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RØDE, Mackie & Lectrosonics add Dante to future audio gear
Content Creation

RØDE, Mackie & Lectrosonics add Dante to future audio gear

RØDE, Mackie and Lectrosonics will add Audinate's Dante technology to upcoming products, enhancing networked audio solutions for global professionals.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Sep 2025
Leading at the speed of innovation: Why it's time for PCIe Gen 5.0 SSDs
Smart Cities

Leading at the speed of innovation: Why it's time for PCIe Gen 5.0 SSDs

Sandisk launches WD_BLACK SN8100, a PCIe Gen 5 SSD offering up to 14,900 MB/s read speeds, built for high-demand tasks and future-ready storage needs.

By Simon Whitford • 2 min read • Fri, 29th Aug 2025
Sony expands INZONE gaming line with Fnatic-designed PC gear
Gaming

Sony expands INZONE gaming line with Fnatic-designed PC gear

Sony expands its INZONE gaming range with Fnatic-designed PC gear, including headsets, keyboard, mouse, and mousepads, launching October 2025.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Wed, 20th Aug 2025

Global Stories

Low latency stories

Snowflake to launch New Zealand cloud instance on AWS by 2026
Network Infrastructure

Snowflake to launch New Zealand cloud instance on AWS by 2026

Snowflake will launch a local cloud instance on AWS's New Zealand region by early 2026, enabling onshore data storage and enhancing compliance with local data rules.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Oct 2025
Equinix launches platform to boost distributed AI worldwide
Digital Transformation

Equinix launches platform to boost distributed AI worldwide

Equinix unveils Distributed AI Infrastructure, linking 270+ data centres in 77 markets to enable secure, low-latency AI deployment worldwide.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Fri, 26th Sep 2025
Tasman Express cable to boost Sydney-Auckland data capacity
Digital Transformation

Tasman Express cable to boost Sydney-Auckland data capacity

Southern Cross Cables is developing the Tasman Express subsea cable to boost data capacity and cut latency between Sydney and Auckland by 2028.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 23rd Sep 2025
Hemanth Vedagarbha named Firebolt CEO to drive global growth
Software-as-a-Service

Hemanth Vedagarbha named Firebolt CEO to drive global growth

Firebolt appoints Hemanth Vedagarbha as CEO to lead global expansion and strengthen its position in the analytical database market amid rising AI demand.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Sep 2025
Digital Realty & Vultr launch global GPU AI infrastructure
Hyperscale

Digital Realty & Vultr launch global GPU AI infrastructure

Digital Realty and Vultr partner to provide GPU-powered AI infrastructure across global data hubs, enhancing enterprise AI deployment and compliance.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Aug 2025
Fast is just the beginning: How Wi-Fi 7 will reshape the connected workplace
Network Infrastructure

Fast is just the beginning: How Wi-Fi 7 will reshape the connected workplace

Wi-Fi 7 is set to transform workplaces by enabling innovative services and real-time agility, making connectivity a key driver of business growth and strategy.

By RUCKUS Networks • 4 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2025
Aerospike launches expression indexes to boost AI efficiency
DevOps

Aerospike launches expression indexes to boost AI efficiency

Aerospike launches expression indexes to boost AI workload efficiency, cutting memory use and speeding queries in real-time NoSQL database applications.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2025
Celona unveils AerFlex to simplify private 5G for enterprises
Robotics

Celona unveils AerFlex to simplify private 5G for enterprises

Celona launches AerFlex, a cloud-managed private 5G solution designed to simplify deployment and management for enterprises embracing AI and automation.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Mon, 11th Aug 2025
XConn & ScaleFlux boost CXL 3.1 memory for AI & cloud
Hyperscale

XConn & ScaleFlux boost CXL 3.1 memory for AI & cloud

XConn Technologies and ScaleFlux have optimised CXL 3.1 memory solutions to boost AI and cloud infrastructure performance with enhanced disaggregation and pooling.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Aug 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Low latency stories

The 1-800 number hoping to break Canada's digital divide
Artificial Intelligence

The 1-800 number hoping to break Canada's digital divide

BrainTrainr will use a toll-free number to connect communities and help older Canadians benefit from modern technologies.

By Jake MacAndrew • 4 min read • Tue, 7th Oct 2025
Quintauris & Everspin partner to boost RISC-V automotive safety
Platform-as-a-Service

Quintauris & Everspin partner to boost RISC-V automotive safety

Quintauris and Everspin partner to integrate MRAM tech into RISC-V platforms, enhancing safety and reliability for next-gen automotive applications.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
Hua Nan boosts trading system speed by 35% with Azul switch
Microservices

Hua Nan boosts trading system speed by 35% with Azul switch

Taiwan's Hua Nan Securities boosted trading system speed by 35% and cut costs 30% after switching to Azul Platform Prime, resolving major performance issues.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Oct 2025
Exclusive: Datacentre220 reveals 'next chapter' in latest rebrand
Hybrid Cloud

Exclusive: Datacentre220 reveals 'next chapter' in latest rebrand

Datacentre220 rebrands to lead New Zealand's edge computing revolution, connecting 90+ networks from its carrier-neutral Auckland facility.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Mon, 8th Sep 2025
Taara, StarTouch partner to deliver optical wireless connectivity
Unified Communications

Taara, StarTouch partner to deliver optical wireless connectivity

Taara and StarTouch join forces to deliver rapid, fibre-like wireless optical connectivity across the US, targeting enterprises in challenging locations.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 29th Aug 2025