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VMware customers concerned over rising costs & licensing
IT Automation

VMware customers concerned over rising costs & licensing

A recent survey reveals that 79% of VMware customers are satisfied with their software but are concerned about rising costs and licence changes post-Broadcom acquisition.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Dec 2024
LambdaTest raises $38 million to enhance QA platform
DevOps

LambdaTest raises $38 million to enhance QA platform

LambdaTest has raised $38 million in funding, led by Avataar Ventures, to enhance its AI-driven QA solutions amid growing demand in software testing.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Dec 2024
December Patch Tuesday reveals 70 vulnerabilities
Ransomware

December Patch Tuesday reveals 70 vulnerabilities

This December, Microsoft addresses 70 vulnerabilities, including 16 critical remote code execution flaws, in its latest Patch Tuesday update.

By Adam Barnett • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Dec 2024
Cloudera forecasts tech trends shaping 2025 industry landscape
Data Protection

Cloudera forecasts tech trends shaping 2025 industry landscape

As 2025 approaches, Cloudera predicts a surge in on-premise investments and the rise of quantum computing and AI, reshaping the tech landscape.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Dec 2024
Pure Storage teams with Kioxia to enhance hyperscale data
Storage

Pure Storage teams with Kioxia to enhance hyperscale data

Pure Storage has partnered with Kioxia to create an advanced data storage platform for hyperscale data centres, enhancing efficiency and performance.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Wed, 4th Dec 2024
Commvault named leader in Forrester Wave Q4 2024 report
Software-as-a-Service

Commvault named leader in Forrester Wave Q4 2024 report

Commvault has been named a Leader in Forrester's Q4 2024 report on Data Resilience Solutions, scoring top marks in the Current Offering category.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 26th Nov 2024
Cloudian enhances AI processing with NVIDIA GPUDirect tie-up
Storage

Cloudian enhances AI processing with NVIDIA GPUDirect tie-up

Cloudian has integrated with NVIDIA's GPUDirect storage technology, claiming performance speeds over 200GB/s to streamline AI data management.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2024
Siemens releases next-gen electronic systems design tools
Unified Communications

Siemens releases next-gen electronic systems design tools

Siemens has unveiled its next-generation electronic systems design software, enhancing PCB design with AI and cloud connectivity for improved collaboration.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2024
Australia-NZ space research to boost land management
Clean technologies

Australia-NZ space research to boost land management

The New Zealand Space Agency and SmartSat CRC unveil four new space research projects to boost environmental and agricultural management across both nations.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Nov 2024
Hands-on Review: GuliKit KK3 Max wired/wireless game controller
Gaming

Hands-on Review: GuliKit KK3 Max wired/wireless game controller

The GuliKit KK3 Max game controller impresses with its premium design and versatile compatibility, proving a worthy alternative for discerning gamers.

By Darren Price • 5 min read • Fri, 8th Nov 2024
Acronis honours top ANZ partners at 2024 awards ceremony
Unified Communications

Acronis honours top ANZ partners at 2024 awards ceremony

Acronis celebrated 13 standout partners in Australia and New Zealand for their achievements in cybersecurity at the 2024 Partner Day Awards in Sydney.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 7th Nov 2024
AMD unveils 5th Gen EPYC processors for AI & cloud use
Semiconductors

AMD unveils 5th Gen EPYC processors for AI & cloud use

AMD has launched its 5th Gen EPYC processors, 'Turin', enhancing performance for enterprise and AI applications, achieving 2.7 times speeds over rivals.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 14th Oct 2024
October Patch Tuesday has revealed 118 Vulnerabilities
Open source

October Patch Tuesday has revealed 118 Vulnerabilities

Microsoft has addressed 118 vulnerabilities in its October 2024 Patch Tuesday, including five with evidence of exploitation, amid ongoing security concerns.

By Adam Barnett • 7 min read • Wed, 9th Oct 2024
Hands-on Review: GoPro HERO13 Black
Storage

Hands-on Review: GoPro HERO13 Black

The GoPro HERO13 Black delivers 5.3K video, a redesigned Enduro battery, and versatile lens mods, solidifying its spot as a flagship action camera.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Fri, 4th Oct 2024

Stories from Other Regions

India's data centre capacity to grow 66% by 2026: JLL
Artificial Intelligence

India's data centre capacity to grow 66% by 2026: JLL

India's data centre capacity is set to soar by 66% by 2026, with an addition of 604 MW, driven by AI advancements and extensive 5G rollout.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Tue, 26th Nov 2024
Exponential-e secures role in the G-Cloud 14 framework
Cybersecurity

Exponential-e secures role in the G-Cloud 14 framework

Exponential-e has been named a supplier on the Crown Commercial Service's G-Cloud 14 Framework, offering 48 cloud-based services to the public sector.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
Bulk Infrastructure appoints Richard Brandon for top role
Hyperscale

Bulk Infrastructure appoints Richard Brandon for top role

Bulk Infrastructure has appointed Richard Brandon as Chief Development Officer to enhance its capabilities in large-scale data centre projects across the Nordics.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 14th Oct 2024