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AI transforms software testing, but expertise & oversight lag
DevOps

AI transforms software testing, but expertise & oversight lag

AI use in software testing has doubled to 60%, but 80% of organisations still lack the expertise needed for effective AI testing management.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 19th Sep 2025
DataPro+ launches AI-powered hub for global data centre jobs
Hyperscale

DataPro+ launches AI-powered hub for global data centre jobs

DataPro+ launches AI-powered hub offering 7,500+ global data centre jobs and exclusive networking for industry professionals and newcomers.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Sep 2025
Atarim launches InnerCircle AI agents to boost creative projects
Unified Communications

Atarim launches InnerCircle AI agents to boost creative projects

Atarim unveils InnerCircle, six AI agents embedded in workflows to enhance digital creative projects with expert guidance and real-time collaboration.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 12th Sep 2025
LevelBlue & Akamai launch managed service for web app security
Firewalls

LevelBlue & Akamai launch managed service for web app security

LevelBlue and Akamai have teamed up to offer a managed web app and API security service, tackling rising threats with AI-driven, 24/7 protection and expert support.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2025
LevelBlue to acquire Aon's cyber consulting teams in global deal
DevOps

LevelBlue to acquire Aon's cyber consulting teams in global deal

LevelBlue will acquire Aon's Cybersecurity and IP consulting teams, including Stroz Friedberg, adding 300 experts and boosting global cyber defence services.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Jun 2025
Relevance AI raises $24 million to boost AI workforce tools
Virtualisation

Relevance AI raises $24 million to boost AI workforce tools

Relevance AI has raised $24 million to expand its AI agent platform, enabling no-code creation of specialised AI workforces for enterprises worldwide.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 7th May 2025
Myriad360 earns spot on 2025 Tech Elite 250 list by CRN
Firewalls

Myriad360 earns spot on 2025 Tech Elite 250 list by CRN

Myriad360 has made it onto CRN's 2025 Tech Elite 250 list, recognising its outstanding technical expertise and customer impact in IT solutions.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 21st Mar 2025
Red Canary warns of surge in identity & AI threats for 2025
Malware

Red Canary warns of surge in identity & AI threats for 2025

Red Canary's 2025 Threat Detection Report reveals alarming trends in cybersecurity, with identity attacks quadrupling and new malware techniques emerging.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Mar 2025
VMware Explore 2025 expands with global on tour series & new passes
Private Cloud

VMware Explore 2025 expands with global on tour series & new passes

Broadcom's VMware Explore 2025 returns to Las Vegas, expanding globally with a new series visiting cities including Sydney, London, and Tokyo.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Mar 2025
Cybersecurity expert calls for shift to data-centric defence
Firewalls

Cybersecurity expert calls for shift to data-centric defence

As cyber threats surge, Simon Pamplin of Certes calls for a radical shift to data-centric security, emphasising the inadequacy of traditional defence models.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Feb 2025
Applications open for Yahoo Academy 2025 in Sydney
Artificial Intelligence

Applications open for Yahoo Academy 2025 in Sydney

Nominations are now open for Yahoo Academy 2025, set to take place in Sydney on April 8-9, aimed at empowering 30 media and marketing professionals.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Feb 2025

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Maadtech.AI unveils autonomous AI platform for Thai marketing
Marketing Technologies

Maadtech.AI unveils autonomous AI platform for Thai marketing

Maadtech.AI launches an autonomous marketing AI platform in beta for Thai businesses, aiming to transform marketing with tailored, expert-driven AI solutions.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 28th May 2025
Anker SOLIX launches full home energy portfolio in Australia
Storage

Anker SOLIX launches full home energy portfolio in Australia

Anker SOLIX launches full range of home energy solutions in Australia, including durable storage systems and portable power stations for sustainable power independence.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
NEC Malaysia wins Cisco service partner award for 2024
Unified Communications

NEC Malaysia wins Cisco service partner award for 2024

NEC Corporation of Malaysia has been named Cisco's Service Provider Partner of the Year 2024, recognising its expertise in high-performance networking solutions.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Apr 2025
Forterro partners with AWS to enhance cloud ERP solutions
Platform-as-a-Service

Forterro partners with AWS to enhance cloud ERP solutions

European software provider Forterro has partnered with Amazon Web Services to enhance its cloud ERP solutions, responding to growing demand among midmarket clients.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Mar 2025
Credas launches solutions for new UK letting regulations
Financial Systems

Credas launches solutions for new UK letting regulations

New guidance from OFSI, effective May 2025, will require UK letting agents to monitor financial sanctions breaches, impacting 2.9 million rental homes.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Feb 2025
Mercury Power & Apex Investments join forces in tech push
Hyperscale

Mercury Power & Apex Investments join forces in tech push

Mercury Power and Apex Investments have teamed up to revolutionise data centre solutions, merging technical expertise and investment strength for sustainable growth.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Feb 2025
Trusted Tech boosts cloud solutions with new support service
Microsoft

Trusted Tech boosts cloud solutions with new support service

Trusted Tech has launched Certified Support Services, aimed at enhancing Microsoft technology use with expert support and quick response times, amid rising IT challenges.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Feb 2025