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The connectivity stack: Why Australian ICT leaders are rethinking where their websites live
Data Protection

The connectivity stack: Why Australian ICT leaders are rethinking where their websites live

Offshore web hosting is becoming harder to justify as Australian firms weigh latency, sovereignty and support risks across their digital stack.

By Dominic Vivarini • 6 min read • Last week

Global Stories

Telcos stories

IoT Analytics flags seven telecom trends at MWC 2026
Virtualisation

IoT Analytics flags seven telecom trends at MWC 2026

Operators are shifting towards AI, satellite links and embedded security as telecom and IoT networking converge with compute and device control.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Yesterday
Wipro expands ServiceNow tie-up on agentic AI workflows
Digital Transformation

Wipro expands ServiceNow tie-up on agentic AI workflows

The tie-up aims to cut manual handoffs and give enterprises clearer oversight of AI-driven tasks across IT, HR, procurement and security.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Yesterday
Proximus Global rises to Gartner CPaaS leaders group
Data Protection

Proximus Global rises to Gartner CPaaS leaders group

The upgrade should boost Proximus Global's appeal to multinational buyers seeking compliant messaging, identity and network tools across markets.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Yesterday
8x8 appoints Emily Masterton as Global Channel Head
Unified Communications

8x8 appoints Emily Masterton as Global Channel Head

The promotion signals 8x8's push to deepen partner sales, with Emily Masterton tasked with improving channel support and trust worldwide.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week

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Nebula Global Services appoints Scott Lynn as Director
Partner Programmes

Nebula Global Services appoints Scott Lynn as Director

Demand for consistent global IT support is driving Nebula Global Services to bolster senior leadership as it expands across 170 countries.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Today
UK firms pour into AI despite weak returns, study finds
Network Infrastructure

UK firms pour into AI despite weak returns, study finds

Weak networks and poor data are leaving most UK AI projects short of returns, as firms keep ramping up spending to avoid falling behind.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Today
Spitfire IoT revenue surges as UK customers adopt SIMs
Virtual Private Networks

Spitfire IoT revenue surges as UK customers adopt SIMs

UK firms are cutting connectivity costs as Spitfire's IoT revenue jumps 238% on demand from generators, EV chargers and kiosks.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Today
UK consumers shun cold calls without trust signals
Customer Experience

UK consumers shun cold calls without trust signals

Most unsolicited business calls now go unanswered as branded caller ID and pre-call messages become key to winning trust, MaxContact found.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Yesterday
Meaningful Planet wins B Corp status with 91.4 score
Fintech

Meaningful Planet wins B Corp status with 91.4 score

The certification may help the UK mobile provider win over customers and suppliers as B Lab raises scrutiny of telecoms firms' practices.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last week
Gamma pitches cloud voice to MSPs to boost retention
Unified Communications

Gamma pitches cloud voice to MSPs to boost retention

MSPs could protect margins by bundling cloud voice, as Gamma says it can also reduce churn and block rivals from key accounts.

By Mark Tarre • 6 min read • Last week
Kanata North adds CAD $17.9 billion to Canada's economy
Semiconductors

Kanata North adds CAD $17.9 billion to Canada's economy

The tech cluster supports more than 63,000 jobs and could help Canada strengthen domestic supply chains for semiconductors and photonics.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Globe Telecom picks Synchronoss for Philippines cloud
Data Protection

Globe Telecom picks Synchronoss for Philippines cloud

The deal gives Globe Telecom a new subscription service for 54 million users, helping them back up and manage content beyond handset storage.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week
Oakland Arena completes Wi-Fi 7 overhaul in 13 days
Digital Transformation

Oakland Arena completes Wi-Fi 7 overhaul in 13 days

Sold-out concerts can now run without dropped connections as the 19,500-seat California venue handled 8.22 terabytes over two nights.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Voice as a modern growth lever for MSPs
Unified Communications

Voice as a modern growth lever for MSPs

MSPs risk losing deals and margin unless they bundle Teams-aligned calling, as customers demand simpler vendors and tighter integration.

By Will Morey • 5 min read • Last week
Tesco Mobile completes 65 upgrades across Greater Manchester
Smart Cities

Tesco Mobile completes 65 upgrades across Greater Manchester

Customers in busy parts of Greater Manchester should see fewer dropped calls and faster data after 65 upgrades covering more than 14,000 postcodes.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
One NZ calls for long-term telecom investment policy
Network Infrastructure

One NZ calls for long-term telecom investment policy

Rising demand and tighter economics are squeezing network spending, with One NZ warning New Zealanders could feel slower progress in coverage and resilience.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week