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AMTA urges government to prioritise mobile network reforms
Modernisation

AMTA urges government to prioritise mobile network reforms

The Australian Mobile Telecommunications Association urges government action on spectrum, infrastructure and disaster resilience to bolster Australia's digital economy.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
KPMG & Ellucian form alliance to boost student solutions
Software-as-a-Service

KPMG & Ellucian form alliance to boost student solutions

KPMG Australia and Ellucian have forged a partnership, marking Ellucian's first in Australia, to enhance student management solutions for universities.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Apr 2025

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AMBS modernises digital network with new AI-driven upgrade
EduTech

AMBS modernises digital network with new AI-driven upgrade

Roc Technologies and HPE Aruba Networking have upgraded the network at Alliance Manchester Business School to enhance digital experience and security for users.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Apr 2025
UK urged to modernise R&D tax relief as China races ahead
Physical Security

UK urged to modernise R&D tax relief as China races ahead

China's rise in R&D spending challenges global competition norms, prompting calls for the UK to urgently reform its complex R&D tax relief system to stay competitive.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Mon, 21st Apr 2025
Ardoq names Brian Zeman Chief Revenue Officer for growth
Software-as-a-Service

Ardoq names Brian Zeman Chief Revenue Officer for growth

Ardoq appoints Brian Zeman as Chief Revenue Officer to drive global growth, focusing on expansion in the Americas and enhancing enterprise architecture solutions.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
Allvue's Nexius platform promises faster, unified private data
Robotic Process Automation

Allvue's Nexius platform promises faster, unified private data

Allvue Systems launches Nexius, a cloud-native AI-ready data platform to streamline private capital data management and analytics globally.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
Onix launches Wingspan agentic AI to modernise enterprise data
Data Analytics

Onix launches Wingspan agentic AI to modernise enterprise data

Onix launches Wingspan, an agentic AI platform designed to modernise enterprise data and accelerate domain-specific AI adoption, boosting productivity and insights.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
NFL partners with NetApp to enhance data management
Data Analytics

NFL partners with NetApp to enhance data management

The NFL has announced a partnership with NetApp as its Official Intelligent Data Infrastructure partner, aiming to enhance operations and fan experiences globally.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Apr 2025
Cloudflare unveils Workers VPC for enhanced app security
Cloud Services

Cloudflare unveils Workers VPC for enhanced app security

Cloudflare has unveiled Workers VPC and Workers VPC Private Link, tools set to empower developers to create secure cross-cloud applications on its platform.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Apr 2025
Australian organisations have two key reasons to double down on data management
Data Protection

Australian organisations have two key reasons to double down on data management

Amidst growing data volumes, Australian organisations face dual challenges: capitalising on valuable insights while safeguarding against rising security threats.

By George Dragatsis • 5 min read • Tue, 15th Apr 2025
Why finance teams can't afford to ignore shifting spend trends and artificial intelligence innovation
Artificial Intelligence

Why finance teams can't afford to ignore shifting spend trends and artificial intelligence innovation

As employee spending habits shift due to hybrid work, finance teams must leverage AI to modernise spend management and mitigate growing financial risks.

By Fabian Calle • 4 min read • Tue, 15th Apr 2025

Stories from Other Regions

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Funding crisis sparks fears for future of global CVE system
Supply Chain

Funding crisis sparks fears for future of global CVE system

US government funding for the crucial CVE cybersecurity programme is set to lapse, raising fears over global vulnerability tracking and defence efforts.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
ClearCourse acquires Computers for Flooring in Welsh push
Digital Transformation

ClearCourse acquires Computers for Flooring in Welsh push

ClearCourse has acquired Cardiff-based Computers for Flooring, expanding its UK reach with software managing GBP £180m in flooring sales annually.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
Schneider OffGrid launches in Europe as portable power station
Digital Transformation

Schneider OffGrid launches in Europe as portable power station

Schneider Electric launches Schneider OffGrid, a portable power station offering versatile charging for devices, targeting Europe's outdoor and remote work markets.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
ABA Bank transforms services with SUSE to boost digital shift
Virtualisation

ABA Bank transforms services with SUSE to boost digital shift

ABA Bank partners with SUSE to modernise digital infrastructure, enabling faster, secure banking in Cambodia with 99.999% service reliability and cost savings.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
Exclusive: DBS bets on AI to scale customer-centric banking
Data Analytics

Exclusive: DBS bets on AI to scale customer-centric banking

DBS Bank is leveraging generative AI to enhance customer-centric banking, aiming to unlock over SGD $1 billion in value by 2024 as it embraces digital transformation.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
StarHub achieves Cisco Premier Provider & Webex honours
Unified Communications

StarHub achieves Cisco Premier Provider & Webex honours

StarHub has earned Cisco Premier Provider Certification and Webex Contact Center Specialization, enhancing its enterprise IT and customer engagement solutions.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 16th Apr 2025