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DigiCert posts record ARR after Valimail acquisition
Software-as-a-Service

DigiCert posts record ARR after Valimail acquisition

Demand for automated digital trust tools is rising as shorter certificate lifespans and cryptographic change raise outage risks for large firms.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2026
TGS taps Tape Ark for 40 PB seismic cloud migration
Data Analytics

TGS taps Tape Ark for 40 PB seismic cloud migration

Cloud access to TGS’s seismic library is set to speed imaging and analytics for customers after a 40 petabyte migration to hyperscale storage.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2026
Why organisations need a version of 'HR' for AI agents
Digital Transformation

Why organisations need a version of 'HR' for AI agents

Without proper oversight, rapidly growing AI agent workforces could leave firms blind to who can access systems, data and privileges.

By James Ross • 5 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2026
Scale By Avec says strategic hiring is the key in the age of AI
Robotics

Scale By Avec says strategic hiring is the key in the age of AI

AI is forcing firms to rethink hiring, as Scale By Avec says training and human skills matter more than simple headcount cuts.

By Anthony Caruana • 6 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2026
Australia backs AI licensing under copyright rules
Physical Security

Australia backs AI licensing under copyright rules

Australians could see stronger pay protections for creators as ministers and industry leaders reject a broad AI copyright carve-out.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2026
Cegal posts USD $184.4 million revenue on AI demand
Data Analytics

Cegal posts USD $184.4 million revenue on AI demand

Stronger spending by energy operators on AI-ready data and cloud projects lifted international revenue 30% and pushed backlog to USD $295.3 million.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026
Asia Pacific technology spend to rise 9.3% in 2026
Digital Transformation

Asia Pacific technology spend to rise 9.3% in 2026

Inflation, tariffs and geopolitical risk will erode the value of a forecast 9.3% rise in Asia Pacific technology spending next year.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026

Stories from Other Regions

Australian stories

AI is moving into finance workflows, data and systems will decide who benefits
Data Analytics

AI is moving into finance workflows, data and systems will decide who benefits

Finance teams will need cleaner data and tighter processes as AI moves from side tools into core ERP workflows.

By Annexa • 5 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2026
GenAI could revolutionise cardiac treatments and transplants
Digital Transformation

GenAI could revolutionise cardiac treatments and transplants

Early trials suggest the tool could cut diagnosis times by 80 per cent and reduce transplant rejection risk, easing pressure on surgeons.

By Adam Zuchetti • 5 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2026
Australian firms urged to rethink backup amid cyber risk
Data Protection

Australian firms urged to rethink backup amid cyber risk

Only 42% of Australian organisations back up all workloads, leaving many exposed when ransomware or hardware failures hit.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2026
Dubber cuts observability costs by 25% with Grafana Cloud
Virtualisation

Dubber cuts observability costs by 25% with Grafana Cloud

A single managed platform has eased pressure on Dubber's lean engineering team as it scales observability across more than one million daily calls.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2026
Tineco tops wet & dry vacuum market for fourth year
Smart Home

Tineco tops wet & dry vacuum market for fourth year

Euromonitor data shows the brand held 35% of global household wet and dry vacuum sales in 2025, underscoring its retail scale.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2026
Sony launches BRAVIA Theatre gear & TV in Australia
Smart Home

Sony launches BRAVIA Theatre gear & TV in Australia

Australian households will get a broader choice of home cinema gear from June and July 2026, though Sony has not yet disclosed pricing.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2026
LGT Wealth Management UK picks Addepar for client data
Digital Transformation

LGT Wealth Management UK picks Addepar for client data

Wealth managers face mounting pressure to show clearer risk and performance as LGT Wealth Management UK adopts Addepar for more complex portfolios.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026
Allianz warns of rising workplace burnout in Australia
Human Capital Management

Allianz warns of rising workplace burnout in Australia

Nearly two million Australian workers are losing sleep to job stress, as psychological compensation claims rise and burnout support gaps widen.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026
Dreame teams up with Sydney Swans in Australia push
Smart Home

Dreame teams up with Sydney Swans in Australia push

Greater visibility in Australia’s crowded consumer tech market is at stake as Dreame uses the Sydney Swans to broaden beyond home cleaning.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026
Aware Super expands free online wills service to members
Fintech

Aware Super expands free online wills service to members

It could help Australians tackle a common estate-planning gap, with 60 per cent estimated to lack a legal will despite rising wealth transfers.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026
Why AI is still delivering in parts of finance, not across it
Customer Relationship Management

Why AI is still delivering in parts of finance, not across it

Poor data and patchy workflows are limiting AI in finance, leaving teams with quick wins in reporting but little wider transformation.

By Annexa • 6 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026