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Unlock the power of information to innovate enterprise experiences
Digital Transformation

Unlock the power of information to innovate enterprise experiences

In an era where effective data management is vital, businesses must harness best-of-breed solutions to enhance decision-making and customer experiences.

By John Harding • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Mar 2025
Outline Global sees 30% revenue boost with Oracle tech
Data Analytics

Outline Global sees 30% revenue boost with Oracle tech

Outline Global, a Melbourne aerial intelligence firm, has reported a 30% revenue boost and 50% growth in leads after switching to Oracle Database 23ai on OCI.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Mar 2025

Global Stories

Palo Alto Networks invests in Asia-Pacific cloud security
Software-as-a-Service

Palo Alto Networks invests in Asia-Pacific cloud security

Palo Alto Networks is investing in cloud infrastructure across Asia-Pacific and Japan, enhancing security and data residency support for regional customers.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 28th Mar 2025
AI challenges BFSI data infrastructure security & quality
Storage

AI challenges BFSI data infrastructure security & quality

The rapid rise of artificial intelligence is straining data infrastructures in the banking sector, revealing critical challenges in security and data quality.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Mar 2025
Rubrik appoints new field CTO for Asia Pacific & Japan
Data Protection

Rubrik appoints new field CTO for Asia Pacific & Japan

Rubrik has appointed Sathish Murthy as Field Chief Technology Officer for Asia Pacific and Japan, aiming to enhance cyber resilience amid rising threats.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Thu, 27th Mar 2025
Why Agentic AI is the next frontier in enterprise innovation
Digital Transformation

Why Agentic AI is the next frontier in enterprise innovation

The rise of Agentic AI is revolutionising enterprises, enhancing automation and decision-making, as companies invest GBP £2.56 million on average to harness its benefits.

By Brad Drysdale • 4 min read • Wed, 26th Mar 2025
Netskope: leader in IDC MarketScape DLP 2025 assessment
Digital Transformation

Netskope: leader in IDC MarketScape DLP 2025 assessment

Netskope has been named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape for Worldwide DLP 2025, recognising its effective data loss prevention solutions amid evolving security challenges.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Mar 2025
Data backup vital says ISMS.online officer as day nears
Data Protection

Data backup vital says ISMS.online officer as day nears

As World Backup Day nears, Sam Peters from ISMS.online emphasises the critical need for robust data backup strategies to enhance business resilience and regulatory compliance.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Wed, 26th Mar 2025
Exclusive: Pulseway discusses drive for simplicity and efficiency in IT management
Digital Transformation

Exclusive: Pulseway discusses drive for simplicity and efficiency in IT management

Pulseway is on a mission to simplify IT management, enhancing efficiency and user experience through innovative solutions and customer-centric development.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Tue, 25th Mar 2025
NTT DATA & Rubrik enhance global ransomware protection
Endpoint Protection

NTT DATA & Rubrik enhance global ransomware protection

NTT DATA and Rubrik have unveiled a global partnership to bolster ransomware protection for Fortune 500 firms, enhancing cyber recovery services and resilience.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Tue, 25th Mar 2025
AI growth challenges data security in major enterprises
Software-as-a-Service

AI growth challenges data security in major enterprises

A new survey highlights that 82% of cybersecurity teams struggle with data visibility as AI adoption rises, revealing significant security challenges for businesses.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Mar 2025
Professor Brian Cox to headline major information security event
Digital Transformation

Professor Brian Cox to headline major information security event

Professor Brian Cox will deliver the keynote at Infosecurity Europe 2025, tackling quantum computing's challenges for cybersecurity on 3 June at ExCeL London.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Mar 2025
Five ways worker demands are changing - and how technology can keep up
Digital Transformation

Five ways worker demands are changing - and how technology can keep up

As worker demands transform, the ASUS ExpertBook P5 emerges as the solution to support modern productivity and flexibility in an evolving workplace.

By Emma Ou • 6 min read • Thu, 20th Mar 2025
Cohesity expands Gaia for on-premises backup AI search
Hybrid Cloud

Cohesity expands Gaia for on-premises backup AI search

Cohesity has enhanced Gaia with AI-powered search for on-premises backup data, partnering with NVIDIA and hardware leaders for secure, hybrid cloud solutions.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Mar 2025
Rubrik partners with Deloitte for data security solutions
Software-as-a-Service

Rubrik partners with Deloitte for data security solutions

Rubrik and Deloitte have formed a strategic alliance aimed at enhancing data security and management for businesses across Australia and New Zealand.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Mar 2025

Stories from Other Regions

IT leaders express growing trust in AI as solutions evolve
Digital Transformation

IT leaders express growing trust in AI as solutions evolve

A new report by SnapLogic reveals that 82% of UK IT leaders place as much trust in AI agents as in humans, signalling a robust investment shift towards AI technologies.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Mar 2025
Data Squared urges US to adopt AI with high accuracy focus
Artificial Intelligence

Data Squared urges US to adopt AI with high accuracy focus

Data Squared has proposed key recommendations to the federal government, advocating for hallucination-resistant AI and improved procurement processes to enhance AI adoption.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Mar 2025