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Sircel appoints new COO & Chair to lead growth strategy
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cleantech
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sustainability
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waste management
Sircel, Australia's leading e-waste recycler, has strengthened its leadership with Brendon Wright as COO and Angie Bradbury as Chair, aiming for sustainable growth.
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Mercury enhances services with One NZ fibre network upgrade
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uc
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network infrastructure
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digital transformation
Mercury is upgrading its services by partnering with One NZ to enhance its fibre network, aiming for greater capacity and improved reliability across New Zealand.
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Datadog to open first Australian data centre by mid-2025
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saas
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siem
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digital transformation
Datadog plans its first data centre in Australia by mid-2025, responding to local privacy demands and expanding services to over 1,000 clients.
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ICC enhances arbitration platform with Opus 2 technology
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document management
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ecm
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martech
The ICC has launched an enhanced version of its Case Connect platform, powered by Opus 2, to streamline arbitration and improve dispute resolution efficiency.
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LoftLabs launches vNode for enhanced Kubernetes isolation
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storage
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virtualisation
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devops
LoftLabs has launched vNode, a virtual container runtime that boosts node-level isolation in Kubernetes, offering enhanced security without extra hardware.
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AI agents crucial to app development in APAC, says report
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crm
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paas
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digital transformation
Salesforce's latest report reveals over 80% of APAC software leaders see AI agents as vital for app development, highlighting a shift towards low-code tools.
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Kaspersky discovers & patches zero-day Chrome flaw
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malware
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edutech
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endpoint protection
Kaspersky has uncovered and patched a critical zero-day vulnerability in Google Chrome, enabling attackers to bypass sandbox protections via malicious links.
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ThreatAware unveils Version 3.0 of its cyber security platform
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data protection
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api
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cybersecurity
ThreatAware has launched Version 3.0 of its CAASM platform, enhancing device visibility and security for organisations navigating fragmented IT landscapes.
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Exabeam unveils Nova AI agent for enhanced security ops
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siem
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it automation
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ai
Exabeam has launched Nova, an autonomous AI agent that enhances security operations by speeding up incident response and boosting analyst productivity by up to 80%.
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Sonatype reports rise in open source malware to 17,954
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malware
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firewalls
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breach prevention
Sonatype's latest Open Source Malware Index reveals a staggering rise in malware, with over 17,900 packages identified in Q1 2025, reflecting evolving threats.
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Erqos & DashIO partner to advance IIoT connectivity
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smartphones
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software development
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bluetooth
Erqos Technologies and DashIO have formed a partnership to enhance Industrial Internet of Things automation, integrating EQSP32 MicroPLC with DashIO's user interface.
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Adobe unveils AI tools to enhance Premiere Pro editing
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martech
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adobe
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digital media
Adobe has unveiled Generative Extend in Premiere Pro, enhancing video editing with AI-powered features like Media Intelligence and Caption Translation.
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Manufacturing leaders to tackle digital transformation challenges
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it in manufacturing
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digital transformation
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ai
Object Edge will host the Manufacturing Edge Leadership Summit, focusing on digital transformation to tackle key challenges in the sector amid economic turbulence.
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Portworx Enterprise 3.3 offers VMs on Kubernetes upgrade
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storage
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data protection
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dr
Portworx by Pure Storage has unveiled Enterprise 3.3, a container data management platform optimised for KubeVirt VMs, promising cost savings of 30%-50%.
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Blackpearl Group appoints new COO for US market growth
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ai
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leadership
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entrepreneurship
Blackpearl Group has appointed Christie Kerner as Chief Operating Officer to drive its US expansion, leveraging her 30 years in scaling successful businesses.
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Ricoh achieves first EcoVadis Platinum sustainability rating
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dei
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cleantech
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printing
Ricoh has secured a Platinum sustainability rating from EcoVadis, ranking in the top 1% globally, following a decade of Gold standards.
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Autodesk unveils AECO advancements for sustainability boost
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power / energy
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cleantech
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sustainability
Autodesk has unveiled enhancements to its AECO portfolio, introducing scan-to-mesh technology aimed at promoting sustainable building practices in Australia.
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Informatica unveils AI-ready cloud data management features
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genai
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ai
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servicenow
Informatica has launched new AI-ready cloud data management features, enhancing enterprise access to intelligent data through its CLAIRE AI engine.
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Velixo secures funds to boost ERP reporting & automation
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saas
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devops
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data analytics
Velixo has secured significant investment from Elephant in a Series A funding round, aimed at bolstering its ERP-connected reporting capabilities within Excel.
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Report highlights AI's rise & challenges in manufacturing
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edutech
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digital transformation
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ai
TeamViewer's new report reveals a surge in AI adoption among manufacturers, with 78% using it weekly, highlighting its transformative role amid global challenges.