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Exclusive: Allianz Australia embraces AI, aligning to regulatory standards
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Exclusive: Allianz Australia embraces AI, aligning to regulatory standards

Allianz Insurance Australia is advancing AI use cautiously, balancing innovation with regulation, data quality, and trust to reshape its claims processes.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd Oct 2025

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Rackspace cuts emissions by 10% & targets net zero by 2045
Hyperscale

Rackspace cuts emissions by 10% & targets net zero by 2045

Rackspace Technology cut emissions by 10% in a year and aims for net-zero carbon by 2045, backed by Science Based Targets initiative validation.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Oct 2025
Veeam Data Cloud launch empowers MSPs with unified SaaS tools
Virtualisation

Veeam Data Cloud launch empowers MSPs with unified SaaS tools

Veeam launches Data Cloud for MSPs, offering a unified SaaS platform that streamlines data protection across Microsoft 365 and other workloads globally.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Oct 2025
Tessell launches Exadata Integration for multi-cloud Oracle AI
Disaster Recovery

Tessell launches Exadata Integration for multi-cloud Oracle AI

Tessell launches Exadata Integration, enabling seamless Oracle Database use across OCI, Azure, Google Cloud and AWS for AI-ready multi-cloud environments.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Oct 2025
Oracle Database@Azure expands global reach, drives AI adoption
Gaming

Oracle Database@Azure expands global reach, drives AI adoption

Oracle Database@Azure now spans 28 regions, enabling global firms like Activision Blizzard to accelerate cloud migration and AI-driven insights seamlessly.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Wed, 15th Oct 2025
Oracle unveils Autonomous AI Lakehouse for seamless open data
Software-as-a-Service

Oracle unveils Autonomous AI Lakehouse for seamless open data

Oracle launches Autonomous AI Lakehouse, enabling secure, open data access and AI analytics across multicloud environments including AWS, Azure, and Oracle Cloud.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Wed, 15th Oct 2025
Oracle launches universal credits to simplify multicloud usage
Hybrid Cloud

Oracle launches universal credits to simplify multicloud usage

Oracle launches Multicloud Universal Credits, enabling simpler management and flexible use of Oracle services across AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, and OCI.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Oct 2025
Oracle unveils AI Database 26ai with advanced security
Data Analytics

Oracle unveils AI Database 26ai with advanced security

The updated product offering integrates advanced AI and quantum-resistant encryption for secure, multi-cloud data analytics and app development.

By Jake MacAndrew • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Oct 2025
Ingram Micro brings NVIDIA AI solutions to Australia & New Zealand
Firewalls

Ingram Micro brings NVIDIA AI solutions to Australia & New Zealand

Ingram Micro will supply NVIDIA's AI and accelerated computing solutions to partners in Australia and New Zealand, boosting local AI infrastructure and innovation.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Oct 2025
Rubrik recognised as leader in global IDC cyber-recovery report
Data Protection

Rubrik recognised as leader in global IDC cyber-recovery report

Rubrik has been named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape 2025 report for its advanced AI-driven cyber-recovery and identity resilience solutions.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Oct 2025
Dayforce boosts HR & payroll efficiency with Microsoft AI agents
Unified Communications

Dayforce boosts HR & payroll efficiency with Microsoft AI agents

Dayforce expands its partnership with Microsoft to embed AI agents in HR and payroll, streamlining workflows and boosting efficiency for organisations.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 13th Oct 2025
Cisco launches 8223 router & P200 chip for AI data centres
Firewalls

Cisco launches 8223 router & P200 chip for AI data centres

Cisco launches 8223 router and Silicon One P200 chip, offering 51.2Tbps for secure, efficient AI data centre networking across vast distances.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Thu, 9th Oct 2025
Insight named emerging leader in Gartner guide for generative AI
Digital Transformation

Insight named emerging leader in Gartner guide for generative AI

Insight is named an Emerging Leader in Gartner's 2025 Innovation Guide for generative AI consultancy, aiding Asia Pacific firms from pilot to enterprise AI deployment.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Oct 2025
Avalara launches agentic AI platform to automate tax compliance globally
Robotic Process Automation

Avalara launches agentic AI platform to automate tax compliance globally

Avalara unveils an AI-powered platform featuring agentic AI that automates tax compliance workflows from start to finish, boosting accuracy and efficiency.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Wed, 1st Oct 2025
ServiceNow unveils AI Experience to unify workflows & boost productivity
Customer Relationship Management

ServiceNow unveils AI Experience to unify workflows & boost productivity

ServiceNow launches AI Experience, a unified conversational AI platform integrating workflows to enhance productivity across enterprises with secure, multimodal tools.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Wed, 1st Oct 2025

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Microsoft & Checkout.com join forces to boost digital payments
Fintech

Microsoft & Checkout.com join forces to boost digital payments

Microsoft partners with Checkout.com, adopting Azure cloud to enhance digital payments with AI, boosting speed and security for global merchants.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Oct 2025
Eminently suite-able for the NZ market: Reflecting on the rise of cloud ERP
Financial Systems

Eminently suite-able for the NZ market: Reflecting on the rise of cloud ERP

NetSuite's cloud ERP suits New Zealand's small to medium businesses well, with scalable solutions meeting complex needs beyond basic accounting packages.

By Donovan Jackson • 5 min read • Wed, 8th Oct 2025