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FiveP named Orchestry's first premium partner for Microsoft 365 AI
Unified Communications

FiveP named Orchestry's first premium partner for Microsoft 365 AI

FiveP has become Orchestry's first global premium partner, enhancing AI governance and productivity solutions for Microsoft 365 users across Australia and the APAC region.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Nov 2025
Australia hosts global leaders to shape priorities for 6G future
Unified Communications

Australia hosts global leaders to shape priorities for 6G future

Australia hosts the 4th Beyond 5G Connectivity Summit, uniting global experts to pioneer 6G technology and shape future wireless connectivity standards.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Oct 2025
Australian firms urged to adopt proactive cybersecurity strategies
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Australian firms urged to adopt proactive cybersecurity strategies

Australian firms are urged to adopt proactive cybersecurity strategies, using the PEST framework to anticipate threats and enhance resilience in a complex landscape.

By Kaleah Salmon • 5 min read • Wed, 29th Oct 2025

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Australian AI startup Heatseeker wins top L'Oréal beauty tech prize
Marketing Technologies

Australian AI startup Heatseeker wins top L'Oréal beauty tech prize

Australian startup Heatseeker won top prize in L'Oréal's Big Bang Beauty Tech competition, advancing AI beauty tech across the South Asia Pacific region.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Mon, 10th Nov 2025
Exclusive: Informatica's Krish Vitaldevara on AI's next evolution
Digital Transformation

Exclusive: Informatica's Krish Vitaldevara on AI's next evolution

Despite over USD $40 billion spent on enterprise AI this year, 95% of organisations struggle to justify ROI due to data challenges, says Informatica's Krish.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Mon, 10th Nov 2025
The cybersecurity imperative for smart factories
Robotics

The cybersecurity imperative for smart factories

As Asia Pacific factories adopt AI and IoT, cybersecurity becomes crucial amid rising ransomware, with 21% of global attacks targeting manufacturing.

By Inba Rathinam • 4 min read • Mon, 10th Nov 2025
Telecom Fiji expands high-speed fibre to northern communities
Unified Communications

Telecom Fiji expands high-speed fibre to northern communities

Telecom Fiji has launched a new fibre network from Savusavu to Labasa, providing faster, more reliable internet to northern communities and boosting digital access.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Nov 2025
Why utilities must make packet-level visibility their priority
Firewalls

Why utilities must make packet-level visibility their priority

As Asia Pacific's energy sector digitises, guaranteed packet-level visibility must underpin operational resilience to secure critical utility networks from rising cyber threats.

By Michael Fisher • 5 min read • Wed, 5th Nov 2025
The Access Group boosts SaaS resilience with Pure Storage
Storage

The Access Group boosts SaaS resilience with Pure Storage

The Access Group enhances SaaS resilience and global data management by adopting Pure Storage, securing services for 160,000 organisations worldwide.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 5th Nov 2025
Quantum security to become top priority for Asia Pacific firms
Robotics

Quantum security to become top priority for Asia Pacific firms

Over 90% of Asia Pacific firms will prioritise quantum security by 2026, driven by rising cyber threats and government-backed initiatives, says Forrester.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Fri, 31st Oct 2025
Beyond the transaction: Top loyalty trends for 2026
Data Analytics

Beyond the transaction: Top loyalty trends for 2026

Loyalty experts in APAC predict 2026 will see AI-driven hyperpersonalisation, real-time offers, gamification, and seamless omnichannel experiences revolutionising customer loyalty.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Fri, 31st Oct 2025
Asia Pacific firms to prioritise post-quantum security by 2026
Digital Transformation

Asia Pacific firms to prioritise post-quantum security by 2026

Over 90% of Asia Pacific firms will focus on post-quantum security by 2026, driven by rising cyber threats and regional government initiatives.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 30th Oct 2025
Australis Scientific wins MedTech prize for bladder health device
Health Technologies

Australis Scientific wins MedTech prize for bladder health device

Australis Scientific wins MedTech Innovator Asia Pacific Grand Prize and USD $175,000 for ConfidanzTM, a wearable device treating overactive bladder at home.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Oct 2025
Netpoleon & Vectra AI expand partnership to boost cyber defence
Cloud Security

Netpoleon & Vectra AI expand partnership to boost cyber defence

Netpoleon and Vectra AI have expanded their partnership to enhance cybersecurity in Australia and New Zealand with advanced AI-driven threat detection solutions.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Oct 2025
Smart ERP: The missing link in resilient distribution management
Digital Transformation

Smart ERP: The missing link in resilient distribution management

Distributors face rising costs and supply chain risks; smart ERP solutions offer real-time data and automation to protect profits and improve resilience.

By Terry Smagh • 5 min read • Wed, 29th Oct 2025

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Asia Pacific stories

GSMA announces 17 new partners for transformative MWC26 Shanghai
Smart Cities

GSMA announces 17 new partners for transformative MWC26 Shanghai

GSMA has secured 17 new partners for MWC26 Shanghai, highlighting China's pivotal role in global mobile innovation with firms like Huawei and Qualcomm.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 30th Oct 2025
Singapore firms urged to anticipate evolving cyberthreat risks
Internet of Things

Singapore firms urged to anticipate evolving cyberthreat risks

Singapore firms must anticipate evolving cyberthreats by understanding wider political, economic, sociocultural and technological forces shaping digital risks, experts warn.

By Kaleah Salmon • 6 min read • Thu, 30th Oct 2025