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Manhattan Associates updates platforms for retail efficiency

Wed, 12th Mar 2025
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Manhattan Associates has unveiled updates to its Omni and Supply Chain platforms, enhancing customer support and operational efficiency for retailers.
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ANZ cloud users pay highest fees as sustainability outranks cost

Wed, 12th Mar 2025
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Two-thirds of ANZ firms overspent on cloud storage in 2024 as sustainability gains priority, despite rising fees frustrating IT leaders and causing delays.
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Pure Storage unveils FlashBlade for AI & HPC workloads

Wed, 12th Mar 2025
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Pure Storage has unveiled its new FlashBlade//EXA data storage platform, aiming to resolve legacy system bottlenecks for AI and HPC workloads across Asia Pacific.
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Rapid7 launches PACT Partner Program in APJ region

Wed, 12th Mar 2025
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Rapid7 has launched the PACT Partner Program in the APJ region to enhance partner resources, while promoting David Quist to Director of Channel Sales APJ.
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TeamViewer partners with F1 Academy to empower women

Wed, 12th Mar 2025
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TeamViewer has partnered with F1 Academy, committing to boost female representation in motorsport over the next two years and enhance inclusivity in the sport.
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Ingram Micro partners with Scality for Australasian expansion

Wed, 12th Mar 2025
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Ingram Micro and Scality have forged a partnership to enhance the distribution of ARTESCA's object-storage software across Australia, New Zealand, and the South Pacific.
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Intel names George Chacko as GM for SEANZ region

Tue, 11th Mar 2025
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Intel has appointed George Chacko as General Manager for Sales, Marketing, and Communications in the SEANZ region, based in Singapore.
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Asus launches Zenbook A14, lightest AI PC (less than 1kg)

Tue, 11th Mar 2025
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ASUS has unveiled the ultra-light Zenbook A14 in Australia and New Zealand, boasting revolutionary AI technology and a remarkable 32-hour battery life.
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ANZ banks tackle legacy systems with modernisation push

Tue, 11th Mar 2025
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Australian and New Zealand banks are investing billions in ICT, but the challenge remains: how to ensure these funds translate into tangible business value.
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Sphere's climate tech to reach 66m cardholders in Asia

Tue, 11th Mar 2025
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Australian FinTech Sphere is set to launch its carbon action technology across Asia, reaching 66 million cardholders through partnerships with Vietnamese banks.
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ONJCRI partners with HPE for technological transformation

Tue, 11th Mar 2025
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The Olivia Newton-John Cancer Research Institute partners with Hewlett Packard Enterprise to enhance cancer research with advanced storage technology.
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Avalara earns spot in G2's 2025 Best Software Awards

Tue, 11th Mar 2025
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Avalara has secured a place in G2's 2025 Best Software Awards, celebrated for the third time in the Best Accounting and Finance Products category.
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Two thirds of APAC firms exceed 2024 cloud storage budgets due to fees

Mon, 10th Mar 2025
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Two thirds of APAC firms exceeded their 2024 cloud storage budgets, with nearly half of spending consumed by fees rather than actual storage costs.
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Tech firms champion women in tech ahead of IWD 2025

Sat, 8th Mar 2025
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As International Women's Day approaches, tech firms like CMTG and Fugro champion gender equality, advocating initiatives to boost female participation in the industry.
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Bitdefender joins AWS programme to boost global presence

Fri, 7th Mar 2025
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Bitdefender has joined the AWS Independent Software Vendor Accelerate Program, enhancing its cybersecurity software solutions for AWS customers worldwide.
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Amazon Nova AI models now available in AWS Sydney Region

Fri, 7th Mar 2025
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Amazon has launched its Amazon Nova foundation models in the AWS Asia Pacific (Sydney) Region, enhancing efficiency and reducing costs for local businesses.
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Elastic reveals 2025 partner award winners for ANZ region

Fri, 7th Mar 2025
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Elastic has unveiled the winners of its 2025 Partner Awards for Australia and New Zealand, recognising key players advancing AI innovation with Search AI.
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Afterpay Day 2025 report reveals consumer behaviour trends

Thu, 6th Mar 2025
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Afterpay's Afterpay Day Unlocked: 2025 report reveals a surge in consumer interest, with 50% of customers ready to seize retail opportunities this year.
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Instant raises $18 million to expand eCommerce solutions

Thu, 6th Mar 2025
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Instant, an eCommerce retention marketing platform, has secured $18 million in Series A funding, boosting its valuation to over $100 million.
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Adobe Summit 2025: Digital innovation set to light up Las Vegas

Thu, 6th Mar 2025
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Adobe Summit 2025 will showcase digital innovations in Las Vegas from March 18-20, focusing on AI-powered marketing automation and new creative tools.