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Atturra to acquire Blue Connections for AUD $18 million cash
Virtualisation

Atturra to acquire Blue Connections for AUD $18 million cash

Atturra will acquire Blue Connections for AUD $18 million cash, boosting its managed IT services and expanding its presence in Victoria and across Australia.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Jul 2025
Mark Pont appointed CEO to drive ADC national growth in AI era
Hyperscale

Mark Pont appointed CEO to drive ADC national growth in AI era

Mark Pont, former Microsoft Cloud and AI executive, is appointed CEO of Australian Data Centres to lead national expansion in AI and cloud infrastructure.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Jul 2025

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Ping Identity unveils just-in-time privileged access platform
Hyperscale

Ping Identity unveils just-in-time privileged access platform

Ping Identity launches Just-in-time Privileged Access in its platform, enhancing cloud and on-premises security with unified access and passwordless authentication.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Aug 2025
TrustedTech rebrands to boost Microsoft cloud & AI services
Disaster Recovery

TrustedTech rebrands to boost Microsoft cloud & AI services

TrustedTech rebrands to focus on Microsoft cloud and AI services, driving an eleven-fold revenue increase and expanding enterprise support across UK and US markets.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Aug 2025
Chainguard launches partner programme after $356 million raise
Hyperscale

Chainguard launches partner programme after $356 million raise

Chainguard launches Global Partner Program after raising $356 million, targeting secure open source software delivery with major cloud partners.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2025
Fortinet expands FortiCloud with new identity & storage services
Firewalls

Fortinet expands FortiCloud with new identity & storage services

Fortinet enhances FortiCloud with FortiIdentity, FortiDrive, and FortiConnect, boosting hybrid workforce security and collaboration for global enterprises.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Aug 2025
Watercare installs smart sensors for edge-powered sewer monitoring
Digital Transformation

Watercare installs smart sensors for edge-powered sewer monitoring

Watercare is installing 5,000 Kallipr smart sensors across Auckland to enhance real-time sewage monitoring and reduce overflows with edge-powered technology.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Aug 2025
Shadow AI surge heightens enterprise security risks, study finds
Data Loss Prevention

Shadow AI surge heightens enterprise security risks, study finds

Enterprise use of generative AI platforms has surged 50%, with shadow AI posing rising data security risks as unsanctioned apps operate beyond IT control.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Wed, 6th Aug 2025
Vultr joins ACTIVATE AI ecosystem to boost global GPU access
Virtualisation

Vultr joins ACTIVATE AI ecosystem to boost global GPU access

Vultr joins Parallel Works' ACTIVATE AI ecosystem, enhancing global access to flexible, vendor-neutral GPU resources for scalable AI deployments.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Wed, 30th Jul 2025
How private LLMs are delivering real business benefits
Unified Communications

How private LLMs are delivering real business benefits

Private Large Language Models offer businesses secure AI tools that boost productivity and safeguard data, transforming workflows without costly system changes.

By Jacko Smit • 4 min read • Wed, 30th Jul 2025

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Lufthansa Systems marks 30 years in aviation IT innovation
Digital Transformation

Lufthansa Systems marks 30 years in aviation IT innovation

Lufthansa Systems celebrates 30 years of leading aviation IT innovation, supporting 350+ airlines with AI, cloud tech, and sustainable flight solutions worldwide.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Aug 2025
Watercare uses edge intelligence for smarter sewer monitoring in Auckland
Smart Cities

Watercare uses edge intelligence for smarter sewer monitoring in Auckland

Watercare is installing 5,000 intelligent sewer monitors in Auckland, using edge computing to detect blockages rapidly and reduce environmental risks.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Aug 2025
Krutrim's AI vision aims to power India's sovereign tech future
Semiconductors

Krutrim's AI vision aims to power India's sovereign tech future

Krutrim aims to build India's sovereign AI ecosystem with AI-first cloud, homegrown silicon and affordable, locally relevant technology solutions.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Sat, 9th Aug 2025
netQ & Feenix launch New Zealand-first resilient multicloud transit
Hybrid Cloud

netQ & Feenix launch New Zealand-first resilient multicloud transit

netQ and Feenix launch New Zealand's first Smart MultiCloud Transit service, boosting resilient, cost-efficient cloud connectivity for enterprises.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Aug 2025
Atturra rebrands Plan B to expand IT services in New Zealand
Digital Transformation

Atturra rebrands Plan B to expand IT services in New Zealand

Atturra will rebrand Auckland-based Plan B by July 2025, expanding its IT services across New Zealand with enhanced cloud, security, and managed offerings.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Jul 2025
Check Point launches Canada CloudGuard WAF PoP to boost security
Firewalls

Check Point launches Canada CloudGuard WAF PoP to boost security

Check Point Software launches a CloudGuard WAF Point of Presence in Canada, enhancing localised cloud security, reducing latency, and boosting regulatory compliance.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Jul 2025
LogicMonitor's LM Envision gains FedRAMP Moderate ATO for agencies
Cloud Security

LogicMonitor's LM Envision gains FedRAMP Moderate ATO for agencies

LogicMonitor's LM Envision platform has secured FedRAMP Moderate Authorisation, enabling use by US federal agencies for secure hybrid IT observability.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Jul 2025