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Exclusive: Aryaka redefining SASE with a unified, AI-driven approach
Network Infrastructure

Exclusive: Aryaka redefining SASE with a unified, AI-driven approach

Aryaka's CEO Shailesh Shukla has outlined the company's vision for Unified SASE as a Service, harnessing AI to enhance networking and security.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Tue, 4th Mar 2025
IT leaders say tech investments not fully utilised: report
Data Analytics

IT leaders say tech investments not fully utilised: report

Research from Celonis reveals that 75% of senior IT leaders believe they are underusing technology investments, hindering potential innovation and ROI.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 28th Feb 2025
Amazon unveils next-gen Alexa+, powered by generative AI
Biometrics

Amazon unveils next-gen Alexa+, powered by generative AI

In addition to responding intuitively to voice commands, Alexa+ can actively manage and orchestrate other connected services and devices.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Feb 2025
LayerZero partners with Rayls to enhance blockchain finance
Crypto

LayerZero partners with Rayls to enhance blockchain finance

Rayls has partnered with LayerZero to enhance cross-chain connectivity for financial institutions, aiming to integrate traditional finance with decentralised finance.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 26th Feb 2025
Backbase partners with MeaWallet to boost digital payments
Unified Communications

Backbase partners with MeaWallet to boost digital payments

Backbase has teamed up with MeaWallet to boost digital payment services in Australia and New Zealand, aiming for enhanced security and faster deployment.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Tue, 25th Feb 2025
Datadog opens registration for DASH conference in 2025
DevOps

Datadog opens registration for DASH conference in 2025

Datadog has opened registration for DASH 2025, its eighth annual conference set for 10-11 June in New York, featuring over 50 sessions on cutting-edge technologies.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 24th Feb 2025
Tech risks dominate finance compliance, eflow survey finds
Data Analytics

Tech risks dominate finance compliance, eflow survey finds

A survey by eflow Global reveals 64% of finance executives see technology-driven risks, especially AI, as key compliance challenges for 2024.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Sat, 22nd Feb 2025
Veriam launches all-in-one platform for identity and access
Software-as-a-Service

Veriam launches all-in-one platform for identity and access

Veriam has unveiled an innovative platform to streamline identity management, access, subscriptions, and contracting for online service providers, simplifying B2B operations.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Feb 2025
Kaspersky enhances cloud workload security with update
Endpoint Protection

Kaspersky enhances cloud workload security with update

Kaspersky has unveiled a substantial upgrade to its Cloud Workload Security, enhancing forensic capabilities and boosting security for organisations amid rising cloud adoption.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Feb 2025
CDC secures AUD $17 billion valuation in ownership deal
EduTech

CDC secures AUD $17 billion valuation in ownership deal

A landmark ownership deal has secured CDC's AUD $17 billion valuation, ensuring its sovereign status while enabling significant growth in data centre operations.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Feb 2025
Insight publishes key technology trends in 2025 report
Hybrid Cloud

Insight publishes key technology trends in 2025 report

Insight Enterprises has released its 2025 Trends Report, highlighting critical technology trends shaping business strategies, including AI evolution and hybrid cloud solutions.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Feb 2025
Sectigo unveils platform for post-quantum cryptography prep
Encryption

Sectigo unveils platform for post-quantum cryptography prep

Sectigo has launched PQC Labs to help organisations transition to post-quantum cryptography, addressing urgent security needs amid rising quantum threats.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Feb 2025
Sinch partners with Aduna to enhance global network APIs
Unified Communications

Sinch partners with Aduna to enhance global network APIs

Sinch has joined forces with Aduna to enhance global access to mobile network capabilities, driving innovation in digital communications and security.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Feb 2025
Snowflake unveils Cortex Agents for data integration ease
Marketing Technologies

Snowflake unveils Cortex Agents for data integration ease

Snowflake has launched Cortex Agents, a service designed to streamline the integration of structured and unstructured data for enterprises, enhancing productivity.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Feb 2025
Workday unveils platform to manage AI in digital workforces
Digital Transformation

Workday unveils platform to manage AI in digital workforces

Workday has unveiled the Agent System of Record, a platform to help organisations manage AI agents more effectively, enhancing security and compliance.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 13th Feb 2025
AI revolutionises customer service in Australia by 2025
Customer Experience

AI revolutionises customer service in Australia by 2025

Zendesk's report reveals that 57% of Australian consumers prefer AI interactions with human traits, signalling a major shift in customer service expectations driven by technology.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Feb 2025

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ETSI forms new committee to advance data-driven standards
Unified Communications

ETSI forms new committee to advance data-driven standards

ETSI has unveiled a new Technical Committee on Data Solutions to enhance data-driven technologies and develop industry standards across multiple sectors.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Feb 2025