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Infosys to modernise Valmet IT with AI-first model
Hybrid Cloud

Infosys to modernise Valmet IT with AI-first model

The deal is set to cut costs and speed issue resolution as Valmet shifts core IT operations onto an AI-led, cloud-based model.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week
The business case for outsourced IT support that most SMBs are finally making
Ransomware

The business case for outsourced IT support that most SMBs are finally making

Rising cyber risk and downtime are pushing Australian SMBs to see outsourced support as a safeguard, not just a cost saver.

By Setup4 • 7 min read • Last week
How smart technology investments drive profitability and compliance for organisations
Data Protection

How smart technology investments drive profitability and compliance for organisations

Fragmented document systems are raising costs and compliance risk for Australian organisations, as hybrid work swells information volumes.

By John Harding • 4 min read • This month
Publicis Sapient launches AI platform for IT operations
Digital Transformation

Publicis Sapient launches AI platform for IT operations

Enterprises could cut IT support costs by up to 45% as the platform spots and fixes faults before they disrupt operations.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • This month
PagerDuty names Ingram Micro sole Australian distributor
DevOps

PagerDuty names Ingram Micro sole Australian distributor

Australian solution providers will gain simpler access to PagerDuty's incident management tools as the vendor taps Ingram Micro's reseller network.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • This month

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QuEra to launch Libra quantum computer on AWS in 2028
High Performance Computing

QuEra to launch Libra quantum computer on AWS in 2028

Cloud users could gain access to fault-tolerant quantum computing in 2028, as QuEra and AWS expand their collaboration.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Last week
Myriad360 climbs to No. 85 on CRN Solution Provider 500
Digital Transformation

Myriad360 climbs to No. 85 on CRN Solution Provider 500

The rise reflects growing demand for its expanded technology platform after a recent acquisition and caps 14 straight years on CRN's list.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week
UCC Coffee moves server estate to Azure in hybrid shift
Disaster Recovery

UCC Coffee moves server estate to Azure in hybrid shift

The shift cut monthly hosting costs by about 40% and let the coffee supplier modernise ageing systems without disrupting deliveries.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week
Australia, New Zealand AI boom lacks data foundations
Data Protection

Australia, New Zealand AI boom lacks data foundations

Many firms are adopting AI quickly, but weak data architecture is leaving them unable to measure returns or manage governance risks.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Last week
Gartner says more than 10% of firms will be AI-first
Digital Transformation

Gartner says more than 10% of firms will be AI-first

Control over data, governance and AI accuracy is becoming a boardroom priority as Gartner says the shift could reshape enterprise strategy by 2030.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Study finds technology investment gap across businesses
Data Protection

Study finds technology investment gap across businesses

Most firms still judge tech buys on upfront price, even as security, efficiency and long-term value increasingly drive business risk.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • This month
Spinnaker Support names Vivek Pruthi APAC managing director
Digital Transformation

Spinnaker Support names Vivek Pruthi APAC managing director

Rising demand for independent SAP, Oracle and VMware support is driving Spinnaker's APAC expansion as it doubles headcount and appoints Vivek Pruthi.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • This month
Humanoid robots, 0-day defence among Info-Tech trends for '27
Robotics

Humanoid robots, 0-day defence among Info-Tech trends for '27

Agentic AI, zero-day surge, sovereign cloud, and humanoid robots will define IT strategy in 2027, Info-Tech Research Group warns.

By Jake MacAndrew • 5 min read • This month
Most German firms pilot AI, but few use it in core
Data Analytics

Most German firms pilot AI, but few use it in core

Legacy systems and skills shortages are slowing AI rollouts at large German companies, with only 19% putting it into core processes.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • This month
Fuel names Sana Chaarani as Vice President of Technology
Digital Transformation

Fuel names Sana Chaarani as Vice President of Technology

It underscores Fuel's push to tighten its systems and cyber defences as North American logistics operators face rising pressure for speed and visibility.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • This month

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UK small business profits rise as late payments bite
Manufacturing

UK small business profits rise as late payments bite

Cash-flow strain is deepening for UK SMEs, even as profits rose 7.4% and nearly half of invoices were still overdue, Sage said.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
UK public sector IT teams struggle with AI rollout
Digital Transformation

UK public sector IT teams struggle with AI rollout

Most UK public sector IT teams lack the infrastructure and trust needed to scale AI safely, a SolarWinds survey found.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • This month