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CareSuper partners with Macquarie for Azure migration, tech overhaul
Platform-as-a-Service

CareSuper partners with Macquarie for Azure migration, tech overhaul

CareSuper partners with Macquarie Cloud Services to migrate its AUD $57 billion tech infrastructure from AWS to Microsoft Azure for cost-effective modernisation.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
AI cloud workloads face greater critical security risks
Hyperscale

AI cloud workloads face greater critical security risks

A Tenable report reveals 70% of AI cloud workloads on platforms like AWS and Azure have critical vulnerabilities, posing increased security risks.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Jul 2025

Global Stories

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European SMEs seek greater control, clarity over data hosting
Storage

European SMEs seek greater control, clarity over data hosting

A survey reveals 57% of European SMEs lack clarity on data location, with many prioritising sovereignty and considering provider changes over US data hosting concerns.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Thu, 24th Jul 2025
Sinch launches Model Context Protocol to drive AI messaging
Customer Experience

Sinch launches Model Context Protocol to drive AI messaging

Sinch launches Model Context Protocol to enable AI agents to handle compliant real-time messaging, voice, email, and verification across channels globally.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 18th Jul 2025
CloudBolt & Ingram Micro expand channel access to cloud & FinOps tools
Hybrid Cloud

CloudBolt & Ingram Micro expand channel access to cloud & FinOps tools

CloudBolt Software partners with Ingram Micro to offer cloud management and FinOps tools to MSPs and VARs, boosting hybrid and multi-cloud optimisation capabilities.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Jul 2025
Steve Mills steps up as Chief Operating Officer at DoiT
Data Analytics

Steve Mills steps up as Chief Operating Officer at DoiT

Steve Mills is appointed Chief Operating Officer at DoiT, expanding his role after driving 2.5x revenue growth and a USD $5bn AWS partnership as Chief Revenue Officer.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Jul 2025
Unit4 ERPx launches on Microsoft Azure Marketplace worldwide
Software-as-a-Service

Unit4 ERPx launches on Microsoft Azure Marketplace worldwide

Unit4 has launched its cloud-native ERPx platform on the Microsoft Azure Marketplace, broadening access for organisations worldwide to its AI-powered ERP solution.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
Ingram Micro launches Xvantage AI support for partners in ANZ
Firewalls

Ingram Micro launches Xvantage AI support for partners in ANZ

Ingram Micro launches Xvantage Enable AI programme in ANZ, helping partners adopt and scale AI services with tailored learning and vendor support.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
Exclusive: AI drives new cyber threats & resilience strategies in APJ
Software-as-a-Service

Exclusive: AI drives new cyber threats & resilience strategies in APJ

AI adoption in Asia-Pacific fuels cyber threats as businesses ramp up defences amid growing use of AI-powered cyberattacks and regulatory changes.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Wed, 2nd Jul 2025
Varonis, Microsoft deepen partnership to secure enterprise AI
Software-as-a-Service

Varonis, Microsoft deepen partnership to secure enterprise AI

Varonis and Microsoft have deepened their partnership to enhance data security and governance for enterprises adopting AI technologies like Microsoft Copilot.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Jul 2025
Tray.ai unveils Merlin Agent Builder 2.0 for enterprise AI scale
Digital Transformation

Tray.ai unveils Merlin Agent Builder 2.0 for enterprise AI scale

Tray.ai launches Merlin Agent Builder 2.0, enhancing enterprise AI with smarter data, session memory, multi-LLM support, and seamless omnichannel deployment.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2025
Poor cloud security leaves secrets & data at risk, report finds
Hyperscale

Poor cloud security leaves secrets & data at risk, report finds

A report finds poor cloud security and misconfigurations put sensitive data and secrets at risk across major public cloud providers worldwide.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Jun 2025
Broadcom launches VMware Cloud Foundation 9.0 to boost private AI
Virtualisation

Broadcom launches VMware Cloud Foundation 9.0 to boost private AI

Broadcom has launched VMware Cloud Foundation 9.0, enhancing private cloud management for traditional, AI, and cloud-native applications across diverse infrastructures.

By Sean Mitchell • 9 min read • Thu, 19th Jun 2025
KPMG unveils AI platform Workbench in multi-billion dollar move
Digital Transformation

KPMG unveils AI platform Workbench in multi-billion dollar move

KPMG has launched Workbench, an AI platform powered by Microsoft Azure, aiming to transform client services with multi-agent intelligence and secure data control.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2025

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OneFamily partners with ANS to drive Microsoft cloud overhaul
Digital Transformation

OneFamily partners with ANS to drive Microsoft cloud overhaul

OneFamily is partnering with ANS to modernise its IT by migrating to Microsoft Azure, aiming to cut costs and support 1.5 million UK customers with scalable cloud tech.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Jul 2025
UK firms warned of risks in relying on outdated technology
Data Analytics

UK firms warned of risks in relying on outdated technology

UK firms relying on outdated legacy systems risk security breaches, inefficiencies, and missed growth, warns Essenkay amid rising cyber threats and economic pressures.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 20th Jun 2025
Agentic AI market set to soar as firms drive automation growth
Customer Experience

Agentic AI market set to soar as firms drive automation growth

Agentic AI market set to grow from USD $7.28 billion in 2025 to over $41 billion by 2030, driving automation and transforming sectors from cybersecurity to customer service.

By Shannon Williams • 6 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2025