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2degrees returns to pre-tax profit after merger push
Network Infrastructure

2degrees returns to pre-tax profit after merger push

The telecoms group's annual revenue climbed 5.5% to USD $1.46 billion as integration costs eased and enterprise wins lifted growth.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week

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Teciem names new chief technology & customer officers
Software-as-a-Service

Teciem names new chief technology & customer officers

Banks seeking faster system upgrades may benefit as Teciem adds two senior executives to steer technology and customer delivery.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 2 days ago
Cloudflare to launch public Certificate Authority service
Network Infrastructure

Cloudflare to launch public Certificate Authority service

The move could widen choice for website operators and reduce reliance on a handful of issuers as the web braces for post-quantum encryption.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 2 days ago
U.S. Bank names Jessica Alba for new business cards
Financial Systems

U.S. Bank names Jessica Alba for new business cards

Small businesses could gain richer cash-back rewards and expense tools, as the bank enters a crowded market for cards tied to deposits and controls.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • 4 days ago
Akamai signs USD $11.6bn cloud deal with Anthropic
Edge Computing

Akamai signs USD $11.6bn cloud deal with Anthropic

The seven-year pact gives Akamai a major anchor customer but also forces billions in upfront spending to secure AI cloud capacity.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Targa Telematics wins Frost & Sullivan strategy award
Software-as-a-Service

Targa Telematics wins Frost & Sullivan strategy award

Its platform has been praised for helping fleet operators and insurers connect mixed vehicle systems without replacing legacy IT.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last week
Akamai signs USD $11.6 billion deal with Anthropic
Edge Computing

Akamai signs USD $11.6 billion deal with Anthropic

Anthropic's seven-year commitment could lift Akamai's cloud revenue to USD $20 billion, underscoring surging demand for AI infrastructure.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Qualcomm launches dual Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 chips
Semiconductors

Qualcomm launches dual Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 chips

Premium Android handsets are set to get more on-device AI and imaging tools as Qualcomm adds a second flagship chip option for makers.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Proofpoint launches AI security against trusted attacks
Cloud Security

Proofpoint launches AI security against trusted attacks

Targeted phishing and payment fraud are getting harder to spot as attackers mimic routine business workflows and trusted contacts.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last week

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Dreame launches four premium robot vacuums in Australia
Robotics

Dreame launches four premium robot vacuums in Australia

Prices from AUD $2,199 widen Dreame's push into Australia's premium robot vacuum segment, as the company targets harder-to-clean corners and furniture gaps.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Yesterday
Hisense marks 20 years in Australia with home push
Internet of Things

Hisense marks 20 years in Australia with home push

Its local range now spans fridges, laundry and connected devices, as the brand seeks to hold shelf space in a crowded market.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Yesterday
Use.ai tops one million users with multi-model app
Software-as-a-Service

Use.ai tops one million users with multi-model app

The milestone points to demand for keeping chat history and preferences intact as people switch among rival AI models.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Yesterday
Arena Animation launches Gurugram alumni chapter at meet
Gaming

Arena Animation launches Gurugram alumni chapter at meet

More than 100 former students gathered in Gurugram as Arena Animation opened its 14th alumni chapter amid a crowded creative training market.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • 3 days ago
Dodo moves 100,000 customers to cheaper internet plans
Data Analytics

Dodo moves 100,000 customers to cheaper internet plans

Households on underused NBN plans could save AUD $14.4 million a year after the telco shifted nearly 100,000 customers to cheaper tiers.

By Raphael Veloso • 4 min read • 5 days ago
Mobile phone bills hit USD $172 billion in US homes
Data Analytics

Mobile phone bills hit USD $172 billion in US homes

More than four in five US households pay around USD $100 a month, making mobile service one of the country's biggest recurring bills.

By Raphael Veloso • 3 min read • Last week
GoPro's Mission 1 series wins 11 awards from reviewers
Apple iPhone

GoPro's Mission 1 series wins 11 awards from reviewers

Recognition from 10 publications may help GoPro court creators and hobbyists beyond action cameras, as its new range pushes into the compact market.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last week
Australian engineers shift from Fable 5 to GPT-5.6
Software-as-a-Service

Australian engineers shift from Fable 5 to GPT-5.6

Rising token bills are pushing Australian engineering teams towards cheaper models, with usage shifting from Fable 5 to GPT-5.6, Antiburn says.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 6 min read • Last month