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DXC Technology named top life & annuity tech provider
Digital Transformation

DXC Technology named top life & annuity tech provider

DXC Technology has topped the Everest Group's inaugural report for Life & Annuity Insurance Technology Providers 2024, lauded for its innovation and expertise.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2024
Avanade report: mid-market firms embrace AI despite hurdles
Data Analytics

Avanade report: mid-market firms embrace AI despite hurdles

Avanade's new Trendlines report reveals mid-market firms are eager to adopt AI despite facing significant challenges in achieving sustainable success.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Nov 2024
Orange Business partners with Sat.One for LEO connectivity
Digital Transformation

Orange Business partners with Sat.One for LEO connectivity

Orange Business has partnered with Perth's Sat.One to improve connectivity for industries in remote Australia and New Zealand using advanced satellite technology.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Nov 2024
Interactive enhances Fletcher network with Cisco services
Partner Programmes

Interactive enhances Fletcher network with Cisco services

Interactive has teamed up with Fletcher Building to enhance its network services, promoting efficiency and cost savings across the construction giant's operations.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 18th Nov 2024
PointFive secures USD $20 million to boost cloud efficiency
Artificial Intelligence

PointFive secures USD $20 million to boost cloud efficiency

PointFive has raised USD $20 million in Series A funding to enhance cloud cost optimisation and expand multi-cloud support, led by Salesforce Ventures.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Sat, 16th Nov 2024
Live Group unveils Envoku for personalised engagement
Marketing Technologies

Live Group unveils Envoku for personalised engagement

Live Group has unveiled Envoku, an AI-driven platform aimed at revolutionising audience engagement and personalisation for businesses and event organisers.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Nov 2024
HMC Capital acquires iseek platform for AUD $400 million
Hyperscale

HMC Capital acquires iseek platform for AUD $400 million

HMC Capital has acquired data centre platform iseek for AUD $400 million, enhancing its strategy to launch a Global Digital Infrastructure Platform.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Nov 2024

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Fujitsu partners with SAP Fioneer to innovate insurance in Japan
Digital Transformation

Fujitsu partners with SAP Fioneer to innovate insurance in Japan

Fujitsu and SAP Fioneer have teamed up to develop a specialised cloud platform, aiming to enhance Japan's insurance sector by March 2026.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2024
Equinix invests USD $260 million in sixth Singapore centre
Hyperscale

Equinix invests USD $260 million in sixth Singapore centre

Equinix is set to invest USD $260 million in its sixth data centre, SG6, in Singapore, boosting local capacity while promoting sustainability.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2024
Employment Hero partners with Medibank & AHM for SMEs
Mental Health

Employment Hero partners with Medibank & AHM for SMEs

Employment Hero has teamed up with Medibank and AHM to provide private health insurance discounts for over one million SME employees in Australia.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2024
Australian firms struggle with AI scalability despite spend rise
Data governance

Australian firms struggle with AI scalability despite spend rise

A new report reveals that while 92% of Australian businesses utilise generative AI, only 37% consider their applications production-ready, citing governance and cost challenges.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2024
Ransomware attacks surge in Southeast Asia with 57,000 cases
Ransomware

Ransomware attacks surge in Southeast Asia with 57,000 cases

Kaspersky has detected over 57,000 ransomware attacks in Southeast Asia this year, with Indonesia facing the most incidents as cybercriminals target key sectors.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Nov 2024
EonFibre launches high-capacity fibre in New Zealand
Unified Communications

EonFibre launches high-capacity fibre in New Zealand

EonFibre has commenced operations, providing high-capacity wholesale fibre services across New Zealand, powered by cutting-edge technology from Ciena.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Nov 2024
Australian organisations struggle with cultural alignment
Human Capital Management

Australian organisations struggle with cultural alignment

The latest Pulse of Talent report reveals that many Australian firms struggle to achieve desired advancements in workplace culture despite concerted efforts.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Nov 2024
Samsung Singapore partners to boost AI in education
EduTech

Samsung Singapore partners to boost AI in education

Samsung Electronics Singapore has partnered with Challenger Technologies, Geniebook, and TeachingTutor.ai to enhance AI-powered digital classroom experiences.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Sat, 16th Nov 2024
Finkeda empowers rural India with more than 36,000 merchant hubs
Insurance

Finkeda empowers rural India with more than 36,000 merchant hubs

Finkeda has launched over 36,000 merchant hubs across India, providing vital financial services to rural areas and enhancing local economic empowerment.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Fri, 15th Nov 2024
Rise in returns expected after Black Friday & Cyber Monday
Supply Chain

Rise in returns expected after Black Friday & Cyber Monday

Research shows that one in three shoppers is expected to return Black Friday and Cyber Monday purchases, leading to a surge on Returns Tuesday, 10th December.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Nov 2024
Zscaler launches Zero Trust Segmentation for Aussie firms
Firewalls

Zscaler launches Zero Trust Segmentation for Aussie firms

Australian businesses face a rising threat of ransomware attacks, prompting Zscaler to launch its Zero Trust Segmentation solution to enhance digital security.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Nov 2024