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Modernisation stories

Australian firms hindered by internal comms in tackling cyber threats
Fintech

Australian firms hindered by internal comms in tackling cyber threats

Poor internal communication and a disconnect between security teams and C-suite executives are leaving Australian businesses vulnerable to cyber threats, a Dynatrace survey reveals.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 6th May 2024

Global Stories

Modernisation stories

Andrew Swinand appointed new CEO of Inspired Thinking Group
Marketing Technologies

Andrew Swinand appointed new CEO of Inspired Thinking Group

Inspired Thinking Group (ITG) appoints Andrew Swinand as new Group CEO, aiming to expand its innovative content marketing solutions for global brands.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Tue, 14th May 2024
AMD powers Optiver's modernisation of data centre for AI era
Unified Communications

AMD powers Optiver's modernisation of data centre for AI era

AMD partners with Optiver to modernise its data centres, leveraging high-performance computing solutions to push the boundaries of financial market technology and AI.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 14th May 2024
Vectra AI integrates with CrowdStrike to modernise security response
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Vectra AI integrates with CrowdStrike to modernise security response

Vectra AI integrates with CrowdStrike Falcon Next Gen SIEM, launching a modern approach to hybrid attack detection and response.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 10th May 2024
Akamai to acquire Noname Security, bolstering API security solutions
Digital Transformation

Akamai to acquire Noname Security, bolstering API security solutions

Akamai Technologies announces plans to acquire API security firm, Noname Security, fortifying its API security suite and offering customers enhanced protection against digital threats.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 9th May 2024
IT modernisation spending to rise by 30% due to AI investment
Generative AI

IT modernisation spending to rise by 30% due to AI investment

UK businesses are set to ramp up IT modernisation spending by nearly 30% in 2024, with a hefty focus placed on investing in artificial intelligence.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 9th May 2024
McAfee & Intel launch advanced AI deepfake detection tech in Australia
Email Security

McAfee & Intel launch advanced AI deepfake detection tech in Australia

McAfee and Intel join forces to launch an advanced AI-powered tool capable of detecting deepfakes, addressing rising public concern in Australia over AI manipulation scams.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 8th May 2024
Logicalis merges Asia & Australia operations into unified APAC entity
Digital Transformation

Logicalis merges Asia & Australia operations into unified APAC entity

Leading tech services provider, Logicalis, embarks on strategic realignment, merging Australia and Asia operations to form a consolidated APAC unit, enhancing its regional market presence.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Wed, 8th May 2024
Veeam Kasten V7.0: Unveiling enhanced Kubernetes data protection
Virtualisation

Veeam Kasten V7.0: Unveiling enhanced Kubernetes data protection

Veeam Software unveils Kasten V7.0 with enhanced data protection for large-scale Kubernetes platforms, promoting superior cyber resilience.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 8th May 2024
Atturra secures fifth APJ Partner of the Year title from Boomi
Partner Programmes

Atturra secures fifth APJ Partner of the Year title from Boomi

Tech consultancy Atturra marks its fifth win as Boomi's APJ Partner of the Year, underlining its dominant position in digital transformation services across Asia Pacific.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Wed, 8th May 2024
Red Hat accelerates AI integration with OpenShift advancements
Software-as-a-Service

Red Hat accelerates AI integration with OpenShift advancements

Red Hat advances its hybrid AI and ML platform, OpenShift AI, allowing for accelerated innovation and AI integration into business operations across hybrid clouds.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 8th May 2024
Rackspace Technology gains new Microsoft Azure specialisations in AI
Artificial Intelligence

Rackspace Technology gains new Microsoft Azure specialisations in AI

Rackspace Technology has achieved fresh Microsoft Azure specialisations in AI and Machine Learning, underscoring their industry leadership and enriching its eight-strong specialisation collection.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 8th May 2024
Rocket Software finalises acquisition of OpenText's AMC business
Connectivity

Rocket Software finalises acquisition of OpenText's AMC business

In a move to bolster its software solutions, Rocket Software completes the $2.275 billion acquisition of OpenText's Application Modernisation and Connectivity business, tripling its customer base and increasing revenues by 60%.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 7th May 2024
Rocket Software's acquisition of OpenText's AMC division boosts modernisation scope
OpenText

Rocket Software's acquisition of OpenText's AMC division boosts modernisation scope

Rocket Software ramps up its modernisation capabilities with a $2.275bn acquisition of OpenText's AMC division.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 7th May 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Modernisation stories

Transpower New Zealand wins 2024 Red Hat Innovation Award
Open source

Transpower New Zealand wins 2024 Red Hat Innovation Award

Transpower New Zealand has seized the global spotlight at the Red Hat Innovation Awards 2024 for its transformative use of open source solutions in modernising its electricity market system.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 10th May 2024
New Zealand's SolarZero helps overcome energy crisis
Transpower

New Zealand's SolarZero helps overcome energy crisis

In response to a potential electricity crisis, SolarZero swiftly supplemented the national grid with 30MW from its Virtual Power Plant technology.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 10th May 2024
Outpayce, Amadeus's fintech, receives Spanish e-money licence
Fintech

Outpayce, Amadeus's fintech, receives Spanish e-money licence

Outpayce, fintech arm of Amadeus, is licensed by the Bank of Spain to offer regulated payment services and issue prepaid virtual cards, consolidating its position in Spain's e-money market.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 6th May 2024