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Western Sydney University partners with tech firms for hands-on learning
Network Infrastructure

Western Sydney University partners with tech firms for hands-on learning

Western Sydney University undergraduate students gain real-world experience working on research and design projects, thanks to a partnership with Western Sydney International Airport and DXC Technology.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Jan 2024

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Over half of all products to be IoT-connected by 2026, says report
Data Analytics

Over half of all products to be IoT-connected by 2026, says report

As predicted by 2024's IoT Commercialisation Report, over 50% of products are to be IoT-connected by 2026, offering improved customer service and operational efficiencies for forward-thinking OEMs.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 9th Feb 2024
Freshworks names Abe Smith as Chief of Global Field Operations
Software-as-a-Service

Freshworks names Abe Smith as Chief of Global Field Operations

SaaS giant Freshworks enlists Abe Smith, with his 25-year field sales experience from Zoom, Oracle, and Cisco, as Chief of Global Field Operations to spur its upmarket progression.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Feb 2024
Australian data management strategies for 2024: navigating the path to success
Generative AI

Australian data management strategies for 2024: navigating the path to success

Data-centric organisations in Australia adjust their strategy for 2024, prioritising improved data quality and adopting distributed data management to navigate GenAI advancements successfully.

By Ben Henshall • 4 min read • Mon, 5th Feb 2024
Dynatrace unveils AI-powered data observability for business analytics
DevOps

Dynatrace unveils AI-powered data observability for business analytics

Dynatrace is integrating AI-driven data observability capabilities into its analytics and automation platform, enhancing business analytics.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Mon, 5th Feb 2024
Deepfake threat to face biometrics prompts enterprise doubt by 2026
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Deepfake threat to face biometrics prompts enterprise doubt by 2026

By 2026, due to the increase in AI-driven deepfake attacks, 30% of businesses will question the authenticity of identity verification, says analyst firm, Gartner.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Fri, 2nd Feb 2024
Subscription-based services to dominate digital infrastructure by 2026
Hyperscale

Subscription-based services to dominate digital infrastructure by 2026

Amid an IT paradigm shift, 80% of global digital infrastructure investments will be via subscription services by 2026.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Feb 2024
Sydney ranks fourth in interconnection bandwidth in new Equinix report
Unified Communications

Sydney ranks fourth in interconnection bandwidth in new Equinix report

Sydney was named Asia-Pacific's fourth-largest core metro for interconnection bandwidth as per the 2024 Global Interconnection Index (GXI) report.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Wed, 31st Jan 2024
Intelia unveils new 3,000km Australasian 'game changer' subsea cable plan
2026

Intelia unveils new 3,000km Australasian 'game changer' subsea cable plan

Intelia NZ plans 'game changer' 3000km Te Waipounamu cable to boost digital connectivity between NZ's South Island, Sydney and Melbourne.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 29th Jan 2024
DNSRF forecasts surge in blockchain domain registrations by 2026
Google

DNSRF forecasts surge in blockchain domain registrations by 2026

A groundbreaking white paper by the DNS Research Foundation projects a boom in blockchain domains to 12.8 million by 2026, surpassing notable national domains, but warns against potential disruption.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Jan 2024
The future of data storage in the AI era
Storage

The future of data storage in the AI era

2024 to usher in transformative data storage advancements pivotal for AI, with hard drive technology leaps delivering greater capacity and sustainability, fuelling a greener digital future.

By Seagate • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Jan 2024
GenAI set to conduct 30% of marketing tasks by 2027, IDC predicts
Data Analytics

GenAI set to conduct 30% of marketing tasks by 2027, IDC predicts

IDC FutureScape predicts Generative AI will undertake 30% of traditional marketing tasks by 2027, as APeJ propels towards a more data-driven marketing approach.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 8th Jan 2024
How eCommerce and fintech firms are leveraging the power of AI-enabled data centres
Unified Communications

How eCommerce and fintech firms are leveraging the power of AI-enabled data centres

Ecommerce and fintech firms tap into the potential of AI-enabled data centres, harnessing GPU-powered servers to enhance data processing, bolster fraud detection, and streamline payment systems.

By Andy Connor • 6 min read • Fri, 5th Jan 2024
Okta set to acquire Spera Security in enhancement of identity threat detection
Data Analytics

Okta set to acquire Spera Security in enhancement of identity threat detection

Identity security giant, Okta, gears up to acquire 2022-born Spera Security, set to boost its identity threat detection capabilities and enrich its customer base with advanced technology.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Sat, 30th Dec 2023
Denodo named Leader in Gartner's Data Integration Tools for fourth year
Data Science

Denodo named Leader in Gartner's Data Integration Tools for fourth year

Denodo secures title as Leader in Gartner's Magic Quadrant for data tools for fourth year running.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Dec 2023

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FPT Automotive expands with new office in Pune, India
Cartech

FPT Automotive expands with new office in Pune, India

FPT Automotive escalates global expansion with a new office in Pune, India, bolstering its presence in the significant automotive and manufacturing hub in a move to join leading global automotive services by 2030.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Jan 2024
China's top firms to increase AI spending, predicts IDC
Artificial Intelligence

China's top firms to increase AI spending, predicts IDC

Top 2000 Chinese firms to devote over 50% of core IT budget to AI by 2027, potentially sparking a double-digit innovation hike, reveals International Data Corporation.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 29th Dec 2023