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HPE & 2degrees build sovereign AI cloud in New Zealand

Tue, 27th Jan 2026
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data protection
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private cloud
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hybrid cloud
HPE and 2degrees are building a sovereign AI cloud in New Zealand to keep telco data onshore and power smarter, more resilient networks.
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Nokia picks Pure Storage to power Red Hat telco cloud

Tue, 27th Jan 2026
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storage
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virtualisation
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Nokia taps Pure Storage and Red Hat OpenShift for a new telco cloud blueprint targeting cloud-native, AI-ready, low-energy networks.
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Small Cell Forum opens 2026 Mobile Network Awards entries

Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
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uc
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network infrastructure
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digital transformation
Small Cell Forum opens entries for its 2026 Mobile Network Awards, adding AI, cloudification and Open RAN categories plus a Judge's Choice.
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AEM unveils FiBLU app-native fibre certification tool

Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
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network infrastructure
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devops
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datacentre infrastructure
AEM has launched FiBLU, an app-native fibre tester that turns smartphones into the main interface for certification, reporting and collaboration.
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DE-CIX traffic hits 79 exabytes as AI & sport surge

Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
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gaming
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network infrastructure
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datacentre infrastructure
DE-CIX data traffic surged 16% to 79 exabytes in 2025, fuelled by AI workloads and record-breaking live sports streaming demand.
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Deutsche Telekom boosts API security with Akamai deal

Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
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cloud security
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risk & compliance
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zero trust security
Deutsche Telekom Security taps Akamai's certified service scheme to bolster API defences and microsegmentation for high‑risk sectors.
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Vodafone, Netcompany launch global travel eSIM service

Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
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digital transformation
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fintech
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partner programmes
Vodafone teams with Netcompany on a global travel eSIM, promising instant, data-only connectivity in 200-plus destinations worldwide.
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NETSCOUT boosts 5G slicing visibility for operators

Wed, 21st Jan 2026
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uc
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
NETSCOUT upgrades 5G tools to give operators full Standalone slice visibility, aiming to protect SLAs and tap $67.5 billion market growth.
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Kearney unveils new Asia Pacific leaders ahead of centenary

Wed, 21st Jan 2026
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digital transformation
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supply chain
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ai
Kearney refreshes Asia Pacific leadership in ANZ, Japan, Malaysia and CMT as it prepares to enter its centenary year in 2026.
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Anthropic plans Australian office in global AI push

Tue, 20th Jan 2026
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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dc
Anthropic is setting up an Australian office in Sydney as Claude adoption soars, anchoring a wider global expansion and hiring push.
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Avetta launches digital tool to tackle modern slavery

Tue, 20th Jan 2026
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supply chain
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risk & compliance
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clean technologies
Avetta rolls out digital ESG social audit in Australia to help companies tackle modern slavery risks in supply chains amid tighter rules.
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Australia warned over unpreparedness for drone cyber-attacks

Tue, 20th Jan 2026
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drones
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hyperscale
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iot security
Australia's power, water and telecoms at risk as report warns critical infrastructure lacks defences against emerging drone-borne cyber threats.
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Bolt Insights maps how AI will reshape research by 2026

Sat, 17th Jan 2026
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
Bolt Insights predicts AI-driven, real-time insight, dynamic personas and a new strategist role for researchers will redefine the sector by 2026.
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Hayo boosts mobile registry to combat SIM swap fraud

Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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firewalls
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data analytics
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network security
Hayo upgrades its National Mobile Registry with real-time tools to detect SIM swap fraud, stolen phones and illegal devices on networks.
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Index Engines expands CyberSense reach & OEM alliances

Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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storage
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dr
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network infrastructure
Index Engines' CyberSense spreads to 82 countries as ransomware fears fuel demand and a new US patent and OEM deals extend its reach.
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Aeris honoured for global IoT eSIM connectivity leadership

Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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manufacturing
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digital transformation
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cx
Aeris wins Frost & Sullivan global award for IoT eSIM leadership, managing 100m connections across 190 countries with 600 carrier partners.
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Australians struggle to spot AI scam images, study shows

Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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phishing
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physical security
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email security
Australians greatly overestimate their ability to spot AI-driven scam images, with new research showing they get it right less than half the time.
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Lycamobile boosts Q4 activations & wins Finder award

Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Lycamobile Australia lifts Q4 plan activations by over 50% after streamlining offers, as it secures a Finder Mobile Awards 2026 win.
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AI data management market to hit USD $239.15bn by 2034

Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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uc
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data protection
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manufacturing
AI data management is set to surge to USD $239.15bn by 2034 as cloud, streaming data and governance needs reshape enterprise data strategy.
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Swoop to host Quad9 DNS hubs, restoring local security

Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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malware
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network infrastructure
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edge computing
Swoop is hosting Quad9's DNS hubs across five Australian cities, restoring onshore security and performance after traffic was sent offshore.