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INCITE Awards celebrate WA's leaders in innovation & diversity
EduTech

INCITE Awards celebrate WA's leaders in innovation & diversity

The 34th INCITE Awards in Perth honoured WA's top tech innovators, spotlighting gender equity leaders and Norwood Systems for standout achievements in STEM.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 24th Jul 2025

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Marketers using agentic AI foresee quantum computing's rise soon
Data Analytics

Marketers using agentic AI foresee quantum computing's rise soon

Nearly one-third of marketers using agentic AI expect quantum computing to influence marketing within two years, signalling rapid tech adoption ahead.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 24th Sep 2025
Workday & Kinaxis partner to unify supply chain & finance data
Data Analytics

Workday & Kinaxis partner to unify supply chain & finance data

Workday and Kinaxis partner to unify supply chain, finance, and workforce data with AI, enabling faster, smarter organisational decision-making amid disruption.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Sep 2025
Email remains top vulnerability for sensitive data, report finds
Data Protection

Email remains top vulnerability for sensitive data, report finds

Email remains the greatest risk for sensitive data breaches, with 90% of business communications exposed, warns Kiteworks' 2025 security report.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 10th Sep 2025
SailPoint & HCLTech forge AI-driven identity security alliance
Hybrid Cloud

SailPoint & HCLTech forge AI-driven identity security alliance

SailPoint and HCLTech have partnered to deliver AI-driven identity security solutions, aiding enterprises in managing digital identities across hybrid and multicloud environments.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Sep 2025
Appian named Leader in IDC MarketScape for business automation
Low code & No code

Appian named Leader in IDC MarketScape for business automation

Appian has been named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape for business automation, praised for its AI-driven platform which enhances operational efficiency.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Sep 2025
Majority of executives see ROI as AI agents drive business growth
Digital Transformation

Majority of executives see ROI as AI agents drive business growth

Over half of executives report deploying AI agents, driving business growth and ROI in areas like customer service and marketing, finds a Google Cloud study.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Sep 2025
Axiom GRC acquires The DPO Centre to boost data protection services
Data Protection

Axiom GRC acquires The DPO Centre to boost data protection services

Axiom GRC has acquired The DPO Centre, expanding its data protection services and strengthening its global governance, risk, and compliance platform.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025
NTT DATA, Google Cloud partner to speed up agentic AI uptake
Digital Transformation

NTT DATA, Google Cloud partner to speed up agentic AI uptake

NTT DATA and Google Cloud partner globally to fast-track agentic AI adoption, co-developing cloud-native solutions for sectors like banking and healthcare.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Wed, 13th Aug 2025
AI shifts from adviser to architect in enterprise decision-making
Digital Transformation

AI shifts from adviser to architect in enterprise decision-making

A new study reveals AI is evolving from an adviser to a core architect in enterprise decision-making, enhancing transparency and accountability across sectors.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Thu, 17th Jul 2025
TCS Q1 revenue hits USD $7,421m, highlights AI & security wins
Digital Transformation

TCS Q1 revenue hits USD $7,421m, highlights AI & security wins

TCS reported USD $7,421m revenue in Q1 FY26, highlighting gains in AI and cybersecurity despite a slight year-on-year revenue decline.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Mon, 14th Jul 2025

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Saviynt partners with St. Fox to boost identity security in India
Hybrid Cloud

Saviynt partners with St. Fox to boost identity security in India

Saviynt teams up with St. Fox to enhance identity security in India, targeting rapid digital transformation across key sectors with integrated solutions.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Sat, 13th Sep 2025
Ontario backs health technologies with CAD $12M fund boost
Health Technologies

Ontario backs health technologies with CAD $12M fund boost

Ontario launches Health Innovation Pathway to fast-track local health tech, improving patient care and boosting the province's life sciences sector.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Sat, 6th Sep 2025
de Novo & InspireXT join forces for integrated transformation
Digital Transformation

de Novo & InspireXT join forces for integrated transformation

de Novo Solutions and InspireXT have partnered to offer integrated digital and operational transformation services, enhancing enterprise solutions across multiple industries.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Aug 2025
Hexaware appoints Shantanu Baruah to drive healthcare growth
Artificial Intelligence

Hexaware appoints Shantanu Baruah to drive healthcare growth

Hexaware Technologies has named Shantanu Baruah President and Global Head of Healthcare, Life Sciences & Insurance to spearhead its growth strategy.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 2 min read • Sat, 2nd Aug 2025
EfficiencyIT & MSSL partner on sustainable modular AI centres
High Performance Computing

EfficiencyIT & MSSL partner on sustainable modular AI centres

EfficiencyIT and Michael Smith Switchgear join forces to provide sustainable, UK-made modular data centres for AI and high-performance computing across Europe.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 9th Jul 2025
Objective named among Ambitious Essex Tech 50 for innovation
Data Analytics

Objective named among Ambitious Essex Tech 50 for innovation

Objective has been named among the Ambitious Essex Tech 50 for 2025, recognising its innovation and growth in Essex's thriving tech sector.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Jul 2025