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Vection secures AUD $4 million Italian enterprise tech deal
Data Analytics

Vection secures AUD $4 million Italian enterprise tech deal

Vection Technologies secures AUD $4 million deal with Omniacom Group to deploy AI-powered XR tech across Italian enterprise sectors over three years.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 7th Jul 2025
Tally Group powers AUD $1 billion digital shift for SEC sites
Power / Energy

Tally Group powers AUD $1 billion digital shift for SEC sites

Tally Group's new digital platform supports SEC's AUD $1 billion clean energy shift, managing electricity for 4,000+ Victorian government sites including schools and hospitals.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Jul 2025

Global Stories

Public Sector stories

Over half of global companies leave email systems exposed to phishing
Data Protection

Over half of global companies leave email systems exposed to phishing

Over half of global public companies lack full enforcement of email phishing protections, leaving them vulnerable to costly cyberattacks, research finds.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 9th Jul 2025
Ben Dawson named new Cisco APJC President as Dave West shifts role
Digital Transformation

Ben Dawson named new Cisco APJC President as Dave West shifts role

Ben Dawson has been appointed Cisco's new President for Asia Pacific, Japan, and Greater China, succeeding Dave West as the tech giant shifts leadership roles.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 9th Jul 2025
Fujitsu appoints Jo Healey to head customer strategy in Oceania
Digital Transformation

Fujitsu appoints Jo Healey to head customer strategy in Oceania

Fujitsu appoints Jo Healey as Vice President and Head of Customer for New Zealand and Australia to lead digital transformation and enhance client relations.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 7th Jul 2025
As Microsoft Exchange 2016 and 2019 sunset, how can privacy-conscious organisations future-proof their email?
Email Security

As Microsoft Exchange 2016 and 2019 sunset, how can privacy-conscious organisations future-proof their email?

With Microsoft Exchange 2016 and 2019 ending support in 2025, organisations face critical choices over email privacy, cost, and data control in Australia.

By Rex Huang • 4 min read • Fri, 4th Jul 2025
Ventia adopts AI platform to speed up major infrastructure bids
Digital Transformation

Ventia adopts AI platform to speed up major infrastructure bids

Ventia has launched an AI platform developed with DXC Technology to cut bid writing times from days to minutes for key infrastructure contracts.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 3rd 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
Exclusive: Demand in cybersecurity skills surges as ANZ firms ditch complacency
Phishing

Exclusive: Demand in cybersecurity skills surges as ANZ firms ditch complacency

Demand for cybersecurity skills in Australia and New Zealand surges as companies shift from complacency to prioritise staff training amid rising digital threats.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
AI use rises but few see transformation as IT sourcing evolves
Digital Transformation

AI use rises but few see transformation as IT sourcing evolves

AI use nears 94% in UK and Ireland firms, yet full business transformation lags; IT outsourcing shifts as offshore activity and client demands grow.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 5 min read • Wed, 2nd Jul 2025
Forterro acquires TARGIT to expand global business intelligence reach
Manufacturing

Forterro acquires TARGIT to expand global business intelligence reach

Forterro acquires Denmark's TARGIT to boost its global business intelligence reach, adding over 1,000 SME customers in Europe and North America.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Jul 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Public Sector stories

New Zealand government unveils national strategy for AI adoption
Digital Transformation

New Zealand government unveils national strategy for AI adoption

New Zealand unveils its first national AI strategy to boost business innovation and GDP by NZD $76 billion by 2038, focusing on responsible adoption and skills.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 9th Jul 2025
Cello launches managed procurement unit to boost tech sourcing
Digital Transformation

Cello launches managed procurement unit to boost tech sourcing

Cello launches a Managed Procurement Services Division led by Francis File to enhance tech sourcing and supplier management for New Zealand firms.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Jul 2025
Tim Dacombe-Bird appointed Head of Google Cloud New Zealand
Data Analytics

Tim Dacombe-Bird appointed Head of Google Cloud New Zealand

Tim Dacombe-Bird has been named Head of Google Cloud New Zealand, leading local AI and digital transformation efforts from Wellington.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Mon, 7th Jul 2025
8x8 appoints Maxine Eunson as Head of Public Sector UK role
Unified Communications

8x8 appoints Maxine Eunson as Head of Public Sector UK role

8x8 appoints Maxine Eunson as Head of Public Sector UK, reinforcing its commitment to support public organisations through growing digital challenges.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Jul 2025
Digital literacy & leadership slow UK public sector upgrades
Unified Communications

Digital literacy & leadership slow UK public sector upgrades

Digital literacy and weak leadership hinder UK public sector's digital upgrades despite investments in AI, big data, and cybersecurity, says Granicus research.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Fri, 4th Jul 2025
Telesmart joins AoG Marketplace to provide secure network services
Firewalls

Telesmart joins AoG Marketplace to provide secure network services

Telesmart joins New Zealand's AoG Marketplace, offering secure network management services meeting strict government security standards for public sector use.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 1st Jul 2025