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Paras Chadha to lead Microsoft & AI strategy for Logicalis ANZ
Digital Transformation

Paras Chadha to lead Microsoft & AI strategy for Logicalis ANZ

Paras Chadha will lead Logicalis's Microsoft and AI business in Australia and New Zealand, aiming to boost AI adoption and align regional and global strategies.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2025
KnowBe4 integrates with Microsoft to boost email threat defence
Semiconductors

KnowBe4 integrates with Microsoft to boost email threat defence

KnowBe4 has partnered with Microsoft to integrate AI-powered threat detection into Microsoft Defender for Office 365, enhancing email security for organisations.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2025
Asia Pacific set to overtake US in data centre capacity by 2030
Hyperscale

Asia Pacific set to overtake US in data centre capacity by 2030

Asia Pacific is set to surpass the US by 2030 with 23,904 MW of data centre capacity, driven by rising demand and higher average rental rates.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2025
ANZ organisations see high engagement with sophisticated email scams
Email Security

ANZ organisations see high engagement with sophisticated email scams

ANZ organisations face high engagement with business and vendor email compromise scams, with low reporting rates highlighting a growing cybersecurity risk.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2025
Datadog appoints Adrian Towsey to drive APJ commercial growth
Software-as-a-Service

Datadog appoints Adrian Towsey to drive APJ commercial growth

Datadog names Adrian Towsey as VP of Commercial Sales for APJ to boost growth amid rising cloud and AI tech demand in the region.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Jun 2025
LG launches Radio Optimism to boost meaningful digital bonds
Artificial Intelligence

LG launches Radio Optimism to boost meaningful digital bonds

LG has launched Radio Optimism, an AI-powered music platform designed to foster deeper digital bonds amid growing social disconnection worldwide.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 25th Jun 2025
Poor data intake drives customer disengagement in Australia & NZ
Digital Transformation

Poor data intake drives customer disengagement in Australia & NZ

Poor data intake and communication methods cause significant customer disengagement in Australia and New Zealand, says Smart Communications' 2025 research.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 25th Jun 2025
Meta & Oakley launch AI sports glasses from USD $399
AI Agents

Meta & Oakley launch AI sports glasses from USD $399

Meta and Oakley launch AI-powered sports glasses starting at USD $399, featuring a 3K camera, AI assistant, and water resistance for athletes worldwide.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Jun 2025
Enterprise-grade planning is now accessible for mid-market teams
Fintech

Enterprise-grade planning is now accessible for mid-market teams

NetSuite's cloud-based Enterprise Performance Management now brings advanced, AI-powered planning tools to mid-market finance teams for real-time business insights.

By Annexa • 5 min read • Tue, 24th Jun 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Australian stories

Australians miss job opportunities as LinkedIn unveils AI tools
Artificial Intelligence

Australians miss job opportunities as LinkedIn unveils AI tools

New LinkedIn AI tools aim to help 60% of Australians missing jobs due to unclear titles and search challenges in a changing workforce.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2025
Exclusive: How Cloudera's AI platform targets faster life-saving decisions
Data Privacy

Exclusive: How Cloudera's AI platform targets faster life-saving decisions

Cloudera expands its hybrid data platform with AI tools to aid real-time crisis decisions, boosting disaster response and Australia's climate resilience.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2025
Lumenir launches new site to boost SIEM-as-a-Service in Australia
Firewalls

Lumenir launches new site to boost SIEM-as-a-Service in Australia

Lumenir Cybersecurity has launched a new website to enhance its SIEM-as-a-Service offering, aiming to boost local threat detection and data sovereignty in Australia.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2025
Infoblox named Great Place To Work in Australia IT sector
Firewalls

Infoblox named Great Place To Work in Australia IT sector

Infoblox has been named a Great Place To Work in Australia's IT micro category, with 88% of employees recommending it as an excellent workplace.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Jun 2025
Amber Technology to distribute Williams AV Infinium in Australia
Distributors

Amber Technology to distribute Williams AV Infinium in Australia

Amber Technology will exclusively distribute the new Williams AV Infinium assistive audio system in Australia, launching July 2025 with Bluetooth Auracast support.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Jun 2025
Cloud architects top Australia's tech salaries at AUD $150K
DevOps

Cloud architects top Australia's tech salaries at AUD $150K

Cloud architects earn top tech salaries in Australia, with Azure and AWS specialists averaging AUD $150,909, followed by platform engineers at AUD $139,917.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Wed, 25th Jun 2025
Kinetic IT becomes first in Australia with SIAM Assured status
IT services

Kinetic IT becomes first in Australia with SIAM Assured status

Kinetic IT is the first Australian firm to achieve Scopism's SIAM Assured status, becoming the second worldwide with this key service integration accolade.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Jun 2025
E-invoicing could bring AUD $22.5 billion boost to Australia
Digital Transformation

E-invoicing could bring AUD $22.5 billion boost to Australia

Full adoption of e-invoicing could boost Australia's economy by AUD $22.5 billion annually through productivity gains, faster payments, and fraud reduction.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 24th Jun 2025
Australian firms face surge in AI cyber threats amid skill gaps
Malware

Australian firms face surge in AI cyber threats amid skill gaps

Australian firms report a sharp rise in AI-powered cyber attacks, with over half facing more complex threats amid cybersecurity skill shortages and limited budgets.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Tue, 24th Jun 2025