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Australia warned over quantum cyber security risks

Government and critical infrastructure operators may need years to upgrade vulnerable encryption before quantum computers make it obsolete.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 29th May 2026

Contact Centre

MUFG wins ElectricSuper admin deal worth AUD $1.8bn

The transfer will shift core member services for about 3,300 ElectricSuper members as the fund moves to a new administrator this year.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Mon, 25th May 2026

Global Stories

Energy sector stories

Semiconductors

Orbital Industries raises USD $50 million in Series B

The funding will help the London-based firm expand products aimed at easing AI data centre bottlenecks and broaden its industrial platform.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month

Network Infrastructure

Dragos acquires Phosphorus to widen OT security reach

Critical infrastructure operators could gain broader visibility as Dragos adds Phosphorus tools for managing exposed connected devices across OT networks.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month

Digital Transformation

Centrica adopts SAP AI in long-term cloud overhaul

The cloud overhaul is meant to trim costs and modernise finance systems as Centrica adapts to tougher energy-market pressures.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month

Ransomware

Zero Networks OT customer base rises 80% amid demand

Industrial operators are turning to tighter network controls to curb cyberattacks, with OT now featuring in 26% of Zero Networks deals.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month

Manufacturing

EY and Microsoft launch US$1bn global AI program worldwide

The five-year plan aims to move clients beyond pilot projects and into enterprise-wide AI use, targeting measurable returns across core functions.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Sat, 30th May 2026

Digital Transformation

Quanscient raises EUR 10 million to expand AI software

The Finnish start-up says the cash will speed international expansion as hardware teams seek faster, cheaper simulation for complex designs.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 29th May 2026

Digital Transformation

Fincons & Expert.ai expand AI tie-up for enterprises

Large firms in regulated sectors are under pressure to make AI decisions traceable and controllable before scaling them across core workflows.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 29th May 2026

Application Security

RevEng.AI raises USD $15 million to secure software

The funding will help firms spot hidden flaws and backdoors in compiled code as AI-generated software and supplier risk raise security concerns.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 28th May 2026

Digital Transformation

Storm Technology names Conall O'Kane M365 Director

The new role puts a seasoned Microsoft specialist in charge of Storm Technology's M365 practice as customers seek tighter governance and compliance.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Wed, 27th May 2026

Robotics

SYOS unveils SU10 underwater vehicle for subsurface use

The new vehicle gives operators a 500-metre-deep platform for mine clearing, inspection and surveillance without putting crews at risk.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 27th May 2026

Data Protection

EY, Microsoft launch AI push with USD $1 billion plan

Organisations will get a single team to deploy AI across core functions, as EY and Microsoft commit more than USD $1 billion over five years.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Mon, 25th May 2026

Software-as-a-Service

Zana Stojanovski wins Dynatrace APAC special award

The award underscores rising demand for local observability expertise as Avocado's Dynatrace business has grown more than 500% year on year.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Mon, 25th May 2026

Digital Transformation

Mantel & Glean partner to expand Work AI in region

The deal targets banks, utilities and agencies seeking to turn AI pilots into secure workplace tools across Australia and New Zealand.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Mon, 25th May 2026

DataCentre infrastructure

Güntner launches data centre cooling division with JAEGGI

The new unit gives operators a single point of contact for cooling systems as demand for artificial intelligence and cloud sites strains energy and water use.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Sat, 23rd May 2026