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LG showcases smart hotel tech & laundry solutions at NoVacancy
Digital Signage

LG showcases smart hotel tech & laundry solutions at NoVacancy

LG Electronics showcased smart hotel TVs with Google Cast, advanced laundry solutions, and digital displays at Sydney's NoVacancy Expo 2025.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Sep 2025

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Neo cloud & GPUaaS reshape AI in Australia & New Zealand
Hybrid Cloud

Neo cloud & GPUaaS reshape AI in Australia & New Zealand

Neo cloud services and GPUaaS are transforming AI in Australia and New Zealand, offering cost-effective, sustainable infrastructure amid rising demand and governance challenges.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Fri, 31st Oct 2025
Global IoT devices to exceed 20 billion in 2024, led by China
Digital Transformation

Global IoT devices to exceed 20 billion in 2024, led by China

The global IoT device count will exceed 20 billion in 2024, with China dominating cellular connections amid evolving tech trends and revised growth forecasts.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Oct 2025
MarTech spending risks USD $215 billion loss without clearer ROI
Customer Experience

MarTech spending risks USD $215 billion loss without clearer ROI

Fortune 500 CMOs struggle to quantify MarTech ROI, risking a USD $215 billion loss by 2027 amid rising tech complexity and AI promises.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Mon, 27th Oct 2025
Gartner reveals strategic tech trends set to redefine 2026
Robotics

Gartner reveals strategic tech trends set to redefine 2026

Gartner reveals key tech trends for 2026, spotlighting AI supercomputing, cybersecurity, cloud sovereignty, and digital provenance shaping business futures.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Tue, 21st Oct 2025
Report finds only 9% of firms have full data access for AI use
AI Security

Report finds only 9% of firms have full data access for AI use

Only 9% of firms report full access to their data for AI use, despite 86% being data driven, reveals Cloudera's survey of 1,574 IT leaders worldwide.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Oct 2025
Exclusive: VyOS Networks CRO on why networks are becoming software
Network Infrastructure

Exclusive: VyOS Networks CRO on why networks are becoming software

Santiago Blanquet discusses the growing importance of open-source networking in shaping modern technology landscapes.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Oct 2025
Agentic AI adopters expect quantum to shape marketing soon
Data Analytics

Agentic AI adopters expect quantum to shape marketing soon

A study reveals 31% of marketers using agentic AI expect quantum computing to impact marketing within two years, signalling rapid tech adoption.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Oct 2025
AI adoption now a business necessity for 96% of enterprises
Private Cloud

AI adoption now a business necessity for 96% of enterprises

A global survey reveals 96% of enterprises now treat AI adoption as essential, marking a shift from competitive edge to core business necessity.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Fri, 26th Sep 2025
Pelion launches Consumer eSIM for IoT to enhance connectivity
Semiconductors

Pelion launches Consumer eSIM for IoT to enhance connectivity

Pelion launches Consumer eSIM for IoT, offering businesses scalable, secure connectivity as consumer eSIM chipsets become widely available in devices.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Sep 2025
Exclusive: HID talks biometrics and passwordless future
Surveillance

Exclusive: HID talks biometrics and passwordless future

Australian firms rapidly adopt seamless biometric and digital access, blending physical and digital security with flexible, passwordless, and eco-friendly credential solutions.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Fri, 19th Sep 2025
Exclusive: Peter Marrs of Dell Technologies discusses AI's 'evergreen' shift
Unified Communications

Exclusive: Peter Marrs of Dell Technologies discusses AI's 'evergreen' shift

Success with AI in Asia Pacific and Japan requires clear strategy, skilled talent, and strong partnerships, according to Dell Technologies.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Mon, 15th Sep 2025
NetApp named leader in 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for storage
Storage

NetApp named leader in 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for storage

NetApp has been named a Leader in Gartner's 2025 Magic Quadrant for Enterprise Storage Platforms, highlighting its innovative and reliable data solutions.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Sep 2025

Stories from Other Regions

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Indian developers save 10 hours a week with AI coding tools
DevOps

Indian developers save 10 hours a week with AI coding tools

Indian developers save 10 hours weekly with AI coding tools, outpacing global peers by nearly three hours, as digital skill upskilling gains pace.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Oct 2025
CEOs put greater emphasis on AI and data centre capacity
Robotics

CEOs put greater emphasis on AI and data centre capacity

In Q3 2025, CEOs focused less on tariffs, with mentions down 28%, while AI discussions rose to 45%, highlighting a shift to digital transformation priorities.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
Persistent Systems wins Everest Group award for sustained growth
Digital Transformation

Persistent Systems wins Everest Group award for sustained growth

Persistent Systems has won the Everest Group's 2025 Growth Honor of the Year for consistent revenue growth, reporting USD $1.47 billion in trailing twelve-month revenue.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Sep 2025
UK firms face skills shortages stalling AI & tech growth
Unified Communications

UK firms face skills shortages stalling AI & tech growth

UK firms face talent shortages in networking, cybersecurity, and AI, stalling growth and delaying digital transformation across vital tech sectors.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025