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Telair marks 20 years as independent Australian telco
Network Infrastructure

Telair marks 20 years as independent Australian telco

Its national network upgrade is aimed at keeping business customers connected as demand for bandwidth and resilience continues to rise.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month
Canon Business Services launches AI security advisory
Data Protection

Canon Business Services launches AI security advisory

Australian businesses risk data leaks and governance gaps as staff adopt AI tools faster than employers can set rules and training.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 23rd Jun 2026

Global Stories

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Rimini Street launches AI governance service for firms
Digital Transformation

Rimini Street launches AI governance service for firms

The service targets firms struggling to control AI agents as they move from pilots into production and face growing security and compliance risks.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Vection wins Retelit certification for Algho AI platform
Digital Transformation

Vection wins Retelit certification for Algho AI platform

The certification opens Retelit's enterprise and public sector client base to Vection's Algho platform after live testing at an Italian data centre.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Abacus London office grows to 129 staff in 10 years
Data Protection

Abacus London office grows to 129 staff in 10 years

Growth in regulated sectors has turned Abacus's London office into an EMEA hub with 129 staff and more than 1,200 clients across 25 countries.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
efex to buy onPlatinum from Comms Group for AUD $30m
Unified Communications

efex to buy onPlatinum from Comms Group for AUD $30m

The deal deepens efex's east coast footprint and adds more than 7,000 end points as it targets larger mid-market customers.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Mon, 29th Jun 2026

Stories from Other Regions

Managed IT stories

Phoenix Software staff win Broadcom VCF Knight status
Storage

Phoenix Software staff win Broadcom VCF Knight status

The rare certification bolsters Phoenix Software's credentials as customers reassess VMware environments after Broadcom's acquisition.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • 3 days ago
BC Technologies credits Sales Geek Scotland for growth
Customer Relationship Management

BC Technologies credits Sales Geek Scotland for growth

Revenue at the Dunoon IT services firm rose to GBP £3.75 million last year as sales coaching and new systems sharpened its growth plans.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last week
HCS appoints Lesley Whelan to lead new GRC practice
Data Protection

HCS appoints Lesley Whelan to lead new GRC practice

Rising demand for cyber and compliance advice is driving HCS to broaden its services as Lesley Whelan takes charge of the new practice.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week
CloudFirst appoints Scott Lee as Chief Revenue Officer
Data Protection

CloudFirst appoints Scott Lee as Chief Revenue Officer

Demand for cloud and security services is rising, and the provider is adding sales leadership to align customer, partner and revenue strategy.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week
Huntingdon expands Boldyn IT support across campus
Firewalls

Huntingdon expands Boldyn IT support across campus

The expanded deal will ease pressure on Huntingdon College's small IT team as it outsources more campus network security and support.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Oklahoma insurer cuts disaster recovery to under an hour
Disaster Recovery

Oklahoma insurer cuts disaster recovery to under an hour

Severe weather can now interrupt claims less often, as the insurer's critical systems were restored in tests in just under an hour.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Littlefish appoints Flannery to strategic partnerships role
Digital Transformation

Littlefish appoints Flannery to strategic partnerships role

The reshuffle gives the group a stronger Irish leadership structure as it tightens ties to Microsoft after buying Storm in 2024.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Tue, 30th Jun 2026
Why passkeys are becoming essential for modern cybersecurity
Data Protection

Why passkeys are becoming essential for modern cybersecurity

With phishing and stolen credentials driving most breaches, organisations are being urged to replace passwords with passkeys for safer logins.

By Martin Wegrostek • 4 min read • Fri, 26th Jun 2026
Vasion launches print automation for AI data control
Software-as-a-Service

Vasion launches print automation for AI data control

The software aims to stop printed and scanned documents slipping outside managed workflows, a growing compliance risk for AI-heavy firms.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Wed, 24th Jun 2026
Apex Computing Services wins Investors in People Platinum
Artificial Intelligence

Apex Computing Services wins Investors in People Platinum

The recognition underlines a stronger culture and staff development push at the Manchester IT firm, after it lifted from Silver in three years.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Jun 2026
Rightworks launches security platform for bookkeepers
Software-as-a-Service

Rightworks launches security platform for bookkeepers

The new package aims to help firms handling sensitive client data replace patchwork systems with managed access, collaboration and security tools.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Jun 2026