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SHI joins Tokenomics Foundation as Founding Member
Digital Transformation

SHI joins Tokenomics Foundation as Founding Member

The move gives businesses a new framework to measure AI spending, value and governance as token-based costs become harder to predict.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week

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Hosted Network names Anthony Rosa as Sales Director
Partner Programmes

Hosted Network names Anthony Rosa as Sales Director

The channel-only provider is tightening its leadership as it expands wholesale cloud, connectivity and voice services across Australia.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
Kyndryl launches agentic modernisation service platform
Software-as-a-Service

Kyndryl launches agentic modernisation service platform

Pressure to modernise legacy systems is mounting as Kyndryl says most executives see AI adoption outpacing their firms' ability to adapt.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Last week
Payroll cyber incidents rise as compliance burdens grow
Software-as-a-Service

Payroll cyber incidents rise as compliance burdens grow

More firms are paying staff incorrectly or incurring penalties as payroll systems face rising cyber attacks and complex cross-border rules.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
Unit4 appoints Stuart Nash as Chief Operating Officer
Software-as-a-Service

Unit4 appoints Stuart Nash as Chief Operating Officer

Customers at Unit4 are set to see faster support and tighter systems integration as Stuart Nash takes charge of service and IT operations.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last week
The Cabling Group named Panduit Platinum Partner in Europe
Network Infrastructure

The Cabling Group named Panduit Platinum Partner in Europe

The move gives the UK specialist sole Platinum status in Europe, strengthening its position as Panduit courts more enterprise network projects.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Tech Data signs Wasabi distribution deal in Singapore
Data Protection

Tech Data signs Wasabi distribution deal in Singapore

Rising storage demand and ransomware fears are driving the agreement, giving partners in Singapore and Malaysia access to Wasabi cloud products.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last week
Proofpoint joins Google security programme as partner
Data Protection

Proofpoint joins Google security programme as partner

Businesses can now tie email and collaboration defences into Google Cloud, as Proofpoint gains formal backing for tighter security integration.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last week
Google Cloud touts sharded fix for noisy neighbours
Software-as-a-Service

Google Cloud touts sharded fix for noisy neighbours

Shared data platforms could see outages contained to one tenant, as Google Cloud says a new sharded design cuts blast radius and eases scaling.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Rocket Software named Challenger in Gartner modernisation
Hybrid Cloud

Rocket Software named Challenger in Gartner modernisation

The ranking underlines rising demand for tools that can modernise legacy systems without disrupting core banking and other regulated operations.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
TechForce joins Anthropic's Claude partner network
Data Protection

TechForce joins Anthropic's Claude partner network

Australian businesses gain local help to move Claude pilots into live use, with TechForce handling integration, governance and approvals.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
What Role Does Data Quality Play in Data Governance?
Data Analytics

What Role Does Data Quality Play in Data Governance?

Poor data is derailing AI projects and inflating delivery errors, customer service failures and compliance risks across organisations.

By Edmund Ng • 5 min read • Last week
Spor Group founders named in BusinessCloud Founder 250
Manufacturing

Spor Group founders named in BusinessCloud Founder 250

The listing underlines growing demand for reliable workplace technology as the firm manages more than 1,500 meeting rooms across Britain and Europe.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week

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ANA builds cloud hub with Equinix, cuts setup time
Network Infrastructure

ANA builds cloud hub with Equinix, cuts setup time

Passenger services and operations at ANA should benefit as network provisioning times fall by about 80%, helping it manage surging data volumes.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
AI traffic surges 30% as Philippines braces for bots
Network Infrastructure

AI traffic surges 30% as Philippines braces for bots

Businesses in the Philippines may face higher costs and slower sites as AI-generated internet traffic rises 30% in five months, Fastly said.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Saviynt launches Zuma AI identity security platform
Software-as-a-Service

Saviynt launches Zuma AI identity security platform

The platform targets firms struggling to govern AI agents and machine identities, as Saviynt tops USD $300 million in annual recurring revenue.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Your biggest competitor may have already launched, you've just never heard of them
Digital Transformation

Your biggest competitor may have already launched, you've just never heard of them

Banks risk being blindsided by new digital finance firms that are already moving money faster and attracting users beyond the old model.

By Paul Quickenden • 5 min read • Last week