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Kinetic IT named ServiceNow Asia Pacific Rising Star
Digital Transformation

Kinetic IT named ServiceNow Asia Pacific Rising Star

Kinetic IT has been named ServiceNow's 2026 Asia Pacific Consulting & Implementation Rising Star Partner, after recently attaining Elite status.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Mar 2026
Rising data breaches highlight AI privacy & compliance concerns
Data Protection

Rising data breaches highlight AI privacy & compliance concerns

Perforce's report shows 60% of firms faced data breaches in AI and dev environments, raising privacy and compliance concerns as AI adoption accelerates.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Oct 2025
Zayo report reveals soaring fibre demand driven by AI & cloud
Digital Transformation

Zayo report reveals soaring fibre demand driven by AI & cloud

Zayo's Bandwidth Report reveals fibre demand soaring due to AI and cloud, with fibre miles set to rise by nearly 200 million by 2030 to prevent shortages.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2025
Siemens to acquire Excellicon to expand EDA software portfolio
Semiconductors

Siemens to acquire Excellicon to expand EDA software portfolio

Siemens is set to acquire Excellicon to enhance its electronic design automation portfolio, boosting System-on-a-Chip design capabilities and workflow innovation.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd May 2025
AppSignal secures $22 million to drive US & EU growth
Application Performance Monitoring

AppSignal secures $22 million to drive US & EU growth

AppSignal raises $22 million in Series A to accelerate growth in the US and Europe, appointing Brandon Swalve as new CEO and opening a US office.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 7th May 2025
Yubico launches suite to enhance enterprise phishing defence
Multi-factor authentication

Yubico launches suite to enhance enterprise phishing defence

Yubico has launched its Yubico Enrollment Suite to help enterprises enhance phishing resistance by facilitating a transition to passwordless security solutions.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 27th Nov 2024
Endava expands partnership with Google Cloud across APAC
Generative AI

Endava expands partnership with Google Cloud across APAC

Endava has expanded its partnership with Google Cloud to offer tailored AI, cloud modernisation, and app migration services across Australia, New Zealand, and Southeast Asia.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Jun 2024
Integrity360, Fortinet launch managed cybersecurity service
Firewalls

Integrity360, Fortinet launch managed cybersecurity service

Integrity360 launches a managed service using Fortinet's portfolio in Ireland, aiming to simplify cybersecurity for SMEs and enterprises across Europe.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Jun 2024

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Carlsberg & Meituan link fine dining with beer delivery
Digital Transformation

Carlsberg & Meituan link fine dining with beer delivery

Carlsberg deepens Meituan tie-up, linking Black Pearl fine dining with on-demand beer delivery across China and wider Asian markets.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 9th Jan 2026
Atturra partners with TCG Process to boost AI-driven automation
Document Management

Atturra partners with TCG Process to boost AI-driven automation

Atturra partners with TCG Process to offer AI-driven automation tools for Australian local governments, education and utilities sectors to boost efficiency.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 1st Dec 2025
UKG appoints Jim Joudrey Chief Technology Officer to drive AI
Hyperscale

UKG appoints Jim Joudrey Chief Technology Officer to drive AI

UKG appoints Jim Joudrey as Chief Technology Officer to lead AI innovation and global engineering, overseeing a team of 4,000 technology professionals.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Sat, 23rd Aug 2025
Carlsberg Asia accelerates digital growth with key eCommerce ties
Data Analytics

Carlsberg Asia accelerates digital growth with key eCommerce ties

Carlsberg Asia launches Digital Acceleration Program to boost growth via partnerships with Meituan, Grab, and Delivery Hero across eight key Asian markets.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 21st Aug 2025
Digital transformation: How to go faster-without losing control
Digital Transformation

Digital transformation: How to go faster-without losing control

Digital transformation is vital for survival, but businesses must balance rapid innovation with strong governance to avoid costly risks and stay competitive.

By Nick Reed • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2025
Westcon-Comstor names Manish Israni CTO for India & SAARC
Virtualisation

Westcon-Comstor names Manish Israni CTO for India & SAARC

Westcon-Comstor has appointed Manish Israni as CTO for India and SAARC, enhancing their technology leadership and partnership with Broadcom in the region.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 23rd Jun 2025
Ip.Glass becomes first in Australia to earn Fortinet EPSP status
Firewalls

Ip.Glass becomes first in Australia to earn Fortinet EPSP status

Ip.Glass has become Australia's first Engage Preferred Services Partner with Fortinet, gaining expert training to boost its cybersecurity support and services.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 7th May 2025
Baya Systems raises $36m to advance AI and IoT chip tech
Semiconductors

Baya Systems raises $36m to advance AI and IoT chip tech

Baya Systems has secured $36 million in Series B funding, led by Maverick Silicon, to bolster its semiconductor technology for AI and IoT applications.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Jan 2025
Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison launches Indosat Smart Internet service
Cisco

Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison launches Indosat Smart Internet service

Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison launches Indosat Smart Internet in collaboration with Cisco, promising faster, more secure connectivity for Indonesian businesses.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Thu, 25th Jul 2024