Global Stories

OPSWAT partners with Sektor Cyber to boost ANZ presence

OPSWAT has named Sektor Cyber as its new distributor in Australia and New Zealand to boost cybersecurity solutions amid rising regulatory demands.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Apr 2025

Virtualisation

Most firms overestimate data resilience, risking USD $400 billion

Veeam unveils the Data Resilience Maturity Model to help organisations assess and enhance data resilience amid rising IT downtime costs.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 23rd Apr 2025

Ransomware

Former CIA Chief George Tenet joins Illumio board to boost AI cybersecurity

George J. Tenet, ex-CIA Director, joins Illumio's board to boost focus on AI-driven breach containment in hybrid and multi-cloud cybersecurity.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Apr 2025

Software-as-a-Service

Verkada appoints new regional VPs for ANZ & ASEAN

Verkada has announced the appointment of Steve Bray as Regional Vice President for Australia and New Zealand, alongside Blake Day as Head of ASEAN, to bolster growth.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 21st Apr 2025

Digital Transformation

AI marketing stacks reshape creativity across global markets

Global marketing teams are reshaping strategies with AI tools; the US leads with 31.1M ChatGPT searches, while Australia and India embrace creative, design-led stacks.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Sat, 19th Apr 2025

Crypto

Sharesight unveils fintech tool to aid tax accountants

Sharesight has introduced a new fintech tool aimed at easing the tax burden for accountants managing complex investment portfolios, enhancing efficiency and accuracy.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Apr 2025

School Holidays

Easter hotel bookings in Australia rise by 19.6% for 2025

Hotel bookings across Australia for Easter 2025 have surged by 19.6% compared to last year, signalling a trend towards earlier travel plans.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 14th Apr 2025

Data Analytics

Oracle & Google Cloud expand database service offering

Oracle and Google Cloud have announced the forthcoming launch of Oracle Base Database Service on Google Cloud, aiming to enhance cloud collaboration and expand regional access.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 11th Apr 2025

Strava

Audible teams up with Strava for exclusive running challenge

Audible partners with Strava to offer Australian and New Zealand runners a challenge: run six hours and five minutes for a free two-month Audible trial.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Apr 2025

Artificial Intelligence

Michael Dunlop returns to Australia as Rokt Head of APAC

Michael Dunlop returns to Australia as Head of Commercial APAC at Rokt, set to spearhead growth strategies across the region after six years in New York.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Mon, 7th Apr 2025

Digital Transformation

Amazon Q Business launches in AWS's Sydney region

Amazon Web Services has launched its generative AI assistant, Amazon Q Business, in the AWS Asia Pacific (Sydney) Region to enhance workplace productivity.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Sun, 6th Apr 2025

Unified Communications

Exclusive: NetSuite customers take to the stage to discuss game-changing impact

At the SuiteConnect event, CFOs highlighted how NetSuite has revolutionised their operations, transforming chaos into streamlined efficiency and strategic insight.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Fri, 4th Apr 2025

Storage

Arlo highlights cloud storage for World Cloud Security Day

Arlo Technologies marks World Cloud Security Day by showcasing cloud storage's pivotal role in enhancing home security with remote access and AI features.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Thu, 3rd Apr 2025

Partner Programmes

Angela Walker appointed as Dynabook ANZ Managing Director

Angela Walker has been appointed Managing Director of Dynabook ANZ, leading its Australia and New Zealand operations from April 2025.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 1st Apr 2025

Digital Transformation

SAP appoints new leaders to boost ANZ public sector growth

SAP has appointed Brian Senior and Gretta Svendsen as Executive General Managers in Australia and New Zealand to boost public sector engagement and growth.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 31st Mar 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Fintech

Exclusive: How WorldFirst's new World Card offers SMEs a cost-saving edge

WorldFirst's new World Card, launched in Australia, helps SMEs cut cross-border payment costs with no FX fees and 1% cashback across 210 countries.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025

Storage

Anker SOLIX launches full home energy portfolio in Australia

Anker SOLIX launches full range of home energy solutions in Australia, including durable storage systems and portable power stations for sustainable power independence.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025

EduTech

Axis opens Sydney innovation hub to boost tech collaboration

Axis Communications has launched its new innovation hub in Ryde, Sydney, aiming to enhance tech collaboration and support local industries with cutting-edge solutions.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Tue, 15th Apr 2025