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Logicalis Australia appoints Luke Gardiner to lead new Technology Assurance Services practice
Disaster Recovery

Logicalis Australia appoints Luke Gardiner to lead new Technology Assurance Services practice

Logicalis Australia launches Technology Assurance Services to help regulated sectors meet CPS 230-era resilience and third-party risk demands.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Feb 2026
Purcell Partners rebrands as Lextech in lending push
Data Protection

Purcell Partners rebrands as Lextech in lending push

Australian mortgage law firm Purcell Partners has rebranded as Lextech, signalling a sharper focus on technology alongside its legal services for lenders.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Feb 2026

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Percona maps 2026 growth with new tech & leadership
Virtualisation

Percona maps 2026 growth with new tech & leadership

Percona sets out its 2026 growth plan with fresh leadership, new PostgreSQL security tech and expanded support for Valkey users.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Feb 2026
OpenAI unveils Frontier to deploy AI coworkers at scale
Software-as-a-Service

OpenAI unveils Frontier to deploy AI coworkers at scale

OpenAI has launched Frontier, an enterprise platform to deploy AI coworkers at scale by unifying data, tools and governance across firms.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Feb 2026
DXC rolls out Amazon Quick AI workspace to 115,000 staff
Manufacturing

DXC rolls out Amazon Quick AI workspace to 115,000 staff

DXC deploys Amazon Quick AI workspace to 115,000 staff in 70 countries and launches a practice to push enterprise AI beyond pilot stage.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Feb 2026
CyberArk crowns PwC 2025 Global Partner of the Year
Digital Transformation

CyberArk crowns PwC 2025 Global Partner of the Year

CyberArk names PwC its 2025 Global Partner of the Year as partner-led deals surge and certification-driven identity security gains pace.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Feb 2026
ConnectWise names Johannes Kamleitner EMEA go-to-market lead
Data Protection

ConnectWise names Johannes Kamleitner EMEA go-to-market lead

ConnectWise appoints Johannes Kamleitner to lead EMEA go-to-market, aiming to accelerate MSP-focused growth across key European regions.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Feb 2026
KPMG deepens SAP alliance to drive cloud & AI shift
Digital Transformation

KPMG deepens SAP alliance to drive cloud & AI shift

KPMG wins top-tier SAP strategic partner status to accelerate cloud and AI transformations with a trusted, “AI-first” delivery approach.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Tue, 10th Feb 2026
AI bookkeeping startup Botkeeper shuts after 11 years
Digital Transformation

AI bookkeeping startup Botkeeper shuts after 11 years

AI bookkeeping startup Botkeeper shuts after 11 years, citing rapid client consolidation, lost revenue and an unsustainable path forward.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Feb 2026
Empathetic AI unveils Empathetic AI Labs, a finance-grade AI agents suite for tax and beyond
Fintech

Empathetic AI unveils Empathetic AI Labs, a finance-grade AI agents suite for tax and beyond

Empathetic AI unveils 'finance-grade' agents and a Luna tax copilot, promising explainable, audit-ready automation for accounting teams.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Feb 2026
AudioCodes expands certified voice devices for Webex
Unified Communications

AudioCodes expands certified voice devices for Webex

AudioCodes expands its Webex Calling-certified range with new 400HD desk phones and MediaPack gateways to ease cloud and analogue migration.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Feb 2026
Kocho taps Zadara for sovereign AI cloud in VMware shift
Virtualisation

Kocho taps Zadara for sovereign AI cloud in VMware shift

Kocho partners with Zadara for a sovereign AI cloud platform, curbing VMware reliance and scaling Microsoft-aligned, multi-tenant services.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Feb 2026
Lexful launches AI-first IT documentation tool for MSPs
Digital Transformation

Lexful launches AI-first IT documentation tool for MSPs

Lexful unveils an AI-native IT documentation platform for MSPs, aiming to replace static records with automated, contextual knowledge.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Feb 2026
Nebula & Meter partner to scale global network services
Firewalls

Nebula & Meter partner to scale global network services

Nebula and Meter team up to speed global rollouts of subscription-based enterprise networks via resellers, promising faster, consistent support.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Feb 2026
Informotion names new CEO to drive Microsoft AI push
EduTech

Informotion names new CEO to drive Microsoft AI push

Informotion appoints Shane Parsons as CEO to spearhead a deeper Microsoft AI and cloud pivot, targeting regulated and public sector demand.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Feb 2026
8x8 sees AI customer interactions surge across voice, chat
Unified Communications

8x8 sees AI customer interactions surge across voice, chat

8x8 reports triple-digit growth in AI voice and messaging for CX, as contact centres scale automation beyond pilots across channels.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Thu, 5th Feb 2026
Rimini Street urges ERP users to defy upgrade pressure
Data Analytics

Rimini Street urges ERP users to defy upgrade pressure

Rimini Street urges ERP users to resist vendor upgrade pressure, touting Smart Path and Agentic AI as cheaper, longer-life alternatives.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Feb 2026

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