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Exclusive: Veeam urges faster data recovery as cyber threats escalate

Mon, 8th Sep 2025
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Amid rising AI-powered cyber attacks, ANZ businesses are ramping up cloud data resilience and recovery, reshaping industry strategies and investments.
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Philip Walsh rejoins Middlebank Consulting Group as associate

Mon, 8th Sep 2025
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Philip Walsh rejoins Middlebank Consulting Group as Associate, bringing extensive finance and operations expertise to enhance clients' supply chains and growth.
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Access4 announces top partners at 2025 Gold Coast conference

Mon, 8th Sep 2025
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Access4 celebrated its top channel partners at the largest Annual Conference in Gold Coast, recognising leaders in cloud communications across ANZ and the UK.
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APRA AMCOS updates music licensing with Microsoft Dynamics 365

Sun, 7th Sep 2025
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APRA AMCOS partners with EY and Microsoft to launch Dynamics 365, streamlining music licensing across Australia and New Zealand for 124,000 creators.
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Advent set to acquire Automic Group to drive expansion plans

Sun, 7th Sep 2025
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Advent has agreed to acquire Automic Group, an Australasian investor administration platform, aiming to boost growth and global expansion plans.
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Dreame unveils stair-climbing vacuums & robotic arms for homes

Fri, 5th Sep 2025
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Dreame has launched advanced smart cleaning devices including the Cyber X stair-climbing vacuum and the Cyber10 Ultra with robotic arm, boosting home automation.
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Rethinking mainframe modernisation: why AI changes the equation

Fri, 5th Sep 2025
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AI is transforming mainframe modernisation in Australia, enabling faster, safer system updates that reduce risk and boost business resilience.
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Irish fintech attracts nearly EUR €1bn over five years

Fri, 5th Sep 2025
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Irish fintech has secured nearly EUR €1bn in five years, as new data show strong 2023 deal activity despite weaker European VC flows.
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How automation is setting a new standard for Australian healthcare

Fri, 5th Sep 2025
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Gold Coast Health uses automation to save 40,000 admin hours yearly, boosting efficiency and patient care across Queensland's largest public health network.
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Sea-Flux secures NZD $3 million to expand vessel software globally

Fri, 5th Sep 2025
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Sea-Flux has raised NZD $3 million to boost its cloud-based vessel management software, aiming for global growth across NZ, UK, Australia and the Middle East.
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Westcon-Comstor halves emissions & hits 50% renewables mark

Thu, 4th Sep 2025
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Westcon-Comstor halves Scope 1 and 2 emissions, hitting 50% renewable electricity use globally, advancing towards its 2030 sustainability goals.
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HSBC launches Innovation Banking in New Zealand for scale-ups

Thu, 4th Sep 2025
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HSBC has launched its Innovation Banking service in New Zealand, providing tailored funding and support for venture-backed scale-ups and their investors.
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Rubrik appoints Stefan Compagnoni as Channel Director for ANZ region

Thu, 4th Sep 2025
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Rubrik appoints Stefan Compagnoni as Channel Director for ANZ, aiming to boost partner trust and promote its cyber resilience solutions in the region.
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Spotto launches in ANZ to optimise cloud costs for SaaS firms

Thu, 4th Sep 2025
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Spotto launches in Australia and New Zealand, using AI to cut Microsoft Azure cloud costs and boost SaaS firms' margins and MSP services.
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LG launches StanbyME 2 portable smart screen in Australia

Wed, 3rd Sep 2025
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LG launches the StanbyME 2, a portable 27-inch QHD smart screen in Australia, priced at AUD $2,199, offering flexible, AI-enhanced entertainment at home.
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SAP expands sovereign cloud services for public sector in ANZ

Wed, 3rd Sep 2025
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SAP expands its Sovereign Cloud services in Australia and New Zealand, enhancing data control and security for public sector and regulated industries.
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Dell highlights AI & innovation at FY25 Partner Awards in ANZ

Wed, 3rd Sep 2025
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Dell Technologies honoured top channel partners from Australia and New Zealand for innovation and AI at its FY25 Partner Awards, spotlighting digital transformation.
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Mortar Group appoints Paul Sigaloff as first Global Chief Customer Officer

Wed, 3rd Sep 2025
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Mortar Group has named Paul Sigaloff as its first global chief customer officer to drive international growth and enhance its customer-focused marketing platform.
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Check Point appoints David Caspari to lead Australia & New Zealand

Tue, 2nd Sep 2025
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Check Point has appointed David Caspari as Managing Director for Australia and New Zealand to advance its AI-driven cybersecurity strategy and customer growth.
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Gallagher unveils AccessNow at busy Sydney security tradeshow

Tue, 2nd Sep 2025
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Gallagher Security showcased AccessNow, a new cloud-based access control platform, and fence controllers at Sydney's largest security tradeshow, drawing strong industry interest.