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TenPeaks appoints Whineray as Independent Chairman
Digital Transformation

TenPeaks appoints Whineray as Independent Chairman

Its carve-out from Spark leaves the operator expanding 11 New Zealand sites as cloud and AI demand drives more data centre capacity needs.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Mar 2026

Global Stories

Telcos stories

Amperity expands Australian operations with AWS rollout
Software-as-a-Service

Amperity expands Australian operations with AWS rollout

Australian retailers and other regulated firms can now keep customer data in-country as Amperity adds AWS hosting in Sydney and Melbourne.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Apr 2026
Private equity-backed firms trail venture rivals on AI
Manufacturing

Private equity-backed firms trail venture rivals on AI

Private equity-backed businesses are adopting paid AI tools faster than the wider market, yet still lag venture-funded peers on full rollout.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Apr 2026
Infobip embeds AI across operations at DevDays 2026
Unified Communications

Infobip embeds AI across operations at DevDays 2026

AI is now being woven into product development and internal workflows as the cloud communications group marks 20 years in business.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 6th Apr 2026
Orange Business adds deepfake detection to services
Unified Communications

Orange Business adds deepfake detection to services

The move could help firms block synthetic impostors before payments or sensitive data are approved across voice, video and contact centre systems.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 3rd Apr 2026
Orange Business names Edmond Wong Asia-Pacific President
Digital Transformation

Orange Business names Edmond Wong Asia-Pacific President

The internal promotion is set to give Orange Business continuity in Asia-Pacific as it faces fierce competition and ongoing transformation.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Apr 2026
Wilson, Autonomous Systems launch wireless monitoring
Software-as-a-Service

Wilson, Autonomous Systems launch wireless monitoring

Enterprises could cut truck rolls and outages as the new platform monitors in-building wireless networks continuously from deployment to optimisation.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Apr 2026
Small Cell Forum guide maps stadium connectivity models
Unified Communications

Small Cell Forum guide maps stadium connectivity models

Hybrid wireless systems are emerging as the answer for packed sports venues that need reliable mobile service for fans, staff and operations.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2026
Akamai warns of rising API attacks across APAC as AI spreads
Firewalls

Akamai warns of rising API attacks across APAC as AI spreads

Rising AI use is exposing businesses to a sharp increase in API abuse, with Akamai flagging 65 billion attacks across Asia-Pacific in 2025.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2026
Kordia appoints Aroha Fleming as communications head
Firewalls

Kordia appoints Aroha Fleming as communications head

The move comes as cyber security scrutiny grows, with Fleming tasked with sharpening how Kordia explains its role in keeping New Zealand connected.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2026

Stories from Other Regions

Telcos stories

UK firms back bank-led recurring payments over cards
Fintech

UK firms back bank-led recurring payments over cards

Recurring billing firms could cut costs and failed collections as 73% say card payments still cause persistent operational headaches.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Tue, 7th Apr 2026
Cox Business launches AI contact centre with RingCentral
Customer Relationship Management

Cox Business launches AI contact centre with RingCentral

Businesses gain an AI-enabled contact centre with omnichannel support, as Cox Business broadens its portfolio beyond traditional telecoms services.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Apr 2026
Macquarie wins Netskope APJ managed services award
Data Protection

Macquarie wins Netskope APJ managed services award

The deal underlines rising demand for bundled cloud security as Australian agencies and businesses face tighter compliance and AI-related data risks.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Apr 2026
Sticklers to unveil PRO360° cleaner at ANGA COM 2026
Unified Communications

Sticklers to unveil PRO360° cleaner at ANGA COM 2026

The touchless cleaner is aimed at reducing contamination risks in high-volume fibre networks, where poor end-face cleanliness can disrupt service.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 2 min read • Thu, 2nd Apr 2026
Schnell LiFi eyes Canada expansion after Fedeli talks
Unified Communications

Schnell LiFi eyes Canada expansion after Fedeli talks

Ontario will be the first Canadian test bed for light-based networking as Schnell LiFi targets government, defence and smart city sites.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2026
IDnow & Trustfull partner on continuous fraud checks
Gaming

IDnow & Trustfull partner on continuous fraud checks

Businesses face gaps in static KYC checks as the tie-up adds real-time behavioural and device signals to spot fraud after onboarding.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2026
PMT wins Nextivity Elite Partner status in Australia
Digital Transformation

PMT wins Nextivity Elite Partner status in Australia

The recognition should help Australian businesses bolster indoor mobile coverage as PMT takes on more nationwide projects across retail, logistics and offices.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2026