IT service providers, GTIA finds
Data Analytics

AI use widespread among IT service providers, GTIA finds

GTIA study finds 97% of IT service providers use AI, but just 28% have formal strategy and governance in place.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
TCS launches AI job training with Cincinnati & Salesforce
EduTech

TCS launches AI job training with Cincinnati & Salesforce

TCS, University of Cincinnati and Salesforce launch three-month AI training scheme to fast-track graduates into paid roles and full-time work.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Redsquid buys Partnership Education in biggest deal
Customer Experience

Redsquid buys Partnership Education in biggest deal

Redsquid expands its education technology push with Partnership Education takeover, adding nearly 80 staff and GBP £8 million in revenue.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month
Ottawa launches Level 1 cyber scheme for defence suppliers
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Ottawa launches Level 1 cyber scheme for defence suppliers

Canada sets out cyber checks for defence suppliers, with annual self-assessments due from 2026 and tougher levels to follow in stages.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Last month
CloudClevr revives acquisition strategy after integration
Customer Experience

CloudClevr revives acquisition strategy after integration

CloudClevr eyes fresh UK deals after completing integration, as strengthened recurring revenue and a new leadership push set up FY27 expansion.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month