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AWS launches AI Spring Australia to boost local AI innovation
Digital Transformation

AWS launches AI Spring Australia to boost local AI innovation

AWS is launching AI Spring Australia to boost local innovation, supporting startups with new AI programmes and expanding cloud infrastructure investment.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Jun 2025

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ClearCourse acquires Avon Data Systems to boost hospitality growth
Customer Relationship Management

ClearCourse acquires Avon Data Systems to boost hospitality growth

ClearCourse has acquired Avon Data Systems, enhancing its hospitality tech range with Rezcontrol to support over 450 UK hotels and boost sector growth.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Jun 2025
APAC financial sector faces 245% surge in DDoS attacks, report finds
Firewalls

APAC financial sector faces 245% surge in DDoS attacks, report finds

Financial institutions in APAC faced a 245% surge in DDoS attacks last year, accounting for 38% of global incidents amid rising digital vulnerabilities.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Jun 2025
AI agents reshape workplace roles, freeing employees for key tasks
Data Analytics

AI agents reshape workplace roles, freeing employees for key tasks

AI agents are transforming workplaces by automating routine tasks, freeing employees to focus on complex, strategic work across industries like recruitment and manufacturing.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Jun 2025
Cohesity & 11:11 launch cloud clean room for cyber recovery
Data Protection

Cohesity & 11:11 launch cloud clean room for cyber recovery

Cohesity and 11:11 Systems have launched a cloud clean room service to help businesses swiftly recover from cyber-attacks with secure, isolated data environments.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Wed, 11th Jun 2025
Romano's unveils first brand campaign featuring AI artwork
Generative AI

Romano's unveils first brand campaign featuring AI artwork

Romano's has launched its first-ever brand campaign, using generative AI to create Italian art-inspired adverts with a distinct New Zealand twist.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Jun 2025
Dentsu integrates eye-tracking data for media planning
Customer Experience

Dentsu integrates eye-tracking data for media planning

Dentsu has integrated in-store eye-tracking data from Co-op Media Network into its tool, enhancing media planning with real-world retail attention insights.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Jun 2025
Hitachi, SPP use AI to speed up US grid connection process
Data Analytics

Hitachi, SPP use AI to speed up US grid connection process

Hitachi and Southwest Power Pool are using AI to slash US grid connection study times from up to 27 months to under 12, boosting energy capacity and reliability.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Jun 2025
US-China chip export debate highlights risks for AI leadership
Supply Chain

US-China chip export debate highlights risks for AI leadership

A Johns Hopkins debate on US restrictions of chip exports to China highlights risks for global AI leadership and semiconductor supply chain stability.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Sat, 7th Jun 2025
MiQ unveils Sigma AI platform to unify programmatic advertising
Hyperscale

MiQ unveils Sigma AI platform to unify programmatic advertising

MiQ has launched Sigma, an AI-driven platform uniting over 300 data feeds to streamline and optimise programmatic advertising globally.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Jun 2025

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Kiwis warned over AI-driven scams as tax season boosts risks
Malware

Kiwis warned over AI-driven scams as tax season boosts risks

Kiwis face rising AI-driven scams this tax season, with cybercriminals using stolen data and fake Inland Revenue contacts to target taxpayers.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Jun 2025
AI system to cut grid connection delays by 80% in US energy push
Storage

AI system to cut grid connection delays by 80% in US energy push

Southwest Power Pool, Hitachi, and NVIDIA will cut US power grid connection delays by 80% using AI to speed energy planning and infrastructure upgrades.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Jun 2025
CyberSentriq launches to target USD $100m ARR in MSP market
Data Protection

CyberSentriq launches to target USD $100m ARR in MSP market

CyberSentriq launches, aiming for USD $100m ARR by 2028, offering MSPs a unified AI-driven cybersecurity platform from TitanHQ and Redstor's merger.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Tue, 10th Jun 2025
UK tech sector optimistic on AI but calls for stronger support
Artificial Intelligence

UK tech sector optimistic on AI but calls for stronger support

Eighty-eight percent of UK tech firms use AI and remain optimistic, yet 78% call for stronger government support to bridge talent and funding gaps.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Jun 2025
Westcon-Comstor & Juniper boost Starship with sales support
Juniper Networks

Westcon-Comstor & Juniper boost Starship with sales support

Westcon-Comstor New Zealand and Juniper Networks will donate 1% of Juniper Mist sales to Starship Children's Hospital, supporting critical child healthcare.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Jun 2025
BIG Caring selects SAP on AWS to unify pharmacy operations
Customer Relationship Management

BIG Caring selects SAP on AWS to unify pharmacy operations

BIG Caring Group has chosen RISE with SAP on AWS to unify operations across its 500+ Malaysian pharmacies, enhancing efficiency and customer experience.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 9th Jun 2025
KAF Digital Bank onboards with Temenos SaaS in Malaysia
Software-as-a-Service

KAF Digital Bank onboards with Temenos SaaS in Malaysia

KAF Digital Bank has begun onboarding customers on Temenos SaaS, launching Shariah-compliant digital banking powered by Microsoft Azure in Malaysia.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Jun 2025